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CONTENTS

Dedication

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 Polis h

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 B rake

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 Sys tem

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

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