Going To AMERICA. where do i go 4 vw bits???

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 13 Nov 2006, 3:46 pm

#554922

hi there,
im off to america in a few months i would like to pickup all rubbers for my vw type3 (65notch) and some interior stuff,chrome etc... do you know of any good 'wrekers', parts dealer, vw shop i should visit that will be able to help?

i was going to buy from thesamba or ebay but they want an arm for the items and a leg for shipping and i only have 2 of each so im not doing that!!

im guessing the most likely place for decent shops will b in calafornia.

thanks for any help, and time/$$ saving info.

[ Edited on 13-11-2006 by type3hunter ]

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Nov 2006, 4:43 pm

#554932

go to WCM 4 your rubbers there around Long Beach

but pre order the bits you need so they can get them in if not already in stock

What else r u chasing Swap meets are good too.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Nov 2006, 10:23 pm

#555100

ISPWEST AND BILL AND STEVE'S
Best type3 suppliers in LA

SORRY BOUT THAT!

xornge666x Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 14 Nov 2006, 12:25 am

#555127

I always use Wolfsburg West, as Rich has alway been super nice, and looked after me even when sending to me in OZ, though shipping is a killer! They are a little further out though in Corona. Long Beach is closer to LA. Pacific Customs is right near it too if you want any parts from their huge hot vw ads etc...
WCM and wolfsburg west much the same with rubbers, I just prefer WW and they also have lost more unique items they have had reproduced real well over the years. Never been looking for type 3 though, so Empikg is probably right!!
Swap meets - Pomona. If you are going just for a short time, sus out when Pomona is on and go then. Most of the shows have swap meets also.
California is the place to go for VW bits, you NEED a car, a map, time for traffic jams eveyehere you go.... enjoy!!

[ Edited on 13-11-2006 by xornge666x ]

shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 14 Nov 2006, 12:52 am

#555133

If you can go to a Pomona Swap Meet. Google it. It's the biggest swap meet in the world and it's on monthly. Arrive early and expect to take all day to see it once.

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 14 Nov 2006, 7:19 am

#555168

california lol

type3hunter Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 16 Nov 2006, 10:01 pm

#556072

thanks so much for the advice!

It will save me a heap of time. So long as the gear is good quality i'll be happy, ive been told to stear away from brazilian...

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LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk

2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 16 Nov 2006, 11:19 pm

#556096

yes thats good advice as it hurts and the wax burns 😁

Customer service is not dead in Australia.

Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools