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Super Project '71: Part 18 Super Project '71: Part 18
By Ryan Lee Price
Finally, we can honestly say that the Super Beetle is done. We've included all of the parts that we can find that will fit on our Super Project '71 and we've tried to cover each step in as much detail...
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Super Project '71: Part 16 Super Project '71: Part 16
Basically, there are no two ways about this: You can't install the fresh air fan and vent ducting system without installing the fuel tank and the evaporative emissions control system at the same time....
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Super Project '71: Part 15 Super Project '71: Part 15
So you're at home minding your own business when a package arrives at your doorstep. Inside is what you've been waiting for, but upon opening the box, you immediately faint from fear. What did you see,...
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Super Project '71: Part 14 Super Project '71: Part 14
Having a painted car back and finished in your garage is a great feeling and it is a turning point in the project, a milestone to signify the peak of the struggle to make this Super Beetle into a beautiful,...
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Head Over Heels Head Over Heels
There are a couple of things that most people don't want to do to their cars, such as transmission rebuild, paint and body. Surely towards the top of this list is the headliner, as there's some myth that...
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Super Project  '71: Part 13 Super Project '71: Part 13
By Ryan Lee Price
How do I paint a car is a looming question for most everyone reading this magazine. Since we were finally at that step in our project, we towed it down to Deuce Kustoms in Placentia, Calif., where we...
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The Essentials of Fiberglass: Part VI The Essentials of Fiberglass: Part VI
By Chris Shelton
Contrary to popular belief, there really are people out there who actually like finished cars. There's a yet more radical bunch that prefers an even, consistent color and shine. Yeah I know it sounds...
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Building Up a Longblock with All-New Parts: Part 3 Building Up a Longblock with All-New Parts: Part 3
By Ryan Lee Price
Finally, after a month longer than we planned, we reached the end of this mini project of building up the ancillary parts on a stock 1600 engine. Not surprising, but this is something that could have...
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On the Straight and Narrow On the Straight and Narrow
By Ryan Lee Price
If at any point in your restoration or buildup, you're interested in upgrading your wheels to something more than stock, you'll have to consider several factors in keeping the wheels under the fenders...
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Super Project '71: Part 12 Super Project '71: Part 12
By Ryan Lee Price
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Paint is like the final frontier for a lot of enthusiasts. They know it's there; they know how it got there; but they're not sure exactly what is there and...
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Volkswagen Passat Research
Volkswagen Passat Review in-depth reviews on the new Volkswagen Passat, featuring test drives, comparisons, options, features and more. The Passat has a L4 standard engine producing 200 horsepower, and is available in the Sedan bodystyle. You may also be interested in the VW Jetta and the Volkswagen GTI.
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