This beetle project started with the purchase of a 1967 1500cc beetle. The beetle was in a very bad condition and needed major surgery to be revived to a new state of youth.
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Year 2009, VW Beetle calendar
Beetle (VW) 2009 Wall Calendar 12 X 12
ASIN: B0018NT626
This large format calendar features 16 months and 13 full color photographs with plenty of room to write special dates, birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar grid. Size: 12x12
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Specification Guide 1949-1967
James Richardson
ISBN: 1861269404
The VW Beetle is one of the best-loved of all classic cars, with many thousands preserved across the world, many in regular use. Over the years countless changes were introduced, together making a mid sixties Beetle, for instance, very different from one built in the mid-50s, or mid-70s, despite the obvious similarities. With the aid of hundreds of full color photographs this book documents all the Beetle's specification changes and model differences during the classic period 1949-67, making it possible to determine the original specification and fittings of any Beetle from this period.
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Volkswagen Types 11, 14, and 15 : 1952-1957 (Volkswagen)
Volkswagen of America
ISBN: 0837603897
Now available after being out of print for nearly 40 years, a vintage reprint of original Volkswagen repair information for all Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is an historical record of the illustrations and procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.
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Non VW Beetle specific book
Enthusiast's Restoration Manual. Tips, techniques & step-by-step procedures for preparation & painting.
Martin Thaddeus
ISBN: 1903706637
The complete guide Written by a paintwork professional Step-by-step, illustrated procedure Preparing your workshop Colour mixing and matching Includes the art of filling with lead Covers all stages from paint removal to applying a new topcoat Packed with professional tips What to do if something goes wrong. This book takes the reader step-by-step through each stage of preparation from minor repairs, through filling and undercoats to a paint finish fit for a classic car. Over 140 color photographs illustrate every stage of the procedures. Paint like a professional!
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Non VW Beetle specific book
Metal, Fiberglass, and Plastic Bodywork
Staightening, Welding, and Filling
Unibody and Conventional Chassis
Minor to Major Damage Repair
David Jacobs
ISBN: 0879385146
Dings and dents, creases and tears, trim, seams - all areas of repair are covered in this thorough and well illustrated guide. Frame problems, inner and outer panels, hidden damage, bumpers, grilles and lights are included, along with tips on the tools, materials and terms used in the trade. ...considering the wealth of information contained, it turns out to be an absolute bargain. Skinned Knuckles.
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Non VW Beetle Specific book
A Guide to Plasma Cutting, Oxyacetylene, ARC, MIG and TIG Welding
Richard Finch
ISBN: 1557885133
A newly-updated, state-of-the-art guide to MIG and TIG arc welding technology. Written by a noted authority in the field, this revised edition of HP's bestselling automotive book-for over 20 years-is a detailed, instructional manual on the theory, technique, equipment, and proper procedures of metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding.
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Non VW Beetle Specific book
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Machine (Motorbooks Workshop)
Gerry Burger & Steve Hendrickson
ISBN: 0760307679
Does the smell of gear lube get your juices flowing? Does the sound of a small-block Chevy with uncorked headers dimple you with goosebumps? Do you think ALL cars should be flamed? Do you mentally lower every car you see? If you answered yes to any of these questions, congratulations, you have the mindset of a hot rodder.
Whether you're a grizzled, gray-bearded rodder of someone with latent hot rodding tendencies, this is the book that will get you off the couch and into the garage. Hot rodder's Bible contains all of the information you need to find, build, and enjoy a hot rod.
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Non VW Beetle specific book
Start-to-Finish sequences with Master Craftsman
Techniques for Steel and Aluminum
Fabricate Motorcycle and Hot Rod Parts
Tim Remus
ISBN: 978-1929133123
A follow-up to his popular Sheet Metal Fabrication, author Tim Remus taps into the talents of master craftsmen to bring you more techniques for forming aluminum and steel into the one-of-a-kind parts that make your street rod or custom cycle more than a "me too" machine. This book is lavishly illustrated with quality photographs. Remus takes you through a number of start-to-finish sequences with the finest metal workers in the field. If you strive build a truly unique machine, Advanced Sheet Metal Fabrication is the book for you.
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Non VW Beetle specific book
Veloce Enthusiast's Restoration Manual Series
Martin Thaddeus
ISBN: 1-903-7066-29
Gives the do-it-yourself restorer the confidence to tackle bodywork repairs and achieve professional results. The text is easy to read, the photos bright and colorful, and the instructions are clear. This book gives the backyard mechanic confidence to tackle bodywork repairs and achieve professional results. Specially devised techniques which don't rely on professional workshop equipment enable even the most difficult tasks to be undertaken.
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Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual
The Nichols/Chilton Editors
ISBN: 0-80199-073-4
Volkswagen Air-cooled 1949-69 repair maunal covers all U.S. and Canadian models of Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus Fastback, Notchback and Squareback. Includes wiring and vacuum diagrams.
The Total Car Care series continues to lead all other do-it-yourself automotive repair manuals. This series offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. Each manual covers all makes format. Each manual covers all makes and models, unless otherwise indicated. :Based on actual teardowns :Simple step-by-step procedures for engine overhaul, chassis electrical drive train, suspension, steering and more :Trouble codes :Electronic engine controls
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1961-1965, Types 11, 14 & 15 (Volkswagen) (Paperback)
Volkswagen of America Inc.
ISBN: 0-83760-390-0
Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 40 years, a vintage reprint of original Volkswagen repair information for all Type 1 models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is a historical record of the illustrations and procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding, including:
- Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 36hp motors.
- Solex 28 PCI carburetor and Solex fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment.
- Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including ring gear tooth contact for Gleason and Klingelnberg toothing.
- Frame, floor and body panel repair. All measurements and detailed cutting, alignment and welding instructions. Painting preparation and procedures.
- Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding fabric sunroof and convertible top.
- Complete wiring diagrams.
- All factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number and part number
- Full explanations of the operation of all systems, with exploded views, cuataways and diagrams.
- Required workshop equipment, tools, and equipment for local manufacture listings.
- Troubleshooting tables for clutch, carburetor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers.
- Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.
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Of course you are all already subscribed to this great magazine, but for those new to the hobby you can get a subscription here.
Wright Publishing Company Inc
ASIN: B-00006-KC-86
Edited for Volkswagen owners, off-road enthusiasts, racers and general automotive enthusiasts. Includes technical articles, how-to-do-it's and competition coverage.
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Year 2008, 16 month calendar
Pet Prints
ISBN: 1-84662-363-4
This large format calendar features 16 months and 13 full color photographs with plenty of room to write special dates, birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar grid. Size: 12x12
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Super Tune-Up Guide for VW and Porsche engines
Bob Tomlinson
ASIN: B-000-JLL-072
Great book for VW enthousiasts with Weber powered engines. Diagrams photos and much more for VW and Porsche engines. Much information how to keep those engines running to maximum performance.
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How to troubleshoot, remove, tear down, inspect, assemble & install your Bug, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type-3, Type-4 & Porsche 914 engine. Includes parts interchange. All models, 1961 and up.
Tom Wilson
ISBN: 0-89586-225-5
Don't just keep your VW engine alive, make it new! Complete details for rebuilding air-cooled engines in all chassis from 61 - 83: Beetle, Ghia, Bus, Squareback, 411/412 and Porsche 914. Includes comprehensive chapters on how to:
- Troubleshoot engine and decide to rebuild.
- Remove, disassemble, inspect and assemble engine.
- Recondition cylinder heads and crankcase internals.
Invaluable parts identification and interchange section tells what parts can be swapped where, and specifies the best parts for durability or performance.
Concise text and 500 photos, drawings and charts lead you through each rebuilding step. Finish with an engine ready for thousands of miles of service!.
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Applies to all Volkswagen Beetle (does not cover front suspension of 1302 of 1303 models)
James Hale
ISBN: 1-90370-699-8
Applies to all air-cooled-type Volkswagen Beetles, but does not cover MacPherson strut-type front suspension found on 1302 and 1303 models.
- The first reference book devoted solely to Beetle chassis, suspension and braking systems.
- Suitable for the home enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic.
- Based on the successful "How-To" technical features developed by the author for Volksworld magazine.
- Includes detailed coverage of the process for shortening the Beetle floorpan for kit-cars and dune buggies.
- All the information is based on practical experience of specialist VW mechanics.
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All the Facts - All the Fun
Bob Cropsey
ISBN: 0-97652-610-7
Large size hardcover book covering everything about Volkswagen and their vehicles. This is not just a Beetle book and it will interest everyone from the owners of the OLD VWs right up to the NEW Beetles.
You will get 550 Complete History facts, 100 Herbie The Love Bug facts, The famous VW Advertising Campaign with 402 ads, Year to Year breakdown of the Beetle from 1945 and the Bus from 1949, 65 Fun facts of things done with VWs all over the world, VWs used in 40 movies, Great stories about VWs. And Much Much more. The only book of it's kind. If you own, or have ever owned any kind of Volkswagen, this book is a must have! Everyone loves this book and so will you.
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The Restorer's Guide to all Bus, Panel Van and Pick-Up models 1950-1979
Laurence Meredith (Author), Mark Hughes (Editor), Rowan Isaac (Photographer), Dieter Rebmann (Photographer), James Mann (Photographer)
ISBN: 1-87097-984-2
Once production of the Beetle was under way during the dying days of 1945, it became obvious to Major Ivan Hirst of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, who was in charge of the factory at Wolfsburg, that some kind of internal transport was necessary for delivering components around the vast, bombed-out building.
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The Greatest Milestones of the Automobile
WheelsTV.net
ASIN: B000LZ59HS
The history of the people's car is one that spans a world war, the hippie era and today's high-tech automotive world. When the Volkswagen Beetle was first produced in post World War II Germany, its creator, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, never imagined how enduring this bug shaped car would be.
Today, The Beetle is the most popular car ever built and Volkswagen has evolved into the maker of precision engineered automobiles that are both practical and a pleasure to drive, hallmarks of today's highly successful New Beetle. The story of the lovable Beetle is a salute to the indomitable spirit of human ingenuity. This exciting story is brought to you by the multi-award winning production team that created Wild About Wheels.
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A Restoration Guide For 1971-1974 Models
Editors of VW Trends Magazine
ISBN: 1-55788-483-8
Covering all Super Beetle models manufactured in Volkswagen's glory years of 1971-1974, this indispensable resource for Beetle enthusiasts details the ground-up restoration-from the chassis and engine to the drivetrain and interior- of the most popular vehicle Volkswagen ever produced.
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The User's Guide to Original and Aftermarket parts for Tuning
Keith Seume
ISBN: 0-76030-314-2
Your complete and definitive guide to ground-up Beetle restoration. Contents include: how to renovate chassis and bodywork - including the renewal of major panels and repainting, how to renovate interiors - including the re-covering of seats and renewal of the hood, how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components - including engine overhaul, and how to use your Beetle as the basis for a special or kit car.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading Engine, Transmission, Suspension and Brakes (Motorbooks Workshop)
Keith Seume
ISBN 0-76030-469-6
Your Volkswagen Beetle is not only the worlds most popular car, but a favorite for those of you who cant wait to wrench out every ounce of performance and handling from your Bug. This detailed guide shows you how to upgrade your Bug for total performance and reliability.
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VW Beetle & Transporter
Lindsay Porter
ISBN 1-85960-615-6
Your complete and definitive guide to ground-up Beetle restoration. Contents include: how to renovate chassis and bodywork - including the renewal of major panels and repainting, how to renovate interiors - including the re-covering of seats and renewal of the hood, how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components - including engine overhaul, and how to use your Beetle as the basis for a special or kit car.
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Turbocharging, Exhaust Tuning, Cylinder Heads, Weber Carburetion, Ignition, Case Bulletproofing
Bill Fisher
ISBN 0-91265-603-4
Describes procedures for redesigning the body and tuning, modifying, and rebuilding engine systems for increased performance
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Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the compleat Idiot
John Muir, Tosh Gregg and Peter Aschwanden
ISBN 1-56991-310-1
First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers. With easy-to-understand, fun-to-read information -- for novice and veteran mechanics alike -- anecdotal descriptions, and clear language, this book takes the mystery out of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures, and offers some chuckles along the way. This edition features new information on troubleshooting, new photos, and an updated resource list.
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Your step-by-step illustrated guide to body, trim & mechanical restoration. All models 1953 to 2003
Jim Tyler
ISBN 1-903706-90-4
This manual is your complete guide to all aspects of Volkswagen Beetle restoration including chassis, body, engine, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical equipment, interior and exterior trim.
Step-by-step instructions. Around 700 color photographs. How to make replacement panels. How to weld. How to use filler and how to paint.
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