Projects
From the engine workshop
Let's talk about quality... These pages feature examples of classics that we at VW Airhouse have breathed new life into. With great passion, craftsmanship and attention to detail, we work on air-cooled classics - always with a high standard of quality in mind. Here...
Bus with more “pepper”….
Anyone who regularly takes a (camper) bus on the road, whether for a day trip or a vacation, knows the problem: too less engine power.Especially in the hills or mountains, you notice that your bus falls short. The result? More revving, extra fuel consumption, higher...
Overhaul Type 1 engine 1200cc
Too much axial play and increasing oil consumption meant that after 68 years of faithful service, this engine needed some work.
Body-off restoration Beetle Convertible
Maartens Beetle Convertible gets a new lease on life Maarten had been a proud owner of his Beetle Convertible for many years. When he stopped by VW Airhouse, it was to ask if we could do some welding and repaint the car. The Beetle was suffering from rust in several...
Engine overhaul VW 1600 Fuel Injection
After more than 200,000 km, the original Volkswagen Fuel Injection became unreliable: old wiring and parts increasingly difficult to get. Time for something new with higher reliability, lower fuel consumption and modern components: from USA Fuel injection to modern European ECU
Body off restoration Karmann Ghia
After more than 40 years on the road, it was time to restore a 1968 Karmann Ghia. The bodywork was so bad that we decided to do a body-off restoration together with the owner Tom. The color became a striking...
Restoration Porsche 914
Marc's Porsche 914 was in pretty bad shape: rust on the supporting parts, multiple dents and damage to the sheet metal, and the engine was literally lifeless. After a thorough inspection in estimating costs, we got to work. [korte beschrijving wat er concreet is...
A bus from bad to new
The icon of the sixties. And also very sought after today. Unfortunately, there is a big difference in quality between German buses and Brazilian ones. Jan came with a bus from Brazil that needed some love...We completely restored it and reused the parts that were...