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A pillar problem
BlasterTheRedBajaBug - February 7th, 2017 at 04:48 PM

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 - February 7th, 2017 at 05:38 PM

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 :fakesniff:
Cheers


BlasterTheRedBajaBug - February 7th, 2017 at 05:42 PM

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 - February 7th, 2017 at 05:43 PM

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


Bizarre - February 7th, 2017 at 07:56 PM

You can buy repair pieces

http://www.thebusstop.com.au/Beetle-and-other-models/Beetle/A-Post-Door-Pilla...

Some pictures here

https://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source...

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


vw54 - February 7th, 2017 at 09:48 PM

VVDS have replacement section that is best quality

what year is the body shell ????


BlasterTheRedBajaBug - February 7th, 2017 at 10:56 PM

1967 on the vin