ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
Just wondering what everyone's opinion is on early bug blades on later model bugs? Am considering doing this to the '71 but not sure.
blades on late bugs?
5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head
845 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Hi Ruckus,
Im not 100% sure but I think that the early blade bumpers are shorter and more curved tha later model ones.
You could get early fenders and early tail lights to get around the problem..
Im not 100% sure but I think that the early blade bumpers are shorter and more curved tha later model ones.
You could get early fenders and early tail lights to get around the problem..
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
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Pay your debts, CxxT
Che Castro ankle straps
1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I like the later model bugs to look like later model ones. Dont really like it when I see one with early model fenders, lights and stuff. Never looks right. If it's a late model one I think it looks good to celebrate that fact.
Jon
HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!
3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Screw people's opinions. It doesn't matter if Che or anyone else doesn't like it. If YOU want to do it GO AHEAD and do it.Just wondering what everyone's opinion is on early bug blades on later model bugs? Am considering doing this to the '71 but not sure.
akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=98330
here is a big thread on the new/old beatle mix issue
and a pic of super with blades, i think it looks great.
[Edited on 27-1-2005 by akean1]
here is a big thread on the new/old beatle mix issue
and a pic of super with blades, i think it looks great.
[Edited on 27-1-2005 by akean1]
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Che Castro ankle straps
1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I think the one above looks great with blades. It still has the late fenders, lights etc. Probably looks better with blades than the late style bumpers actually.
As matt said, do your car how you want to. Not how others want to. 🙂
As matt said, do your car how you want to. Not how others want to. 🙂
Jon
HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!
3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Do what you want but do it well!
If you can't do it yourself, ask around.
The only thing that can be done that is tuly is shit is not making an effort. We see plenty of that - supercheap auto cars, no thought or effort slick on stuff.
Is your '71 a standard or strut model?
The blades might be too short if it's a strut car...
If you can't do it yourself, ask around.
The only thing that can be done that is tuly is shit is not making an effort. We see plenty of that - supercheap auto cars, no thought or effort slick on stuff.
Is your '71 a standard or strut model?
The blades might be too short if it's a strut car...
ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
Nah its a standard, that's why I was considering it. Akean1 you couldn't have got a closer match to my car unless you found a standard with non-detailed 914s. Thanks mate, I'll keep that photo as a reference :thumb
robnjo Veteran Volks Folk
2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
I was thinkin' of this too but now am chasing up some over riders for a late bar.
Starbug rustbag
2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
did '68 bugs have blade bumpers? hope to put some on mine😀
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this made alot of people very angry and is widely regarded as a bad move.
this made alot of people very angry and is widely regarded as a bad move.
akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
hey robnjo , ive got some over riders, this is kindof a tease, im putting a W decklid on, thinking it might not open with the super bumper. if it doesnt ill have a full good chrome bumper with 2 over riders in top nick for sale
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robnjo Veteran Volks Folk
2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
hey akean1, I might sneek over your joint and glue ya deck-lid shut then:thumb
akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
you'll need a lot of glue. oh, and youll have to find the lid
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
You can use the bumper brackets from a 75 or 76 bug, they are the easists brakets to use.
Steve
You can use the bumper brackets from a 75 or 76 bug, they are the easists brakets to use.
Steve
akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
he starbuggy, i dont think 68's had blades (could be wrong), but dont let that stop you puting em on if you like the idea:rudolf
type_one Custom Title Time!
1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
The probelm mouting blades on a late model car is the space between the mounts. The early one mounts through the front valance panel and the later mounts throught the Guards. This is your problem. The actual space between where it mounts on the bumpers are different.
But all that is solved now the a new bracket that mounts in your late model spot but comes out and bends around into the early style bumoper mounting position. Looks factory.
Check out the overseas mags for points of sale as this is where i saw them. Bloody great idea.
But all that is solved now the a new bracket that mounts in your late model spot but comes out and bends around into the early style bumoper mounting position. Looks factory.
Check out the overseas mags for points of sale as this is where i saw them. Bloody great idea.
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akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
i was thinking of leaving the late brackets on, and making holes in the old bumper to match. will this work?
E Officially Full-On Dubber
232 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
No, 68's didn't come with blades sbuggy, but do it anyway, actually, HAVE TWO
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ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
yeah you can get the brackets on the samba and ebay etc. That's what got me thinking. and seeing Mulk's super a while ago.
ruckus Veteran Volks Folk
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kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP
1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
there is nothing wrong with making a late bug look like an early bug,its when you try make a late bug look new thats when its a problem.