Just picked up a 914 48 hrs ago... Best parts source? Options

[Stuie]

I am Stuie from Texas... hello!

First post here guys and it's probably been asked a million times.(okay.. I think there are 1/2 mil posts in this general area)

I learned to drive a 914 when I was 14 in El Paso TX in 1984. It was my dad's (and he still has it although has done a full restoration about 10 years ago). About 15 years ago, my younger brother bought one and blew up the motor racing a mustang or something, I traded an Alpine stereo for it but never fixed that one. I should have...

This one is a '70/4. I have to admit, the shifting is not what I expected, but I am managing hitting the right gear 80% of the time. Will try and replace all of the bushings and see if that will help. The car seems like it was in good shape two years ago but, was a high school kids for the past two years so it's been neglected.

The FI has been replaced with a weber single which may need a rebuild kit. I dropped an optima Red Top in it today, I will be needing front wheel bearings immediately, I would like to drop in the thin later model door panels (I assume they will fit as these are kinda puffy).

THE MAIN QUESTION: Where is a good place to order parts from that has a good selection and are reputable? I have seen several online but prices are tops on some and selection is thin on others.

I need to pay VW prices as I have a lot of hobbies which all need attention! (vinatge British bikes, a Vespa project and occasional filmmaking) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)



SECONDARY QUESTION: I need to replace the windshield. Any tips on how to do it without breaking anything?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

All best
Stu