can I remove the bumpers from my 62 bug ?

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 15 Feb 2004, 12:36 am

#139724

and not get a licky on the glass ? is this allowed in WA ? can I can I
it looks good with them off .I will make some postes to replace them .

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modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 15 Feb 2004, 11:10 pm

#140180

Of course you can remove the bumpers and replace them with posts! To preserve vehicle balance, you should also remove the shock absorbers and convert the doors and engine lid to 'suicide' operation.

Before, you get the gas axe out, you may want to check this link:
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/myvehicle/safe/modifications/index.html

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 15 Feb 2004, 11:19 pm

#140182

:jesus

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modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 15 Feb 2004, 11:26 pm

#140183

my 1949 M5 jag has those doors

You lucky devil.. they're a very nice motor car...

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 15 Feb 2004, 11:50 pm

#140187

the paint job & resto 30 K too many $$$

It went to Allan bond ( as far as I know )

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5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head

845 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 16 Feb 2004, 9:42 am

#140264

Hey N,
I got a canary on my bug and took it over without bumpers and passed!. Mind you they might have been blinded with everything else that was illegal! hehe

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Feb 2004, 9:55 am

#140272

I read not long ago that its lgal to have no bumpers in WA...
I believe they are illegal in most other states, but there are lots of Beetles on the streets everyday with NO Bumpers attached.... there are 3 semi-locals who haven't had bumpers on for years and they are daily drivers....
I like the protection of Bumpers... it may not be much, but its better than nothing..
Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---