1964 Bug Heater Pipe

[ebrand57]

I am repairing my 1964 bug (bought for $150 in 1975!). See picture. I can't find any replacement parts for the Y pipe, or the pipe that goes from the Y to the flex hose. Suggestions? Does the '68 + Heater Junction pipe that is available fit ok? The picture shows one good Y, and the stub of the rusted off pipe going to the flex hose.

Second question: The inner structure of both quarter panels is gone...connects the inner quarter panel to the heater channel. I see no replacements available...suggestions? I assume most just fabricate a piece of sheet metal to fit, but have not found any pics. Any pictures or suggestions appreciated.

[57BLITZ]

WELCOME to TheSamba.com!

Ya might consider the classified ads to find the correct pieces . . . here's a possibility . . . https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1915119

Here is a '69 . . . the "Y" pipe is very different . . . as you can see, the connection there is oval-shaped on the later Bugs . . . It uses a "Bakelite" tube that bolts into the hole . . . it is difficult to get it in there with the body in place!
As you already know, your '64 has a round steel tube welded there . . .

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[ebrand57]

Thanks! Good suggestion for body parts. Being in Michigan, there is nothing but rust available.

If you can see in the picture, I replaced the cross member ...it now has the oval hole...I am thinking the later model Bakelite piece might just fit the bill. I can then fabricate the transition to the good Y (on the drivers side). I do not have a Y from the Passenger side as it was completely rotted away. Easy enough to fabricate a functional replacement.

Anyone out there used the later model Bakelite junction pipe on the earlier bugs?