VW Thing

History of the Type 181- Part 2

Volkswagen aimed to use as many components from the Beetle as possible during production, which made maintenance straightforward and spare parts readily available. The front brake drums were sourced from 1965-1967 Beetles, and after 1970, the brake shoes were compatible with 1968 to 1977 Beetles for both front and rear. The wheel cylinders and master cylinder were also from the 1968-1977 Standard Beetle. The engine is fundamentally a 1600cc dual port Beetle engine (identified by the codes AM or AL) but features a larger air filter positioned to one side, utilizing the rubber intake pipe from a 1961-1967 Bus or Karmann Ghia. It is designed with low compression pistons to accommodate lower quality fuel and includes a steel grate-style sump guard. The wheels are 14 inches in diameter with a 5/205 lug pattern, similar to those used on the 1963-1971 VW Bus.

VW Safari

The front axle beam is taken from a 1966 Beetle and reinforced with braces to the floor pan for added durability. One of the distinctive features of the Thing is its unique ball joints, which are designed to enhance ground clearance.Between 1980 and 1983, Volkswagen 181s were exclusively available for government agencies or military purposes. Their military service extended into Operation Desert Storm. Sand rails, which utilized parts from the 181 (excluding the body), were created for Special Forces operations behind enemy lines. These Desert Patrol Vehicles (DPVs) were manufactured by independent companies rather than Volkswagen, designed to be affordable, durable, fuel-efficient, and easily replaceable. These days, Things are commanding impressive prices compared to more unique collectible vehicles. This popularity stems from their ease of maintenance and remarkable versatility.

VW Trekker

With features like a convertible top, removable side windows, and doors that can be taken off in under two minutes, along with a folding windshield, this vehicle offers a wide range of options without needing any tools. In fact, many customizing and performance parts designed for air-cooled VWs are compatible with a Thing, allowing owners to personalize their rides even further. However, one of the main drawbacks of the 181 is its bodywork. It's not uncommon for the floor pans and rockers to deteriorate, as the rockers are a boxed section that often rusts from the inside out. While mechanical components are generally affordable, body and top parts can be quite expensive due to the limited number of units produced. The Volkswagen Type 181 was known by various names based on its version or the market it was sold in. Here are some examples of the different names for the VW Type 181: Volkswagen Type 182 (Right Hand Drive), Volkswagen Thing (in the US), Volkswagen Camat (in Indonesia), Volkswagen Safari (in Mexico) and the Volkswagen Trekker (in the UK).

VW Camat

December Blog

O-M-G! This months event coverage article is so good! AllAirCooled.com reporters Ben and Jennifer Reynolds took a trip to Las Vegas (AKA Sin City) to attend the One Crazy Weekend VW show, hosted by Let's Talk Dubs Bill T and VW Trends Magazine Dan Leadbetter. Ben and his wife have really been making a name for themselves in our community covering VW events all over the US. More of the Reynolds VW event coverage can be found here at our sister website SuperBeetles.com. The VW feature at AllAirCooled.com this month is a sweet Standard Beetle that was owned by a dentists wife and a priest before that! Luckily its new owner Lawrence was able to rescue from a lifetime of sitting in a storage container, check it out! There's also History of the Type 181 Part Two in the news section of the website. Updated VW Events, updated VW Ads and updated Volkswagens Factory Pictures round out all that is new for December at your favorite Vintage Volkswagen website.

History of the Type 181- Part 1

Produced in Wolfsburg and Hannover in West Germany, as well as Puebla, Mexico, and Jakarta, Indonesia, the Type 181 shared some of its components with the Standard Beetle from 1966 to 1977 and the floor pans of the Karmann-Ghia. Its resemblance to the Type 82 Kubelwagen, which was utilized by the German military during World War II, is clear to anyone who sees it. This vehicle had a weight of 1,920 pounds and could comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. It featured a manual 4-speed transmission, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 23.2 seconds. Over 90,000 units of the 181 and Right-Hand Drive 182 models were manufactured between 1968 and 1983. Out of these, around 50,000 were sold to NATO countries during the same period.

VW Safari

In the United States, Mexican-made 181s were available for sale through VW dealerships only in 1973 and 1974. The 1973 models featured an 'Eberspacher' gas heater located under the hood, while the 1974 versions used Beetle heat exchangers along with a modified Beetle exhaust that had tailpipes on both ends. At that time, these vehicles were priced between $2,700 and $2,900, which was only slightly less than the cost of a modern water-cooled car, leading to limited sales. In 1974, Ralph Nader introduced a vehicle safety bill in Congress that the Thing could not comply with, resulting in its removal from the US market.

VW Trekker

Between 1968 and 1970, the 181 models were equipped with reduction boxes at the rear, similar to those found on the pre-1967 split window Bus, and featured a 1500cc single port engine. From 1971 until production ceased, they transitioned to a 1600cc dual port engine with Independent Rear Suspension (I.R.S.). While IRS models are generally easier to handle on the road, the earlier swing axle versions offer superior traction for off-road driving. Military variants of the 181 typically included limited slip differentials in their transmissions, whereas civilian models could be purchased with or without this feature. Stay tuned for History of the Type 181 next month.

VW Camat

November Blog

After an amazing summer the cold weather is starting to roll in. I've packed by the patio furniture, applied winter fertilizer to the lawn, shut off the outdoor faucets and put my VW to bed for the winter. It's kind of sad time of year for me, missing the VW shows, the amazing cruises and the friendship that our VW community brings with it. I've met some incredible people over the years that have become lifetime friends and I continue to meet great Volks Folks both online and in person. That said, I'd like to give a shout out to two of them. I met Tyler Herron in my AllAirCooled VWs Facebook group and we immediately hit it off. Before long Tyler was doing event coverage for the website. This month Herron offers up coverage of the Bayfield Volksfest 2024 from his unique point of view. Honorable mention also goes to Bill Tsagrinos from Let's Talk Dubs. Bill has produced close to 300 podcasts covering almost every aspect of VW culture and community. I has lucky enough to be interviewed by Bill about my 25+ year connection to Vintage VWs and in particular to the Volkswagen Super Beetle. This month Bill tells us all about his 1959 Volkswagen Bus that has been stretched a total of 36 inches and was featured in the Spring 1972 issue of Hot VW's. A great read about a historic Bus that has made it's way home to Las Vegas, enjoy!

October Blog

October is here and it's time for those of us in cold snowy climates to start thinking about putting the VW to bed for the winter. Salt + water + oxygen are the key ingredients to that dreaded four letter word - RUST. So here's my hibernation routine: Wash, wax and give the interior a vacuum and clean up. Change the oil and if you're storing in a non-heated environment, make sure any windshield washer fluid in the reservoir is good to -40. Inflate the tires to the maximum recommended pressure and park in gear with the parking brake off. Put a couple of wheel chocks in place for safety and to prevent accidental rolling away. Stuff steel wool into the tailpipe to keep critters out and hang a package of marine moisture absorber inside. I use a Battery Minder to keep the battery charged up over those long winter months and cover my Volkswagen with a breathable car cover.

Volkswagen Bus

Volkswagen Bus Facts

The VW Bus has a rich history that has left a significant mark on culture. Numerous celebrities have been proud owners, and the van has made its way into various aspects of pop culture. There are plenty of fascinating facts and tidbits about this iconic vehicle that only the most passionate VW Bus enthusiasts might know. So, when you find yourself at trivia night, remember these five key points.

How long was the Type 2 in production? Although the T2 officially ceased production in 1979, it continued to be manufactured for many years after. Notably, factories in Brazil kept producing the T2 until 2013, when new safety regulations brought an end to its production.

VW Samba Bus

Who are some famous celebrity owners? The VW Bus has had its fair share of celebrity owners. Notable musicians like Robbie Williams, Pete Townshend, and Roger Daltrey have all owned one. Additionally, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, well-known drivers Richard Hammond and Jenson Button and comedian Gabriel Iglesias are among its famous fans.

Which TV shows had a VW Bus on them? Beyond its celebrity connections, the VW Bus gained recognition on television as well. The hit series "Lost," which captivated audiences in the 2000s, showcased several VW Buses on the island, used by a mysterious group for transporting supplies and people. Unsellable Houses on HGTV features a VW Bus and a Bug owned by designer Lyndsay Lamb.

Type 2 VW Bus

What's the value of first-generation VW Buses? First-generation VW buses can fetch quite a hefty price. A 1965 model made headlines when it sold for a staggering $302,500, marking the highest price ever paid for a VW Bus. Even those in fair condition can command around $40,000. If you're on the hunt for an early-generation VW Bus, be prepared to invest some money.

How popular was the VW Bus during the 1960s? In 1962, the VW Bus, along with its counterpart, the VW Beetle, accounted for 60% of imported car registrations in the United States. With such impressive numbers, it's clear that the VW Bus enjoyed immense popularity during that era.

VW Factory

Life as a Bug

Life as a Bug Vol. 1 - Book Review

I've always said, "That Volks Folks are great Folks", I've also said, "That you meet the nicest people in a Volkswagen". Well Volkswagen people don't get much nicer than Brian Lee Gardner, author and artist behind Life as a Bug Vol, 1. Out of the blue, Brian sent me a copy of his new book with the inscription "I hope this book makes you smile" inside the front cover. The package was filled with postcards featuring his art, his new book along with VW stickers and information about him and what he does.

VW Cartoons

Inside this wonderful book I found sixteen of Brian's drawings, with VW Bugs in different comical situations. "My owner just replaced my headlights. At my age, lucky he didn't fit me with bifocals!" a blue Bug with the license plate "I-SITE" exclaims. Brian Lee Gardner is an award-winning Las Vegas artist, originally from Northern California. He started drawing and painting at a very early age and was inspired by his Grandmother Lea, an award winning still-life and landscape artist. Brian started drawing Christmas cards in 1968 and hopes that his art will make people smile and spread joy into the world. Life as a Bug makes a great coffee table book for your she-shed or man-cave or as a gift for the VW enthusiast that has everything. Check it out at ClassicVWArt.com

September Blog

It's September and all I can say is "that time flies when you're having fun". Been an amazing summer with long cruises, adventures and some pretty cool car shows. Most of the car shows in my area are almost 100% American Muscle, but there is always a Vintage VW or two there to represent our incredible community. Speaking of our community, this month I review a book from one on the nicest "Volks Folks" you'll ever meet, Brian Lee Gardner. A few days ago I received a package in the mail with his new book, post cards, stickers and a nice letter. "Wayne Dean, I hope this book makes you... smile!" was the inscription inside the front cover, so nice. I've added a lot more Classic VW ads and more Factory VW pictures for you to enjoy as well. To top it all off, Lee Hedges is back with his incredible 1963 VW Double Cab as this months featured VW. Lee's VWs have been featured here before and include a Type 34 Karmann Ghia and two VW Variants. His Volkswagens are a must see and must read! Just a reminder that I'm looking for Vintage VW features for 2025 and I've got only three spots left. So if you're interested please reach out to me. Beep! Beep!

All About the T34 "Razor Edge" Ghia

Type 34 Ghia

In 1961, with VW's plans to launch the Type 3 Saloon (Notchback), Karmann seized the opportunity to create a new sports/luxury model for this new lineup. Karmann enlisted Ghia's Sergio Sartorelli to design the body style, resulting in a distinctive sharp swage line from front to back, earning it the moniker "Razor Edge."

Karmann Ghia

Larger and heavier than the original Karmann Ghia, it was dubbed the "Grosse Karmann Ghia" in Germany. The Type 34 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1961 and was discontinued in 1969 due to its limited popularity and high production costs. Despite the creation of approximately 12 prototype convertible models, the top down model was never mass-produced. Only a few managed to survive, including some modified coupes made by different coachbuilders like Lorenz. In 1962, an electric sunroof variant was introduced, making it one of the earliest production cars to feature such a feature, alongside the BMW 2002 and Porsche 356.

Razor Edge Ghia

The vehicle was highly innovative, boasting a unique "pancake" or "suitcase" engine initially with a 1500cc (45bhp) power output. When it was introduced in the UK in right-hand drive form in 1964, the engine had been upgraded to a twin carburetor setup and higher compression (S version) to produce 54bhp. In 1966, a 1600cc engine was installed, maintaining a similar power output. The flat engine design allowed for a small boot space above it, accessible through a hatch in the boot floor.

European Ghia An automatic transmission option was made available in 1968. Right from the start, the new ball joint front suspension with full-width torsion bars provided a remarkably smooth ride, surpassing the Beetle-based version. The car was discontinued in July 1969 and succeeded by the VW-Porsche 914.

August Blog

I can't believe that its August already. Where did this summer go? On a positive note its been a fantastic summer with lots a VW action happening here in Canada and around the world. Talking about VW action, this months VW feature is a VW Camper that I've been following on Insta for quite some time. Apparently this was a conversion that was done by a VW dealership and then sold to its original owner. Ismael is now the second owner of this funky VDub and has been absolutely everywhere with it. In the News section there's an article about the amazing T34 Ghia. I don't know if you've seen one of these rare VWs in person, but believe me they are incredible.

July Blog

Guess who just got back from Europe? This guy! Yes it was time to take a couple of weeks off to enjoy a lovely river cruise with my wife. We cruised through Hungary, Austria and ended up in Nuremberg Germany. Ever on the lookout for Vintage Volkswagens, our heads were on "swivel mode" anytime we left the ship. Surprisingly enough, we only spotted a couple of campers heading the other way on the Autobahn (in the slow lane of course) and this 1303 Super Beetle Cabriolet. But we were able to spot pictures of Beetles and Buses in ads, in the menu at a rest stop off the highway and VW toys on display in store windows. Souvenirs anyone?

1956 VW Beetle 1956 VW Beetle

1956 VW Beetle

1956 VW Beetle

1956 VW Beetle That being said I hope you'll enjoy the July updates at the website. There's a super cool Type 3 as this months feature, more Classic VW ads, more VW Factory pics, an all-new Volkswagen History section and coverage of the Awenda VW Spring Fling 2024 by Tyler Herron.

June Blog

VolksWoman is back! I'm happy to report that my colleague from my VW Trends Magazine is back writing for AllAirCooled.com. Kicking it off this month with event coverage from the Kelly Park 39th Annual VW Spring Meet. Spoiler Alert! Lois Grace also shares the exciting news that she is once again a Contributing Editor for the new VW Trends magazine. I hope that you'll enjoy the articles from my long time friend and I'm looking forward to more of her fabulous articles.

For June we have a new feature that is the GOAT. Actually, it's a cool VW Bay Window Camper owned by Thomas Mahady that is named "The Goat". It's got a great story, great pictures and a whole lot of work went into converting it into a Pop-Top Camper, so check it out. I've added a lot more factory pictures to the website that you're going to find very interesting. These exclusive assembly line pictures are straight from the VW factories to you, and are a glimpse into air-cooled Volkswagen production.

Do you like those old VW ads? I really do! So I've added even more of them to the Classic VW Ads section. I've heard that there were over 1,000 created by the ad firm DDB and my goal is to find every one of them for the website. Look for the review of the book "Ugly is only Skin Deep" next month. This book takes a deep dive into these iconic DDB ads and I've been enjoying reading it so far. Until next month, keep it all-air-cooled!

1956 Beetle Gets a New Lease on Life

1956 VW Beetle

In 1956, 326,428 Sedans and 6,762 Beetle Cabriolets were produced. The '56 Volkswagen Deluxe Sedan sold for $1495, the Sunroof Sedan was $1575 and the Cabriolet (convertible) $1995. Fast forward to 2022 and students at Simcoe Composite School (SCS) had just finished the complete restoration of a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle and were looking for their next project. Enter Bernd Brandt, who located a 1956 VW Sunroof Sedan that had been sitting in a Kitchener farmers field since the 1980s.

1956 Volkswagen Bug

The rusty but original 68-year-old piece of Volkswagen history was offered up and SCS transportation teacher Richard Ernst gave the new project the thumbs up. Students from grades 10 and 12 are working on this project that is being supported by local sponsors, car clubs and parts suppliers such as CIP1.com. CIP1 (California Import Parts) has been serving Vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts for 44 years and will be supplying VW parts, tech advice and discounts to help this project along.

1956 Volkswagen Bug

During the first semester the students started work on the engine, transmission and chassis. The goal is to use as many of the original parts as possible. The engine and transmission are original to this Beetle have been exposed to 40 years of Canadian weather. "The engine does crank over - it hasn't started, but it does crank over," said Ernst. Students are learning and practicing techniques that will eventually bring this Beetle back to showroom condition. Skills such as flaring the brake lines, bending them and attaching them to the proper factory locations. A MIG (metal inert gas) welder is also being used to attach the new floor pans to the restored original frame.

air-cooled VW engine By the end of the semester the engine, transmission and chassis were completed and now the restoration of the bodywork is underway. One students remarked that "It was nice to work as a team to take something that was rusty, and what we thought was not fixable, and turn it into a show car." The Beetle is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2025 and was shown in March of this year as a "Work in Progress" at the 2024 Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo. What a great opportunity for youth to be involved in learning the art of classic car restoration. Hopefully this will lead to some of them to getting into the hobby in the future. We all can't wait for the day when this early Beetle hits the road again.

May Blog

I'd like to start off by thanking everyone for all of the positive feedback on the new website. I have to admit that I was a bit nervous with the launch, hoping that I got all of the coding and links set up correctly, thankfully it was all good! Now it's simply a matter of finding interesting air-cooled VW content, new features and updating the Classic VW ads and the Factory Volkswagen Pictures on a monthly basis. That being said, if you are interested in having your VDub featured or would like to submit coverage of a VW Event, please reach out to me. This website is a one person show and I can always use a a little help from my VW friends. I hope you enjoy "Unkle Bob" as this months feature and the resurrection story of the 1956 Beetle by the students at the Simcoe Composite School.

Interview with Sam Mebane from JBugs

VW Super Beetle

AAC: Hi Sam. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got your start with JBugs.

Sam: I’m not sure how long of a story you’re looking or ready for but here it goes! I’ve worked here at JBugs since May of 1998, a few weeks before I turned 21, which is a whole other story involving work as my birthday happens around the time of what was the “VW Classic Weekend” in June. I’m getting sidetracked, that’s a story for another day perhaps! I was working at a gas station, and a coworker at the gas station, Jaime Marrison (still a coworker, now at JBugs) had just started working at California Pacific. The new owner at the time, Gary Vogl, had just acquired JBugs, from TMI. Gary had anticipated an influx of business and hired Jaime, upon the recommendation of the long time California Pacific employee, Scott Lorio. Scott had been with California Pacific since back when it was only Pacific Bugs. Jaime recommended I come “hang out” and work with him at the now California Pacific / JBugs after I got off of work at the gas station. I did this for a couple of days, maybe even a couple of weeks, in the later part of April 1998. Gary either felt sorry for me, or something, who knows, and decided to hire me! The rest “is history” as they say, some of which, is still being written, or in our more modern method, filmed. That’s the “whole” story, wrapped up, fairly tightly!

AAC: What’s your earliest VW memory?

Sam: This one is a little bit hearsay and a little bit of “heartbreak” for some, I consider it all part of the journey God has put me on. According to my biological mother, and from what I can vaguely recall through those little flashbacks that play through one’s mind, I do remember standing on a toilet seat looking out the window of whatever house or apartment or what have you, that we lived at, across the street, to an auto repair shop. My mother said I would always watch the cars come in and out but VWs, especially Beetles were my favorite. She said I was potty trained at a year old. Supposedly she told me that if I was going to be in the restroom, I’d better be going to the bathroom! She was also a habitual liar…so I take that with a grain of salt. But again, I do have those images in my head.

Fast forwarding a couple of year to a more vivid memory, I was taken away from my mother and adopted father (Sam is an adopted name given to me by him) by a social worker in a green VW Beetle. I didn’t particularly care for my parents because I was abused as a kid, so I was happy to get out. My social worker’s VW took me away from all of it and over the years, as I was going to and from various foster homes and orphanages, he would show up in a VW, every time. Not always the green one, occasionally a Beetle Convertible he owned or Karmann Ghia, which quickly became my favorite of his cars.

VW Karmann Ghia

AAC: Do you currently own any air-cooled Volkswagens?

Sam:Yes, although technically one of them is my son’s. He has a 1972 Standard Bug that we are building in to a Baja Bug as his first car and covering in our YouTube vlog series. Since getting it, I picked up a 1964 Baja shell on a full tube chassis, and an old but complete sand rail that came with a spare long block and transmission. So I was without a VW for about 9 months since selling my 1971 Super Beetle that I’d completely restored for our YouTube series, last March.

AAC: JBugs has a YouTube video channel, what’s it all about?

Sam: In a nutshell, it’s about working on VWs! Showing viewers tips and tricks we’ve learned (sometimes as we’re filming them) that will make it easier for them to work on their own projects.

Blue Super Beetle

AAC: Just how many videos have you made so far?

Sam: We’re at around 250 videos now, including “Shorts”. Some shorts are just chopped up from our longer videos, others were made as standalone videos.

AAC: What was your personal favorite video to make?

Sam: Oh, that’s an easy one, although I’ve loved making all the videos, especially the latest ones I’ve been doing with my son since, but the “JBugs - 2023 Year End Wrap Up” was my favorite! It was when my son’s face first appeared on our channel. “I’m 12 years old and I just bought my first car!” Was such an awesome feeling for me. Proud dad moment for sure, and he legit bought the car with HIS own money, not money that was a gift from “Grandma or Grandpa”.

Standard VW Beetle

AAC: How long does it take to make one of these videos, from start to finish?

Sam: That does vary depending on the sort of video, some of our shorts only take a few minutes start to finish including the upload to YouTube. Some of our blogs, including the video that kicked off our series of vlogs, “We just bought 8 1/2 Beetle Projects during a heat wave” took only an hour or so. In fact, I recorded that video on a whim, on my cell phone. I even edited it on my phone and uploaded it to our channel, all from my cell phone. It is amazing what we can do with technology nowadays! Other videos can take up to a week or longer to film, edit and upload.

AAC: What are you trying to accomplish with these videos?

Sam: Our main goal is sharing some of the tips and tricks we’ve learned in the 30+ years working on VWs. None of us at JBugs are “experts” or factory trained mechanics. We’re just showing some of the things we’ve learned, and are still learning as we make more videos, along the way.

I’ve wired more VWs than I can count and probably installed more than 50 floor pans as a conservative estimate, so at this point, Ok I am somewhat of an expert in some fields. But that is only by self taught experience, not by training. All of our “techs” are just people that love VWs and, like most of our customers, enjoy working on them.

We’d hoped, and at this point have had the confirmation from thousands of comments on our videos, emails and phone call conversations to our sales people, that our videos would be a helpful tool, among many others out there, to get more old VWs on the road and keep them running. Now, as more people are “cutting the cord” they can watch some of our more laid back vlog series of videos for entertainment.

VW cruise

AAC: Did you ever imagine having close to 40,000 followers for the JBugs YouTube channel?

Sam: No, not at all! I was just talking with my videographer (also named Sam, Montiel) the other day about how we had done a video and giveaway when we reached 10k subscribers. We’re blown away with the growth, especially as of recently, where we’ve made a major push towards making videos on a regular basis. I’m thinking about trying to get another giveaway set up for when we reach 50k, but I think we’ve got awhile before that happens.

AAC: What topics to you plan to cover in the future?

Sam: Our most pertinent topic we’ve actually already debuted to our viewers. We’re unexpected competing in EMPI’s 2024 Engine Battle. We originally only planned on doing a build as an exhibition, showing what a hobbyist can do vs the pros, since we’re the main sponsor of the competition. So, here I am, with very little engine experience under my belt, jumping into the deep end of the pool so to speak, and competing against some of the best builders in the VW industry! We’ll be covering the build in its entirety on our YouTube channel, showing me, trying to build a large displacement, performance engine for the first time! My last couple of engine builds have shown me make a couple of mistakes, and I’m not afraid to show them. I’m human and mistakes happen. Hopefully they give our viewers the confidence in their own builds and show that mistakes, like most everything in life, can be overcome. While we’re doing that, I’ll still be doing the vlog series after work, with my son at home, continuing the build of his Baja Bug.

AAC: Where can we see all of these JBugs videos?

Sam: You can view them all on our website at https://www.jbugs.com/category/JBUGS-Videos.html or on the JBugs YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQrfI10BRDA1vdsmEVMOHg. I'd also like to take a moment to thank all of our loyal followers for your support and promise there are many more great JBugs vids to follow!

April Blog

Welcome to the All-New AllAirCooled.com. This website started out as a VW link farm over 25 years ago, helping people connect with Volkswagen websites from around the world. I added a monthly feature, some galleries, a forum and shortly after that I became a contributing editor for VW Trends magazine. And now I'm excited to say that AllAirCooled.com has had a major update. I started working on the new responsive design in March, and after a couple of weeks, I'm happy to say, that the new website is ready to go. The totally redesigned website consists of a monthly feature, parts/service/restoration services, event listings, event coverage, classic VW ads, Volkswagen Factory pictures, About/Contact, feature archive, and this news/blog page. Please take a moment to visit our website sponsors as they help to support us in so many ways. AllAirCooled.com will be constantly updated so please come back to see what's new at the site. In the end I hope that you enjoy the new website and if you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them.

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