Looking for Ghia parts (or Beetle parts that fit Ghias!)

[CrazyBrit]

I've started work on my Ghia and am looking for a few odds and ends. I'll update this thread as and when I find that I need bits.



I'm looking for a left side bakelite heater tube, because mine has a big hole in it! This is the tube that mounts under the luggage compartment at the rear, similar to the below photo (Borrowed from thesamba.com). I understand that they are the same as the ones installed in 65 onwards Beetles. I am assuming that this is the broken part. I can see the damage under my rear seat and the pipe appears to have shattered. Apparently I may have to separate the body from the floorpan to fit this







License plate light chrome strip. This is the chrome strip that runs around the light housing. I will probably need a light housing too, because I think that they're supposed to have a line of rectangular holes around the bottom to attach the strip to. My chrome is completely missing and there are no mounting holes in my light housing. I need a 68 onwards part and am looking for very good to mint condition. Photo borrowed from thesamba.com






2 speed wiper switch. Mine only works at the higher setting. The car is a 1971 model. Photo from the car's manual. The switch is in the top right of the page.




Thank you. Willing to pay market value.

[Volktales]

On your 1971, is the "chrome" on the license light housing actual chrome, or is it anodized aluminum. I know the '72 I parted out is aluminum and I think you can buy this part new. I might still have this part somewhere...

[CrazyBrit]

Not sure. I think that they were the same from 1968 onwards based on thesamba classifieds.

[Volktales]

I will have a looky to see if I still have that part. With regards to the bakelite tubes, I do not remember seeing those on the '72 I parted. And I did pull off the remains of the body on that one. I don't have a good used wiper switch, as the '72 used the stalk on the column. I would bet the problem with your car is not the switch, but more likely an issue with the wiring to it...

[owdlvr]

I should have spares of the '71 switch, remind me once I'm home again. Will post up upon my return.

[CrazyBrit]

Thanks Gents.

You may be correct with the wiring. The wiring is a bit of a mess

[Volktales]

Hey Mark, I do have the '72 Ghia license light assembly still here.  The alloy trim is not in great condition though.  You can still have it if you want.  Also I need you to give me a call with regards to the carpet.  Newton Commercial did e-mail me back and shared shipping will be cheaper...  I would call you but can't remember where I wrote down you phone number...

[CrazyBrit]

I've ordered the samples, which they tell me are on the way. I'll PM my number to you.

[Volktales]

Ok. I will give you a call tomorrow night if that is ok..