18 Aug Repairing Original FAT T-Bars
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Got these T bars over 10 years ago from a guy who originally bought them from FAT Performance for his...
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28 Jul Porsche 356 Wheel Restoration, Part III
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I finally installed the restored 1960 Porsche 356 rims on my ’67, and I have to admit, I’m happy with...
10 Jul Porsche 356 Wheel Restoration, Part II
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With the wheels sandblasted and primered, it was time to repair 5 broken hubcap retainer clips (in total) on the...
07 Jul Machinist’s Notebook: Fitting the Flywheel/Crankshaft on a Type 1 Engine
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This article is about my method of fitting a flywheel to a crankshaft on a Type 1 motor. We'll focus...
22 Jun Porsche 356 Wheel Restoration – Part I
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Pre-Restoration They're actually in better shape than they look. It appears that these wheels sat for a number of years,...
03 Nov Cleaning Electrical Connections to Improve Performance
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I was performing the annual service on my Beetle this weekend, which included changing the oil and filter, checking the...
22 Aug DDS Wheel Tech.
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I’m a big fan of these wheels, primarily due to their history and lightweight. Some background: The wheels were called Deano...
20 Aug Vintage Berg & Speedwell Linkage Tech.
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Vintage Gene Berg linkage in original blue paint. Notice the original decal, showing their earlier address on Lemon Street (versus...
06 May Keeping Your Cool
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Will bigger engines run hotter? While the waste heat that an engine produces can be affected by many factors -...
06 May 2007 vs. 2165 Build Comparisons
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2007cc Engine Specifications I built this engine in December of 1999 and began driving it in February 2000. It had a 78mm...
06 May Tapping Oil Galleries
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Once all of the machining for your new performance VW motor is complete and you have mocked up the rotating...
06 May Type 3 Brake Conversion
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So you have your Bug or Ghia sporting that famous Cal-Look theme, with a lowered stance, the EMPI or BRM-style...