Haynes Techbook: Automotive Body Repair & Painting Manual
The best do-it-yourself guide on this subject. This book will help you with:
- Rustproofing and undercoating
- Tools and equipment
- Repair of minor dents and rust damage
- Metal working techniques
- Major rust repair
- Body component replacement
- Sanding and painting
- Car care and detailing
- Welding
If you purchase VW Beetle door from a parts recycler you might wish to inspect it to be sure that the interior framework of the door has integrity. You can add skins, lower plate, handle, door panels, even new Beetle door hinges. But the old Beetle door must have structural integrity.
Hemmings Motor News Magazine is a good source for specialists in parting out old Volkswagen Beetles (and their doors.) You can also work with a local "bone yard" that may be hooked into a network of other parts recyclers.
Ebay is a sometimes good source for old Beetle cars whose main purpose would be to supply yourself with recycle-able parts such as that door you need for restoring your Beetle.