518 S West Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: 919.834.2800
Restoration

If you want it restored, Transporter Werks can make it happen.

We provide total restoration
services, often taking a "Crusty Rusty" to "Show Stopping-Better Than New".

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Vanagons

Revive your Vanagon! More power, faster acceleration,
and better fuel economy.

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more about upgrading your
Vanagon with one of our
"power plans".

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The Latest News

Posted in Blog on May 17, 2012

I’m coming out of the booth

Yesterday brought fresh paint to Alex’s 1991 Syncro Westy. Three coats of Flash Silver German BASF paint went on before three coats of Glasurit Clear.  After sufficient dry time and a quick buffing we will begin reassembly. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on May 15, 2012

Hard at work Tuesday morning

The Transporter Werks crew was hard at work Tuesday morning. Dave spent the morning bending pipe for Kieth’s Trackday Porsche. It will soon be ready for finish welding. Taylor was in the body shop sanding and prepping Craig’s bumpers for paint. While Gary was in our paintbooth doing the final touch ups to g ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on April 4, 2012

Check out this paint job!

This is the 1978 VW Camper we have been blogging about periodically. It is a full restoration and it’s almost done! The inside and roof has been painted and next is the exterior. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on March 28, 2012

Transporter Werks T-shirts!

Want to look as cool as us? Of course you do! We just got in our custom design T-shirt made by Sean! Only $12 plus shipping, if your interested please email us at t.werks@hotmail.com or click HERE. Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on March 28, 2012

Transporter Werks University

Announcing Transporter Werks first ever Volkswagen maintenance class! Beginning in May, Transporter Werks will be hosting maintenance of the Volkswagen owners on a bi-monthly basis. Our first class will focus on basic engine maintenance of the Volkswagen flat four engine on Saturday May 19th from 11AM-2PM. The cost of ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on March 21, 2012

Transporter Werks Spring Sale!

March 24th 10am-4pm 518 South West St., Raleigh, NC 27601 TransporterWerks is looking to make some space. Full Vehicles starting at $400.00 most without titles. Doors, Hoods, Fenders, Engines and Seats all available. Come search our parts room for that classic VW part you need. Arrangement for pickup must be within ten ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on March 16, 2012

1963 VW Convertible On Its way!

This bad boy might look like he has a long road ahead but he is coming along. David cut out the old rusty support rails and welded in new ones. He also patched up various rust holes. Today Hunter is busy power washing the beetle for preparation of the OSPHO. The OSPHO will help with the remaining rust decay. Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on February 29, 2012

2.5 Subaru Engine

Another satisfied customer who loves his van even more with a Subaru 2.5 engine conversion! Extremely low mileage (289 miles) from a 2009 Subaru Impreza. The Vanagon Westy left here Saturday and we are thrilled to report that all went well and the owner is amazed at how much power, acceleration, and how smooth the engi ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on January 16, 2012

SEVWA 6th Annual Winter Volksfest 2012

This was a great show! It was so nice to see some old friends and contacts we haven’t seen in a while. We met a lot of new people and really enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere of the show. We entered a 1974 Karmann Ghia coupe, that we beautifully restored, and the Transporter Werks mascot, our 1991 Vanagon Syncro. We w ... Continue Reading

Posted in Blog on December 14, 2011

1965 356 Porsche Convertible!

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