[T3] Installing right side mirror

[Jim Adney]

On 17 Dec 2013 at 6:45, SAW DUST wrote:

> > If you can find such a door that's the same color as yours, stop 
> > right there and swap the whole door, changing only the internal panel 
> > if necessary. This is, BY FAR, your best option. What year and color 
> > is your car?
> 
> 67 Notch , VW paint name "sea sand". But to be real I could use any
> color door. The car is in need of new paint anyway. I've got holes to
> patch or replace a couple of the fenders also.

I don't remember if '67s have the outer lock cylinder in the handle, 
like the later cars, or below, like the earlier ones. If it's like 
the later cars, a good used door should be easy to find. I've got a 
couple. Early style doors will be harder.

> That's another question. Realistically is it more cost effective to
> repair holes or just find a good used fender?? 

Good front fenders are often hard to find, but good rears tend to be 
rather common. If the hole is large, I'd look around for a decent 
replacement. I hear about boneyards in AZ that have lots of these 
parts, but I've never tried to find them. I HAVE bought parts from a 
fellow in Tucson when we're there visiting our daughter each fall.  

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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