Hi All!

As a rookie VW enthusiast I have been learning and picking up things on the way about Type 1's.

Not coming from a mechanical background (as you can see in my other posts) I am a bit unsure about how to get that knowledge to help me with my current beetle and my planned resto which I hope to have a go at in the future.

I have bought the books and manuals but I reckon I need to do a course or something similar to learn and understand mechanics and panel repairs etc. More of a hands on experience I guess.

Even though I know most of you already have the knowledge and skills in VW and other cars I guess my question is how do I go about learning enough to get me to a position where I can start a resto.

Is there a TAFE course?
Mechanics course?
On line course?

I am sure I am not the first to ask this question so I will be interested in your advice.

Cheers!!!

(Btw I am in SA)





[ Edited on 7-10-2007 by DUB64 ]

[ Edited on 7-10-2007 by DUB64 ]

Break down in Snowtown and you will learn real quick!





seriously thou the only thing you can do is have a go and if you do not know for CERTAIN ask questions.Happy beetling

The only way to learn the Dak Dak language and skills is to have a go.

There's no such thing as a dumb question on here. We all share a common interest and are more than happy to assist the less knowledgeable members.

Catcha on the forum

Peter / Bones

Here's a few sites you can go to for info.

http://www.aircooled.net  (read the tech articles)
http://www.type2.com 
http://www.vintagebus.com 
(the type1 engine stuff on these two sites is relevant to beetles)
vw-resource.com (my site - a sort of on-line service manual)

The main thing is to have a go. Bugs are essentially very simple - if they have sparks and fuel they will go. The trick is to getting them going well. Just give them the TLC they like and you get a nice ride in return.

Regards

Joining a club is a good thing as well

You can usually find some one to help you out to have a go at things.

Not to hard to have an "open day tune up" at your place next time you need to do a major service.
Buy all the parts and then the difference between the parts and what it would cost a mechanic to do it, spend that on saussages and drink.
Offer hospitality to a few people at your newly joined club to come round and watch them tune your car

And ask heaps of questions

PS... Aussiebug's site is one of THE best around.

As always great advice.

I have seen the bug me DVD series advertised

Is it worth the money?

Anyone seen it or heard about it?