James Hale Interview (Part 1) - How to modify VW Bus & VW Beetle

James Hale has been a devotee of the VW marque from an early age, and has driven, maintained and restored many VWs. He has written technical and modification features for leading magazines including Volksworld, Total VW, VW Trends and Kit Car. His knowledge is based on practical, first-hand workshop experience. His daily driver is a 1966 Beetle, with modified suspension. He is married and lives in Brighton, England.
How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance.
The complete practical guide to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for maximum performance. Contains essential information on using aftermarket parts and interchangeable parts from other production vehicles to achieve maximum performance. Includes many new photographs and archive pictures.
How To Modify Volkswagen Beetle Chassis.
Applies to ALL air-cooled-type Volkswagen Beetles, but does not cover MacPherson strut-type front suspension found on 1302 and 1303 models.
- The first reference book devoted solely to Beetle chassis, suspension and braking systems.
- Suitable for the home enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic.
- Based on the successful "How-To" technical features developed by the author for Volksworld magazine.
- Includes detailed coverage of the process for shortening the Beetle floorpan for kit-cars and dune buggies.
- All the information is based on practical experience of specialist VW mechanics.
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