Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i dune buggies and hotVWs

It Won't Stay In Gear Hi Jon, I own a 1959 Bug for over 30 years. It still has its original 36hp motor and a split case tranny. It’s not show car, but the exterior and interior are well preserved and in good original condition. However, just recently, the tranny quit working (second and reverse gears popped out). I appreciate if you could give me some advice! Not sure if I should rebuild the tranny or upgrade to a late-model tunnel case gearbox. What do I need to do if I convert to a tunnel case trans? Any pros and cons? Also, I am wondering about rebuilding the 36hp motor and add an Okrasa kit. Any advice appreciated. Thanks! Tom Anderson Los Angeles, CA Tom, if you want the minimum…

When Volkswagen of America relocated their corporate offices to Michigan back in 1982, obviously, they weren’t the first Germans to emigrate to this part of the country. In 1845, Lutheran Pastor August Craemer bravely journeyed from Bavaria to Michigan’s fertile Saginaw Valley with 13 fellow brethren, to begin the tiny settlement of Frankenmuth. The German word “Franken” represents the Province of Franconia in Bavaria, and the German word “muth" means courage, thus the city name means “courage of the Franconians”. The purpose of their settlement was two-fold: To teach Native Americans about the Lutheran faith, and to give spiritual comfort to German pioneers in the Midwest. From those humble beginnings, today's Frankenmuth, also known as Michigan’s Little Bavaria, has become a renowned tourist attraction, delighting over 3 million visitors annually…

ENGINE/Type 2, 2-liter DISPLACEMENT/2556cc BUILDER/Dave Bonnier, FAT Performance, Orange, CA CRANK/FAT 76mm counterweighted, welded stroker RODS/Carrillo PISTONS/FAT 103.5mm forged RINGS/Sealed Power CAM/FAT FC443, .491-inch lift x 290° duration VALVE SIZE & MAKE/48x38mm Manley stainless HEADS/2.0 Porsche COMPRESSION RATIO/9.5:1 IGNITION/Bosch 009 distributor CARBURETION/dual 44 IDF Webers w/FAT Pro air cleaners INTAKE MANIFOLDS/FAT aluminum EXHAUST SYSTEM/FAT Type IV off road FLYWHEEL/automatic flex plate CLUTCH/automatic torque converter OIL/Kendatl 20-SOW SPARK PLUGS/Bosch W7DC SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS/FAT 911 cooling kit TRANSAXLE/1989 3-speed Automatic BUILDER/Bitcon Engineering, Yucca Valley, CA RING & PINION/4.80:1 GEAR RATIOS/2.45:1 1st, 1.45:1 2nd, 1.00:1 3rd SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS/Special Bitcon automatic off-road preparation…

Volks Jam was started in 2020 by Lucas Hand and Rick Johnson in an effort to create an event for the VW scene in Parker. “Everyone has a Vee Dub or a story to tell. They come in all different designs, colors and configurations. We thought it would be great to gather them up and have an event for good times and fun,” Rick says. Those who were interested in arriving early could take advantage of the nearby camping option at Parker’s Pirate’s Den, located right along the Colorado River. About 25 VWs camped out on a pleasant Friday evening in anticipation of the short drive to the car show in the morning. Sunrise Saturday morning greeted the campground with clear skies and the promise of warm temperatures. Campers began…

This information is accurate as of Aug 8th, 2022. Please check the event organizers' websites for the latest updates. September 10, 2022 Eastcoast VW - German Invasion 12 Location: Cleveland County Fairgrounds 1751 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28152 Description: A Benefit Volkswagen Car Show and Swap Meet Supporting a local VW community Cancer Recipient, and The Shriners Vendor Set up and Camping available Friday Sept 9th after 2 pm. Vendor spaces are $10 for approx. 20x20 area. CAMPING INFO: Primitive camping is Free Full Hook-ups $15 per night. Clean restrooms and showers. Top 75 Car Show Entry $5 (first 75 will recieve Dash Plaque & Goodie Bag All VWs Welcome: Aircooled & Watercooled. Saturday: Gates Open at 8:00 AM. Gate Admission: $10 Each 15 yrs & under FREE w/…

In a recent column, I shared the news of my finding one of the elusive Brubaker Box VW based kit cars. This failed dream car of Curtis Brubaker in the early '70s has apparently become a bit of a cult classic. The more I dig into the car and all the lore about it, the more I am surprised and pleased that I am not the only one that saw it as something cool. The design was groundbreaking for the era for sure. Very modern in appearance in a way that still seems to carry the vibe of the “future” even today, 50 years after its release. They say that the true test of good design is that it never looks dated. I think the Brubaker captured that somehow, and…

In this article, I’ll be discussing two different types of oiling systems: wet sump and dry sump. What are they? What do they do? Which one is best for me? Let's start with the wet sump. What does it mean to have a wet sump? It means that we store the oil capacity in the bottom of the engine. This is how most stock engines operate. It works by having the oil sit in the bottom of the engine and when the engine is running, the oil pump picks up that oil and pumps it to where it is needed. The oil, then, runs out of the different areas it was pumped to and gravity feeds it back into the bottom. Pretty simple and sounds pretty good, right? As far…

The 2022 Silverado Campout & Car Show was a three-day camping event that gathered all kinds of Volkswagen campers and swappers. On Sunday, in addition to the campers, the car show welcomed over too VWs on a large grass area. This meet was hosted by Periscope Enterprises, organizers of the Bug-In, Hot VWs Drag Day and Vintage VW Treffen. Their inaugural and second Silverado events were successfully held in 2018 and ‘19, thus quickly becoming a favorite get-together for many Vee-Dub folks. However, the pandemic forced the promoters to put the affair on hold in 2020 and '21. After patiently waiting for three years, we finally got Silverado back this year. Everyone had the opportunity to spend three wonderful nights with family and friends. What is so unique about this…

Every VW nut has it! It doesn’t matter if you are a vintage freak or a Cal Look fan - you have stuff. Even if you're a patina dude or a custom guy, all of us have stuff. It can be any number of things for whatever reason you have collected over the years that is related to your car passion! These “collectibles" can range from event items like dash plaques or T-shirts or even trophies. Or spare parts, if you’re restoring that passion (car), including future plans to improve it. I have a double shot of stuff because, as many of you know, I have a Cal Look street car known as “Sunny” - my 1960 sunroof Bug. And because of my passion, I was always looking for applicable…

CB SPEED SHOP ROUND LOGO UNIFORM Short Sleeve RedKap CB Speed Shop Uniforms are available in Medium through 3XL sizes. Retro-themed artwork appears worn and cracked like your favorite event shirt from the ’90s. Printed on a 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton blend, these shop uniforms feature six buttons plus a snap at the neck, and two front pockets. For more information, visit www.cbperformance.com EARLY BEETLE REAR FENDERS Wolfsburg West is now offering early Beetle rear fenders by Blech-Manufaktur in Germany. They are made to the exact specifications of the original versions with German tooling and are E-coated black. Check out the three versions we offer for Beetles from 1938-1959. For more information, visit www.wolfsburgwest.com PRO DRAG BUS CONVERSION FOR TYPE 1 BEETLES For the Beetle owners who demand a reliable,…

There is something to be said about cars arriving at the track under their own power, before delighting the crowd with their wheelies and blistering fast elapsed times. Some might remember the Unlimited Street class earlier in this century, with racers such as Kris Lauffer who ran a best of 9.33 at 150mph over the quarter mile with his turbo/nitrous convertible. More recently, David “Volkstroke” Ruiz has been influential in creating the Real Street class with a narrower set of rules, starting with 91-octane pump gas - check out Editor Shin Watanabe’s article on the subject in this issue. His first car of choice was a ’64 Bug wearing blue patina, which still retains the Real Street’s mile-per-hour record to this day - 96.20mph. In parallel, he purchased a gorgeous…

The Volkswagen Gol was introduced by VW do Brazil in 1980 as the successor to both the Beetle and the Brasilia in the Brazilian market. The car was based on its own unique platform, derived from the existing VW/ Audi B1 and B2 platforms. It features a front-mounted air-cooled engine with front-wheel drive. While sales did not immediately take off, the car grew to be very popular with the consumer. Throughout its many years of production, the Gol has gone by many names as its derivative models were exported, including the Pointer, Senda, Voyage, Saveiro, and more familiar Fox and Quantum models in the late 1980s. Brien Hamrick is the owner and operator of USA Kombi Connection. His service pairs buyers in the U.S. with sellers in Brazil and across…

THE VINTAGE TOY BOX The 50-year design of the rear split window on the Volkswagen Beetle was replaced with an oval window in March of 1953 and was then later replaced with a “baby" window in the Volkswagen sedan’s 1958 model year. Although the Oval Window Volkswagen sedan was only produced for five years, some toy manufacturers wanted to keep their toy Volkswagen product line up to date and produced the new style Oval Window VW in miniature form as well. Can you imagine playing with a “new from the toy store” Split Window plastic toy in 1957 when all your friends were into the Oval Window stuff? At least you could break out the bar in the Split Window - instant update - and be cool on the playground.…