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posted on December 22nd, 2022 at 08:10 PM
WTB thermostat, flaps, and all the bits
Previous owner ripped out the thermostat, flaps, and all the accompanying brackets and linkages
I have the engine out for something else so it's the perfect opportunity to put all that stuff back in. I found a place called awesomepowdercoat.com
which sells a new set but it is *EXPENSIVE* and that's before the ridiculaous postage from the US!
Where can I find a set (second-hand is fine) locally?
p.s. 1600 twin-port non-doghouse
1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper
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posted on December 23rd, 2022 at 08:11 AM
I'm in the same boat as you, but have all the bits except the thermostat. Contacted awesome powdercoat before and you are right the shipping is very
expensive.
I've managed to source the flaps locally. The flap mechanism for the the doghouse and non-doghouse are identical so try and post a WTB ad for those
on the Facebook platforms. The rear linkage is however different between the two. I should have a drawing of the difference somewhere.
The thermostat to linkage rod should be able to be sourced from local vendors.
