February 2012
13 posts
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Back in black
The chassis is back from powder and the assembly begins. Stay tuned as we assemble using stainless fasteners and the best Airkewld products we can put on it!
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Front suspension, Check!
We got the 4” beam built, powder coated and assembled with new torsion installed, control arms are powder coated in gloss black as well, just need to press the spindles together and get the brakes on. It’s coming together quickly now.
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We all love a good tranny
Mike left a 3:45am from Goodyear AZ to Cantil Ca which is about 7 hours away an picked up transmissions from Ken @ Buggyworld and headed back the same day. He arrived back at the shop at 7:30pm. Devoted for sure.
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Ultimate Beams are the hot ticket
With yet another Ultimate Beam done, we have built and shipped a total of 2500 beams to date. Pretty amazing, Jason from Honolulu is number 2500 with his satin black three in ball joint model
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4" Ultimate Air Beam, done!
We built a 4” ultimate beam set up for air ride for the Fridolin. Gloss black is going to look sexy on it.
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Scat Procar's are being installed
Gary wanted to install some new seats and selected some Scat Procar’s that will become short backs with out the head rests. To get them positioned to match the factory seat, we had to mock up the seat on stilts to match. It looks high but it’s just right. Wait till you see how we are going to mount them, your jaw will hit the ground.
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Axiom's, are Bad Ass!
The wheels and tires are back from mount and balance, and ooohweeee! These Axioms are hot hot hot! Thumbs up if you agree!
South Carolina VW Show August 3-5th - Who's going?
Hey Pete its Casey from South Carolina. Steve tollison said he spoke with you and myself and all the vw guys here would like to invite you and your group to our vw bash August 3rd. 4th and 5th. This year we are expecting close to 200 cars. Last year we topped out at 146. i attached a flyer if you can help us out we would greatly appreciate it. gonna be alot of fun. contact info Casey...
Air Ride Feedback - Airkewld #SatisfiedCustomer
I got your airbags on the back, they were great! Got a lot of work in my 56. here’s a pic. B on the road soon. thanks again Wes
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Air ride has begun
See the full gallery on Posterous It started today, we notched the spring plates and got the rear end set up for air ride. Tomorrow, the other side and start on the top mounts.
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Valentine's Day gift anyone?
Some lucky bloke’s lady just ordered him a set 17” Smoothies! Was it you?
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If it's not quality, why make it?
17” Smoothies are outfitted with quality fasteners that really finish the assembly of these wheels.
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Another part recreated - Can you guess what it is?
I will give you a hint. It belongs on the chassis. Let’s hear what you have.
January 2012
23 posts
Let there be progress!
Smooth, custom and off to sand blast. This chassis has some pitting in the tunnel that we needed to nuetralize and will apply a filler to the areas to make them super smooth. Powder coat is coming, be on the look out![[posterous-content:pid___0]]
Let there be progress!
Smooth, custom and off to sand blast. This chassis has some pitting in the tunnel that we needed to nuetralize and will apply a filler to the areas to make them super smooth. Powder coat is coming, be on the look out![[posterous-content:pid___0]]
Smoothness, it's a sickness
See the full gallery on Posterous We purchased a set of pan halves from a company who imports them from Denmark. Not real happy with them, on a scale of 1-10, they are probably a 4. Almost unusable. We came to the determination that we would use the original versions and just use parts of them Danish pans. So we cut off the mounting flange, e-brake handle bracket, heater outlets and brake...
Smoothness, it's a sickness
[[posterous-content:pid___0]]We purchased a set of pan halves from a company who imports them from Denmark. Not real happy with them, on a scale of 1-10, they are probably a 4. Almost unusable. We came to the determination that we would use the original versions and just use parts of them Danish pans. So we cut off the mounting flange, e-brake handle bracket, heater outlets and brake line...
Smoothness, it's a sickness
See the full gallery on Posterous We purchased a set of pan halves from a company who imports them from Denmark. Not real happy with them, on a scale of 1-10, they are probably a 4. Almost unusable. We came to the determination that we would use the original versions and just use parts of them Danish pans. So we cut off the mounting flange, e-brake handle bracket, heater outlets and brake...
It's gonna be a blast!
Loaded up the chssis and it is off to the sand blaster to view any holes left behind from welding. We will get it back next week and we will install the e-brake bracket, seat belt flanges and sanding this baby smooth!
Narrowed Ball Joint Beam - How To
Want to narrow and add adjusters to your factory beam? Your in luck! We are doing the tutorial this week for ball joint and link pin applications. We started by hot tanking the beam to remove all the grease and grime to allow for a clean precise job. If you have a stripping company near you, it’s worth it to have them do it. $20 later, we are ready to go.
The Airkewld App 1.1.2012
See the full gallery on Posterous We just updated our Airkewld App, we love the new lay out! http://airkewld.co/w9hohp This is not the tech app, but our social version. This app will work with most, if not all applications including web and tablets.
Narrowed Beam - Lesson Learned
Going through some forum post’s, I ran across this one. http://airkewld.co/w6rvwH Consider buying a beam from Pete at Airkewld. He can set you up with all you need [leaves, tie-rods, balljoints, etc.]. Although more expensive that the DIY suggestion from an earlier poster, it’s nice to have something designed and built to all work together. After having issues with another...
Chassis is back from the strippers..... pennyless
What we thought was salvageable floor pans, we uncovered repairs that were not noticeable. So we ordered new pan halves, removed all the heater connections, brake line brackets and soon the ebrake bracketry. one we have the new pan halves in house, we will make sure they match up before we remove the old ones. You never know, you know? Gary has decided to go gloss black on the chassis with...
Front End Bushings - Airkewld 101 - The do's and...
Different front end makers, companies or backyard mechaincs can used different products to create a product for their clientele. Here is a snipped version of the Samba.com thread http://airkewld.co/xVFgbf . “You can get different results from each user depending on the products that were used in the making of the beam, if the original equipment was caked on with grease and grime or...
Front End Bushings - Airkewld 101 - The do's and...
Different front end makers, companies or backyard mechaincs can used different products to create a product for their clientele. Here is a snipped version of the Samba.com thread http://airkewld.co/xVFgbf . “You can get different results from each user depending on the products that were used in the making of the beam, if the original equipment was caked on with grease and grime or as dry...
Wheels and pan halves have arrived
See the full gallery on Posterous We went with Flat 4 wheels that were chromed and detailed from Magro Wheels in Florida. The came out nice, 15x4.5 and 15x6 detailed with original Porsche caps detailed. Off to install the pans this week and off to powder coat next week.
Pan comes back stripped
We got the chassis back from the strippers and the pan halves were removed waiting on the pans to come from Wolfsburg West.
Smoothies - Invigorate your style with wheels from...
Tanner has outdid himself with the paint concept to reality with our Smoothies on his VW! This is why custom wins!
Dopeness Personified
This VW has “it”!
Dopeness Personified
This VW gets it.
4" Air Ride Ultimate beam headed out to Kerman CA
Any guesses?
What are we doing and for what VW are we doing it for?
Pans just got here from Wolfsburg West
The installation starts tomorrow. Brian, you’re going to be floored!
RHD 4" Ultimate headed to AUS
Jeremy in Aussieville will be outfitting his late model VW with Complete lowering kit that includes the Super Sexy narrowed beam. Who’s next?
Look who's stocking Black Mamba shifters!
December 2011
12 posts
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Airkewld
We hope you enjoy your time with your family and friends! See you in 2012!
Brian's Chassis just got skinny
Pan halves are off and almost ready for the Wolfsburg West pans that should be here when we get back
Rusty Gold, the chassis never knew what hit it
With three projects going on at the same time, things become repetitious. Unbolt, bloody knuckles, cut and repeat. Nothing has changed with this one. We broke down the chassis and got it to the stripper in record time. It actually was done in less than 24 hours and back in the shop. Wheels are on there way from Magro Wheels in Florida, we went with some detailed 4 1/2 and deep 6 Fuchs in...
The Agosta chassis gets disa-semble-d, (cue Johnny...
See the full gallery on Posterous Brian’s chassis was pretty decent to start with. The typical problems existed that will be remedied with a full overhaul by the Airkewld team. With minor damage to the chassis, we should have that fixed in no time. Brian installed the same pans we use, the Wolfsburg West versions, but instead of spot welding them, he stitch welded them. We are going to...
Broke down, in the good way! The Fido-chassis gets...
The (Free-dough-lin) project is off and running. The body was taken off the chassis after Matt Howard from Deluxe Customs came over to assess the undertaking. Lots of metal work needed on this one. But if Gary, the project owner is right, and there are only about 200 or so left, the money and time will be well worth it. Once the body was removed, the chassis was assessed and the project was...
Shop is getting in order slowly
As of today, both phone, Internet and compressor are installed and live and we will be back to normal tomorrow. We appreciate your patience as we get settled in for the Xmas push. Show room is coming along as well.
Ha ha ha, not Ho ho ho
Chassis almost disassembled
Chassis is leaving for chemical dip tomorrow, chassis was taken apart in about an hour.
95% Moved in, doors open tomorrow
See the full gallery on Posterous Although the showroom is not done, we are open for business at our new location. (Airkewld 3673 South Bullard Ave. Suite 120, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA) We will not have Internet and telephone until Friday. So return calls and emails will be a little slower than normal. Here are some updated pictures of the HQ.
Wheels, motor and trans have been ordered!
The wheels, Flat 4 15x4 and Deep 6 wheels that are getting chromed, details and outfitted with original caps. When those get done we will be installing traditional cal look tires on them. The motor, a 2065cc motor built by Buggyworld outfitted with dual webers, A1 exhaust and all the black anodized billet goodies we can install. Everything on the motor and trans will be “murdered...
Airkewld accepts all forms of payments
Our new HQ will be outfitted with Square and iPad credit card capabilities. We also take cash, money orders and wire transfers. State of the art in Custom VW Products and in Technology. Are you swinging but the new HQ soon?
Another Satisfied Customer - Thank's Butch!
Just wanted to say that it is nice to know that a ceo of a successful company that puts out cool (kewl) products personally answers the phone and provides tech support himself. Thanks Pete. Butch - Late Nite Speed & Custom
November 2011
10 posts
May all your turkey's be deep fried.....safely....
The pay-off, what a Daily Dream it is!
I almost did not want to let it go, this chassis should’ve been the center piece at the new Airkewld Headquarters in Goodyear AZ. I guess we will have to build another one! The delivery to Miami Fl was a long one but definitley worth the wait. The Florida Bug Jam was a Super Sick show and I am blessed to meet all of our freinds and clients who follow us on Twitter and Facebook. ...