How to install bullet blinkers

Kombigal Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 19 Jul 2011, 9:24 am

#852490

Hi There,

I have a 55 Beetle and want to install bullet blinkers for further safety, the semaphores just aren't being seen and I keep getting horns beeped at me and people telling me I haven't indicatored!

If anyone has any instructions on how to install them or can recommend an auto electrician in the Brisbane/South brisbane area, that would be reat.

Kind regards

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 19 Jul 2011, 4:05 pm

#852561

I cant help re the bullets sorry, but can you fit LED bulbs in the semaphores to make it more visible.

Kev

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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 19 Jul 2011, 5:03 pm

#852567

I fitted as set to my 60 model, i bought them from ESI parts, the bullet indicators complete, Left hand side, http://www.eisparts.com/111953041C.html x 1 Right hand side, http://www.eisparts.com/111953042C.html x 1
You will also require two backing plates,
http://www.eisparts.com/111953163.html x 2
Total price for all the parts are $139 US.
I fitted them buy cutting the correct size hole in the mudguard in the right location so the weld plate fits in from behind, then i just used the large nut on the bulb holder to clamp them in place, it is not really a auto elections job to fit them as the wiring is only a small part, getting them to look and fit right takes time.

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 19 Jul 2011, 6:18 pm

#852581

hey
No need to drill holes 🙁
Put em on some brackets att to the bumper brackets as I've done on my 54 beetle
See link for ideas
Not difficult to do n u are not hurting the ride
cheers pauly

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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 19 Jul 2011, 8:49 pm

#852640

The factory indicators are in keeping with the car

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 19 Jul 2011, 10:41 pm

#852656

yes in keeping sorta maybe
It looks good
but imao drilled holes that were not there in the beginning should not be there
Maybe it's the purist in me but many will agree n disagree
each to there own
cheers

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Jul 2011, 1:44 am

#852678

Kombigal wrote:Hi There,

I have a 55 Beetle and want to install bullet blinkers for further safety, the semaphores just aren't being seen and I keep getting horns beeped at me and people telling me I haven't indicatored!

If anyone has any instructions on how to install them or can recommend an auto electrician in the Brisbane/South brisbane area, that would be neat.

Kind regards

Hi
The trafficators [semaphores in US] are illegal in most states Now... You need front and rear flashing blinkers..

Ring Micks Motors in Brisbane and see if they could fit them for You...

or any other VW shops up there...

its a fairly simple job...

You have the blinker arm and just need a flasher unit and 4 blinker lights...
they can be fitted to the front and rear bumpers easily...

or You can add the front VW blinkers on top of the guards
as on 1960 models>
and use 1962 beetle tail lamps assemblies...

cheers

LEE

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