Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2019 i dune buggies and hotVWs

I just can’t believe how time flies. Our non-stop journey goes on… Here is the December 2019 issue; we are concluding 2019 already! Yes, our schedule runs a bit faster than the actual calendar. I became editor of hotVWs Magazine when OCI Media took over ownership in April 2017 and we have produced 32 issues since. Thirty two is still a tiny number compared to the 617 issues published during hotVWs Magazine’s 52-year history. But we could have never made it without the loyal support of the readers, proud Volkswagen owners, advertisers, and all our fans. I just cannot say it enough: Thank You. Since 1967, hotVWs Magazine has been publishing printed magazines focusing on Volkswagens. This is what we do and wish to continue doing. However, that doesn’t mean…

You may know it by now, I tend to see only the facets of our hobby which reflect my own main interest. If there is one of the big shows going on in Germany and Europe, I am there. May Show in Hanover, Le Bug Show in Spa-Francorchamps, European Bug-In in Chimay, you name it. I like to see “show” and “go” cars; I like to see what’s going on in the air-cooled VW scene. Love to check out all the Volkswagens, no matter if it’s a Beetle, a Ghia, Type 3 or Bus. I notice the little color-coded bracket for the shift light, admire the finish of carburetors or someone’s wiring job. All these cars are inspiring, some a little bit more, some less. And then there is still…

Drawing inspiration from the classic dune buggies of the ’60s, the ID. BUGGY shows the versatility of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) and puts the fun in functional. The BUGGY’s modular design allows for the composite upper body to be detached from the MEB chassis, opening up a world of possibilities for custom vehicle production, as the original Meyers Manx kit did for the first buggies. The drivetrain of the I.D. BUGGY concept with zero direct emissions is made up of the electric motor integrated in the rear axle, with power electronics, a single-speed gearbox, and the high-voltage flat battery (62 kWh) arranged in the car floor to save space. The electric motor delivers 201 horsepower and maximum torque of 228 lb-ft from standstill, and gives the vehicle an…

GARY’S VW LIFE STARTED IN 1967 when his father bought a 1959 Beetle from an insurance auction. It was a challenging project car that had front-end damage due to an accident; so, his dad purchased fenders, a hood, and a bumper as well. Gary repaired the Bug himself with his father’s support, and got it back on the road. He has since fallen in love with Volkswagens, and has never stopped driving them for over a half-century. When his kids became old enough to find themselves behind the wheel, he asked them what kind of car they would like to drive. That’s when their Vee Dub education proved to be successful. Both sons, Kevin and Stephen, were influenced by dad’s VW addiction, and of course, they chose Volkswagens. Since then,…

THE VEHICLE PROVES VERY EFFICIENT DURING ITS OFF-ROAD OUTINGS – NOTICE SKID PLATE UNDER THE FRONT BEAM Thanks to their versatile, sturdy and simple construction, Volkswagen Beetles have turned into efficient off-road vehicles, which proved essential in promoting famous races such as Mexico’s Baja 1000. On the other hand, few competitors have chosen VW Buses for the same task over the years, for a variety of reasons: weight, high center of gravity and poor aerodynamics. But in no way are we implying these boxes-on-wheels cannot morph into proficient all-terrain vehicles… After all, both models share many of the same mechanical components, right? Take the Frose Brothers Garage’s Westfalia built in British Columbia, Canada. While it may not win any Baja 1000-style competitions, it will still hold its own against modern…

THE SILVERADO CAMPOUT IS A THREE-DAY EVENT WELCOMING all kinds of Volkswagen campers and swappers starting on Friday morning. This new addition from Periscope Enterprises, organizers of Bug-In, Drag Day, and Vintage VW Treffen is a fun campout event for all Volkswagens. Held next to Irvine Lake in the hills above Orange County, California, the Silverado Campout venue is conveniently located under an hour’s drive from most of the busy cities within the Los Angeles/Orange Counties. Oak Canyon Park is such a peaceful and quiet location that once you step into the place, you’re immediately disconnected from the digital and busy stressful city life. You definitely feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. In fact, in this area, you pretty much have zero cell reception. Many of the…

Perhaps there comes a time when everyone of the VW faith strays away from the path of righteousness. The siren song of other brands of automobiles is always there in the wind and even the strongest of will can sometimes hit a moment of weakness and cave to the pressure. Recently my brethren, I too have found myself in this situation and I must admit openly to you all, that the pressure was just too great. Bless me father for I have Porsche’d. I’m not sure what came over me, but at the end of the episode, a beloved Beetle left the garage and in its spot slithered a sexy younger German girl to drip her oil and have her time of washing and waxing. While I admit to feeling…

Perry’s day job most all of his life was fireman in Riverside, CA. His other calling in life was welder, pilot and VW gearhead. He was a Heliarc specialist, machinist, mechanic, fabricator, biker, racer, teacher, rebel, cruiser, prospector and pilot. His early innovations go way back to racing a Harley Hummer against Triumph Cubs at Perris Speedway in the 1950s. Back to VWs, he always had great innovations, such as wanting big tires on the rear of his VW Bugs. This was the mid-1960s and being limited by fender size he hooked up with body man Toby Ruiz. They cut and welded a pair of prototype very wide Bug rear fenders. It was a take four and make two deal, all steel; they were great. The fellow VW gearheads loved…

The curtain has been raised on “New Volkswagen“: On the evening before the first press day of the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, the Volkswagen brand has unveiled its new logo and its new brand design. This world premiere marks the start of a new era for Volkswagen, accompanied by the presentation of the full-electric ID.3 at the same time. Volkswagen’s future is electric, fully connected and has a neutral carbon balance. With its new brand design, VW has created a uniform global 360 brand experience which is more modern and more authentic. The new Volkswagen logo with its flat two-dimensional design is clearer and has been reduced to its essential elements. The brand design and the logo aim for high flexibility and are intended for digital applications. The…

Discharge Tube Tool - 28 PICT Carburetor The discharge tube of the accelerator pump on the 28 PICT carburetor can be removed or replaced with the aid of this tool. The clamp grips the discharge tube, which can be removed from its seating by a few light taps of a hammer applied to the lower surface of the protruding end of the clamp jaw. Replacement of the tube is carried out by tapping the upper surface of the clamp jaw. Construction Detail for VW 646 1. Cut clamp jaws parts 5 and 6 as detailed in parts list. 2. Work clamp jaws to length and width as detailed in drawing. 3. Position clamp jaws in vice, 8mm above vice jaws. 4. Mark off part 6 ready for drilling (except 3…

It’s been a pretty active car show season here in the Midwest this year, with new shows popping up alongside old favorites on the calendar. In the old favorites category, one of ours has always been the annual Toledo Bugfest, held the third Sunday in September. It’s one of the last great blasts of summer! Now in its 28th fabulous year, Bugfest is run by the Greater Toledo VW Club, at Volkswagen of Perrysburg (formerly Ed Schmidt). We just love this dealership – they have a gorgeous Coral Single Cab permanently on display in the lobby, along with vintage Volkswagen and rock ‘n roll posters on the walls! It’s a blast from the past! Of course, the show in the parking lot was no less a blast from the past…

Buses were made from parts; then most Buses were repaired with parts. The latter fit into a few categories. Factory parts came on or in the car when it was delivered to the dealership. Original replacement parts could be purchased through the VW dealer network, and were of Volkswagen’s high-quality standards. Aftermarket parts were mainly sold through outlets other than VW dealerships. There are also OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts sold through the aftermarket even though they were the same as the original replacement components. Accessories are also parts, but they are a topic for another month. Now if we fast forward in time from when these Buses were newer to today, not many original replacement parts are available from your dealership. Those original unused components are now called NOS…

INSTALLATION 1. Grab your can of STP or Power Punch, mix three parts of it to one part of Moly grease, and stir together well. Stand the steering box up and remove the filler plug. Pour (squeeze) the mix you just made into the box until it runs out. This part is messy because it is hard to judge when the box is full as the mix is so thick. The reason we want you to use this mix is because 90W oil is too thin and will eventually make its way past the seal and grease is too thick and does not get hot enough to flow. Grease just works its way out to the sides, leaving the worm and the peg unprotected. This mix is fluid enough to…

THE AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELÉGANCE IS A PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE  charitable event, held every year during the second weekend in March at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida. (Incidentally, “Concours d’Elegance” means a “competition of elegance” in French.) Businessman and car collector Bill Warner, also a photographer and writer for Road & Track magazine over four decades ago, founded this happening in 1996. Today, many classic car enthusiasts agree that “Amelia Island” is one of the Top 5 Concours d’Elegance in the world – some will argue the Number 1 remains Pebble Beach. The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, now in its 24th year, traditionally features a special class that stands apart from concours orthodoxy. This year, promoters elected to highlight an overlooked segment of European carrozzeria (or karosserie), with a class dedicated…

IF YOU WERE GOING TO BUILD A HIGH-PERFORMANCE 1700CC ENGINE, what would you use? Of course, the vast majority of you would start with a new 1600 replacement case from VW, add 88mm pistons and go from there. But what if you were required to use a 36hp case, with stock head stud location and 36hp-style heads due to class racing rules? Then, what would you do? Changes things doesn’t it. What you are about to witness is an exercise in thinking way outside the box, but that’s what Whitey Worsham from Fletcher, North Carolina does best. From what we’ve seen in recent 36hp engine builds is that this tiny engine has a number of major short-comings that curtail the progress of making three or four times the stock horsepower.…

If it’s your first time building a 36HP-based engine, you may be surprised at what is different about it, and what is the same as a 1600cc. Being aware of all the parts that interchange, and which ones do not, will give you a better idea of the parts that you will need. The 36HP 1192cc engine was produced for the Beetle from 1954 until 1960, ending with serial number 5,000,000. You can spot the block easily as it has the generator stand as part of the casting. This was changed later with the introduction of the 40HP, as many a block had to be scrapped due to rear end collision damage. The overall size and weight of the block is much smaller, as are most of the other internal…