The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Hey, Buggie here, welcome! If you are new or just starting to work on vws' you got to check out these videos offered at bug me videos. ( www.bugmevideo.com). I have the whole set and let me tell you they don't leave anything out. They start with a simple oil change to a complete engine overhaul. The...

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Danny (Buggie)

John, I belong to a site called paintucation.com. Someone had a question about a VW in fact it also had to do with paint. I thought the paint was lacquer but the replies he received back say different. My name on that site is Vette. I’m also restoring a 1975 Corvette in which I am the original owner...

Thanks for looking for me on the paint issue. I could not find the type of paint either. I spoke with Rimco and he really sound like he knows what he's talking about. An outfit that sells cases recommended me to them. They couldn't help me out with a new case but, since I'm trying to restore, they s...

Thanks for the info. I just placed an order with Wolfburgwest for a new clutch and plate. Did anyone hear of a machine shop in CA. called Remco? I'm about to ship the engine there to have work done. They have a web site www.rimcovw.com and do all type of VW machining. Check them out. As far as the p...

Hi, I'm new to the site and would like to say hello. I am the second owner of a 1966 bug and I am in the restoration stage. My first ? is does anyone know what type of paint the Germans used? My second ? is where is a good source of parts suppliers.