Aussieveedubbers 路 Paint and Body

A pillar problem

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/112129/a-pillar-problem

BlasterTheRedBajaBug 路

Hi all,
I have an a pillar problem, being that I need a new drivers side base where it meets the heater channels.
Are they even made and fairly easy to install?
Thanks

adlbeetle66 路

You mean its rusted out?
First off i'd hit it with the wire brush either on the grinder or the drill then post a photo to see how much you actually need to replace.
I've replaced both lower A pillars on mine and its not the easiest of jobs 馃ゲ
Cheers

BlasterTheRedBajaBug 路

well if I remove the bog in it the a pillar would have about a 3.5 inch gap as there is no metal left, the person who did it was nice enough to clean the edges up and rust-proof it so it is only that spot. I can't get photos yet as I broke my phone it is getting repaired so photos to come in about 2 or 3 days.
Thanks

BlasterTheRedBajaBug 路

Actually probably about Sunday night really as I get back from my holiday then.

Bizarre 路

You can buy repair pieces

http://www.thebusstop.com.au/Beetle-and-other-models/Beetle/A-Post-Door-Pillar-Repair-Left-63-BEETLE

Some pictures here

https://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=678&q=VW+A+pillar+repair+piece&oq=VW+A+pillar+repair+piece&gs_l=img.3...5557.16001.0.16189.25.10.0.15.15.0.219.1307.0j6j1.7.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..3.12.1309.0..0j35i39k1j0i30k1j0i8i30k1j0i24k1.u_qaDPilgcA#hl=en&tbm=isch&q=VW+beetle+A+pillar+repair+piece

Need to be a good welder as it effects the bottom hinge

vw54 路

VVDS have replacement section that is best quality

what year is the body shell ????

BlasterTheRedBajaBug 路

1967 on the vin