VW Gearknob Compatibility Chart All Convertors supplied by Limebug convert upto 16×1.5mm. This is the standard size of all premium gearknobs boss. Vehicle Gearbox Threads Beetle 1952 – 61 Manual Gearbox 10mm x 1.50 Beetle 1962 – 67 Manual Gearbox 7mm x 1.0 Beetle 1968 – 79 Manual Gearbox 12mm x 1.50 Ghia 1956 […]
Limebug Gearbox Reconditioning What you need to know Why Upgrade / Rebuild your Gearbox? There is a number of reasons customers look to re-con a gearbox / transmission, most commonly is to keep up with modern traffic; this is achieved by converting the ring and pinion. The ring (or crown) and pinion, is the […]
The primary benefits of full flowing the oil cooling /filtration system is increased cooling efficiency, reduced operation temperature fluctuation. Optional electric thermostat operated fan / and or bypass cooling, modern particulate filtration in both wet and dry sump options, running increased pump gear size (higher oil pressure) 30mm gear. For details on components to achieve […]
Aircooled VW Steering Wheel Spline and Nut Size Diameters with Years T1 Beetle / Ghia & Type 3 – 25mm diameter course spline on 1949 to 59 cars. – 21mm diameter fine spline on 1960 to 73 cars with 27mm nut. – 18mm diameter fine spline on 1974 on cars with 24mm nut.
Looking to add that cool Salt Flat Racer look to your Volksrod or custom project. Speed disks are a great way to achieve this. If you want total authenticity the Screw on Speed disk is the disk of choice for you, availabel from 8″-27″ in genuine Spun Aluminium from the masters of hot rodding at […]
’51 Swamp Cooler Found in the depths of the Swedish forest, having mother nature re-design the bodywork it was time to give this piece of rare piece history another chance to shine. During this period in Sweden the owner of a vehicle had to pay to scrap a vehicle, and at the time the […]
Gearbox Reference / Ratio / Ring and Pinion Technical Data VW Beetle Ghia Type 1 / T14 inc Type 3 + Type 2 Split Screen Gearbox Reference Table VW Type 1 / Type 14 / Type 3 and Type 2 Split Screen Gearbox Reference Table Model Year, Ring and Pinion, Final Drive Reference Chart, […]
Aircooled VW Serpentine Systems Explained and the why Why Serpentine not Stock V Belt? A common question we hear, the big reason is cooling and charging. Sounds strange to link a belt to do both those things but here is how. A stock V-belt drive uses a number of shims to maintain the tension […]
The Start If you’re an OG follower of Limebug, you may recognise this ’67. Arriving to us as a bare shell, this bug was a completely blank canvas, which ofcourse in true Limebug fashion, changed quickly. Originally used as a Drag Car by the well known engine builder Stefan Rossi, the aesthetics of this Bug […]
The Complete 6Volt to 12Volt Conversion guide for all Aircooled VW Vehicles How to do the complete conversion the right way, the things you can get away with and the things you really can’t. Parts list below of everything needed for a complete conversion: 1x Alternator conversion Kit 1x 12v Horn 1x 12v […]
Jim Dandy Rack Fitting Instructions /Disclaimer WATCH FOR SHARP EDGES. FILE IF NEEDED. ESPECIALLY ON THE 6 STRAIGHT TUBES!! FOR INDOOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY!! The purchaser (owner) of this kit assumes all liability in the assembly and use of this kit. It is intended for indoor static display use only. Using in any other […]
