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Product Identifiers
PublisherCartech, Incorporated
ISBN-10161325427X
ISBN-139781613254271
eBay Product ID (ePID)10038746459
Product Key Features
Edition11
Book TitleHow to Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle
Number of Pages168 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicAutomotive / Repair & Maintenance, Automotive / General
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorEric Leclair, Ed Staffel
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2018-000797
ReviewsIt is an inspiration to the novice builder. It is written more as a pep talk than a set of instructions, aimed at the first time or home restoration guy, but with enough tips that even a more seasoned home wrench will pick up something.
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentDedication Foreword Preface Chapter 1: History of the Iconic Beetle The Beetle's Origin Story Standards and Supers How Mass-Produced Economy Cars Became Prized Collectibles Lots of Good Volks Waiting to Meet You Chapter 2: Why Restore Your Beetle? Restoration Options Things to Consider Sourcing Project Cars Make a Plan Upgrades to Consider Happy Parts Hunting Chapter 3: Let's Roll--Restoration First Steps Safety First BYOBC: Build Your Own Body Cart Yikes! That's a Lot of Dirt Disassembly Interior Removal Chapter 4: Beetle Bodies Start Here Blast, Dip, Strip, or Sand? Your Naked Beetle Rust, Dents, Dings, and Damage Panel Replacement Finish Metal Work Chapter 5: Prime, Paint, and Polish Primer Paint Clear Coat Cutting, Buffing, and Polishing Polish It Up Caring for Paint Finish Chapter 6: The Beetle Pan Restoring a Pan Pan Reassembly Wheels Suspension Chapter 7: Transmissions VW Transaxles Repair versus Replace Transmission Rebuilding Inspection Reassembly Final Assembly Chapter 8: Brakes Brake Replacement Brake Lines Chapter 9: Body Mating Safety Reminder Body to Pan Reassembly Chapter 10: Engine Engine Disassembly Engine Rebuilding Stock Parts versus Aftermarket Parts If at First You Don't Succeed Engine Break-In Fan Belt Fuel Line Safety Chapter 11: The Electrical System Wiring Harnesses Wiring Harness Replacement Troubleshooting Fuel-Injection System Chapter 12: Your Beetle's Interior Make It Buy and Bolt In Installing Sound Deadener Installing Headliner Padding Installing Headliner Emergency Brake Boot Installing Carpet Door Cards, Armrests, Door Handles, and Window Cranks Interior Items Seats Complete the Trunk Installing the Dash Pad Steering Wheel Installation Emergency Brake Chapter 13: Trim and Finish Refurbishing Recommendations Installing Chrome Trim Installing Glass and Seals Running Board Bumpers Turn Signals Headlights Taillights Miscellaneous Shiny Bits Chapter 14: Exhaust, Carburetor, and Distributor Fluid Levels Brake Lines Exhaust System Carburetors Distributor Chapter 15: Before the First 1,000 Miles License Plate, Registration, and Insurance Gently Breaking In the Beetle Troubleshooting 75-Point, 500-Mile Inspection Checklist Chapter 16: Care and Maintenance Protecting Your Baby Kill Switch Fuel Cutoff Switch Battery Cutoff Switch Keep It Shiny Show and Shine Maintenance Transmission Troubles Conclusion Source Guide
SynopsisPerhaps the most charismatic automobile ever, the Volkswagen Beetle was the longest-running, most-manufactured automobile on a single platform of all time. From 1938 to 2003, more than 21.5 million "Bugs" were assembled, distributed, and sold on nearly every continent in the world. Throughout the Beetle's successful run, many of these cars have been relegated to project car status due to their age or condition. Airkooled Kustoms, a VW restoration shop in Hazel Green, Alabama, brings its expertise in restoring these cars to book form with this all-encompassing compilation. Restoring your Beetle is covered through step-by-step sequences from unbolting that first nut through polishing the paint on your freshly restored Bug. The specialists at Airkooled Kustoms walk you through the proper disassembly methods, restoring versus replacing components, and reassembling your restored Bug, covering everything related to the body, undercarriage, and interior along the way. It's about time a thorough, hands-on restoration book has been authored by authorities who know the Beetle like the back of their hands. With this book, you will have everything you need to bring your old or new VW Beetle project back to life., Restoring your Beetle is covered through step-by-step sequences from unbolting that first nut through polishing the paint on your freshly restored Bug., It's about time a thorough, hands-on restoration book has been authored by authorities who know the Beetle like the back of their hands. With this book, you will have everything you need to bring your old or new Beetle project back to life. Perhaps the most charismatic automobile ever, the Volkswagen Beetle was the longest-running, most-manufactured automobile on a single platform of all time. From 1938 to 2003, more than 21.5 million "Bugs" were assembled, distributed, and sold on nearly every continent in the world. Throughout the Beetle's successful run, many of these cars have been relegated to project car status due to their age or condition. Airkooled Kustoms, a VW restoration shop in Hazel Green, Alabama, brings its expertise in restoring these cars to book form with this all-encompassing compilation. Restoring your Beetle is covered through step-by-step sequences from unbolting that first nut through polishing the paint on your freshly restored Bug. The specialists at Airkooled Kustoms walk you through the proper disassembly methods, restoring versus replacing components, and reassembling your restored Bug, covering everything related to the body, undercarriage, and interior along the way.
LC Classification NumberTL215.V6L43 2018
As told toAircooled Kustoms Krew, Anderson, Susan
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- 13. Nov. 2023
Very well illustrated, nice colored pictures. And above all very informative. I could look and read this book all day . Charlie.
Very well illustrated, nice colored pictures and above all very informative. I could look and read this book all day. Charlie.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 16. Sep. 2024
Great Guide
Excellent book on techniques to restore all area on a VWBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
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