Replacement parts - what the? · Aussieveedubbers

kenno28 · 2010-01-20T11:46:03+00:00

Started to restore my first beetle, and as in earlier posts had a vin of 197 (aus made 67) as a couple of people replied. Someone maybe able to work this out/and let me know what the go is. I thought I would buy two new front fenders, but when delivered, I checked against the car etc, current headlights I have, two big, and new fenders light holes two small? So i figure the following, not being experienced in VW's like many on this site: 1. Aus made fenders (cars) different to overseas models. 2. The car at some point had different fenders installed which are not 67 model (do 67 models have a smaller headlight?) 3. The new fenders are just cheap crap. 4. The vin may read 197, but the shell maybe a different year, but I am sure a 67, no disk brakes, no external petrol filler cap. If anyone can point out what is wrong please do? As i dont want to order more parts later to find out of a simliar problem e.g. i will need new heater channels and many other new parts to replace rusted areas on the car, or do i manage with what i have and repair them? Thanks

rusty69911 Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 26 Jan 2010, 5:49 pm

#759508

I would have thought looking at the pics that the guards are the best part of the car, looks like a lot of work ahead of you, good luck,
I have bought most of my parts from CIP1 and they have been pretty good so far but would be interested to hear if they pay to ship them back

kenno28 Casual Dubber

33 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 27 Jan 2010, 9:14 am

#759617

Alot of work, and rust to remove.

Heater channels main problem.......

Apart from that rest not to bad.

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Feb 2010, 9:24 am

#760886

I'm a bit late on this one. Most of you guys have already said it.

If you have an Australian 1965, 1966 or 1967 Beetle, just order parts for a 1964 if you are buying overseas.