hello and a few questions?

[bayercake]

Hi all just dipping my toes into the ownership of my 1st early bay, so ive got a few questions ....
1, who supplys the best fitting repair panels/jacking points and out riggers? I see JK have some bundle offers on, or are these best to be avoided cos theyre complete GASH!!
2, Not sure of the name of the parts but are the arm rest things that vent warmish air from the dash along the cab doors into the rear available?

think that's it for now but im sure ill have some more questions shortly

 

[Supertramp]

Hi all just dipping my toes into the ownership of my 1st early bay, so ive got a few questions ....
1, who supplys the best fitting repair panels/jacking points and out riggers? I see JK have some bundle offers on, or are these best to be avoided cos theyre complete GASH!!
2, Not sure of the name of the parts but are the arm rest things that vent warmish air from the dash along the cab doors into the rear available?

think that's it for now but im sure ill have some more questions shortly

1. Go for original parts/panels where possible. Schofield's seem to have decent quality panels, but as with all the major suppliers, you've got to be careful that they don't send crap described as 'Original VW'.
2. I'm assuming your bus is a deluxe in which case they're fresh air vents and so far I've only found them when they've popped up for sale on forums/The Samba.

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

Your always better going for German quality rather the Original VW as orginal vw are brazilian panels now. The only exception are panels that Autocraft here in the UK make which are the best I have seen.

 

[Happystamps]

As above to an extent, but quite honestly I've a set of repro outriggers/jacking points and they're fine. I popped a couple of strengthening welds on mine but they fit well enough, and they seem pretty sturdy...