Being the first indoor show since the first Corona Virus Lockdown, FittedUK was one not to miss. We took down the LB ’49 Beetle, and managed to take home Best of Show! Dotted around the brand new Manchester location, we spotted some more Limebug equipped air-cooled goodness.
1963 Beryl Green BeetleLimebug-Built Type 1 In 2019, we picked up our 1963 US Import Type 1. Spotting the stunning Patina Beryl Green bodywork online, we knew we had to own it! Over the next few years, we slowly restored the chassis on this Beetle, including an entire Limebug Parts overhaul. Once the […]
Limebug OE34-17 17″ Split Rims @lowdown_transporters OE34-17 Build your wheels here! The Design: Since creating the SM35, we’ve been asked by many to create a smaller version, to run on fatter tyre setups. We came up with the OE34 design (available in 16/17″). This design takes inspiration from the OE Smoothie Steels, combined with a […]
Dan’s 1966 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Bug-Van Back before Covid brought the world to a halt; we had the pleasure of supplying/fitting a full suspension revamp to Dan’s super unique ‘Bugvan’. Virtually completed by the previous owner, the extensive bodywork modifications needed for the conversion were already complete. Despite all of this effort, the floorpan remained untouched, leaving […]
BAD PAINT JOB, OR PATINA? Thanks to: Ken’s Customs – Sam Trigg The Patina Blender – Steve Parsons The Specs: 4″ Ball Joint Elite Series Beam 4″ Through Rods Ultrarm 2.5″ Dropped Spindles MOA430 Goldtops 2-Way Tankless Air Management 2″ Adjustable Spring Plates 356 Headlamp Grilles https://limebug.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Leanne-Reel.mp4 Leanne from Limebug’s own car, this stunning patina […]
Dom’s 1963 BeetleEx-Drag Car meets Air Ride The Start: Beginning it’s life in 1963 as a 1200cc Turkis Green, Dom’s Beetle became a sought after combination for Aircooled Lovers. By the late 90’s, it had been completely revamped into a 2300cc big lump drag car. Fast forward a few […]
MOA430 Air Shocks The Guide The MOA430 Goldtop Ultimate Aircooled VW air shocks, specifically engineered for T1 Beetle / T14 Karmann Ghia and Type 3 applications, the only air strut with accurate lifting heights, compliant ride with damping tuned specifically for the demanding lightweight rear engined configuration. Featuring Limebug’s unique twin cavity body comprising […]
Limebug SM35 17″ Split Rims @classiccarrevivals @harlekin.alex @dale.dallas.quaife SM35 Build your wheels here! The Design: Paying homage to the Volkswagen OE Smoothies, we designed our very own Split Rim spin-off. Utilising flush fit hardware, adaptable for any chosen specs, these wheels are the ultimate way to step up your OEM+ build. Some of you may […]
Welcome to ‘The Revolution’ The Ultimate Rear Air Ride Aircooled VW Suspension system. The latest Limebug Revolution Bolt-on Air Ride Kit built on the toughest most versatile platform yet. The revolving cantilever air suspension system with horizontal damping, totally unique in design and function giving unparalleled ride quality and functionality. The revolution boasts the lowest […]
The Purpose For those who are familiar with fitting Air Suspension, the managment system can easily become a maze of wiring/airline. Caused sometimes by a lack of space, or other times a lack of planning, we decided to figure out a solution. We designed a flat metal plate, with a carefully considered set of […]
Rob’s 1964 NotchLimebug-Equiped Type 3 A long time in the making, Rob’s Notchback will be familiar build to many, throughout it’s various stages of modification. Upon his Type 3’s first visit to Limebug HQ, Rob was running our air system in the front, and a static drop in the rear (banner image). Although this looked […]
Alex’s 1965 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Bug The perfect mix of original patina and chassis modernisation – Alex’s ’65 ticks all the boxes. The Two Tone Pearl White paintwork was the perfect base for heavy modification; Alex didn’t pass-up the opportunity, opting to fit a Full Deluxe Air Suspension Kit from ourselves. Tied together with a set of […]
MST Serpentine Belt Installation – Tension System Install Raw Text Instructions Below MST Serpentine Belt Installation – Pulley Tensioner System Install The following items have been included in your serpentine pulley kit: 1x Crank Pulley (6 ¾” Dia.) 1x Alternator/Generator Pulley (4 ¼” Dia.) 1x 4- Rib Belt (Master Pro # K040370) 1x Machined Aluminum […]
Beetle Fuel Tank Raise Cradle, Jigsaw Modular Fuel Tank System for Beetle, Käfer, Kever, Skalbagge, Ladybug, Beetle Fuel Tank Raise The Problem with standard fuel tank position When lowering the front of your vehicle, often track rod fouling at low ride heights with the underside of the fuel tank can occur. This causes creaking, long […]
Who hates re-wiring your VW?, make it simple with this guide! The first and most important thing to learn when doing a full re-wire of your VW is the basic rules of wire colouring, and how to read a wiring diagram. 1: Wiring Weight: It sounds obvious but when identifying a replacement wire, every wiring […]
A Simple guide to converting your Aircooled VW from Dynamo/ Generator to internally regulated Alternator The first thing to note is depending on if you are on 6 volt or 12 volt electrical system will dictate the position of your regulator on your dynamo. On 6 volt systems you will find the regulator screwed to […]
This blog explores the most extreme VW modification, and rareset models and types VW bought out over the past 50 years. We hope you nejoy the blog! Very rare Convertable Notchback, looking great in Sepia Now this car I really want, never seen it in the flesh, but this picture is enough for me, Karmann […]
1967 Beetle RebuildThe Full Restoration In 2018, here at Limebug we undertook this huge nut and bolt restoration; a lovely Ultramarine Blue 1967 1200 Sparkäfer Beetle needing to be brought back to its original glory. We had the car sat around looking sorry for itself for approximately 9 years and decided it was high time […]
Limebug – Ultimate Unicorn Build – The 49 Split Beetle Limebug – Ultimate Unicorn Build – The 49 Split Beetle IS NEVER MEET YOUR HERO, ALWAYS RIGHT? 49 Split Standard, DBK49 #H8RB8R – A collision of the absolute basics and over engineering The 3500 hour long epic, a dream (nightmare) come true…. Coming… Thanks to: […]
Dave’s 1965 BeetleLimebug-Built Bug Starting it’s life over the pond in Idaho, Dave’s Beetle quickly found it’s way to some local swampland. Although it’s uncertain how this happened, we do know that the next owner used the Beetle as a fishing platform. The memories of this can still be found on the car today; the […]
Rhys’ 70’s Bug We were contacted a little while back by a chap named Terry, who messaged us about a very special project to build a beetle for a good friend of his named Rhys. Rhys is a 16 year old lad who is fighting through an extremely tough illness at the minute, and has […]
Instructions for Whiteband Trims – Read fully before fitting. Suitability Trims can be fitted to any type of wheel-alloy, steel or wire. Where low-profile tires are fitted, there must be at least 3 inches (75mm) of sidewall for correct fitting. We recommend that new tyres are driven on first as being brought up to full […]
