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I agree with PB. When I originally started the restoration of my GPW I wanted it to be exact in every way. Unless you have an unlimited budget and are extremely lucky, you will not find all the parts original to the GPW. Remember, even the bolts are marked differently. I now am trying to...
15" Chain - Sold to Goldeneagle
I have one 15' heavy duty chain with 3" X 5/8" links with hooks. I will bring it to the Rally if a purchase commitment is made prior the rally date. $25
Got some sunshine so finished the installing the rear crossmember and front bumper gussets, shackel brackets and front bumper with the GPW wood insert. Now it is ready for final painting.
Still fighting the crappy weather in the Texas hill country. Have been able to get a few small things done while waiting for the weather to clear and my engine block to get back from the machine shop.
Freezing with ice all over today. Gee it was 84 on Saturday!!!! Anyway got into the shop and refurbished the air cleaner, water pump, dipstick and tube. Plan to start on the engine rebuild on Wednesday now that the parts are here.
This vehicle was in a shed for about 30 years and it was in good mechanical condition overall but extremely dirty. Took on the carburetor for a complete rebuild and got it all back together today.