Eich's Air-cooled Haus

07/26/2026

So, lived here over 9 years and this is a first. 3+ footer in our yard. Just found it about an hour ago. Never would have thought we would ever see one this close to our house.

06/16/2026

Ok, so here she is. She's a 1972 Standard Beetle that belongs to a friend of mine. He wants me to sort out the rear brakes and give her a good once over and make sure she's good to go.

06/16/2026

Ok, let's jump on the bandwagon and play "What's going on the Trailer". Heading to Summerville after work today. Stay tuned to see what follows me home.

04/18/2026

Now it's her turn for some work. Replacing axles, rear bearings, seals, steering box, and building a bike rack for my 2 freestyle bikes before next weekend. Along with washing, detailing, clay bar, and whatever else I find on top of fixing a few things on the pop up camper before next Friday. Why such a tight deadline? VW Drag Night weekend. Gonna be epic again. If y'all are looking for something to do next Saturday, come up to South Carolina Motorplex in Neeses and check out some drag racing and a car show. We will be up there from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.

04/17/2026

IYKYK. If you know what I'm up to in the shop today, you've either done this oldschool trick, or know someone that has. If you don't know, ask someone who's birth year starts with a 19XX. Lol. Glad I was taught this years ago. Done it enough that I'm as accurate as any machine used with a computer.

03/30/2026

Finally taking some time and making this rideable again and cleaning it up. Used to want one of these when I was a kid, but was taught to appreciate what I had, and this one was a barn find. Father in law had it in his barn and gave it to my youngest son years ago. Getting it cleaned up to put on the bug for car shows since it fits the age range. Surprised at what these are selling for online, however haven't found one of this model anywhere online. And still has the original grips and seat on it. Also changing out the original tires because they are dry rotted a bit. Didn't turn out too bad for a quick clean and wax with a tire and tube swap. Still have some rust areas, but I'll address those as time goes on. For now it's rideable and will be making a rack for it for the bug for shows. And yes, those bear trap pedals hurt as much now as they did when I was a kid. Lol

03/22/2026

Another one completed. This 58 was in for a trans swap and a dual 2 barrel to single 2 barrel swap. Found a bunch of issues that needed corrected from prior owners over the years just making things work. Everything is back to be as it should be, with correct parts installed. Just a FYI, do not use a non-doghouse fan with a doghouse fan shroud. It will lead to cooling issues that will damage your engine. Yes I found and fixed that issue on this one. An easy way to tell that I have found is the non-doghouse fan has 8 holes spaced around it and the doghouse one is solid. Also, if you have the engine out and are planning on changing the front trans mount, do the rear 2 also. Saves time and headache just changing all 3 at the same time than waiting and doing it later and having to pull the engine again.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!!

11/20/2025