I saw a link on the Samba about where to transition between roof color and body color and found this factory photo on pinterest. I added the insets to better show what the factory did on this low light model. To me it looks like the paint line is masked to align under the weather…

I have been looking casually for a reference to true up my Ghia bumpers. I found on the Samba, in the technical section the a VW Service bulletin on “reinforced bumpers”. It looks like a kit to install the American (export) style over-riders to the standard bumper. The multi-page scan can be found at: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/techbulletins/a14.php…

Doing a little digging on the current state of seating in the car. These appear to be the original seats from the car. I am glad to see there is some paint under the cover I can try and match for the frames as Ice Blue is not listed or coded out anywhere I have…

One of my challenges is getting all the information before I start a project. So I am doing research now on what my interior should look like when finished. I am looking for a “factory” classic look but am not a stickler for 100% period/year correct. I will look for the best compromise between what…

It is funny when find yourself talking back at the TV, until you realize the show you are watching. Sent from Windows Mail

Just added a new feature (Video).  I have embeded the Data Center TV interview from 2008 Spring AFCOM show.  Also below are some other proffesional links.   This interview was cited in The Data Center: Forecast of Clouds Could Leave IT Staffing High and Dry By John Rath   here   My local speaking schedule for…