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Airhead Parts 71 Bus Restoration

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

Owner of Airhead Parts, Scott Dempster has just purchased this 71 bus from a lien sale here in southern California. The crew at Airhead is excited about taking on the task of restoration. Scott’s plan is to convert this project … Continue reading →

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Tech Tuesday: Belt Adjustment Safety and You

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin

If you have perused the internet the way we have, you have most likely seen those crazy videos of how not to remove your VW alt/gen belt. Those brave (or slightly insane) individuals who take their lives into their own … Continue reading →

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Tech Tuesday: California Dreamin

Posted on January 22, 2013 by admin

While it may feel like winter in the rest of the country we here at Airhead Parts are enjoying the warm Southern California sunshine and clear skies. We don’t mean to brag, but we gotta say that some things are … Continue reading →

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Partes Airhead los primeros en promocionar partes VW usadas originales de Alemania en catálogo.

Posted on January 17, 2013 by admin

Partes Airhead se ha convertido en el único proveedor del mundo en proveer partes usadas por catálogo que incluye línea completa y precios para VW Beetle/Vocho (escarabajo), Bus/Combi, T-3/Tipo 3 (Clase 3) y Vanagon. Partes Airhead anuncia el añadimiento de … Continue reading →

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Tech Tuesday: From Airhead to Zwitter, Starting the Year with VW Terms and Facts

Posted on January 2, 2013 by admin

As we all know this Tuesday was the start of a new year, and so we decided to celebrate by taking this tech Tuesday to look back on some of Volkswagen’s proud history and answer a few of those questions … Continue reading →

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Tech Tuesday: Keeping your Volkswagen Alive

Posted on December 18, 2012 by admin

This week for tech Tuesday we decided to showcase a book that is near and dear to our hearts, it is John Muirs’ “How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive; A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot” If you … Continue reading →

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Top ten most common (or costly) mistakes when restoring a Karmann Ghia

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

General Areas: 1. Do the body and mechanical first, the interior last. 2. Do not cut out damaged sheet metal BEFORE you receive replacement panels (cutting an inch too much can be miles of heartache). Some Ghia sheet metal is very hard to … Continue reading →

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How To: Valve Adjustment on your Vintage VW

Posted on December 4, 2012 by admin

One of the best things about owning a vintage Volks is how easy they are to maintain. Regular valve adjustment will greatly increase the life of your engine– all you need are some simple tools. On this week’s Tech Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday Sale Everything in Stock

Posted on November 21, 2012 by admin

Just in time for Cyber Monday Airhead Parts is giving you 10% off EVERYTHING IN STOCK! Starting November 26, 2012 enter in coupon code PCX12 discount even includes gift certificates! If you or someone you know owns a Vintage Volkswagen … Continue reading →

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Tech Tuesday – Original VW Bug Paint Schemes

Posted on November 13, 2012 by admin

The year was 1962, and you were in love with you bug, you remember just the way that pale blue volks would catch the sun and you would cruise to the beach with your buddies. Yep! Those were the days! … Continue reading →

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