Cool stuff on eBay: hubcaps

With this article I'd like to start a series of posts on cool Vanagon stuff on eBay. Today part one of the series: the hubcaps.


VW TYPE 1 2 3 4 HUB CAPS BEETLE BUS vanagon GHIA late

Only $79 for a set of four. Shipping to Poland -- not specified.


VW VANAGON WESTFALIA CHROME WHEEL RIM TRIM RINGS 14

Beautiful set of chrome wheel rim trim rings. Those are used to decorate the outher part of the rim. You can even see the notch for the valve. A set does cost $39. Shipping to Poland is $50.

All those hubcaps and rings are for standard 14 inch Volkswagen steel wheel rims.

Vanagon Factory Repair Manual

I bought "VW Vanagon - Factory Repair Manual, 1980/1981". The front page looks the following:

From Volkswagen Transporter T3

It's supposed to be the complete (idiot's) guide to:

• maintaining Vanagon,
  
• replacing parts,
  
• diagnosing problems,
  
• repair like a pro

, as it's fully illustrated.

Inside one can find A LOT OF exploded views, which show what goes where and when. Such views are important for inexperienced mechanics like myself. Here's an example of page from the book:

Where did I buy this book

In Hawaii. And to be more precise -- on eBay from a guy living there. I paid for the book $19.99 and extra $34.95 for p&p. A lot of money, but I think the book is worth every penny I paid!