WTB: early beetle bonnet - original, fibreglass, carbon

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 15 Jul 2017, 8:28 pm

#1036760

Hello all,

As the title states - looking for a front hood/bonnet for an early beetle.

The bug is a 58 but am happy with 54-66 which I believe will fit (pending hinge style)

If I'm pissing in the wind here and these are simply unobtainum please let me know.

If that's the case - happy with fibreglass or carbon etc if there are any available?

Alternatively if anyone knows of a local AU dealer/importer that's stocks body panels new would be appreciated. Otherwise will look at importing one if need be.

Nick

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 16 Jul 2017, 2:12 pm

#1036775

you have pm

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 3 Aug 2017, 9:32 pm

#1037041

Bump

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 4 Aug 2017, 8:45 pm

#1037045

I may be able to help but not cheap. I will send PM when I get home.

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 4 Aug 2017, 9:43 pm

#1037048

Thanks mate

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 5 Aug 2017, 7:07 pm

#1037064

I thought you would find one easy..... I just sold one cheap with the rest of the body attached 😊

..... May have another ....Will check

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 5 Aug 2017, 11:26 pm

#1037071

Mate - I may well have to head that way!

Came very close to chopping the front off and putting that fibreglass front section on instead!

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 6 Aug 2017, 8:05 am

#1037076

Gumtree, eBay ?

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 6 Aug 2017, 8:17 am

#1037077

me...fibre-glass solid $70

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 6 Aug 2017, 8:46 pm

#1037092

Bushed - happy with glass do long as it looks stock- no Baja style cutouts.

Nothing on gumtree or eBay - just complete cars.

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 6 Aug 2017, 11:03 pm

#1037096

2 flutes easily fixed!

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,610 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 7 Aug 2017, 1:50 pm

#1037098

Here is one to look at https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hamilton/auto-body-parts/volkswagen-beetle-bonnet/1155914729 and it is in Brisbane as well.

Yogie

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 7 Aug 2017, 8:31 pm

#1037100

Yogie - you are a legend! Pick up Friday!

Many thanks all!

Nick

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 7 Aug 2017, 9:20 pm

#1037101

still have the hardware if u need Nick
like handle latch catch

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 8 Aug 2017, 5:17 am

#1037107

Thanks bushed - will see what I've got boxed up and let you know!

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,610 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 8 Aug 2017, 4:08 pm

#1037122

bond wrote:Yogie - you are a legend! Pick up Friday!

Many thanks all!

Nick

No worries. Glad it was useful for you.

Yogie

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 13 Aug 2017, 4:31 pm

#1037194

Hi Nick I just got back home and am glad to see that you managed to get a bonnet.
Thanks Les for your offer 🤪.

Quoll Officially Full-On Dubber

232 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 4 Oct 2017, 10:58 am

#1037996

Bushed do you still have the glass bonnet?

A witty saying proves nothing.

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 4 Oct 2017, 11:40 am

#1037997

yes 2 styles pm me with a ph nr and I will send a pic

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!