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lmar
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 Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Ima, contact Daniel Swirvin Irving on Facebook. He would probably have the shelf you need for the vert. Tell him Tim Donahoe sent you.
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Thanks for lead.
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vamram 
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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I love Compu-Fire ignition modules and their knock-offs. But the Compu-Fire coil I bought on Sept. 18 died last week. The good news is CIP1 is replacing it free of charge, and offered me store credit or a refund instead. I went w/the replacement, what the heck. I had to send them picture evidence that the coil was "no longer usable." They wanted proof I destroyed the bad unit before agreeing to the refund options.
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vamram
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| Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Insane - just sold for $80K!!!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-convertible-23/#comments-anchor
The one for sale on thesamba is a "bargain" now.
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'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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EverettB
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Ridiculous to me but I know people will often pay big money for a "museum piece" low mileage car like that. |
IDK. We all know the high costs of everything these days. What would it cost to do a concourse, body off restoration to a used 1979 VW convertible bug these days at a top restoration shop? I'm thinking it could be close to this $80k number, if not more. And, it wouldn't be close to the originality of this low mileage vert.
I dropped $30k in my 1969' vert body off restoration 25 years ago and I did all the mechanical and body work. I paid a shop $2k to paint it as they did me a favor for all the business I sent them.
Trust me, I remember the 1970's, 80's pricing for VW's and their parts. It is shocking how expensive things are for our VW's these days! 
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whodunititmate
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:55 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Is it just me or is it near impossible to find "good/decent" quality repo parts for something as simple as tail light lenses? Since owning my Bug (bit over 15 months now) I've purchased at least 6 sets of repo tombstone lenses to replace my poorly (genuine) originals that have well and truly seen better days. None of the repo lenses fit the chrome trim properly, are all poorly moulded with flash/excess material all around the perimeter and to top it off the one set I did manage to get to fit properly was unusable after 3 months because the amber part of the lens for the indicators was bleached clear by the sun (car spends the majority of its life undercover). I've since fixed up the OG ones and put them back on the car.
Even basic stuff like seals I've found it hard to get good quality parts for. Bonnet and door handle seals from Wolfsburg West feel terrible in the hand and split after a month or so. Anyone know where I can get these parts that are actually decent quality? |
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Busstom
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2666491
1970 Beetle Price: $8500
Shit, more like $850 0
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baldessariclan
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| Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:44 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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| whodunititmate wrote: |
Is it just me or is it near impossible to find "good/decent" quality repo parts for something as simple as tail light lenses? Since owning my Bug (bit over 15 months now) I've purchased at least 6 sets of repo tombstone lenses to replace my poorly (genuine) originals that have well and truly seen better days. None of the repo lenses fit the chrome trim properly, are all poorly moulded with flash/excess material all around the perimeter and to top it off the one set I did manage to get to fit properly was unusable after 3 months because the amber part of the lens for the indicators was bleached clear by the sun (car spends the majority of its life undercover). I've since fixed up the OG ones and put them back on the car.
Even basic stuff like seals I've found it hard to get good quality parts for. Bonnet and door handle seals from Wolfsburg West feel terrible in the hand and split after a month or so. Anyone know where I can get these parts that are actually decent quality? |
As you're (sadly) discovering, many (if not most) of the cheap and readily available aftermarket parts for classic ACVW's are pretty much complete crap nowadays. They all too often don't fit right, don't work right, and/or don't last. Luckily, good parts can still be had, but it usually takes some significant homework and $$$ to locate and procure them.
In addition to Wolfburg West's offerings, you might check out West Coast Metric, Bug City, etc. for aftermarket parts. E.g., I ran into the same problem as you with WW's door handle seals -- they were hard plastic, and didn't last long before splitting. I later tried a set from WCM -- those were of much better quality, and have held up fine for several years now.
Original German parts, either NOS or in good used condition, are often your best bet (e.g. like you noted for light lenses). Outfits like Airhead Parts, Bug City, and various VW wrecking yards will often have these. The Samba classified ads can also be a good source for parts, both new and used. Make sure you buy from vendors who stand behind what they sell, and will give you a refund for any parts that don't meet your expectations.
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Costa66
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stagewex
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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I just spent $72.00 (incl. tax) at the dealer for a pair of MOPAR windshield-wiper blades for my 2020 Jeep JLU.
Stop whining! |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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I guess Baha's are rare in Alaska 
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Glenn
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vamram
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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| Glenn wrote: |
I guess Baha's are rare in Alaska |
Painted w/that old skool "flesh tone" crayon.
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'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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whodunititmate
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| Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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| whodunititmate wrote: |
Is it just me or is it near impossible to find "good/decent" quality repo parts for something as simple as tail light lenses? Since owning my Bug (bit over 15 months now) I've purchased at least 6 sets of repo tombstone lenses to replace my poorly (genuine) originals that have well and truly seen better days. None of the repo lenses fit the chrome trim properly, are all poorly moulded with flash/excess material all around the perimeter and to top it off the one set I did manage to get to fit properly was unusable after 3 months because the amber part of the lens for the indicators was bleached clear by the sun (car spends the majority of its life undercover). I've since fixed up the OG ones and put them back on the car.
Even basic stuff like seals I've found it hard to get good quality parts for. Bonnet and door handle seals from Wolfsburg West feel terrible in the hand and split after a month or so. Anyone know where I can get these parts that are actually decent quality? |
As you're (sadly) discovering, many (if not most) of the cheap and readily available aftermarket parts for classic ACVW's are pretty much complete crap nowadays. They all too often don't fit right, don't work right, and/or don't last. Luckily, good parts can still be had, but it usually takes some significant homework and $$$ to locate and procure them.
In addition to Wolfburg West's offerings, you might check out West Coast Metric, Bug City, etc. for aftermarket parts. E.g., I ran into the same problem as you with WW's door handle seals -- they were hard plastic, and didn't last long before splitting. I later tried a set from WCM -- those were of much better quality, and have held up fine for several years now.
Original German parts, either NOS or in good used condition, are often your best bet (e.g. like you noted for light lenses). Outfits like Airhead Parts, Bug City, and various VW wrecking yards will often have these. The Samba classified ads can also be a good source for parts, both new and used. Make sure you buy from vendors who stand behind what they sell, and will give you a refund for any parts that don't meet your expectations. |
Thanks for the tip off for West Coast Metrics, I've had a look through their website and the stuff they sell looks to be pretty good. I'll have to investigate postage to Australia and take it from there. |
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vamram
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| Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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As much as I love West Coast Metric and Wolfsburg West for rubber seals, they're still not great. After 4+ years installed since new on my daily driver '73 Super, here's what the parking light seals do when it rains and I'm on a drive of any kind. The Wolfsburg West windshield seal does the same - black streaks trailing front to back over the roof.
They "excrete" streaks of rubber dust. You'd think I was the space shuttle in re-entry, or at least driving fast enough to create incredible air friction!!
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Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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crukab
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| Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Looked at a RUSTY Sunbug today, probably going to pass on it, it did have AC which I though was Kool!
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kpf
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Cusser
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| Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Just from the one engine photo, I can see several "molested" items. Sorry, I don't know how to make that image larger.
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kpf
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Just from the one engine photo, I can see several "molested" items. Sorry, I don't know how to make that image larger.
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Looks like the ad has been deleted already.
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vamram
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Rated 1-Excellent.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2500586
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Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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