March 2023

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Southern California's VW Week!
As I am writing this column, the year 2023 has just started. We hope all of you are doing well and had a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. By the time subscribers receive hotVWs Magazine's March 2023 issue, you will probably be readying
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The Puma GTI
Now that we're retired, my hubby likes to take on a project from time to time, both as a challenge and to keep himself busy. Our latest is a 1985 Puma GTI. For those who aren't familiar, Pumas are iconic sports cars built in Brazil during a time when
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My Love Affair With Sunny
For the majority of my 76 years on the planet, I have had a love for automobiles. It began in my early years with my grandfather who had a passion for cool cars and I was exposed to many different vehicles. My grandfather was also a car trader as he
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Electrical Gremlins
Compared to any modern car, the wiring system in a Bus is pretty simple. Most of what it does is keep the engine running and provide some various lighting – and it does that job fairly well. The entertainment system on these old Buses is simply a rad
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Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Many of us VW people don't talk to their “regular” friends about our passion for old Volkswagens, because we don't want to bother them with boring car stories. And nobody wants to be known as “the guy who just talks about cars”. But let me tell you,
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Sportmatic, Swap, Windows!
Hi Jon, I recently retired and took on a project of a 1969 Convertible Bug. The car was in relatively good shape except for the floor pans which I have changed. The car has an automatic stick shift of which I am not a fan and would like to swap it ou
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What Is New, Is Now Old
With the start of a new year and a look back at what is behind, I did a little math. Math has never been a strong point for me but after a quick count of all my fingers and toes, plus another helpful hand, I realized that 2023 means that 1998 was 25
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Bus Ball Joint
In the last article, we talked about ball joint arms on Bugs and Ghias, so it only seems fitting that we address Buses (1968-1979) now. As I said previously, these are different because the ball joints both point downward. This is a good thing. The b
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The Parts Bin
The Topps Company of Brooklyn, New York, brought Bazooka bubble gum to market shortly after World War II. The gum was named after the rocket-propelled weapon developed by the U.S. army during the war – it was officially introduced in 1947. Here is th
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Fernando Ramos’ 1966 Convertible TOPLESS '66
Fernando was the kind of kid who strived to be the best at everything he did. In the 1980s, he was really into breakdancing and skateboarding, two unique artistic expressions. Volkswagens were about to fall under the same category, as he was ready to
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VW ID. Buzz Added to Petersen Auto Museum
The ID. Buzz is now part of the “Building an Electric Future” exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The multimedia exhibit, which opened to the public in November 2019, celebrates Volkswagen's rich and impactful history, both globally and locall
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1966 Meyers Manx Buggy Built By Empi Dream Team buggy
Alright, so most of you readers will be familiar with this, but just in case, I need to explain a certain subject to our friends who are new to the VW scene… One of the most successful VW-related brands, EMPI, was established almost seven decades ago
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30th Anniversary Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show FULL SWING!
To be clear, the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is not a VW-only happening but an event that celebrates the American hot rod, custom and motorcycle culture. For the long-awaited 2022 affair, Mooneyes picked VWs once again as one of the main th
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VW Club of Hawaii Presents SHAKA! HAWAII'S LARGEST VW CAR SHOW! THE 20TH ANNUAL VW WEEKEND
Shaka VW Weekend has always been the Hawaiian scene's largest and favorite Volkswagen event series, with 2022 marking the 20th show. These activities are held during Labor Day weekend in Honolulu, on the beautiful island of Oahu. The VW Club of Hawai
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Striking goliath
The Goliath name might not ring a bell to most hotVWs readers, being a somewhat obscure automobile brand born in Germany, which only sold very few vehicles in the United States. It never enjoyed the same success as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz i
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CHAD & BETH VIETHS’ 1958 WESTFALIA THE BACKYARD TREASURE
In the case of Minnesota residents Chad and Beth Veiths, it was a stranger who turned them onto the Westy you see before you. Chad has owned a good number of VWs over the years, but not one earlier than a Bay Window. He had always wanted a Split Wind
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VW Drag Racing By The Beach
Now in its fifth season, Fast4Cartel was founded by two enthusiasts, Jeff Newcomb (aka Newk) and Jeff Kramarsic (aka JK). This VW drag racing series has a unique way to run their competition, attracting a large number of racers. The team runs the ser
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Vintage Rally Madness
June 2022. This is the week leading up to the world-famous Hessisch Oldendorf Vintage VW Show, where 25 “Old School” cars coming from seven countries and ranging from 1948 to 1958 met up to spend time together and celebrate all things Old Speed. The
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Hot Rod Motor V 2.0 36hp
Initially, I had no plan of rebuilding the motor. Being eight years old, my previous 1397CC hot rod 36-horse motor (which I call Version 1.0) was running strong when we removed it in February 2022. So, my plan was to put it back into the Bug after fi
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40hp Solex 28pict Take A Look
The first thing to think about is whether or not all the 6-volt items on the carburetor are in working order. It's not a complete disaster if they are not, as we will talk about later. With the dusty carb fully assembled, a 6-volt power supply was at
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Arnold Gmbh Split Window VW Toy
The German toy firm by the name of Karl Arnold GmbH was in business from 1906 to 1965 primarily manufacturing toys and games in the Nürnberg area. To the delight of the vintage VW toy collectors, the Arnold GmbH product line introduced during the ear
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Coming Events
This information is accurate as of January 9th, 2023. Please check the event organizers’ websites for the latest updates. Location: NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 Description: All Volkswagen Indoor Car Show & Swap meet. In 2

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