Hi guys, new to the forum
I've just gotten myself a October 1966 beetle, however the PO fitted suicide doors so I shall be rectifying that. So I am looking for some advice on this as i cant seem to find a replacement panel for the upper mount, however there are replacements for the lower mount.
As the hinges are different i cannot just use another lower mount, does anyboby know where to get some?
If it has to be a body cut does anyone know any reputable sources?
Thanks
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Replacing upper door hinge mounts/panel
As far as I have been able to determine, no one makes / supplies the upper door hinges for a pre-68 beetle. Some suppliers ( Cip1.co and Wolfsberg West) supply the hinge screw plates for early beetles, and the complete hinges for 68 and new beetles. Not sure if those parts can be modified to work with earlier models. You're quite likely going to have to find salvage yard parts to meet your needs. Good luck!
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