One thing I noticed early on is that Helga’s headlights were a bit dim. It’s rare that I drive her at night, but it would still be nice to throw some bright, shiny lights on the road. Hence my project last month: headlights! My original intention was to swap out the bulbs for something new…

She’s a classic VW. She’s air-cooled. She has her original 1300 factory engine. Those aren’t the first things you notice about Helga. She’s… unique. She looks like an art project. Why? Like most classic Beetles, she’s had a few owners. We are the fourth, which is pretty good for any car born in 1966. Still,…