Parts wanted for 1949 beetle resto:

Rear lights (49 only with aluminum ring)

Popes nose (47-49 only with center ribed and riveted)

Engine lid handle (may-dec 49 only L shape)

Front and rear thin bumpers (may-dec 49 only)

'Bannana' overiders (49-49 only)

running boards (49-53 only)

16" rims (i have 15"s at mo, so not a desperate item)

engine lid catch and latch

door catches and latches

Front headlights (any pre 67 will do, prefer pre 53, i have new lamps if needed)

Rear bench seat (46-53 only)

speedo housing/ baklite pod surround (must be brown)

Glove pocket mouldings and aluiminumn surrounds (47-53)

semaphore switch (must be black)

ZAR tag (fuel on off switch orig or reop will do)

Aluminumn circle rings for footwell floor air vents

door handles and window handles (with black bakelite)

Wireing loom (49-53 6 volt)

various cable brake parts

fuel tank (may-dec 49 only with large filler neck and alli cap)



Well there you go, and thats just off the top of my head. Even if you dont know of these parts, if you do happen to see them, ie ebay etc then please email me.

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Lee
I have a engine lid latch.
It's Used but it's free.
PM me your adress and i'll post it down.

Hi george, Latch arrived last week, thanks very much i owe you a pint two.

LIST UPDATE

Parts wanted for 1949 home market standard beetle resto:

Rear lights (49 only with aluminum ring)

Front and rear bumpers thicker ones with rib (may-dec 49 only)

overiders (late 49 only)

running boards (49-53 only)

16" rims (i have 15"s at mo, so not a desperate item)

door catches and latches

Front headlights (any pre 67 will do, prefer pre 53, i have new lamps if needed)

Rear bench seat (46-53 only)

speedo housing/ baklite pod surround (must be brown)

Glove pocket mouldings and aluiminumn surrounds (47-53)

semaphore switch (must be black)

ZAR tag (fuel on off switch orig or reop will do)

interior door handles and window handles (with black bakelite)

Wireing loom (49-53 6 volt)

various cable brake parts

fuel tank (may-dec 49 only with large filler neck and alli cap)

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I don't think a standard has the ally surrounds...

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Oh dont they, i must check, my lack of knowledge is emabrrasing sometimes.

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Might be worth a look...

https://restowagenuk.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=8836 

😃

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I have five 16" wheels in good condition for sale !
4 of them are with rivets(correct for a 49er) the other rim is welded !
Also 5 tyres goodyears available ! They are not NOS but in good condition !I think I also have a rear seat somewhere !
Some cable brake parts must be also in my storage !
I'll check and post some pictures !


Guido
4 Riveted wheels all in same condition !  12113.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content.

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welded and dated 2/50  12198.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content.

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