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This bus was in a sorry state with rotten rear wheel arches, rear corners, a new door, rear valance as well as some rusty sills and some issues at the front. Ive said many times she and i are so much alike because shes old, shes faded, shes dinged, shes. Diy car restoration classic car restoration step by step. Vw books, dvds and vw technical manuals for the discerning aircooled vw enthusiast. Foreword the aircooled vw engine runs hotter than a water cooled engine, and so it gives the oil a harder workout and even greater significance in engine wear n tear. The difference between a good job and a perfect one is a keen eye, dedication, and lots of knowhow. As a premier vw restoration shop in northern california, skinner classics gives your old friend the special attention it deserves.
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