Hey Volks! In this video, we're taking a look at the 10 best classic VW Beetle accessories you can put on your vintage VW. From White Walls to air Coffee Makers, these are the must-have accessories for any VW Beetle fan! If you're looking for ways to customize your vintage VW Beetle, then you need to check out this video! We'll show you all of the best classic VW Beetle accessories that will make your car look extra cool and make driving it a lot more fun! From pop out windows to storage nets, these accessories will make your car look amazing and add some much-needed functionality! Please Subscribe to my Channel Here! Be sure to hit the "BeLL" www.youtube.com/@classicvwbugs?sub_confirmation=1
Useful accessories I can see , Good heater , Sun visor , Fog lights , Slip on seat covers for daily drivers , rear reflectors , radios , exhausts that sound good , fire extinguishers , curb feelers , after market Sun roofs , Two tone paint , horns , and many others ! Probably not a good idea to modify a vehicle in a way that would hurt its value but I wouldn't throw a bunch of stuff on to impress the crowd ! My first Beetle in 1966 was a '54 Beetle that my father gave me after he was done commuting with it 120 miles a day! Anyway my Beetles are going to always be drivers and Fun cars to go anywhere !
Great Update Chris. On the back of your vid on top colours the top 10 theme is a great series. I saw a dash lid pull on one Beetle. I am still selling these now. Happy to supply you again when you are ready Chris. Cheers, Carl
I’m surprised you didn’t mention one accessory that’s actually practical and that’s the stainless steel window shade that fits into the top of the side crank up windows. It keeps more rain from coming in and shades more from the sun. It’s an original Volkswagen accessory.
The little chrome wire basket can be held to the carpet with strips of velcro. Velcro in rolls like telco people use. Cut to length. Not the sticky velcro. And the velcro comes in all colors. I've had a styrofoam cup in that basket for a decade. I put all my nuts, bolts, and screws in that cup when I'm working on the inside of the car so I don't lose them. That wire basket is quite handy.
When I was growing up my dad always had white walled tires on his Beetles. When he washed the cars my job was to clean the white walls with soap and a toothbrush.
Love the video! Wanted to thank you again for the great phone call the other day, I've got a lot of the things put together that we talked about!! - Lexi
So it's TRUE! There WAS an accessory coffee pot!!! I kept seeing people post pictures and whatnot, and I thought yeah, whatever. But it's true! I must have one now!
Loving your video output lately (not that it’s ever bad). I just got the budget pop out windows. Is a bit of a bummer about the chrome trim not coming together perfectly, I may try cutting and glueing some old chrome over it to look like a clip - but it saved me probably $800+ here in Australia so you get what you pay for. Speaking of, I’m going to be getting the Australian style flash trim which will have a white two tone for my blue bug. Absolutely love the look of them, looks so sleek and adds some unique character. I’m also going to get some Venetian blinds for the rear window. Considering a roof rack and/or an exterior windscreen visor but haven’t decided yet. Have to get the car painted and put back together first.
..also, the Letter D on the white oval plaque mounted to rear bumber is cool addition. Also, regarding whitewalls, i use the thinner white wall, for my 64 bug,..actaully they r port-a-walls,..and they work perfectly fine. I think that pre-64 the fatter whitewall is cool, and post-64 the thinner whitewall looks period correct (jus my opinion)
For those astounded by the coffee machine, one could also get an under dashboard record player for cars in the late 1950s. I know Philips used to make one.
You talked about rear pop out widows. Have you made a video about how to install one? If you haven't can you make one? And as always thanks for sharing your videos. Y'all are the best.
I like a lot of the accessories but my favorite are the functional ones. Hazet spare tire tool kit, top end oiler, fog lights, Empi bumper bars, Eberspacher gas heater, clock, roof rack, OG popouts, bamboo tray, gas gauge in an early car, inner door scuff guards, radio, ragtop, mud flaps, hood and decklid locks, seat belts, glove box and door pulls. Wait….did I just describe my car? Yes. I did. 😊
I had one Bug accessory that was a vent system that attached from the front fender grills, then it came into the cabin for fresh air. It seems that one thing you offer is black fender moldings as an option. I see it on other beetles as well. The black fender molding is not correct for the period as they were body color, unless it was a convertible, then it became standard in the late 70s. But it does look nice.
I designed my own wooden cup holder rack that holds multiple travel cups that sits on the floor, in front of the passenger seat. Two years now and have yet to see it tip over 👍.
You forgot the most important accessory in New England and parts north.. the Stewart Warner Southwind gasoline heater.. I have 1 of each, Beetle, Ghia, Bus :)
I like your content Chris, good stuff. I have a question regarding antenna mounting. It was a dealer thing and they are all different. Mine is angled and on passenger side... most are drivers side I think. I have also seen mounting templates on the Samba that showed a straight mounting on drivers side. I don't know what to do with mine. That might make an interesting topic.
Where do you get the right side door mirror? I put one on my ‘64, but it is useless. The arm is so short that the driver can’t see anything. Yours looks like it has a longer arm. Without the mirror, changing lanes to the right is a gamble.
Chris, do you know where I can get an original, or at least original looking, ashtray for my early 71 super bug? A previous owner replaced it with a cheap cupholder and I haven't been able to find one. They are always missing from junkyard beetles.
@@DarkElfDiva Yeah you might have to source a good used on on thesamba.com or something. And yes the rear passenger door panel usually gets an ashtray.
@@classicvwbugs Would any correct year range ashtray work, or do I need one specific for a super bug? I know the super used a lot of the same parts as the normal beetle.
I have the wire basket cup holder. I knock it over every time I drive the bug. The vinyl covers on the feet are worn away. Is it perhaps that my shift lock pushes it too far forward?
Chris does anyone ever ask you to install a gasoline heater in a vw? I have one for a type 2, 2 for beetle. Plus the original operating, install manual. Neighbor moved to west coast and wanted to know if I wanted free vw stuff. 2 pick up truck loads I'm still looking thru all this old original vw junk as he called it. 😁
Thanks. The american beetles are looking much more pricy and nicer than the beetles you can purchase here in Germany. But sometimes you can catch for example a 65 beetle in original conditions with around 40000 miles only for 30 000.- $ or so. @@classicvwbugs
When you showed that coffee maker all I could think was… “Play the tape machine Make the toast and tea When I'm mobile Well, I can lay in bed With only highway ahead When I'm mobile” - The Who, Going Mobile.
Sorry Chris I think wide white walls on a late model car look truly awful. On an early model car, sure, but on a late 60s on up, I prefer the correct thin white wall. Autobahn Tires offer both version in a bias look radial which are very nice. I also know the headlight eyelids are popular but again, think they look terrible. Earlier steering wheels be in stock or banjo look out of place on a later car also, imo. Consider a steering wheel from the Formula Vee line of accessories that vw offered in the 70s for a later car as they look much more at home.
Or go with a Herbie paint job. Herbie never had white wall tires. Herbie did have Goodyear GT radial tires in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo and Herbie Goes Bananas.
I am not a vw club official officer as on newsletter lister tho I do know if you called me I could give anyone some story on this I use to clean auto shops to sell scrap metal have seen plenty wrong right volks do or not do I can not work on cars mucho but mucho from my pas know very volks have caused their own problems at times
I have always had vws since I learned to drive first July 1965 first New York State license was December 1968 first vw was a 1969 Peru green automatic stick three speed shifting without using a left that was not there next was four type 3s mini😢 station wagens now pay close achtung to this no one ever never makes has done so a perfect automobile first the car owner should do his or her part to have scheduled mantaince oil changes yes mucho cheaper than engine repair or replacement in todays world not 1960 1970sthere are mucho not honest car dealers auto shops only out to take your hard earned dinero $$$$$$$ as said in my past coments two vw dealers were the best mucho honest work properly done or they would not do the work as is how I do my business properly organized neat clean love relations senior and senorita amigos talked about in my past coments honesty is ours yours everyone’s best policy even tho I never went to see classic bugs maker Chris vallone jr sr in congers New York state rockland county as a member of the vw club of Long Island their videos are on your screens I have seen some this business makes brand new classic bettles bugs the best not cheap or only best quality now back to myself one bug four square backs type one threes type twos two 1977 vans one eurovan one Routan Chrysler made in Canada any way my Routan was my most loved one best loved nine vehicles ten I thought whatever rember to do your part using it an automobile sensibly not over leading it weight wise drive easy does deal with volks you trust listen for noises blinking gauges on dash boards watch shakes if not right appears have it looked at weather good bad or otherwise now why some volks are were against my business of cleaning up neighborhood areas salvage pickings for reduce reuse recycle curb polution saves natural resources space in thrash dumps for real trash just look up volks who watch others all day no life of their own besides average Americans are mucho wasteful volks use once throw it away buy new I repeat I am 26 year member of Long Island vw car auto club sgt at arms fun fun fun mucho nice volks oldest vw I know of in the club 1954 bettle semaphore turn signals 1959 1960 1968 type 3 squareback ghias vans buses or mucho never soory joining just see on I pad car club council of Long Island vw seperate listing you will see how they all do things regular meetings dues events who is who since my small stroke January 2014 nursing home resident not mucho with the group but any how life is ups downs so so enjoy your day if possible in our insan world society
Interested in gravel guards but concerned about drilling into my nice paint job on the taller rear guards. Wondering if there have been issues with water getting behind them, causing rust? Either type of gravel guards.
Hey Volks! In this video, we're taking a look at the 10 best classic VW Beetle accessories you can put on your vintage VW. From White Walls to air Coffee Makers, these are the must-have accessories for any VW Beetle fan!
If you're looking for ways to customize your vintage VW Beetle, then you need to check out this video! We'll show you all of the best classic VW Beetle accessories that will make your car look extra cool and make driving it a lot more fun! From pop out windows to storage nets, these accessories will make your car look amazing and add some much-needed functionality!
Please Subscribe to my Channel Here! Be sure to hit the "BeLL" www.youtube.com/@classicvwbugs?sub_confirmation=1
Hot dam Chris!! You had me at coffee maker!! 😂
haha
Useful accessories I can see ,
Good heater , Sun visor , Fog lights , Slip on seat covers for daily drivers , rear reflectors , radios , exhausts that sound good , fire extinguishers , curb feelers , after market Sun roofs , Two tone paint , horns , and many others !
Probably not a good idea to modify a vehicle in a way that would hurt its value but I wouldn't throw a bunch of stuff on to impress the crowd !
My first Beetle in 1966 was a '54 Beetle that my father gave me after he was done commuting with it 120 miles a day!
Anyway my Beetles are going to always be drivers and Fun cars to go anywhere !
Watching this Video now. I think I'm going to purchase the Beauty Rings for my Sea Blue 66. Which is a Sharp Color. Love the Blue.
Great Update Chris. On the back of your vid on top colours the top 10 theme is a great series. I saw a dash lid pull on one Beetle. I am still selling these now. Happy to supply you again when you are ready Chris. Cheers, Carl
Thanks for the videos! Love the white walls, mudflaps and roof rack.
My favorite is the rear mounted ski rack. I like the look of a pair of skis shooting up over the top of the car from the rear bumper.
I’m surprised you didn’t mention one accessory that’s actually practical and that’s the stainless steel window shade that fits into the top of the side crank up windows. It keeps more rain from coming in and shades more from the sun. It’s an original Volkswagen accessory.
Ah very good, I missed that one.
going to get the beauty ring, mud flaps and the wicker thing. for sure. Already have the white walls
The little chrome wire basket can be held to the carpet with strips of velcro. Velcro in rolls like telco people use. Cut to length. Not the sticky velcro. And the velcro comes in all colors. I've had a styrofoam cup in that basket for a decade. I put all my nuts, bolts, and screws in that cup when I'm working on the inside of the car so I don't lose them.
That wire basket is quite handy.
When I was growing up my dad always had white walled tires on his Beetles. When he washed the cars my job was to clean the white walls with soap and a toothbrush.
Love the video! Wanted to thank you again for the great phone call the other day, I've got a lot of the things put together that we talked about!! - Lexi
Lady bug floor mats 👌
I’d love to know where to get a set of those “Cross Hatched” trim rings! Talk about gorgeous!
wolfsburgwest
It just a great description and history.
What about the Abarth exhaust? You love those!😉👍
So it's TRUE! There WAS an accessory coffee pot!!!
I kept seeing people post pictures and whatnot, and I thought yeah, whatever. But it's true! I must have one now!
Thank you, Sir
Top 3 for me
1. Pop-outs
2. Roof rack
3. Foglights
I found solid billet aluminum running boards for my 66 Bug. Goes great with chrome wheels.
Loving your video output lately (not that it’s ever bad). I just got the budget pop out windows. Is a bit of a bummer about the chrome trim not coming together perfectly, I may try cutting and glueing some old chrome over it to look like a clip - but it saved me probably $800+ here in Australia so you get what you pay for. Speaking of, I’m going to be getting the Australian style flash trim which will have a white two tone for my blue bug. Absolutely love the look of them, looks so sleek and adds some unique character. I’m also going to get some Venetian blinds for the rear window. Considering a roof rack and/or an exterior windscreen visor but haven’t decided yet. Have to get the car painted and put back together first.
..also, the Letter D on the white oval plaque mounted to rear bumber is cool addition. Also, regarding whitewalls, i use the thinner white wall, for my 64 bug,..actaully they r port-a-walls,..and they work perfectly fine. I think that pre-64 the fatter whitewall is cool, and post-64 the thinner whitewall looks period correct (jus my opinion)
For those astounded by the coffee machine, one could also get an under dashboard record player for cars in the late 1950s. I know Philips used to make one.
Great
How did I miss this video the first time
You talked about rear pop out widows. Have you made a video about how to install one? If you haven't can you make one?
And as always thanks for sharing your videos. Y'all are the best.
I do have that video yes, on installation.
Nice
Great video, thanks. I really like the olive green color of the car. Can I know the exact color?
What time stamp?
@classicvwbugs 2:59
I like a lot of the accessories but my favorite are the functional ones. Hazet spare tire tool kit, top end oiler, fog lights, Empi bumper bars, Eberspacher gas heater, clock, roof rack, OG popouts, bamboo tray, gas gauge in an early car, inner door scuff guards, radio, ragtop, mud flaps, hood and decklid locks, seat belts, glove box and door pulls. Wait….did I just describe my car? Yes. I did. 😊
I had one Bug accessory that was a vent system that attached from the front fender grills, then it came into the cabin for fresh air. It seems that one thing you offer is black fender moldings as an option. I see it on other beetles as well. The black fender molding is not correct for the period as they were body color, unless it was a convertible, then it became standard in the late 70s. But it does look nice.
is there a way to modify a 1990s bug and retrofit it with the old metal dash?
for standard beetle, yes.
@ what is the process or where can I find that info?
Thanks for the list! I have a super Beetle. Does anyone make parcel shelf’s for them?
Grsat Video
Hi Chris what brand and model of white wall tires do you use?
Mr Vallone, you forgot the rear window Venetian blind , that’s a must have……………
I designed my own wooden cup holder rack that holds multiple travel cups that sits on the floor, in front of the passenger seat. Two years now and have yet to see it tip over 👍.
You forgot the most important accessory in New England and parts north.. the Stewart Warner Southwind gasoline heater.. I have 1 of each, Beetle, Ghia, Bus :)
Ah yep!
I like your content Chris, good stuff. I have a question regarding antenna mounting. It was a dealer thing and they are all different. Mine is angled and on passenger side... most are drivers side I think. I have also seen mounting templates on the Samba that showed a straight mounting on drivers side. I don't know what to do with mine. That might make an interesting topic.
Yes I have seen both, it really depended on the dealer, left right, angled, straight, etc.
Are the Bed Seats still available? How can I modify mine to do that? I would like to be able to sleep in my Bug at various times of the year.
And the BEST accessory is a CB Radio lingo seat cover 😂😂😂
Where do you get the right side door mirror? I put one on my ‘64, but it is useless. The arm is so short that the driver can’t see anything. Yours looks like it has a longer arm. Without the mirror, changing lanes to the right is a gamble.
check wolfsburgwest.com and search for passenger mirror, they have the long arm there.
@@classicvwbugs Many thanks. If I find one, I’ll name it my “Vallone Mirror”!
@@donelmore2540 haha cool
@@classicvwbugs Chris, Is it common for the doors to open so wide that the hit the mirrors on a ‘64?
@@donelmore2540 it is
Chris, do you know where I can get an original, or at least original looking, ashtray for my early 71 super bug? A previous owner replaced it with a cheap cupholder and I haven't been able to find one. They are always missing from junkyard beetles.
for the dash or the rear door panel?
@@classicvwbugs The dash. There's an ashtray in the rear door panel?
@@DarkElfDiva Yeah you might have to source a good used on on thesamba.com or something. And yes the rear passenger door panel usually gets an ashtray.
@@classicvwbugs Would any correct year range ashtray work, or do I need one specific for a super bug? I know the super used a lot of the same parts as the normal beetle.
@@DarkElfDiva Yes it should, anything from 68 and up usually.
How do you stop the basket drink holder from falling off while driving? Is there hooks or snaps?
the legs on it sit tight up against the carpet.
I have the wire basket cup holder. I knock it over every time I drive the bug. The vinyl covers on the feet are worn away. Is it perhaps that my shift lock pushes it too far forward?
Center mount Telefukin antenna .. split years .
Are you going to make the truffin this year?
Original hazet ? Shifter lock
AHH good one.
Chris does anyone ever ask you to install a gasoline heater in a vw? I have one for a type 2, 2 for beetle. Plus the original operating, install manual. Neighbor moved to west coast and wanted to know if I wanted free vw stuff. 2 pick up truck loads I'm still looking thru all this old original vw junk as he called it. 😁
Does the shelf not take up leg room?
Do you notice a difference in appearance with plastic trim rings vs stainless steel? Does ABS look maybe cheaper
They don't actually. They look good.
Hi i need white wall in 16 inch size available????
Are the whitewalls painted or stuck on? Really hard to find decent ones in the UK
Stuck on
I live in the UK and you are definitely right they are hard to find
Can I get starter for volks wagen beetle 1965 model.
Is the trim-ring an american invention or was it common in Germany then too?
On the wheel?
Yes on the wheel.@@classicvwbugs
@@dr.wilfriedhitzler1885 yes I believe they did offer them
Thanks. The american beetles are looking much more pricy and nicer than the beetles you can purchase here in Germany. But sometimes you can catch for example a 65 beetle in original conditions with around 40000 miles only for 30 000.- $ or so. @@classicvwbugs
When you showed that coffee maker all I could think was…
“Play the tape machine
Make the toast and tea
When I'm mobile
Well, I can lay in bed
With only highway ahead
When I'm mobile”
- The Who, Going Mobile.
Wow, that's awesome dude
On the Banjo wheel who is the gold lady on the horn button nobody seems to know that I know thanks
how can i tell what engine i have
Sorry Chris I think wide white walls on a late model car look truly awful. On an early model car, sure, but on a late 60s on up, I prefer the correct thin white wall. Autobahn Tires offer both version in a bias look radial which are very nice. I also know the headlight eyelids are popular but again, think they look terrible. Earlier steering wheels be in stock or banjo look out of place on a later car also, imo. Consider a steering wheel from the Formula Vee line of accessories that vw offered in the 70s for a later car as they look much more at home.
All good, it's preference, the wide white sell like crazy with our bugs I will say.
The coffee maker was only produced in 1959
Or go with a Herbie paint job. Herbie never had white wall tires. Herbie did have Goodyear GT radial tires in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo and Herbie Goes Bananas.
1st
I dont like the gravel guards
Addicted to Jewelry ?
Luggage rack
Don't like the look of these new gravel guards makes it look cheap.
The original smaller stainless gravel guards on rear look ok .
Hey Chris, I love your UA-cam channel but that shelf does not work for somebody. That’s over 6 foot tall cause your legs just hit it
I am not a vw club official officer as on newsletter lister tho I do know if you called me I could give anyone some story on this I use to clean auto shops to sell scrap metal have seen plenty wrong right volks do or not do I can not work on cars mucho but mucho from my pas know very volks have caused their own problems at times
A coffeemaker!!!!?????
I have always had vws since I learned to drive first July 1965 first New York State license was December 1968 first vw was a 1969 Peru green automatic stick three speed shifting without using a left that was not there next was four type 3s mini😢 station wagens now pay close achtung to this no one ever never makes has done so a perfect automobile first the car owner should do his or her part to have scheduled mantaince oil changes yes mucho cheaper than engine repair or replacement in todays world not 1960 1970sthere are mucho not honest car dealers auto shops only out to take your hard earned dinero $$$$$$$ as said in my past coments two vw dealers were the best mucho honest work properly done or they would not do the work as is how I do my business properly organized neat clean love relations senior and senorita amigos talked about in my past coments honesty is ours yours everyone’s best policy even tho I never went to see classic bugs maker Chris vallone jr sr in congers New York state rockland county as a member of the vw club of Long Island their videos are on your screens I have seen some this business makes brand new classic bettles bugs the best not cheap or only best quality now back to myself one bug four square backs type one threes type twos two 1977 vans one eurovan one Routan Chrysler made in Canada any way my Routan was my most loved one best loved nine vehicles ten I thought whatever rember to do your part using it an automobile sensibly not over leading it weight wise drive easy does deal with volks you trust listen for noises blinking gauges on dash boards watch shakes if not right appears have it looked at weather good bad or otherwise now why some volks are were against my business of cleaning up neighborhood areas salvage pickings for reduce reuse recycle curb polution saves natural resources space in thrash dumps for real trash just look up volks who watch others all day no life of their own besides average Americans are mucho wasteful volks use once throw it away buy new I repeat I am 26 year member of Long Island vw car auto club sgt at arms fun fun fun mucho nice volks oldest vw I know of in the club 1954 bettle semaphore turn signals 1959 1960 1968 type 3 squareback ghias vans buses or mucho never soory joining just see on I pad car club council of Long Island vw seperate listing you will see how they all do things regular meetings dues events who is who since my small stroke January 2014 nursing home resident not mucho with the group but any how life is ups downs so so enjoy your day if possible in our insan world society
Interested in gravel guards but concerned about drilling into my nice paint job on the taller rear guards. Wondering if there have been issues with water getting behind them, causing rust? Either type of gravel guards.
water could get back there yeah.