JBugs Video Series

The Cost of Restoring a VW Beetle:

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Video Overview:



Note: Prices listed are/were the retail prices at the time this video was filmed.

The prices at this point are for this video's reference only.

Part Number/Link Description Quantity Price Extended
145R15 VW Tire - Firestone F560 145R15 Radial 3 189.95 569.85
165R15 VW Tire - Firestone F560 165R15 Radial 2 199.95 399.9
10-1172-0-4 EMPI VW Wheels - 5 Lug - Vintage 190 Polished Aluminum - 5x205mm - Set of 4 (Staggered) 1 1479.80 1479.8
113601151GR VW Dome Hubcap w/ VW Logo - Made in Germany - Fits Stock Style 5 Lug Wheels 4 64.95 259.80
500-8000-P VW Wheel - 5 Lug - Silver with Slots - 5x205 - 15x4.5" Wide 1 99.99 99.99
22-2926 EMPI 1966-1977 VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Front - Drop Spindles - 5x205 1 699.95 699.95
311415811C-OC OCAP Tie Rod End - Left Outer - Left Hand Thread - May 1968-77 Type 1 1 9.95 9.95
311415812C-OC OCAP VW Tie Rod End - Outer - Right - May 1968-77 Beetle - Ghia - Thing 1 10.95 10.95
22-2943 EMPI VW Bearing Cap - Front Left - for most Type 1 Disc Brake Conversion Kits 1 10.95 10.95
22-2944 EMPI VW Bearing Cap - Front Right -for most Type 1 Disc Brake Conversion Kits 1 10.95 10.95
9565 Chrome Lug Bolts - 12mm - Long 4 21.95 87.8
9651 EMPI VW Performance Oil Shock -Stock Height - Front for Ball Joint 1966 and Up 2 44.95 89.90
N203551 VW German Cloth Braided Fuel Hose - 5X2.5mm (10 feet) 1 39.95 39.95
803201511E VW Fuel Filter - All Carbureted Engines 1 1.95 1.95
113127025D VW Fuel Pump - 107mm Drive Rod (Generator Style) - Beetle & Ghia thru 1973 - Bus thru 1971 1 19.95 19.95
113129029HJB 30 PICT-1 - VW Carburetor - Reproduction - for Single Port Intake Manifolds 1 119.95 119.95
9044 EMPI VW Air Cleaner - 5 1/2" - Medium Profile - High Flow - 3" Tall - Gauze Element 1 25.95 25.95
JBP-113-1967 JBugs Premier 1967 VW Beetle Complete Wiring Harness 1 279.95 279.95
111953245 1968-77 VW Beetle Emergency Flasher Switch Knob - Threaded 1 13.95 13.95
111-705D VW Rear Engine Seal - 1967-74 Beetle - Karmann Ghia - Thing 1 12.95 12.95
111-741G VW Firewall Seal - Beetle - Super Beetle - Karmann Ghia - Thing - 1955-71 Bus 1 9.95 9.95
111141165A VW Clutch Release Throw Out Bearing - German Made - 1955-70 VWs 1 34.95 34.95
111141177AS VW Throw Out Bearing Clips - Pair - All 1955-70 1 2.95 2.95
9984 EMPI Deluxe VW Swing Axle Boot Kit - Black - with Hardware 1 21.95 21.95
AK-2701 AirKewld - Type 1 & 3 - Chassis Inspection Plate Kit 2 39.95 79.9
113721335A VW Clutch Cable - 2270mm Long - 1954-71 & 1974-79 Beetle - Super Beetle - Karmann Ghia 1 9.95 9.95
111721555E VW Accelerator Cable - 2627mm Long - 1966-71 Beetle - Karmann Ghia - 1971 Super Beetle 1 5.95 5.95
141955517 VW Windshield Wiper Switch - Two Speed 1 57.95 57.95
211953227B VW Emergency Flasher Relay - 12 Volt - 1967-68 Beetle - Karmann Ghia - Bus 1 86.95 86.95
AL82N VW Bosch Alternator - Conversion Type - 55 Amp 1 239.95 239.95
9194 VW Alternator / Generator Stand - Aluminum - 12 Volt 1 21.95 21.95
113-451A VW Spark Plug Wire Holders - Set of 3 - All 1961-79 Models 1 3.95 3.95
98-9925-B EMPI Premium VW Spark Plug Wires - 1954-79 Beetle - Super Beetle - Ghia - Thing - 1955-71 Bus 1 31.95 31.95
BR6HS NGK Spark Plug - 14mm - 1/2" Reach - 13/16" Hex - (Bosch W8AC Equivalent) 4 5.95 23.8
111857514 1946-67 VW Beetle Mirror Mounting Hinge Pin - Each 1 6.95 6.95
113857513-4AME VW Side View Mirrors - Round - Left & Right - Pair - for Left Hand Drive Models 1 49.95 49.95
113823731B-JBP JBugs Premier VW Front Hood Seal - 1961-77 Beetle - 1971-1972 Super Beetle 1 19.95 19.95
111898111BGR 1967 VW Beetle Side Molding Kit - Polished Aluminum - 7 Pcs - German - For Use w/Hood Emblem 1 74.95 74.95
113853585C42 VW Side Molding Clips - Set of 42 - 1967-77 Beetle - 1971-79 Super Beetle - 1967-73 Type 3 1 11.95 11.95
113-601B VW Hood Emblem - 1964-73 Beetle - 1971-1972 Super Beetle - 1963-69 Type 3 1 27.95 27.95
151857641C 1958-1967 VW Beetle Dash Grab Handle - Black 1 28.95 28.95
111947111E VW Interior Dome Light - 12 Volt - 1968-77 Sedan & Sunroof Beetles - Bus - 1967-73 Type 3 1 14.95 14.95
N177232 VW Interior Dome Light Bulb - 12 Volt - 1968-77 Sedan & Sunroof Beetles - Bus - 1967-73 Type 3 1 1.95 1.95
113-544 VW Emergency Switch Knob Cap 1 4.95 4.95
AK-28202 AirKewld - Type 1, 2 & 3 - Six Shooter Clutch Adjustment Nut (Stainless) 1 79.95 79.95
311721361 VW Clutch Cable Tube - Bowden Tube - 1954-71 Beetle - Ghia - 55-67 Bus - 62-73 Type 3 - 1974 Thing 1 9.95 9.95
9166 VW Alternator/ Generator Pulley - Zinc - 12 Volt 1 12.95 12.95
11.3x912 Alternator Fan Belt - 12 Volt - 11.3 X 912 - Each 1 10.95 10.95
111903131A-10 VW Alternator/Generator Pulley Shims - 10 Pieces 1 4.95 4.95
111198007AF VW Engine Gasket Kit - with Rear Main Seal - German - 1300-1600cc 1 22.95 22.95
311115175A VW Oil Strainer Screen - 1961-79 Beetle -Super Beetle - Ghia - Type 3 - Thing - 1961-71 Bus 1 8.95 8.95
113-901A VW Generator Post Cover - 12 Volt - 1971-73 Models 2 4.95 9.90
111-195 VW Horn / Reverse / Oil Wire Boots - Beetle - Ghia - Bus - Type 3 - Thing - Vanagon - Syncro 2 4.95 9.9
028129087A VW Heater Hose - From Fan Shroud - Black 1 9.95 9.95
311-541 VW Oil Breather Draft Tube Boot - 1962-79 All Models 1 2.95 2.95
1847V PerTronix Ignitor Ignition Kit - for some Stock Bosch Distributors 1 114.95 114.95
113127521A VW Fuel Line - Metal - Mounts Around Fan Shroud 1 9.95 9.95
111-586 VW Fresh Air Hose Base Seals - Pair - 1963-67 Beetle - Karmann Ghia - Bus 1 8.95 8.95
111298009F VW Muffler Installation Kit - 1963-74 Beetle - Karmann Ghia - 1974 Thing 1 17.95 17.95
111-189A VW Fuel Line to Chassis Grommets - 1955-79 Beetle - Super Beetle - Karmann Ghia - Type 3 - Thing 1 4.95 4.95
113255355D VW Heater Box to Body Hose - Left or Right - 1966-67 Beetle - Karmann Ghia 2 34.95 69.9
111941515 VW Dash Nut Escutcheon - 10MM 1 5.95 5.95
N203531 VW German Cloth Braided Vacuum Hose (3 feet) 1 9.95 9.95
111-185C VW Headlight Wire Tubes - Pair - 1967-79 Beetle - Super Beetle 1 9.95 9.95
211611775B VW Rear Brake Hose - 270mm - F/F Ends - 1954-68 Beetle - Ghia - 1955-79 Bus 55-79 - 1962-73 Type 3 2 9.95 19.90
131611055 VW Wheel Cylinder - Rear - German - 1958-67 Beetle - Karmann Ghia 2 24.95 49.90
16-9554 EMPI VW Dual Circuit Master Cylinder - Large Bore - 1967-77 Beetle - Karmann Ghia 1 44.95 44.95
113-WHEEL-BLACK Stock VW Steering Wheel - Black- 1962-1971 Beetle - Karmann Ghia - Type 3 1 199.95 199.95
141941041 VW Headlight Bucket - 1967-79 Beetle - 1964-74 Ghia - 1968-79 Bus - 1962-73 Type 3 - 1973-74 Thing 2 29.95 59.90
H6024 VW Headlight Bulb - 12 Volt - Halogen 7" - Sealed Beam 2 19.95 39.90
311941177 VW Chrome Headlight Ring - 1967-79 Beetle - Super Beetle - 1968-79 Bus - 1962-73 Type 3 2 13.95 27.90
311941195A VW Headlight Ring Screws - Pair 1 3.95 3.95
311-131 VW License Light Lens to Housing Seal - 1964-79 Beetles - Super Beetle - 1969-73 Fastback - Notchback 1 2.95 2.95
N177182 VW License Light or Rear Tail Light Bulbs - 12 Volt - Pair 1 1.95 1.95
111-110 VW Rear Apron Plugs - 1954-79 Beetle - Super Beetle - Karmann Ghia 1 3.00 3.00
131-499 VW Decklid Stop - Threaded - 1968-77 Beetle - 1971-79 Super Beetle 1 2.95 2.95
113853687K VW Decklid Emblem with Clips - German 1 42.95 42.95
N110052 Metric 5x.75mm Zinc Plated Nuts - Pack of 10 1 0.95 0.95
113201635 VW Gas Tank Hold Down Bracket Tab 4 1.95 7.8
N177382 VW Turn Signal Brake Light & Running Light Bulbs - 12 Volt Dual Filament - Pair 1 2.95 2.95
113955407D 1965-67 VW Beetle Wiper Arm - Left or Right 2 19.95 39.90
40710-2 1965-67 VW Beetle Wiper Blades - Pair 1 21.90 21.90
111951113A VW Horn - 12 Volt 1 17.95 17.95
111945241D 1962-67 VW Beetle Tail Light Lens - Red/Red - American Style - Left or Right 2 12.95 25.90
3090 BlazeCut Automatic Fire Suppression System (6 Foot) 1 319.95 319.95
VW6101000 VW Antenna - Cowl Mount - Chrome 1 16.95 16.95
211941541C VW Dash Knob - Beetle 1967 - Type 2 68-79 - Thing 73-74 1 9.95 9.95
211941543 VW Dash Knob Cap - Headlight - Beetle 1967 - Type 2 68-79 - Thing 73-74 1 4.95 4.95
211955549B VW Dash Knob Cap - Wiper - Beetle 1967 - Type 2 68-79 - Thing 73-74 1 4.95 4.95
113611301H 1967 VW Beetle Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 32.95 32.95
113945515H VW Brake Light Switch - 2 Prong - 1954-67 Beetle - Ghia - Type 3 - Bus - 1980-91 Vanagon 2 9.95 19.9
N203501-3 VW Brake Hose - German Cloth Braided - 7x3mm ID - Select Length 1 24.95 24.95
343201551 VW Gas Cap - Non-Locking - 70mm -for use with Original Tank only 1 24.95 24.95
N171211-10 VW 8 Amp Fuses - White - 10 Pack 1 3.95 3.95
N171214-10 VW 16 Amp Fuses - Red - 10 Pack 1 3.95 3.95
113919049C VW Fuel Sending Unit - Mechanical (cable style) - 1962-67 Beetle - 1962-66 Karmann Ghia 1 22.95 22.95
111-135 VW Gas Tank Sending Unit Seal - 1962-77 Beetle - 56-74 Ghia - 55-73 Bus - 100-73 Type 3 - 73-74 Thing 1 3.95 3.95
113819723 VW Defroster Hose. Y-Connector to Heater Channel - 38mm I.D. - 43" Long 1 8.95 8.95
113819723A VW Defroster Vent Hose - 32mm I.D. - 27" Long 1 11.95 11.95
211255359 VW Center Defroster Vent Hose | Preheater Hose - 26mm I.D. - 35" Long 2 7.95 15.9
113863509C 1961-67 VW Beetle Trunk Liner - Fiberboard 1 59.95 59.95
111-150-ECON VW Hubcap Puller Tool - Economy 1 2.95 2.95
113255463 1966-68 VW Beetle Defroster "Y" Connector - Left or Right 1 41.95 41.95
111711713 VW Heater Cable to Rear Foot-Wells - 1965-100 Beetle - Karmann Ghia 1 9.95 9.95
111701061M-062KHD Premium 1954-70 VW Beetle Floor Pans - Left & Right 1 579.90 579.9
N128341 VW Clutch Pedal Cross Shaft Pin - Beetle - Ghia - Type 3 - Thing 1 4.95 4.95
113898740 VW Floor Insulation Kit - Tarboard - 4 Pieces - Beetle - Super Beetle 2 89.95 179.9
16-5105 VW Urethane Shift Coupler - Heavy Duty - Late Style 1 34.95 34.95
111701259A VW Shift Tube Bushing 1 2.95 2.95
AC863910 1958-19100 VW Beetle Floor Mats - All Weather 1 79.95 79.95
113847139 VW Hinge Screw Plate - All Years 1 5.95 5.95
N141221 1954-1977 VW Beetle Pop Out Window Hinge Screw Kit 1 4.95 4.95
113-129B-WH 1954-77 VW Beetle Pop Out Quarter Window Hinge Covers - White 1 9.95 9.95
113-131B-WH VW Pinch Welt (Snap-on Trim) - White - 1954-77 Beetle - 1962-73 Type 3 1 24.95 24.95
113-121J VW Windshield Seal - Front - American Style - 1965-77 Beetle Sedan - 1971-1972 Super Beetle Sedan 1 34.95 34.95
113-325C VW Front Windshield Trim w/ Clips for 1965-77 Beetle Sedan - 1971-1972 Super Beetle 1 25.95 25.95
113-521J VW Rear Window Seal - American Style - 1965-71 Beetle Sedan - 1971 Super Beetle Sedan 1 30.95 30.95
113-525C VW Rear Window Trim - w/Clips - 1965-1971 Beetle Sedan - 1971 Super Beetle Sedan 1 25.95 25.95
111-141-BK Stock VW Shift Knob - Black - 7mm - Threaded 1 4.95 4.95
111-331 VW Battery Hold Down Clamp Plate - All Beetle - Super Beetle - Bus - Ghia - Type 3 - Thing 1 7.95 7.95
W-2000 VW Battery Terminal Cover - Positive 1 4.95 4.95
W-2500 VW Battery Terminal Cover - Negative 1 4.95 4.95
143-531B-BK VW Hood/Decklid Release Cable - Black Handle - 1954-68 Beetle - 1965-74 Karmann Ghia 1 24.95 24.95
21-2018 VW Sun Visors Clips - Pair - White - Early Style 1 7.95 7.95
113898500HD VW Running Boards - Heavy Duty - Pair - Made in Mexico 1 99.95 99.95
3582 1965-1967 VW Beetle Glove Box - ABS Plastic 1 32.95 32.95
111-705 VW Decklid Seal - Beetle - Super Beetle 1 6.95 6.95
111-715A VW Beetle Fender Beading - 4 Piece Kit 1 19.95 19.95
111898051 VW Fender Hardware Mounting Kit - German 4 9.95 39.8
111831721DBR VW Left Door Seal - Brazilian - 1967-1977 Beetle - Super Beetle 1 19.95 19.95
111831722DBR VW Right Door Seal - Brazilian Made - 1967-1977 Beetle - Super Beetle 1 19.95 19.95
111-249B VW Door Checkrod Stops - Pair - 1962-79 Beetle - Super Beetle 1 4.95 4.95
241837465 VW Vent Wing Flap Seals - Left & Right - 1965-77 Beetle - Super Beetle 1 8.00 8.00
111-199A VW Bumper Bracket Seals - Upper - 4 Pieces - 1954-67 Beetle - 1956-71 Karmann Ghia 1 4.95 4.95
111-197A VW Bumper Bracket Seals - Lower - 4 Pieces - 1954-67 Beetle - 1956-71 Karmann Ghia 1 5.95 5.95
111707121 1954-1967 VW Beetle Bumper Spacers - Pair 1 4.95 4.95
N102464 Metric 8x45mm Zinc Plated Bolts - Pack of 10 1 3.95 3.95
311837433A VW Felt Window Channels - Front Left & Right - 1965-77 Beetle - Super Beetle 1 19.95 19.95
111837439D VW Felt Window Channels - Long - Top & Rear - Pair - Brazillian - 1950-77 Beetle - Super Beetle 1 34.95 34.95
113853321D VW Window Scraper with Molding - Outside Left - German - 1965-77 Beetle - 1971-76 Super Beetle 1 69.95 69.95
113853322D VW Window Scraper with Molding - Outside Right - German - 1965-77 Beetle - 1971-76 Super Beetle 1 69.95 69.95
111837475A 1965-1968 VW Beetle Door Window Scraper - Inner Left - German 1 19.95 19.95
111837476 1965-68 VW Beetle Door Window Scraper - Inner Right - German 1 20.95 20.95
111837625B VW Vent Wing Window Seal - Left -1965-77 Beetle - 1971-76 Super 71-76 1 19.95 19.95
111837626B VW Vent Wing Window Seal - Right - 1965-77 Beetle - 1971-76 Super Beetle 1 19.95 19.95
111-648 VW Vent Wing Pivot Rivets - Pair 1 6.95 6.95
113857219A-56 VW Door Panel Clip Seals - Set of 56 1 9.00 9.00
6325-3X12 Window Crank Handle Pin - Each - 1954-67 Beetle - Ghia - Type 3 - 1955-64 Bus 2 1.95 3.90
11-4532-2 EMPI VW Buffer Rings -Billet - Set of 2 - Type 1 thru 1967 1 24.95 24.95
113837581EBK Window Crank - Chrome w/ Black Knob - Each - 1967 and Earlier Type 1 (Beetle/Ghia) 2 6.95 13.90
111837229 VW Window Crank or Door Handle Spring - Each 2 1.95 3.90
16-1612 VW Armrests - Black - Pair - 1955-1967 Beetle - Karmann Ghia 1 59.90 59.90
111-168 VW Armrest Metal Brackets - Pair 1 17.95 17.95
111-209A 1966-67 VW Beetle Door Handle Seals - Set of 4 1 7.95 7.95
11-1152 Door Panels 1 991.00 991.00
N143893-56 VW Door Panel Clip Set - 56 Pieces 1 9.00 9.00
113837239BCHM VW Door Cover Plates -Pair - Chrome Plated Metal 1 71.95 71.95
311-247-BK VW Door Finger Cover Plates - Pair - Black 1 5.95 5.95
N014216-2 VW Door Cover Plate - Window Crank Screws - 1967-77 Beetle - 71-79 Super - Pair 1 2.95 2.95
117-365A-L-R VW Sunroof Guide Rails - 1964-77 Beetle - 1971-1972 Super Beetle 1 39.95 39.95
117-375B VW Sunroof Guide Cover, Beetle 1964-77, Super 1971-1972 1 24.95 24.95
117-369A VW Sunroof Center Guide - Plastic - 1964-77 Beetle - 1971-1972 Super Beetle 1 19.95 19.95
BELT-BKT Retractable Seat Belt Bracket - VW Style - Pair 1 9.95 9.95
111-145A VW Gas Door or Glove Box Stops - Pair 1 2.95 2.95
VWSeatBeltKit1 3 Point Retractable Lap & Shoulder Belt Kit - Rear Lap Belts - Chrome Lift Latch - Black 1 243.80 243.8
46-1152NL 1965-66 VW Bug Sport Upholstery - Full Set 1 1057.00 1057.00
43-1104 VW Seat Padding - Front Bottom & Backrest - 1965-67 Beetle - Super Beetle - Type 3 - 1973-74 Thing 2 71.95 143.9
43-1119 1965-1977 VW Beetle & Super Beetle Seat Padding - Rear Seat 1 119.95 119.95
6Y-Burlap Burlap - 6 Yards - Enough for Beetle Front & Rear Seats 1 53.70 53.70
HOGRING Hogring Set - for use with Upholstery Installation 1 17.95 17.95
15-2000 VW Floor Mats - EMPI Logo - Rear Pair 1 99.95 99.95
311711461BR VW E-Brake Boot - Black - Economy - 1965-79 Beetle - Super Beetle - Karmann Ghia - Type 3 - Thing 1 9.95 9.95
113-583L VW Rear Seat Strap - Long Style - 1954-1967 Beetle - 1956-1967 Karmann Ghia 1 5.95 5.95
113-584 1954-1967 VW Beetle Rear Seat Strap Hook 1 9.95 9.95
113-553 1958-1971 VW Beetle Rear Seat Backrest Stops - Pair 1 5.95 5.95
11-4541 EMPI VW Seat Slider Knob - Billet - Pair 1 23.95 23.95
15-2050 VW License Plate Frame - Chrome 1 14.95 14.95
111957801K VW Speedometer Cable - 1195mm - 1966-74 Beetle - 1956-74 Karmann Ghia - 1962-73 Type 3 2 13.95 27.90
speedoclip VW Speedometer Cable Circlip 1 1.95 1.95
10-1076 EMPI Oval Hub Cap Puller w/ EMPI Logo - Pair 1 59.95 59.95
113905115 Beru VW Coil - 12 Volt - 3 Ohm - Blue 1 47.95 47.95
113798074 VW Accelerator Repair Kit 1 6.95 6.95
41-2010 VW Electric Fuel Pump - 2-4 Lbs. of Pressure 1 89.95 89.95
18-1091 EMPI VW Fuel Pump Block Off - Black Anodized Billet Aluminum 1 29.95 29.95
DH-EARLYBUG 1958-1967 VW Beetle Cup Holder - Plug N Chug 1 64.97 64.97
Parts Total:
Without Discount:
$11,931.51
With 15% Discount:
$10,141.78
With 20% Discount:
$9,545.20


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