WTD: font bonnet seal moulding

70Beetle Seriously Crusin Dubber

149 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 9 Sep 2007, 12:04 pm

#611097

Not sure if this exists, but i need to replace the semi-circular moulding that holds the front bonnet seal on my 1500 Beetle.

Does anyone who if you can buy this moulding as an aftermarket part and weld it on, or do you need to cut one off a wreak?

You assistance is appreciated.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Sep 2007, 6:45 pm

#611147

There available new contact Vintage VW 02-9789-1777

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Sep 2007, 7:52 pm

#611167

You will have noticed this is a bit of a rust trap.

Think about getting rid of it and running a Mexican seal.

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Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 9 Sep 2007, 8:29 pm

#611171

Bizarre wrote:You will have noticed this is a bit of a rust trap.

Think about getting rid of it and running a Mexican seal.

Whats the difference between the two seals, like shape, and how does it attach?

Nectar.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Sep 2007, 9:41 pm

#611189

"normal" beetles you feed the rubber into that C that is brazed to the body

Brazillian it is smooth (not saying a word 😵‍💫) and the rubber seal is glued/clips to the hood.

The benefit is dirt/crap doesnt build up, or trap moisture and rust out the body.
Dont have it myself - but it is on the "to do" list.

Yes - the seal can come off the hood, but is easily re-attached.

I guess it could trap moisture on the hood, but it is a lot easier replacing a hood than cutting rust out of a body

[ Edited on 9-9-2007 by Bizarre ]

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Sep 2007, 10:43 am

#611220

The Mexican or Brazilian seals are available from Vintage as well 02-9789-1777

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

70Beetle Seriously Crusin Dubber

149 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Sep 2007, 12:23 pm

#611602

Thanks for the info guys.

I want to keep the car 100% original (or close to it) so i will put the original moulding back on.

Cheers

Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 12 Sep 2007, 8:36 pm

#611663

Bizarre wrote:Brazillian it is smooth

[ Edited on 9-9-2007 by Bizarre ]

mmmmmmm smoooth mmmmmmm

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