I have 2 dilemmas (a quartlemma?). 1) I don't know if I should have a
lot of the front-end work (i.e. tie-rod end and king pin replaced)
done simultaneously, or just the essential. 2) I don't know who to
bring the car to.

Here we go again
This was actually bought here in the area and will be taken to Canada
when finished.
As seen in the pictures this 69 ghia has had lots of poorly done prior

this one's probably basic...got a 67 bug that won't start, doesn't try
turning over at all. battery is showing 13.4 volts, lights go on, but no
cranking at all. red light is on, but not the green/yellow one. i have a
kill switch on this, not sure how it works, but when it's off ...

In a nutshell.  As much as you can get someone to pay for it.  BUT.
How much is a 1967 Beetle worth.  Most of everything is original.  But
the bumpers have been replaced.  Light surface rust.  No body damage.
No radio.  Original interior.  2nd coat of paint done not exceptional

I've ordered a new 6V battery.
140 Ah instead of the usual 66Ah.
AFAIK this is possible/able to fit were the normal battery should fit.
Width is most important, lenght and hight are somewhat variable...

I converted my 66 Beetle's front brakes to discs with the 4 bolt pattern
wheels.  I'm not crazy about the 4 to 5 bolt adaptors so I want to buy new
wheels, all with the 4 bolt pattern.  The question is, can I put a 68 4 bolt
pattern drum on my rear spindles without any problems ...

this 74 westy needed rust repair in the corners battery try and
windshield area
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2507548270101866121mTWCxd
this is a full resto for this 78 westy with custom paint.

Which weight oil to use in my '73 Beetle?
I have been using Castrol 40HD in hot weather, 30HD in mild weather,
and 10 W30 in cold weather.
Most seem to like 20 W50, but after reading Ed Hackett's article on

On a late model Beetle last night I was driving down the freeway and
it was cold outside.  For a good half hour the heater stopped
working.  No air would pass through the vents at all no mater how many
times I moved the heater control knob up and down.  The hot air would

How do you change this Oil seal on the harmonic balancer of a 1600cc
engine?  What is involved and what tools are needed?

My 72 SB has a junk generator, so we made the decision to swap to an
alternator...I've been looking at different kits from SoCal and Mid-
America. I wasn't real impressed with the Mid-America kit as the
instructions for it were reprinted 74-75 alternator install instructions.

I have a late model VW Beetle with the elephant style tail lamps.  Is
it possible to swap these lamps for the 1971 style lamps?  Do I have
to change the rear wheel wells which I don't mind doing?  How involved
is the process and is it doable without help?

There are some pats made in China that I wold like to try, but I am
hesitant to use them.
Are they OK to use?
They look a little rough around the edges.

Does down shifting cause any problems to engine?  In other words, can it
mess thing up internally?
thanks,
Mel

Last week I thought I would have time this week to do some work on the
garage & shop.  But nope, our farm got hit by a tornado on Sunday
morning.
So once again the garage & shop get put on the back burner.