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Here is some help from a fellow Washingtonian (Bellingham), 1) That's what I hear everyone is paying for door seals nowadays (also check West Coast Metric). That's about what I paid. 2) If you want to stay stock, it's worth the cash to go to new tires. See a Michelin dealer for 165SR15 tires. They're about $60 each. Be wary about junkyards. You may find the real reason they're called "junk"yards. 3&4) What is minor? Dings and stuff, or actual hits? I stripped out my car, windows, chrome and everything, the body was staright except for dings, and when all said and done the paint job looked factory (real damn nice!). Still, it cost 2 grand. Before you freak, remember that a Sikkens catalyzed primered, enamel paint job will last a loooong time properly maintained. Hell the factory coat on my car lasted beautifully for 20 years. Don't scrimp when it comes to paint. It'll be worth it in the long run. 5) Is it worth the gas to go to Mexico from Seattle, to get your car painted by someone unrefferred, that you do not know, will never see again, probably can't communicate well with just to save what'll end up being about $800-$1000. I just can't recommend it. 6) Yes, if we're talking abouth the same thing. Parts Is Parts in Utah has them new for 379.95. You'll find their ads in VW mags. Good luck on your new project, I know it will be Kenik Hassel 71 fastback On Wed, 30 Jul 1997, Lili Estin wrote: > A baby in VW land, I recently purchased a strong running '70 SQBK as my > very first project on wheels. The body is fairly straight and I'd like > (within the coming year) to do some minor body work, have it painted, > replace the tires and rubber, and mount basket roof rack. What I need > is the most basic of advice. > 1.) is $100+ the avg. price for door seals?- know of anything better? > Where (other than Rocky Mtn.) would I find these? Once I have them can > I install them myself? > 2.) Where should I look for decent road tires (anyone from Seattle?). > Are junkyards kosher? > 3.)What will minor body work run me? How difficult is it to do myself? > 4.) How much should I expect to spend on a decent paint job? > 5.) I've heard that Mexico is a good place to get cheap work done- is > this true? > 6.) Am I going to find a basket-roof rack for under $400? Is this > possible used? > > Ok enough. I realize my questions are broad, but everyone has to start > somewhere...I'd appreciate if anyone has time to quickly answer some of > these or refer me to a proper reference. > > thankyou very much, > > Lili- '70 SQBK (Alex) > >