bay area type 3 parts

[mkrks]

Hello again,

So the fastback runs again thank you everyone for your imput. So now the delima (sp?) is local parts? Donsco is really nice but only really carries engine and t1 and t2 crap... I need misc. interior parts for the 70 fast and bunches of parts for the 71 square. I know there's always the internet classified but how nice is it to find a local supplier... spend it where you make it. Hold the part in your hand and really know if it's what I need or if it's just a part that's 30 plus years old and that's why the seller is selling Oh local like bay area penninsula
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70 auto fastback project/parts car
71 stick squareback

[Kenaneu]

There are a couple of places to go...

I have had good luck with Peninsula Automotive in Campbell - they're a long shot better than Donsco as far as being T3 knowledgeable and can get most parts.

http://www.peninsulaautomotive.com/

Another great resource, especially for knowledge/service is Tom at Beetlemania in San Mateo. He's a cool guy, does great work and is always on time/on estimate.

If anyone else knows good places other than these, please don't keep them a secret!

[hoss]

All the good bay area type 3 parts get hoarded up and are put under lock and key
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'54 Kombi | '57 356 Coupe | '57 Samba | '62 Notchback | '63 Beetle (36k Original Miles) | '66 Pigalle Sunroof Squareback | '70 Westy

[mkrks]

F*** that drive them that's what they are for. Oh yea all those guys that'll say "hey I've been around vw's for 30 years and ya know what I think, drp the F.I. and go carbs" are just technologically illeterate... come on how difficult is a multi meter?

O.K. so I may not be able to spell the greatest, I can figure things out other than just the basic mechanics
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70 auto fastback project/parts car
71 stick squareback

[raru]

i've heard good things about peninsula too, but never shopped there myself. i've only heard horror stories about Tassy's.
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Raul
80 Caddy (Gas)
81 Caddy (Diesel)
95 Jetta
98 323is

[hoss]

I don't know what Peninsula has in stock as far as Type 3 interior items and other misc. bits but they are pretty good for picking up your basic things. The guys are knowledgeable and cool. If you do make it down to Campbell be sure to say what's up to Blue. Not sure if he's wrenching again or is working the counter.
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'54 Kombi | '57 356 Coupe | '57 Samba | '62 Notchback | '63 Beetle (36k Original Miles) | '66 Pigalle Sunroof Squareback | '70 Westy

[Kenaneu]

[neilbates]

There is also Bugformance in San Jose, Bruce has helped me with my 68 and all my needs for it, and Bugformance in Sunnyvale, never shopped the one in Sunnyvale but have seen them at shows and they were very knowledgable also. In Santa Cruz there is a VW shop, can't remember the name of it but they have both new old air and dare I say it water parts.
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64 Ghia mod
68 Square

[Nid]

Bruce and the San Jose Bugformance rule. Then the Sunnyvale Bugformance. Then Peninsula. That's how I rank them.

If you do go to peninsula, stop by the Plaza Theatres across Winchester, in the Safeway parking lot and say hi! I should be working there a lot this summer.
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[mkrks]

i've seen a shop called something like "fred's vw" in the san carlos area but haven't found the time to find it again and stop. anyone been there? Oh I talked with Tassi's; real nice; no help; real nice though...
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70 auto fastback project/parts car
71 stick squareback