Do you keep a build file going for your VW restoration? We do - for every single Volkswagen we restore. Why? Spook will give you several reasons... plus one that'll make you cringe.
Plus, here's what's going on in the shop this week:
00:00 Intro
00:29 VW Question
01:40 Fergie
03:17 Bustopia
05:12 Swap Meet
05:56 Hardin
06:27 Gill
06:40 Steele
07:03 Park
07:57 Fergie
09:20 Herbie
10:06 Riley
10:47 Gazzo & Range
10:58 Hersker
12:07 Bauer
13:23 Henry
14:14 Hatcher
15:37 Bauer
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DROOL OVER OUR DUBS:
WHAT'S ON THE FLOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/whats-on-the-floor/
WHAT'S OUT THE DOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/restored-volkswagens-and-porsches/
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What Happens When You Cross an Engineer with an Artist?
Easy – you get Spook. A vintage steel restoration guru with a passion for paint, Spook dreamed of Airkooled Kustoms long before opening the shop in Hazel Green in 2004.
The mastermind behind the proprietary processes that yield darkside dubs that Volkswagen and Porsche enthusiasts drool over, Spook doesn’t do anything halfway.
Ask him about buying a classic air-cooled vehicle made by Airkooled Kustoms, and you’ll probably be surprised to hear him advise against it.
See, the process is long, it’s expensive, and it requires a level of commitment few would-be buyers possess.
The process is not cheap. It is not for the faint of heart. If you CAN settle for anything other than driving an Airkooled Kustoms Classic Volkswagen or Porsche, you should. If settling is simply impossible, you should contact us and get your dream car onto the always-full production schedule.
Website ► https://airkooledkustoms.com
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Got a bad case of Dub Fever? (add this video to your playlist and be sure to watch Sundays' "No Talky-Talky, Just Worky-Worky" videos).
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Fixing other people's repairs - it's more common than you might think! This week we've got that going on for a bus with an oil leak (nevermind the engine is sitting in the cargo bay) and Spook and Rodney repair another bus' cargo door. That kind of week!
Don't forget to "clickety the linkety" as Spook mentioned: https://airkooledkustoms.com/beetlebook/
The annual charity car show is coming up FAST. October 12, 2019 on the shop grounds at 458 Guy Wilson Road in Hazel Green - Gates open at 8 a.m., show gets rolling around 9:30 or so. Limited supply of show shirts - get yours before someone else ends up wearing it!
https://airkooledkustoms.com/charity-car-show/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t38IWQ-iu3s
Got oil leaking around the engine of your Beetle? Maybe you're seeing it around the engine tin or on the fan shroud?
We asked Shannon, our master mechanic, which spots are most likely to spring an oil leak. Hope it's helpful!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz05ynJmKRw
There's a whole lot of sanding in any good VW Beetle restoration, but when you're working on a super-rare 1952 VW Zwitter ragtop Beetle to do a 4.5 (out of 5) level restoration... well, there's even more sanding to do. After all, shiny, straight paint only happens when you get the body right.
So, in this video, you'll get like 17 minutes of Spook and Stone sanding and sanding and sanding. It's just them working, not talking... but don't worry, we've also got caption commentary going.
#vwbeetle #vw #restoration
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3w7hthNA2g
This might cause a fight... but, why ARE classic cars better than modern ones? There's more to it than Spook's initial 2-word answer. In this week's shop tour, you'll see what the Airkooled Kustoms krew is up to as we work on some pretty kool projects.
- We've got Rusty, the 1967 21-Window VW Ragtop Bus. Rodney will show us what he and Daren have done to bring a bit more stability into Rusty's life. More than ever, it's looking like a real bus that someone could actually drive. But there's a long, long way to go.
- We've got Stone and Spook working on Christine, the 1959 VW Double Door Panel Bus owned by the same client who's saving Rusty. Stone has removed panels damaged by the distracted driver wreck that threw poor Christine into a wall. This was just four hours after her owner took delivery. It's a miracle the other driver didn't seriously injure anyone... well, other than Christine. The insurance company wanted to total that poor bus. But we knew we could save her, and the client already had Rusty here - so, he's "gotta guy."
- We've got Daren holed away in the far recesses of the shop (did you realize it's HUGE in here? People are always surprised when they come for a shop tour. "It just goes on and on and on," they usually say. (Well, that's what your momma said, anyway!) Anyhoo... Daren's working hard to get Schutte's Karmann Ghia finished up.
- Shannon's working on a project that'll pull your heartstrings for sure. It's a 1953 VW Beetle that belongs to a client's grandfather. Grandpa's getting up there in age and his grandson wanted to get this sweet Bug back up and running so Grandpa can enjoy driving it again. The interior is ROUGH so that's getting a spruce-up. We're doing new window and door rubbers, carpet kit, freshen up the motor, and four-wheel disc brakes will make it a pleasure to drive.
- Finally wrapping up the interior on Gazzo's Karmann Ghia. It's even got seats now!
We want to know... why do YOU think classic cars are better than modern ones?
#classiccars #oldcars #whyareclassiccars
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ7lN0Gmhg4
Should you replace original parts on your classic VW? Or will that wreck its value - especially for purists? That's the question we gave Spook and Daren this week, and they've got a solid answer for you. Plus, an actual example from a current project.
Be sure to say hi to "New Guy Gavin" (we'll get him a better nickname when it appears!). Plus, here's what's going on in the shop this week.
00:00 Intro
00:55 Car Show Coming Up
01:45 Your VW Question
04:00 Hersker
07:11 We Hired Some Volks
07:27 Hardin
14:40 Farrell
15:35 New Guy Gavin
15:45 Fast Herbie
17:40 New Krew
18:10 New Building
18:58 Still Hiring
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Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/VWRestoration
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ElderSpook
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/airkooledkustoms/
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DROOL OVER OUR DUBS:
WHAT'S ON THE FLOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/whats-on-the-floor/
WHAT'S OUT THE DOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/restored-volkswagens-and-porsches/
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What Happens When You Cross an Engineer with an Artist?
Easy – you get Spook. A vintage steel restoration guru with a passion for paint, Spook dreamed of Airkooled Kustoms long before opening the shop in Hazel Green in 2004.
The mastermind behind the proprietary processes that yield darkside dubs that Volkswagen and Porsche enthusiasts drool over, Spook doesn’t do anything halfway.
Ask him about buying a classic air-cooled vehicle made by Airkooled Kustoms, and you’ll probably be surprised to hear him advise against it.
See, the process is long, it’s expensive, and it requires a level of commitment few would-be buyers possess.
The process is not cheap. It is not for the faint of heart. If you CAN settle for anything other than driving an Airkooled Kustoms Classic Volkswagen or Porsche, you should. If settling is simply impossible, you should contact us and get your dream car onto the always-full production schedule.
Website ► https://airkooledkustoms.com
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Love Dubs, like our work, and enjoyed this video? Give us a thumbs up (it helps us a lot!).
Know a Dub lover who needs to see it? Give it a share (sharing is caring).
Got a question or comment for the krew? Put it in the comments below (we love talking VWs).
Got a bad case of Dub Fever? (add this video to your playlist and be s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUc3uUvMJE4
Spook's been up to metalworking a bit these days as he works on the VW Trike we're custom-building for a client. (Note: This is a one-off, not for sale, and no way does Spook want to build another anytime soon.)
Here's what else is going on at the shop this week:
1967 VW 21-Window Bus - Daren and Stone have been doing a bit of metalworking themselves. You do NOT want to do what Daren did... wait for it. You'll cringe, too. Lots of progress here on Rusty.
Shannon is surrounded by VW Dune Buggies. See what he's up to!
On tomorrow's Worky-Worky, No Talky-Talky video, you'll watch Stone welding the skin onto the 1967 VW Bus.
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Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/VWRestoration
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ElderSpook
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/airkooledkustoms/
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DROOL OVER OUR DUBS:
WHAT'S ON THE FLOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/whats-on-the-floor/
WHAT'S OUT THE DOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/restored-volkswagens-and-porsches/
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What Happens When You Cross an Engineer with an Artist?
Easy – you get Spook. A vintage steel restoration guru with a passion for paint, Spook dreamed of Airkooled Kustoms long before opening the shop in Hazel Green in 2004.
The mastermind behind the proprietary processes that yield darkside dubs that Volkswagen and Porsche enthusiasts drool over, Spook doesn’t do anything halfway.
Ask him about buying a classic air-cooled vehicle made by Airkooled Kustoms, and you’ll probably be surprised to hear him advise against it.
See, the process is long, it’s expensive, and it requires a level of commitment few would-be buyers possess.
The process is not cheap. It is not for the faint of heart. If you CAN settle for anything other than driving an Airkooled Kustoms Classic Volkswagen or Porsche, you should. If settling is simply impossible, you should contact us and get your dream car onto the always-full production schedule.
Website ► https://airkooledkustoms.com
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Love Dubs, like our work, and enjoyed this video? Give us a thumbs up (it helps us a lot!).
Know a Dub lover who needs to see it? Give it a share (sharing is caring).
Got a question or comment for the krew? Put it in the comments below (we love talking VWs).
Got a bad case of Dub Fever? (add this video to your pl
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xngfczPBkH0
We need more room to save more Dubs. So, we've started on a shop expansion project - DIY.
We rented some big toys to move dirt, dig holes, and relocate and reorganize our scenic VW boneyard. Thought you might enjoy watching it happen.
GET YOUR FREE GUIDE TO STARTING A VW RESTORATION PROJECT:
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?️ VISIT THE DARKSIDE ON SOCIAL MEDIA ?
Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/VWRestoration
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ElderSpook
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/airkooledkustoms/
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DROOL OVER OUR DUBS:
WHAT'S ON THE FLOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/whats-on-the-floor/
WHAT'S OUT THE DOOR
https://airkooledkustoms.com/projects/restored-volkswagens-and-porsches/
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What Happens When You Cross an Engineer with an Artist?
Easy – you get Spook. A vintage steel restoration guru with a passion for paint, Spook dreamed of Airkooled Kustoms long before opening the shop in Hazel Green in 2004.
The mastermind behind the proprietary processes that yield darkside dubs that Volkswagen and Porsche enthusiasts drool over, Spook doesn’t do anything halfway.
Ask him about buying a classic air-cooled vehicle made by Airkooled Kustoms, and you’ll probably be surprised to hear him advise against it.
See, the process is long, it’s expensive, and it requires a level of commitment few would-be buyers possess.
The process is not cheap. It is not for the faint of heart. If you CAN settle for anything other than driving an Airkooled Kustoms Classic Volkswagen or Porsche, you should. If settling is simply impossible, you should contact us and get your dream car onto the always-full production schedule.
Website ► https://airkooledkustoms.com
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Love Dubs, like our work, and enjoyed this video? Give us a thumbs up (it helps us a lot!).
Know a Dub lover who needs to see it? Give it a share (sharing is caring).
Got a question or comment for the krew? Put it in the comments below (we love talking VWs).
Got a bad case of Dub Fever? (add this video to your playlist and be sure to watch Sundays' "No Talky-Talky, Just Worky-Worky" videos).
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnywbml3G-o