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Palmetto Bug
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Joined: October 21, 2018
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Location: Columbia, SC
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 Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:01 pm Post subject: Where can I find accessories? |
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| I just bought a 74 SB. It’s always been my dream to own one but it’s been a nightmare finding anything for it. There aren’t many down here in the middle of SC. I am looking for simple seat covers-not the whole upholstery kit, more like what you would buy at Autozone. The seats are in good shape and I want to keep them that way. I also need to make a copy of the keys and I am looking for a VW key. Searching online os frustrating. Any suggestions? |
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Multi69s
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Joined: January 24, 2006
Posts: 5364
Location: Lefty, CA
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hitest
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Joined: September 30, 2008
Posts: 10296
Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: Where can I find accessories? |
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As suggested- go to a locksmith. Visit the oldest ones you can. Same goes for old mom n pop hardware stores. I stopped by 40+ year old shop a couple years ago and they were happy to sell me almost all their old stock blanks. If you find any with "Volkswagen" spelled out- buy them. They make easy trading stock at shows and swaps.
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Cusser
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Joined: October 02, 2006
Posts: 31379
Location: Hot Arizona
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Where can I find accessories? |
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| Finding a key maker for older VWs can be a nightmare, I live in a city with a population of about 750K, and its still difficult. Forget any key maker in a store, but start calling locksmiths. |
Ha !!! Phoenix area has like 5 million, and tough here too. I did find a locksmith a few miles away who still stocked blanks for VWs, he made me an engine lock duplicate key. However, was an Ilco key, not a VW stamping.
Cave Creek Rd. & Sweetwater, for you Arizona folks.
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garyloos
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Joined: August 13, 2015
Posts: 93
Location: Wet Lafayette, Ohio 43845
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Where can I find accessories? |
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I found a key blank at Ace Hardware. for my 1972 Super. ( Ilco V81W)
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Tim Donahoe
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Joined: December 08, 2012
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Location: Redding, CA
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Where can I find accessories? |
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Google this: Groove Bags. Click on one of the pictures of car seat covers. The other sites are for purses, etc.
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hopkin 
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Joined: June 25, 2012
Posts: 2480
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Where can I find accessories? |
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There was a fellow at busfusion (Almonte, Ontario) that had blank VW keys and cut them on the spot. I had an extra one made for my car.
He's from Connecticut and is a member of Samba, I don't know his name, but maybe someone reading might know.
I took a couple pictures of his stock:
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