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Category: Modification

Updating the alternator bracket
1989 VW Vanagon Syncro, Maintenance, Modification, Volkswagen

Updating the alternator bracket

The Vanagon had the original factory alternator bracket but did not have the nifty adjustable bolt and bracket used for … Continue reading Updating the alternator bracket

Hardening the cooling system
1989 VW Vanagon Syncro, Maintenance, Modification, Volkswagen

Hardening the cooling system

Failure of the cooling system can bring a Vanagon to an untimely end. Cooling lines that run the length of … Continue reading Hardening the cooling system

Upgrading the Electrical System
1989 VW Vanagon Syncro, Modification, Volkswagen

Upgrading the Electrical System

The Country Homes Camper conversion was one of many alternatives to the Westfalia Camper conversion offered by Volkswagen. The Country … Continue reading Upgrading the Electrical System

Little details
1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Modification, Volkswagen

Little details

As I get more of the big projects done, I am able to focus on some of the little details. … Continue reading Little details

Radio antenna…the art of compromise
1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Modification, Volkswagen

Radio antenna…the art of compromise

When I bought the Karmann Ghia, I thought it was unfortunate that the an after market antenna was installed in … Continue reading Radio antenna…the art of compromise

Rolling on new wheels…
1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Modification, Volkswagen

Rolling on new wheels…

The tires on the Karmann Ghia were on the car when I purchased it. The tires had a lot of … Continue reading Rolling on new wheels…

Bumper Detail
1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Modification, Volkswagen

Bumper Detail

The late model Karmann Ghia has bumpers that have been described as snow plows.  With the crash safety rules established … Continue reading Bumper Detail

A little bit lower…
1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Modification, Volkswagen

A little bit lower…

I think a Karmann Ghia looks best when the front of the car is lower just a little.  Looking at … Continue reading A little bit lower…

Looking Back
1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Modification, Volkswagen

Looking Back

I have never been a big fan of the stock side view mirrors on the late model Karmann Ghias.  I … Continue reading Looking Back

1974 VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia, Maintenance, Modification, Repairs, Volkswagen

Fuel Filter Relocation

I mentioned earlier in the blog that I would be relocating the fuel filter to somewhere outside of the engine … Continue reading Fuel Filter Relocation

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