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RANCHO TYPE 1 GEAR CARRIER HOUSING: An aluminum case is precision-machined for a perfect-fit replacement for worn-out or something to add a finishing touch to your VW? The Old Plate Guy has a variety of new reproduction and vintage original dealer plate frames for your custom or classic. Repro frames include Chick Iverson, Competition Motors, Precision Motor Cars, Vasek Polak, and others. There’s a variety of whimsical and just clean frames to fit your automotive taste. Old Plate Guy has a wide assortment of classic used California plates, DMV stickers, and YOM frames. License plate restoration services are also available. Have an old plate or frame? They buy, sell and trade as well. Visit oldplateguy. com, email steve@oldplateguy.com, or call (714) 614-5584.

HEADLAMPS: When it comes to lighting the way for your wedgeshaped Transporter, there’s nothing quite as stylish as a set of square headlamps. Until recently these much sought-after light sources were obsolete and second-hand units were in short supply. Fortunately, SSP stepped up to the plate and manufactured new units in both LHD and RHD applications and even offer a smoked lens option for a more custom look. Kit includes left and right outer headlights and left and right inner spotlights. Fits 1980 to 1992 Vanagon. Prices start at £313.95 for the clear version and £353.95 for the smoked. You can even buy them with the matching grille. Run by an expert team of enthusiasts for more than 35 years, the U.K.-based Heritage Parts Centre is dedicated to supplying the parts you need for the cars and campers that you are passionate about. Scoot on over to HeritagePartsCentre.com and search for 251-941-998 and 252-941-998 for LHD and RHD respectively.

SSP TYPE 4 70 AMP ALTERNATOR: While there have been numerous alternator upgrades for 1600cc aircooled motors in the past, a beefier version is now available for Type 4 motors, too. Developed by SSP, this direct-replacement unit offers an output of 70 amps rather than the regular 55, making it perfect for those with a penchant for mod cons, big sound systems, or camping gadgets. Sold outright with no exchange needed. Find them by searching for part 021-903-027 at HeritagePartsCentre.com.