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Vintage VW Part Numbers
You may have noticed that we use Genuine VW part numbers. Here's a bit of info on how it all works, and why. Type 1 VW Parts: 11 - Standard VW Beetle 13 - Super VW Beetle 14 - VW...
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1963 Beetle Dilemma
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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The Mystery Aluminum Tag
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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Working On Vintage VWs
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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Pierburg Fuel Pump Years
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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