Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments
Foreword by Paul Cave
Preface Introduction
Chapter 1: Before We Get Rolling
Buy Once, Cry Once
Check for Rust
Check the Engine
Stopping and Going Are Equally Important
Check the Suspension
Inspect the Wiring
Now, About that Rust
Finish Metalwork
Filler
Safety
Chapter 2: Custom Wheels
Simple Swaps and Styles
Not-so-Simple Options
Bolt Patterns
Width, Offset, and Backspacing
Popular Wheel Selections
Chapter 3: Brakes
Why Upgrade Your Brakes?
The One Instance to Keep the Original Drums
Beetle Brake Options
Brake Fluid Safety
Stock Drum Brakes
Varga Disc Brakes
EMPI or Scat Brakes
Wilwood or CSP Brakes
Bleeding Brake Lines
Brake Component Life Span
Chapter 4: Suspension
Front Beam Narrowing
Airbags, Hydraulics, and Racing Suspension
Ball Joint Kit
Air Shocks
Independent Rear Suspension Kit
Air Management Kit
Hydraulics
Performance Suspension
Chapter 5: Underhood Customization
Turbocharging
Supercharging
Ways to Upgrade
Horsepower
Electronic Ignition
Fuel System
Fire Suppression
Ratio Rockers
Chapter 6: Interior
Customization
Design Principles
Fabric
Seat Recovering
Comfort (Up and Down)
Comfort (Side to Side)
Shifter
Steering Wheel
Lighting
Gauges
Chapter 7: Body and Paint
Old-Fashioned Body Modifications
Expert-Level Metal Shaping
Just Add Color
Major Custom Paint Upgrades
Chapter 8: Trim
Chrome Restoration102Crotch Coolers
Semaphores
Australian Trim
Roof and Decklid Racks
Bumpers111Two More Shiny Bits
Low Chrome or No Chrome
Fix the Holes
Chapter 9: Weird Bug Bodies
Suicide Doors
Baja Beetles
Rat Rods |