Specializing in Air-cooled VWs, dune buggies, and VW powered kit cars. Full service, restoration, performance, engine building, & Machine shop services.
Specializing in air-cooled VWs of any model, Bug, Ghia, Bus, Type 3, VW powered dune buggies or kit cars. If it has an air-cooled engine in it, or was built out of a Volkswagen, we can perform any kind of repair or restoration work needed. From tune ups, electrical system repair, or brake work, to interior/exterior finish work, and everything in between. We also offer metal work and rust repair. Need frame or suspension work on your rail buggy? We have extensive welding and fabrication experience building and repairing dune buggies. We also offer convertible VW top installation, along with top frame repair and restoration. Convertible VWs are unique, there are many differences in the doors, windows, weather stripping/seals and body construction. You won't find someone with more expertise concerning convertible VWs in the area! We have an in house machine shop and build engines in any configuration from 36hp to stroker 2300cc+. Naturally aspirated or turbo. We have built hundreds upon hundreds of these engines and can build you a combination to suit street, strip, off road, or for a dependable daily driver. From the machine work, assembly, turbo system fab work, to carb tuning... Its all done here at Midwest Air-Cooled. Over 17 years of professional experience with air-cooled VWs. There isn't a nut, bolt, or screw that we haven't touched on these cars. We subscribe to the "quality over quantity" way of thinking. All our work is done right! WE STAND BEHIND ALL OUR WORK! All of our engines in include a warranty. Check out our feedback rating and take a look at the comments left by our customers. Business hours are listed as M-F, however Saturdays are by appointment for pick up or drop off of your vehicle. We will do our best to work around your schedule, just give us a call!