Planning ahead for a restoration - Advice on parts

[No More Landy]

Hi Guys

I want to do a full restoration on my bug (1971)when I retire in 10 years or so and want to know if South Africa keep enough quality parts/seals etc. for this project.

I watched a few video's which are mostly USA based and they seem to have a massive selection (Eg. Wolfsburg West) of quality parts.

Do you guys get from local suppliers, are they quality and do they keep everything needed ?

Also, can one buy plug and play interior trim or is that best left to the experts - headlining, seats etc.

Just starting to plan slowly making my list and get one big order in for all the rubbers and spares that I can see with my eye I will need.

Thanks all.

[73type2]

For parts that are unavailable locally, it worked out better for me to get Dave from FFR to get parts in from overseas, rather than importing myself. Shared shipping benefit.

[Riaan.N]

I’ve basically being doing the same the last 5+ years, but not as a retirement project.

For me when it comes to rubbers, WolfsburgWest and BBT are the ones to look at. I can’t really comment on upholstery as I have not bought anything yet…what I have looked at are WolfsburgWest, Sewfine, TMI and still looking for local upholsters.

I have bought various parts OEM or good quality replacements from many local places like Golfwagen (hella, ate), Midas a few European places incl UK, Canada and US. My work has allowed me to visit a countries in the past, and this has helped a lot. There are also local businesses and persons that can help to source the parts you want.

The internet is your friend, the Zar/$/€|£ is not in our favour.