Tallulah Beetlebug

Archive: April 2026

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Tipsss

As was previously predicted in Oh, Danny Boy..., the simplest and quickest solution was to bolt on some exhaust tips. I have always preferred this style, with just the curved bit protruding: But apparently, at only 1.5 inches diameter, choices are fairly limited. There are lot...

Oh, Danny Boy...

...the tail, tail pipes are rust-yyyy. Everything that I have seen and heard about changing rusty pea-shooters makes it sound like a major pain. So, why not give it a go. What's the worst that could happen. I ordered a cheapo Empi replacement set, hoping for the best. The clam...

Is it time to sell her - again?

Last summer, I started preparations to put the beetlebug up for sale, but didn't have the heart to say goodbye. Now here we are, another Spring season passing, and another year that it sits outside in my driveway, hardly ever being driven or enjoyed. Once I get a couple more l...

Refilling the Transaxle Oil

My dad always said if it's still leaking, at least you know it still has oil in it. Since I (hopefully) figured out the problem with the leaking trans oil, I figured it would be a good time to top it off. bAcK tHaT tHaNg uP, gIrl! Between the little oil leak around the sump an...

Tightening the Axle Nuts

Last time I had the rear brake drums apart, I noticed there was fluid seeping in. I haven't lost any brake fluid - like, not even a drop. So I surmised it was transaxle oil flowing down the axle, past the boot, eventually finding its way into the brake drum. So, I headed out,...

Steelie Wheelies Get a Glow Up - Part 3

It has been a long, cold winter, but we made it through. Back onto that last wheel now. I brought the spare inside and prepped it for paint. It's important that I don't get overspray on the tire, since it is a good tire and goes back in the car. Not bad. Not bad at all. I thin...