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Here are some of my favorite aircooled VW sites on the web.  If a builder or parts dealer is listed here, I've either used their products and/or services on my own car -- or I know them personally and admire their work.  In either case, you can't go wrong in dealing with any of them...

Engine & Transaxle Builders / Machine Shops / Repair Shops:

Competition Engineering   --Parts and service for everything from daily driven cars to sand cars, drag cars to off-road racing.

DPR Machine Shop   --Jose Alvarez is a "recognized industry leader in custom fabricated crankshafts and components".

Harney's Carburator Clinic    --Nobody beats Mark Harney when it comes to repairs, selection and tuning advice on Weber, Dellorto, and Solex carburetors.

Kawell Racing Engines (KRE)   --Dave Kawell is one of the pioneers of turbo aircooled VWs.  Home of the famous Black Moon Rising -- and a stray 'coon or two!

KCR Transmissions   --Kevin Richards builds some of the baddest VW transaxles you can find.

Raby's Aircooled Technology   --Jake Raby is your man if you want to go "Massive" -- as in Type-4 power.

M-Spec Motorsports   -If you can dream it, Marty Staggs can fabricate and/or build it.

VW Paradise   --What can I say?  Those Lauffer boys (Jason and Kris) know how to throw down some serious horsepower. Home of the Devil's Hotrod and The Nail.

Forums:

Cal-Look.com   --"The global meeting place for everything Cal-look".  Can you hear those straight-cuts?

ShopTalkForums.com   --Just about everything "for your aircooled pleasure".  

TheSamba.com   --If you are looking to buy or sell anything related to aircooled VWs, this is the place.  Photo gallery, show schedules, and forum too!

UltimateAircooled.com   --Brian Watts put together one of the most comprehensive aircooled VW sites on the web. One of my favorites!!!

Volksrods.com   --If you are into cutting up your VW, this may be your new home.

VolksWorld.com   --"A community of Volkswagen fans" from across the pond hosted by the best VW magazine in the UK.

Indiana-Area Clubs / Shops:

Buggy Works   --Parts dealer in Martinsville, IN

Circle City Volkswagen Club (CCVW)   --Regional club based out of Indianapolis, IN.  Also, my home club.

City of Firsts Volkswagen Club (CFVW)  --Regional club based out of Kokomo, IN.

Die deutschen Kameraden (DdK)   --"The German Comrades" are the largest group of performance aircooled VWs in the Midwest.

Davis Racing   --Engine builder and parts dealer in Morristown, IN.  Gary Davis is as good as they come!

Drew's Off Road Performance   --Engine builder and parts dealer in Columbiana, OH.

Harsh Winters VW Club  --Regional club based out of Chicago, IL.  I'm a (distant) member as well.

Larry's Off Road   --Engine builder and parts dealer in Dayton, OH.

Old Fort VW Club   --Regional club based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Magazines / Media:

Dune Buggies and Hot VW's   --US based aircooled VW magazine. Home of the "Cal Look".

Ocean Street Videos   --"Videos on everything from stock VW's on up to hi-performance aircooled Volkswagen drag racing."

Super VW Magazine   --Aircooled VW magazine from France (in French).

Ultra VW Magazine   --Aircooled VW magazine from the United Kingdom

VolksCast Radio   --Ray Iddings brings you coverage of VW happenings from all over the nation and beyond.

Volkswagen Racing News   --Steven Hawes of "Holeshot Photography" brings VW racing news back to the web.

VolksWorld   --Europe's best selling aircooled VW magazine.

VW Trends   --Home of the now defunct US-based aircooled VW magazine.  RIP.

VW TV   --"The online video source for VW culture, enthusiasts and all those who are in awe of the aircooled experience."

Parts Dealers / Manufacturers:

Autocraft Engines   --"Your source for VW Type-1 midget, drag and off-road high performance products and engines".

Big Wig Racing   --If you're looking some custom aluminum panel work, Ric Campbell can hook you up.  Awesome work!

Bugpack   --"Better parts. Better performance.".

CB Performance   --Rick Tomlinson and Pat Downs turns out some "quality high performance racing products."

Creative Car Craft   --The absolute best quality fiberglass body components you will find for an aircooled VW.

Custom & Speed Parts   -- European manufacturer of "quality performance & restoration parts".

EIS (Econo International Supply)   -Great source for OEM and aftermarket aircooled VW parts, especially replacement glass.

Engle Cams
   --The "finest name in racing cams."

Geers Engineering   --Shawn Geers is the self-proclaimed "leader in high performance VW motors".  Not saying he isn't.

Gene Berg Enterprises   --High quality parts "for those that can only afford to do the job once".

JayCee Enterprises   -- Jack Sacchette puts out some high quality billet race parts -- and race engines.

MassiveType4   --Need a DTM (down-the-middle) cooling shroud for your Type-I or Type-IV?  Once again, Jake Raby comes through.

Mid-America Motorworks   --Mike Yeager and team carry a wide selection of aircooled VW
parts - and do a lot for the hobby.

SCAT   --One of the oldest aircooled VW parts manufacturing companies in the US.

Sway-A-Way   --"An industry leader in suspension technology" for VWs.

Wolfsburg West   --"The ultimate source for Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Bus restoration parts."

Racer / Enthusiast Sites:

Blitzkrieg Racing   --Clyde Berg, "Erik the Red" Ormosen, Matt Davis, and "Muffler Mike" Shelden tear it up.

Dyno Don Chamberlin   --Dyno Don is "the voice of VW drag racing." Bah-bah-bah-ba-ba-baaaaaaah!

Frenchy's Rides   --Frenchy Dehoux has built some of the cleanest looking VWs in history. No wonder they call him is "Dr. Detail".

Lawless Designs   --Home of Mike Lawless and the White Knuckle Ride.

Muffler Mike Racing   --"Muffler Mike" Shelden's site.

Outlaw Flat Four   --These guys from "over the pond" can really put it down and hook 'em up.

Staggs Racing   --Home of Marty Staggs, the Enfourcer and Little Giant Killer.

VW Racing Organizations / Point Series:

ECPRA   --East Coast Pro Racing Association

NASA   --National Auto Sports Association

PRA   --Volkswagen Drag Racing Pro Racing Association

Team RFC   --"Racers for Christ". If you're pushing the limits, it can't hurt to have Him riding along with you.

TVWDRA   --Texas Volkswagen Drag Racing Association

TXPRA   --Texas Pro Racing Association

SEVWA   --Southeastern Volkswagen Association

VW Technical Sites:

Nate's Aircooled Tech   --A "virtual aircooled repair site".

Rob and Dave's Aircooled Volkswagen Pages   --Great site "for the shade tree mechanic".

The BugShop   --Good general "how to" site.  Check out the restoration of the '57 Beetle -- lots of pictures.

Type 4: Secrets Revealed   --If you're looking to build a Type-IV, Tom "Tuna" Slider has put together ab informative site.

VW Related Sites (Other):

Auto Illustrations by Lemorris Harris   --Lemorris is another talented automotive illustrator.  Check him out.

Beetle Birth Check   --Find out the month and year your car was manufactured.  For cars manufactured January 1940 to January 1980.

Bug Builder   --Brett Marek's "Bug Builder" is a Cre8tiv1.

BusSelecta   --Build the Beetle, Bus, Type-III or Porsche of your dreams online. Awesome!!!

Big Deal's Web World   --If you saw an issue of CARtoons in the mid-70s, you've seen Dave Deal work. Classic!!!

Brian Watts Photography   --Brian Watts of www.UltimateAircooled.com fame also shoots some awesome pictures.

Car Art by John Jaranson   --John does great cartoons, concept cars, renditions, illustrations and top-of-the-line graphics and logos.

MaquetteDecox.com   --Cool site for those that enjoy builder air-cooled VWs on a smaller scale and budget.

Uniroyal Fun Cup   --A little road race game for you German Look fans.

VW Collectibles   --"Your #1 choice for VW and Porsche-related gifts!  Based in the UK, but ship worldwide.
 


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