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by JD
Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:37 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Top Struts ??
Replies: 4
Views: 3534

The right strut could have been bent during a zombie attack back in 92 or 93, my memory of those years aren't clear due to an alien abduction and subseuquent tracking implant. Basically, I just needed to know if anyone had ever guaged the poundage & etc. then matched it to more readily avalible ...
by JD
Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:00 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Top Struts ??
Replies: 4
Views: 3534

Top Struts ??

Has anyone had to cross reference their convertible top struts? My right side strut [part #155 871 997] is terribly bent. My search for a replacement hasn't been too sucessful.
by JD
Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:16 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: MKIII door handle conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 11760

So the consensis is the pull type will fit my 1980 Rabbit convertable?
by JD
Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:06 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: MKIII door handle conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 11760

MKIII door handle conversion

I have been looking at replacing my original door handles on my 80 Rabbit Convertible. I've been looking at these and wonder if anyone has tried these handles on their A1?

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by JD
Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:06 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Rust repair panel source
Replies: 2
Views: 2613

Rust repair panel source

Can anyone help me find a US retailer for rust repair panels, namely for a rear quarter/fender? As in #54?

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My online searches have failed along with a wasted trip to my local PPG collision store.
by JD
Tue Dec 14, 2004 4:43 pm
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: Search for parts
Replies: 6
Views: 3910

yup, its called parts place inc. now. i order from them all the time, to get a catalog call 1-888-432-3548. great place, friendly people. That's the place. I saw a photo of the catalog on their web page. http://www.partsplaceinc.com/VolkswagenPartsVW.asp I thank you very much for the info, it's goi...
by JD
Fri Dec 10, 2004 12:24 am
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: Search for parts
Replies: 6
Views: 3910

Search for parts

I just bought my 3rd Rabbit after a 15 year hiatus. I used to buy new and used parts from a place in the north, I believe Michigan, that went by the name Recycled Parts or something along that line. They originally had Bug in their name and was forced to remove it. They used to put out a printed cat...