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hylomatt Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2016 Posts: 378 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:20 am Post subject: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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what resources do you guys use for part numbers and to know what does and does not go on your year of bus? i have a 71 and i'm missing various items. i'm finding it difficult to know what is for a 71 or not.
this may be a really dumb question but i haven't come across an exploded parts book or anything like that yet. a little help please.
i have the green book and that's about it so far. plus the samba and the general internet. searching for part numbers has been really hit or miss. for example, so far the internet has been great for checking relay part numbers but bad for steering column and related part numbers.
thanks,
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Wasted youth Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2012 Posts: 5134 Location: California's Hot and Smoggy Central Valley
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:30 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Another great source for replacement parts and their numbers is often... but not always... Bus Depot.com because they have a tendency to use VW part numbers for their parts. It is NOT a definite and perfect system, but I have frequently used their online catalogue to help me determine what a part I have on hand is meant for.
http://www.busdepot.com/ |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12401
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70Crew Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2006 Posts: 776 Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:21 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Back when I started restoring my crew cab, I downloaded the entire early parts book listed above by SGKent (JerseyLooker link), printed it out and put it in a 3 ring binder. I made a second copy of just the exploded part diagrams and put them in front so I could readily find parts. That has been one of my most useful resources over the years. Obviously it is a lot easier if you have access to a high-speed printer/copier. _________________ 1970 Crew Cab |
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hylomatt Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2016 Posts: 378 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:49 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Thanks a ton guys/gals. I'm definitely printing these and binding them. You're all the best |
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Busdepot Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 1314
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:16 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Wasted youth wrote: |
Another great source for replacement parts and their numbers is often... but not always... Bus Depot.com because they have a tendency to use VW part numbers for their parts. It is NOT a definite and perfect system, but I have frequently used their online catalogue to help me determine what a part I have on hand is meant for.
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You can also cross-reference some parts using our site. For example, type the Bosch number into the search box and the equivalent VW numbered part will come up, or vice versa, or type in an old VW number and the superseded number will come up. The cross-reference database is FAR from complete, but we are continuously adding new crosses as time allows. One thing to be aware of is that just because we cross one part to another doesn't always mean it will fit properly if you buy it somewhere else. For example, we may buy a particular part from a particular vendor because we have confirmed that theirs is backwards-compatible, but another vendor may sell a part under the same number that isn't. (This is particularly the case with off-brand Chinese parts, and/or retailers that don't specialize in classic VW's so they don't know any better.)
As Wasted Youth said, there can also be other variations. In some cases we do not use VW numbering at all, or we may add our own suffix to denote country of origin, brand, etc. (i.e. "IT" on the end of a VW part number to denote Italian made).
One "hidden" trick not mentioned on our website is to add an asterisk after the part number you key in to act as a wildcard. For example, searching 211611047F brings up just one hit (the exact one), whereas searching 211611047F* brings up six of varying brands/origins. But be careful to confirm fit, as some suffixes denote fit differences and others merely sourcing. _________________ - Ron Salmon
The Bus Depot
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kerian159 Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2008 Posts: 344 Location: Pensacola, FL
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:01 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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These are really cool but is there a version for late buses? _________________ 1976 Type II Westy P22
"Growing older, but not up!" |
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hylomatt Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2016 Posts: 378 Location: Florida
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vwed Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2004 Posts: 127 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:35 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Yes, better than nothing but if you look closely at it many of the part numbers are not there - it just states No Longer Available.
This is because the fiches used would have been from the late 80's/ early 90's by which time many parts had been deleted.
The best fiches to use are late '70s ones before very much was deleted. I have a '78 fiche which has practically every part number. |
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airkooledchris Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2005 Posts: 2713
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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vwed wrote: |
Yes, better than nothing but if you look closely at it many of the part numbers are not there - it just states No Longer Available.
This is because the fiches used would have been from the late 80's/ early 90's by which time many parts had been deleted.
The best fiches to use are late '70s ones before very much was deleted. I have a '78 fiche which has practically every part number. |
I have some seemingly unused fiche for late bays at home, I could try scanning them. I need to check the year tho and confirm that they both look good AND aren't showing NLA for part numbers yet. |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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vwed wrote: |
Yes, better than nothing but if you look closely at it many of the part numbers are not there - it just states No Longer Available.
This is because the fiches used would have been from the late 80's/ early 90's by which time many parts had been deleted.
The best fiches to use are late '70s ones before very much was deleted. I have a '78 fiche which has practically every part number. |
I would love to see the '78 fiche!
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furgo Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2016 Posts: 944 Location: Southern Germany
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:20 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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vwed wrote: |
Yes, better than nothing but if you look closely at it many of the part numbers are not there - it just states No Longer Available.
This is because the fiches used would have been from the late 80's/ early 90's by which time many parts had been deleted.
The best fiches to use are late '70s ones before very much was deleted. I have a '78 fiche which has practically every part number. |
airkooledchris wrote: |
I have some seemingly unused fiche for late bays at home, I could try scanning them. I need to check the year tho and confirm that they both look good AND aren't showing NLA for part numbers yet. |
Having those online could be a major service to the bus community by saving hours of work looking for those NLA part numbers AND saving our sight by not having to decypher heavily scratched fiches (*)
(*) for which I'm nevertheless very grateful _________________ '79 Westy, P22 interior, FI 2.0 l Federal, GE engine (hydraulic lifters)
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vwed Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2004 Posts: 127 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:32 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Agreed. I would have to investigate the technology involved to scan my fiche - my desk top scanner certainly wouldn't be able to cope with it. |
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airkooledchris Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2005 Posts: 2713
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:18 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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vwed wrote: |
Agreed. I would have to investigate the technology involved to scan my fiche - my desk top scanner certainly wouldn't be able to cope with it. |
I could see it working at a high resolution, will try to try tonight. :p
It's just clear and black lines where the image appears. Scanner beds have a stark white background by default, so it should pop every black line nice and bright. (unfortunately it WILL bring out scratches brightly as well, but we'll see.) |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:35 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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vwed wrote: |
Agreed. I would have to investigate the technology involved to scan my fiche - my desk top scanner certainly wouldn't be able to cope with it. |
Should be able to take them to a Store that makes copies and have them scanned.
mattcuddy has not been on the site in awhile. But it might be worth it to shoot him a PM. He has done this on his website http://www.jerseylooker.com
Online Baywindow Parts Books FAQ
Let me know how much it cost. I would be more than happy to contribute to this venture.
Thank you
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static Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002 Posts: 1831 Location: The High Desert
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:16 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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I wonder if Mayor Ratwell has access to the municipal scanner.... |
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Terminatez Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2015 Posts: 340 Location: Sun Valley, CA
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Got this from aeromech, it's helped me out a lot.
http://www.oemepc.com/ _________________ 1972 Westfalia P30 hardtop Campmobile [On-going Restoration]
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mattcuddy Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2003 Posts: 2036 Location: Philly, PA
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:20 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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Tcash wrote: |
mattcuddy has not been on the site in awhile. But it might be worth it to shoot him a PM. He has done this on his website http://www.jerseylooker.com
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Howdy. I have a clean, 79 version of the fiche that I obtained after I scanned the one that currently resides on jerseylooker.com. Someday I'll get around to scanning it in. Staples or similar places will not be able to scan this in for you. You will need an actual microfiche scanner, which unfortunately, are few and far between these days.
Same goes for the paper version of the early bay Westy parts book, I'll try to get that up soon too. |
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static Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002 Posts: 1831 Location: The High Desert
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: Re: where do i go for part numbers and accurate info? |
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mattcuddy wrote: |
Same goes for the paper version of the early bay Westy parts book, I'll try to get that up soon too. |
Are you referring to this? |
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