How To Restore Volkswagen Beetle: Step-By-Step Illustrated Guide—Body, Trim, Mechanical: All Models 1953-2003

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This manual is your complete guide to all aspects of Volkswagen Beetle restoration including chassis, body, engine, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical equipment, interior and exterior trim.

Inside You'll Find...

• Coverage for all VW Beetle models, from 1953 to 2003.
  
• Step-by-step instructions.
  
• Around 700 color photographs.
  
• Expert advice on buying a Beetle.
  
• How to make replacement panels.
  
• How to weld.
  
• How to use filler and how to paint.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgements, Introduction, Using this Book & Safety.

Chapter 1. Buying a Beetle: Restoration/Reshelling Cars | The Workhorse | Restored Cars | Convertibles | "Lookers" | Bajas | Where to Look | Who to Buy From | Specialist Dealers | Classic Car Auctions | General Car Auctions | How Much to Pay | Assessing Bodywork | Underneath | Mechanical Examination | Mechanical/Electrical | Inside the Car | Outside the Car | Test Drive | The Final Analysis | A Caveat | When you Have Bought Your Beetle | Inspection | Under the Car | Rear of the Car | Engine Compartment | General | Interior | First Service | And Finally... .

Chaper 2. Mechanical Restoration & Repair: Workplace and Tools | Safety | Avoiding Trouble | Engine Tests and Removal | Height Restriction | Engine Strip, Inspection and Rebuild | Inspection | Crankshaft Grinding | Rebuild | Pistons and Cylinders | Cylinder Heads: Refit | Cylinder Heads: Repair | Rocker Gear | Valve Guides | Modifications | Head Overhaul | Lapping Valves | Rebuild Continued | Fuel Pump | Tinware | Topcoat Paints | Engine Electrics | Coil and Condenser | Distributor | HT Components | C/B (Contact Breaker) Points | Rotor Arm | Timing | Static Timing | Dynamic Timing | Dwell Angle | Vacuum Advance | Engine Won't Start | Diagnostics | Is there a Spark? | Low Tension Circuit | High Tension Circuit | HT Leads, Distributor Cap, Plugs | Fuel | Running In | The Fuel System | Fuel Tank | Fuel Tank Sender Unit | Fuel Lines | Carburetor | Specifications | Inlet Manifold | Clutch | Clutch Fork Shaft | Clutch Spares | Clutch Fork Shaft Rebuild | Gearbox (Transaxle) Removal and Refitting | Swing Axle Cars | Diagonal Arm Suspension Cars | Gearbox | Brakes - Overview | Rear Brakes | Front Brakes (Drum) | Front Brakes (Disc) | Master Cylinder | Bleeding the Brakes | Suspension/Steering | Front Suspension - Torsion Bar | Beam Axle | Front Suspension - McPherson Strut Type | Rear Suspension | Swing Arm Suspension | Diagonal Arm Suspension | Wheel Bearings | Steering | Steering Wheel and Column | General Electrical System - Overview | Restoration and Electrics | Battery | Lights | Fuses | Windscreen Wiper Rocker Replacement | Rocker Removal | Refit | Starter Motor | Generator | Voltage Regulator | Heat Exchangers and Exhaust | Heating System | Final Setting Up | Carburation | Transmission | Brakes.

Chaper 3. Bodywork and Trim Restoration: Premises, Tools, Skills and Equipment | Welding Equipment | Using a MIG Welder | First Steps with a MIG | Other Tools and Equipment | Use and Abuse of Body Filler | Using Body Filler | Panel Beating | Panel Repairs | Rust Proofing | Restoration - Car Condition | Paint and Underseal | Seat Removal | Seat Repair | Rear Seat | Front Seats | Fixed Glass Removal | Window Aperture Repairs | Windscreen Refit | Headliner Removal | Headliner Replacement | Door Removal | Door Strip Down | Door Panel Repair | Door Rebuild | Wing Removal | Wing Repair | Wing Replacement | Running Boards | Bodyshell Welded Repair | Rear Inner Wing | Rear Bumper Mounts | Front-End - Overview | Luggage Bay Lid Removal/Replacement | Flitch Replacement | Flitch Repair Panels | Spare Wheel Well | Removal of Bodyshell from Chassis | Floor Pan Repair/Replacement | Floor Pan Repair | Combined Floor Pan Halves/Heater Channel Replacement | Heat Channel Replacement | Frame Head | Front Crossmember (Toe Board) Replacement | Rear Crossmember (Heel Board) Repair | "A" & "B" Post Repair | Refit Bodyshell to Chassis | Quarter Panel Repair | Window Aperture | Luggage/Engine Bay Seal Retaining Strips | Flitch Top Rail Repair | Using "Donor" Car Panels | Paintwork | Painting Equipment and Facilities | Types of Paint | Preparation | Under the Wings | Finishing Touches | "Boxing Up" | Chromework | Interior | Case History | Update | Professional Restorers | Sad But True.

Chapter 4. About the Beetle: Living with a Beetle | Driving.

How To Restore Volkswagen Beetle: Step-By-Step Illustrated Guide—Body, Trim, Mechanical: All Models 1953-2003