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Hi all -

Figured I might as well post up - been a lurker for awhile, but am in need of some help! Was on the VENOM forum since they are Milwaukee based (I think) - they referred me to this forum, so I joined up!

I've got a '98 NB I'm picking up later in the week - previous owner put it up over a high curbing and messed the rocker panel up on the passenger side, as well as cracked the front fender on the passenger side and busted the grille. She's a dirty beater right now, but drives straight and runs strong - couldn't pass up a bargain. Make a long story short, I am anticipating replacing the grille, front bumper and adding a set of side skirts.

Can anyone direct me to an aftermarket vendor for body kits here in our area? I've done a bunch of research and found on-line vendors like AIT, JP, JT, VIS and Extreme Dimensions; while these panels are relatively cheap, I'm having a hard time with the shipping charges - anyone have a clue where I might start?

Hope to be able to contribute once I get up to speed with the new Bug - used to ride to school in my buddy's Mom's '65 - bombed around a lot in my brother's '68 Squareback back in the day.

This is my first VW; this car just rocks - didn't have near as much fun in my 1968 Austin America or my rustbucket 1974 MG Midget - this Bug is much more refined than those two!

Thanks for having me!

Dave