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Hello all, I got my replacement floor pans a week or so ago and have found that the quality isn't up to what I expected. (They are repros but I assumed this just meant the fit might not be perfect and the metal was a lower gauge). All over the pressings they seem to be wavey sections as though...

---------------------------------------------SOLD!!--------------------------------------------------------- Hi, up for sale is my '67 1200 beetle shell. I'm selling the shell as I'm doing a full resto and I've bought a mostly original '66 shell that I can carefully restore to a high standard...

Available for sale here is a Beetle body/shell. Has already been cut about a bit, includes good solid roof and rear quarters as seen in photos. Ideal for roof chop conversion or repair panels. NOT INCLUDED Chassis, engine, suspension etc... Body/shell only!! £200 ono Any questions please...

Hi there, I'm completely restoring my '69 beetle and I need a list of all the bolt sizes and pitch etc I need to fit things back together. Steering, pedal box, master cylinder and suspension etc. As I have no bolts or the ones I do have snapped off with the body removal any help at all would...

I just started working on my '72 1200 bug yesterday and have found it to be a lot worse than i originally thought, so, does anyone have a body that for a 1972, 1200 beetle? Don't mind a bit of rot, not interested if major work is needed. Preferably in the Northwest but can travel. :elvis:

Hi all, Our late bay needs the front deformation panel and inner panel replaced as the accursed tin worm have been busy. 1. where's the best place to source the replacement panels? 2. How much would you estimate it should cost for the replacement of the rotten panels by a professional body...

Hi Im in the progress of giving my 72 bug a full driveway restoration and in need of advice regarding painting and prepping both the chassis and the shell. The build is to produce something long last and durable above anything else. The chassis will be stripped back to bare metal, initially i...

I'm rebuilding a 1972 1302 and have got the body off and started cutting out all the old rust and rot. The bottom of my bulkhead is rotten and literally coming off in my hands but the top is solid as rock! Does anyone know if I can buy just a bottom repair panel or wether a standard Beetle...

left & right sills different ?? I purchased our Bay t2 with a lot of work already done. The left hand sill appears to be 4cm deep . The righ side however is only 2cm and does not meet the cross sections? Is the sill wrong or has he cut the cross sections (or whatever they are called) off too...

hello im looking for beetle body shell, one that does not need alot of welding. can collect. Darren

Hi i need a pair of standard size beetle fibreglass rear wings. I do have a pair of wide fibreglass rear wings if you want to do a swap as well. Thanks, my number is 01553 617392.

Have just removed every nut and bolt holding the body to the floor pan, and still won’t budge:confused: Could the body be welded to the floor pan or have I missed something? I’m new to this and this is my first beetle project, so confused about it lol. Darren.

Ive got a 70's shell in full resto at the moment but its gonna take a while to complete. The floorpan is ready and im looking for a sell that only needs minor attention so i can use the bug while im finishing the body. Anything considered cheers

hi all, my dads after some panels for his 77 bay, i was wondering what tends to be best quality, fit e.t.c? also was wondering whether to buy new from schofields e.t.c or source solid panels from vw breakers? cheers.

i had a look on the internet but it wasnt much help... how would i go about raising the rear body slightly from the chassis? i need to replace the plastic heater channel that connects the heater tubes (from the heat exchanger) to the car under the back seat. oh and its for a 1303 beetle, and...

hi needs some seals if anyone is selling, dont mind used as long as the rubber is not split or perrished, need sliding door seal for 72 bay rhd tailgate seal (same bus) engine bay seal (s b) and engine tinware to body seal (s b) post if you have any thanks chris

SWAP SHOW CAR SOMTHING DIFFERENT!!! 4 camper Is anyone interested in a swap for a camper 1275gt based grp mini minus, 1977gt age related plate from donor car, first registered 2005, Mini Minus showing on log book, One owner from new, MOT & taxed, Over 18,000 spent on build...

Hi all, I have a 78 bay imported from california so fundamentally, she's sound. However, there is some bodywork I want looking at, minor rust and dents. Also, I'm looking at getting the rubbers repaired and replacing some internal cupboards. The engine I want converting from injection to...

I've recently bought a '75 Beetle, 1200, with all new wings, bonnet, engine cover and various other parts, but needed the floor pans replacing. Bit of a bargain and I was hoping for a good bug for my first ever project. Got it home, took it to our local garage and after further investigation...