30 Years!

30 Years ago I became Elvira's owner!

VW > 1959 Beetle Published on 26/08/2024 - 0

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Head lights, Tail lights, and new Shoes

Elvira, my '59 VW Beetle, get new tires and headlights. But as usual, nothing is ever simple. 😉

VW > 1959 Beetle Published on 09/02/2024 - 0

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36hp, episode 11 : engine installation

The 36h finally goes back into the beetle, 13 years later!

VW > 1959 Beetle Published on 21/11/2022 - 1

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36hp, episode 10 : Heater Boxes

Finally restoring a pair of heater boxes for the 36hp engine, to at last have some heating in that car for the first time in 25 years!

VW > 1959 Beetle Published on 22/09/2021 - 2

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Rebuilding brakes and pedal assembly

Full rebuild of the brakes on the Beetle... And it was high time I do it!

VW > 1959 Beetle Published on 09/09/2021 - 1

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36hp, episode 9 : Flywheel and Cluch

Putting the flywheel back on, and adjusting the crankshaft end play...

VW > 1959 Beetle Published on 18/08/2017 - 1

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36hp, episode 8 : cooler, tinware and shroud

Time for the oil cooler and engine tinware to make their way back on the engine!

VW > 1959 Beetle Published on 07/03/2017 - 1

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