Tag Archives: vintage VW

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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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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Tech Tuesday – Painting your Vintage Volkswagen

Posted on November 6, 2012 by admin

  Well, its finally time to paint your VW. You have done all the prep, and it’s time for the excitement to begin! Now here’s the trick, finding a great painter. Make sure when you’re discussing estimates with your painter, … Continue reading →

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Airhead Parts on this Weeks Overhaulin Bug restoration

Posted on October 23, 2012 by admin

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Tech Tuesday! 1962 Bug Resto

Posted on October 16, 2012 by admin

While the body is off they are going to coat the pans and replace the entire suspension. Continue reading →

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Tech Tuesday with the Airhead Parts Sales Team

Posted on October 9, 2012 by admin

Here at Airhead Parts we aren’t just Volkswagen enthusiasts we are members of the Volks family too. Nearly every member of our staff owns at least one Volkswagen. In our newest blog installment we will be following two of our … Continue reading →

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