Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2023 i dune buggies and hotVWs

JAMAR WIDE-5 BALL JOINT FRONT DISC BRAKE KIT This kit will fit original VW Disc Brake Spindles for T-1 and Ghia. Also fits CB Performance Drop Spindles. Ball Joint Front Kit: 10.5” rotors (5/16” thick), bearings, races, seals & center caps. Direct bolt-on caliper for 2.25” bolt spread & 2” Pads. For more information, visit www.cbperformance.com. FLAT4 “VINTAGE & CAL LOOK VW ACCESSORIES” BOOK The book starts by introducing prominent VW accessory brands. It is divided into chapters like “Vintage Accessories” and “Cal Look Equipment,” covering categories such as wheels, interiors, and exteriors. Additionally, the book highlights top-notch reproductions, including FLAT4 original products currently available due to the challenge of finding the originals. For more information, visit www.flat4.co.jp. ADJUSTABLE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR Dual carburetor setups require correct fuel pressure for…

The Sacramento Bugorama has taken place at Sacramento Raceway Park since its inaugural event. This gathering holds a unique significance, not only for local VW enthusiasts but also for people from all around California, neighboring states, and even across the globe. The atmosphere of this event is remarkably well-preserved, reminiscent of the 1970s. The surroundings of the location appear to have remained unchanged for several decades. The dragstrip, enveloped by open land space, serves as the ideal setting for a car show, swap meet/vendors’ area, and even a campground – making this location the heart of the Bugorama event. Unfortunately, there is still some uncertainty: this property could possibly be sold, and this year might mark the end of the glorious era of the Sacramento Bugorama. Let's keep our fingers…

900 VWS SPENT UNFORGETTABLE THREE NIGHTS TOGETHER For over two decades, every spring, Canyon RV Park at Featherly Regional Park in Anaheim, California, has become the home of The Orange Empire Bus Company's (OEBC) Spring Picnic & Campout. The campsite is situated by one of the busiest freeways in California, State Route 91, along the border of Orange County and Riverside County. Despite the flowing traffic right next to the park, most of the area preserves its natural wilderness. Public access is restricted, except for the Canyon RV Park. As the campout started at noon on Thursday, vintage VW campers kept entering the park. More than 900 Volkswagens went through the gates during the four days. We joined this event on Saturday afternoon. When we arrived at the gates, Ryan…

Holding with tradition, the show weekend launched with the infamous “Burger Meat” located at the Burger Master on NE 45th Street in Seattle, Washington. This Friday evening gathering is a smaller version of the show on Saturday, but it allows for a slower pace and opportunity for people to casually catch up with old friends and stories of adventures in their VWs. Many great vehicles were in attendance, including some that did not make the Saturday show. We had a blast seeing old friends, and making new ones. And let's not forget the opportunity to grab a legendary burger and chocolate milkshake! We arrived early at Shoreline on Saturday morning and were greeted by lines of show cars and swappers entering the showgrounds. The layout of the show was different…

This information is accurate as of August 31, 2023. Please check the event organizers’ websites for the latest updates. September 23, 2023 Dubs & Brew VW Show #11 Location: Sumerian Brewery, 15510 Redmond- Woodinville Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Description: Dubs & Brew #11 presented by Sumerian Brewing Co. Saturday, September 23rd, 12-4pm. Celebrate the first day of fall at Dubs & Brew with a laidback all models and years air-cooled, watercooled and electric Volkswagens show. This is a FREE, non-judged, no trophy, just hang out and have fun event. Mingle with Volkswagen enthusiasts and view a wide range of old and new air- and watercooled VWs from rusty patina, beautiful restored show cars, and everything in-between. While you are enjoying the cars, we have available to purchase. Sumerian brewing…

Oh, Just Venting! Hello Jon, I'm currently in the process of building a 1914cc engine equipped with Weber IDFs for my daily drives. I'm seeking your expert advice and recommendations regarding the proper method to vent the crankcase. Would you suggest routing it from the valve covers, or would it be better to incorporate a separate case vent? Dale Morgan Los Angeles, CA Dale, on a 1914cc, I think that just venting the valve covers, along with the stock vent tube on the oil filler will suffice. You should run the three hoses up to a breather box. Most generic breather boxes only have three fitting locations, and they would work better if they had four. You can install a fourth one on top of the breather box, then run…

Many of us who have been in the VW hobby for years do have one thought that nags at the back of our minds from time to time: what will happen to our classic rides once we're gone? Will they continue to be active in the hobby? We're happy to report that in many instances, the next generation is ready to take the stick shift in hand and run with it! In our own Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club, we have Greg and Ryan Sanchez, who inherited his father Rick's beautiful green 1977 Westfalia when Rick passed away 10 years ago. Rick was a longtime member who was always active in the club and great to talk with. He took excellent care of his Bus, and used it to camp with…

Among many hardcore VW Bus nerds/collectors, the dream is to own a “Barndoor” model. We call these Buses Barndoors because of the giant engine lid (never mind that most doors on barns slide like Bay window cargo doors or hinge on the side like Split Bus cargo doors.) There are over a thousand of them known to exist, and they are generally considered to be restorable in any condition. VW made 119,702 of those first generation Barndoors. Then in early 1955, Volkswagenwerk did some major revisions to the Bus. This month, we will discuss the model changes, and where they got some of the ideas for the new features. For the first five years of production, the basic shape and features of the Volkswagen Bus remained the same for most…

As I type this month's column, I am winding down from an epic trip up to Monterey for the annual Car Week. This is a bucket list trip for any gearhead, and I have been trying to attend every time I can because it is just so overwhelmingly good. This year, I went to attend and show at three events, and ended up expanding that to four events at the last minute. I also helped arrange a couple of showings of the Brubaker Box for its new owners, who flew in from Germany to attend. I was tapped for judging duty at two shows and also wanted to attend some additional events, but simply ran out of time and energy. I just could not do it all. The plus side…

Although Bruce Meyers will be best remembered for his often-copied Manx, he also penned several other notable models, including the more basic Tow'd. Its construction left the engine exposed, as well as the wheels – though optional motorcycle-style fenders helped protect occupants from mud and rocks. Yet the Tow'd wasn't the only buggy model featuring a diminutive design, as demonstrated by the vehicle unveiled within these pages: the Vaquero. The most rudimentary version could even be ordered without a hood, leaving the occupants’ legs unprotected. A little over 55 years ago, a company called Sand Chariots of California (based in Fullerton, CA) launched the Vaquero, a Spanish term that can be translated into cowboy. Dune Buggies The Fun Car Journal, hotVWs magazine's forerunner, revealed the buggy in its June 1968…

The response from the March Car & Driver and numerous other articles on the Brubaker has been so large that we unfortunately cannot respond to each inquiry personally. If you would like more sales information, please contact Jack Bariteau, Sales Representative. Here is some basic information on the Brubaker: Price -- $3995.00 (not including freight, dealer preparation, options, tax and license.) See the brochure for a list of the standard features and specifications. A separate sheet provides you with a list of the available options and their prices. This will also serve as your accessory order indication form if you decide to order. Be sure to send it in with your deposit agreement and check. For those of you who have not yet ordered a Brubaker, the enclosed deposit agreement…

Magneto Spielwaren KG (MAGNETOWERK) was founded in 1952 in Seesen, Germany as a manufacturer of educational toys. They produced many different toys with magnets, like tractors, race cars, etcetera and to the delights of VW toy collectors, a small-scale vintage VW sedan. Starting as a young child, magnets have always aroused our curiosity by their strange, invisible and mysterious force. Well, putting magnets inside toys is nothing new and putting one inside a small Volkswagen toy just had to happen sooner or later! The German toy company by the name of MAGNETOWERK produced a magnetic wonder VW toy car that was officially named the “ATOM-AUTO.” Whoa, that sounds like you may have to wear lead clothing to protect yourself from the ATOM energy if you ever wanted to drive one.…