Changing 68 Baja to Pre 67 Beetle

smottsie Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 12 Jun 2007, 7:34 pm

#596498

I would like to change my 68 Baja into a pre 67 Beetle( I prefer the look). Can I just put on a early front and back clip to replace were its been cut and bolt on pre 67 guards, bonnet etc? or is their more to it?
Thanks

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jun 2007, 7:56 pm

#596502

Yes it can be done....I had a 69 Baja. I welded an early front and rear sections back on and then bolted on all the early guards and bonnet etc. I found it easiest to make new cuts half way through where the fuel tank sits so most of the welded areas were out of sight, and it required the least amount of welding

[ Edited on 12-6-2007 by 11CAB ]

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2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 Jun 2007, 8:29 pm

#596505

just get an early!

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