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PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#968047
Hi guys,

So it seems my panel beater feels before he finished the final piece of bodywork namely my 4-tab bonnet, that I should try and find one in better shape than the one I have currently.
I've contacted a few of the usual suspects but it has turned up nothing. Hopefully the power of the people will be able to find one, or know of someone who has one lying around.

For those who aren't aware, the early oval 4-tab's are different in the hinge area and have a small metal triangle brace under the badge/4-tab area.

Some pics:







Any help appreciated as that is now the last thing I need to finish the car. Happy to include the one I have which isn't terrible, just requires more work for someone who would still like one in return for a rat etc.

🙂
Dino!

www.dinography.com.au - Property Media
www.skysight.com.au - Aerial Media

1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#968052
what year is the car

that bonnet is for pre 55
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

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#968056
Dino has a 54


PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#968058
Thanks Craig, yes I have a Sept '54 and this is the last piece of the puzzle! 🙂
Dino!

www.dinography.com.au - Property Media
www.skysight.com.au - Aerial Media

1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#968110
Hi Dino,

I am tipping you have tried Rick when you said you have tried the usual suspects? That was where I got mine 😎

Cheers

craig
May '55 Oval

PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#968149
Rick has none sadly, only later Beetle hoods 🙁
Dino!

www.dinography.com.au - Property Media
www.skysight.com.au - Aerial Media

1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#968212
Worst case scenario: cut and shut the correct sections of the earlier bonnet you have to a later oval bonnet.

I was going to do this before I found mine, but clearly the cheaper and best option is to find an original.
May '55 Oval

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#968237
how much is the one on Samba listed for might be worth getting
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

PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#968251
There are a few around the world; but I can't imagine how much it would cost to get it here not to mention the awkwardness of packaging it. Might have to be the final option.
Dino!

www.dinography.com.au - Property Media
www.skysight.com.au - Aerial Media

1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#968281
Ok, i'm going to extend the search to include really nice '56-'57 4-tab Oval hoods. Anyone have a nice one of those?

We are going to swap the early inner frame structure of my early hood, onto a much nice later 4 tab hood and be done with it.
Dino!

www.dinography.com.au - Property Media
www.skysight.com.au - Aerial Media

1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#968292
Rick had quite a few of those when I bought my early 4-tabber, try him again!
May '55 Oval

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#968637
Dino,
If you find one and want to sell your can I be first inline. It's the only piece I don't have. I have later ones or really rusty 54 bonnets but nothing worth fixing.
T54
0434 943 058
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