I had some no-go emails this morning and then, finally, a positive response on rebuilding Murbella’s transaxle!!! Jim’s Custom VW’s about 180 miles from here in Columbiana, OH got back to me this morning! This is a massive load of worry off my shoulders. I really didn’t want to have to crate up the trans…
Category: Vendor Sourcing
Fun with sourcing parts.
So I decided to take advantage of 2 stores’ sales to get the bulk of what I need for my 2020 Murbella work. Ultimately I ended up having to source from 4 stores since I wanted a better solution for the future rear brake lines. I got the bulk of my parts from California Import…
Years away… but thinking… interiors.
I know I’m years away from needing to make final decisions but I’ve been thinking of interior colors. I’m pretty sure that if I keep stock style seats for I’ll just end up going with Project Żuczek I’ll end up going fully with a Sewfine interior. Hell, even if I end up changing the front seats…
To flare or not to flare. That is the question.
So I love Super Beetles with slightly flared and widened fenders/wings. I love the way a wider set of slightly lowered tires sits back under them, hugging the ground and generally making the 1303 (and even the 1302’s) seem just that much more robust. I’ve looked at some of the US vendors and some of…
Cool Rydes So-Cal Customs
Let’s face it, our thing isn’t exactly swimming in variety in terms of aftermarket parts or quality custom modding. Sure, there are ways to make things work, especially if you are an experienced metal fabricator with some basic engineering knowledge, but for the most part a lot of us have to rely on people far…