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WTD: Rust repair cuts -1500 beetle onwards
Special Air Service - June 14th, 2011 at 07:11 PM

As it says, need some repair panels for my 1300 standard beetle, parts from pretty much any 12 volt beetle will be close enough.

I'm near Taree NSW so obviously the closer to me the better, but let me know what youve got & where you are & we'll go from there. If your close enough, I may be able to come & do the cutting myself .


Before anyone starts with the "why bother", "start with something more solid" etc, the car in question holds a great deal of sentimental value so I'd like to keep it going if possible.



Here is an idea of the bits that I'm after.

front bonnet seal areas: not after the seal channel itself, just some solid metal that the seal is spot welded to.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk307/VLK55Y/FORUM%20PICS/BUSTER/bonnetseal2.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk307/VLK55Y/FORUM%20PICS/BUSTER/bonnetseal3.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk307/VLK55Y/FORUM%20PICS/BUSTER/bonnetseal1.jpg



Both rear c pillar areas down to where the engine lid is

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk307/VLK55Y/FORUM%20PICS/BUSTER/cpillarleft1.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk307/VLK55Y/FORUM%20PICS/BUSTER/cpillarleft.jpg


right hand side guard mounting area

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk307/VLK55Y/FORUM%20PICS/BUSTER/reargaurdmount-1.jpg



Left hand heater channel, but will probably end up buying a repro for this area.

eventually I may also be chasing a left hand rear quarter panel, mine has previously been replaced (poorly) and the alignment of the belt line, chrome trim & door opening is off a bit.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk307/VLK55Y/FORUM%20PICS/BUSTER/leftrearquarter.jpg




Let me know what you've got, or if you have any leads for me.

Send me a PM or reply here.

Cheers

Brendan

grumble - June 14th, 2011 at 07:25 PM

Brendan give Barry a ring or come in and have a look at the bits I have,the 1/4 on the l may be salvageable.PM sent on local site.

Special Air Service - June 14th, 2011 at 08:04 PM

Thanks Les

Special Air Service - July 27th, 2011 at 09:41 PM

Still chasing a couple of C pillar areas (rear window to the drip rail).

I am sydney for the next couple of days if anyone has a '68 onwards beetle that they are cutting up, I will call around & have a look, I am bringing the grinder so can make the cuts myself if needed.

Cheers
Brendan 0427753444

esevwbits - July 28th, 2011 at 08:17 PM

Hi i have those C cuts ready to go., call 0405 905 980 cheers Peter.

cam070 - July 28th, 2011 at 09:14 PM

Peter, If Brenden doesn't get these off you let me know I might be interested. Cheers Cam

Special Air Service - July 29th, 2011 at 06:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by cam070
Peter, If Brenden doesn't get these off you let me know I might be interested. Cheers Cam


All yours Cam, ddnt see the post by esevw until I got home.

Thanks to Grumble, oldtub356 & birdman I now have pretty much everything I need for my repairs.

Thanks to all.

mickya - July 30th, 2011 at 09:27 AM

Hey mate I have a complete 1500 shell, guards, lids and floor pan your welcome to take?

cam070 - July 30th, 2011 at 08:24 PM

Peter where a bouts are you located?