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Quarter Panel & Body Panel Replacement Guide

Quarter Panel & Body Panel Replacement Guide Everything you need to know about replacing quarter panels and major body panels on VW Split Window Buses (1950–1967) and classic VW Beetles — from sourcing the right panels to understanding what professional-grade installation actually involves. Key TakeawaysPanel replacement on Split Window Buses and Beetles is not a […]

VW Floor Pan Replacement: The Complete Guide

VW Floor Pan Replacement: The Complete Guide The floor pan is the literal foundation of your Volkswagen — and it’s almost always the first thing to go. Whether you’re rescuing a Split Window Bus or rebuilding a classic Beetle, understanding how floor pan replacement works is the difference between a solid, safe restoration and a […]

Rust Repair on Classic Volkswagens

Rust Repair on Classic Volkswagens A complete guide to identifying, assessing, and professionally repairing rust on VW Split Window Buses (1950–1967) and VW Beetles — the honest story about what rust actually is, how far it travels, and what it takes to fix it properly. Key Takeaways Surface rust is visible. Structural rust is not […]

Front Nose Panel Repair on Classic Volkswagens

Front Nose Panel Repair on Classic Volkswagens A practical guide to understanding front nose damage, rust, and collision repair on VW Split Window Buses (1950–1967) — the most visually and structurally complex panel on the most coveted air-cooled vehicle ever built. Key Takeaways The Split Window Bus front nose is a complex multi-piece panel assembly […]

1963 Double cab – Sold

Here is a solid double cab perfect for a Silver Lining Auto Restoration. The price is only if you are interested in our restoration services. If it is metal work to a full turnkey restoration and anything in between. We are interested in working with you to make your dream bus.

1964 13 Window Deluxe bus – Sold

For sale is this 1964 13 window Deluxe Bus non walk thru with a cool patina look. We don’t have too much information on the Bus. What you see in the pictures is what is included. The Bus does have the front seats but no middle and rear. There is a good amount of rust. If you are looking for a shop to restore the Bus, we can do that for you too.

1963 15 Window Deluxe Bus – Sold

Silver Lining Auto Restoration is offering this early 1963 15 window deluxe bus with a restoration. If you’ve been looking for a deluxe bus then this one is a great project to start with. We are not interested in selling it out right but looking for that client that wants a 15 window and is looking for a shop to restore it for them.

1960 Volkswagen Bus VW 11 Window Kombi – Sold

Here is a 1960 Volkswagen 11 window kombi bus. We will be doing an old style auction, .99 cents and no reserve on Ebay. Here is your chance to own a historic VW split window bus. We got the bus from someones garage because they realized their hopes of being able to drive the bus around town was never going to happen.

1962 Volkswagen 23 Window Deluxe Samba Bus – Sold

You are looking at a one family owned 23 window bus with a good amount of original paint with great patina character. We wanted to do a survivor restoration on this bus, meaning replace all the metal, and blend the paint into the original paint. We will not be able to start on this project for some time so figured to offer it out to see if there was someone looking for a bus like this. We got the motor running (not the original motor) so does not have to be pushed around. The e brakes work so you can stop but not road worthy by any means. Has all the seats but they are in poor condition with the best seat being the front. There is a lot of bad but there is also good and at the end of the day it is a 23 window bus. Not to many out there anymore.