Early guards late body?

Kafer Lover Officially Full-On Dubber

370 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Oct 2008, 9:05 pm

#677593

Can someone tell me if early 60's front guards fit straight onto a '68 beetle, or do they need to be altered. The lines look similar, but not fully sure...

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Nov 2008, 6:56 am

#677604

yes they fit but you will have to open the bumper bracket holes

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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eraser Fahrvergnugen

970 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 1 Nov 2008, 8:20 am

#677607

thats my 70's beetle with early guards...

Kafer Lover Officially Full-On Dubber

370 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Nov 2008, 4:00 pm

#677621

cool, thanks guys 👍

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Nov 2008, 2:32 am

#677678

Yes,
they just all bolt on the same

You will need to cut the bumper bar bracket hole in the fender

early bumpers can be fitted easily with made up brackets..

Lee

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