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Submitted by contributing writer; Jay Salser This article concerns one of the latest queries from a customer. Eric restores original German Pierburg Fuel Pumps and had sold one to this customer. Now, Mark had a peculiar “situation”.Could we help him?...
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Submitted by contributing writer; Jay Salser Donald Garabedian's Story began with the purchase of a Brand New 1967 Zenith Blue Beetle. Photograph Number 1 is of the Original Owner’s Glove Box Manual for Donald’s 1967 Beetle. Photo Number Two is an...
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Submitted by contributing writer; Jay SalserRecently, I received a call from one of our long-time 1967 Beetle Friends—Richard Marcoux, of Nebraska. Richard owns two Original, Unrestored 1967 Beetles—a Convertible and a SunRoof. These cars are driven—they are not “trailer queens”. ...
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Using the correct fuel pump for your classic Volkswagen. About once a week I often receive emails asking, "I have a specific year vintage VW, what is the correct pump that the car left the factory with?" There's a bit...
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Any time fuel is involved, there is an understandable reason to be nervous. However, rest assured you can, in fact, replace the fuel tank in your vintage pride and joy.