Decklid Bonnet Pin to replace handle

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 29 Dec 2007, 9:57 am

#626179

Hi there,

I have seen in many a magazine where Bugs have had the decklid handle assembly replaced with a single race style hood pin. As my handle mechanism is stuffed and I am trying to acheive the old school racer look, I thought that I would give this a go.
My problem however is that the pins are not long enough due to the double skin thickness of the decklid.
Is anyone aware of extra long pins available or a modification that someone has performed to make this work?
Hope you can help.
Thankyou,
Darren

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 29 Dec 2007, 11:33 am

#626193

Look on Ebay under 'sparco', I think these pins are long enough and are made from aluminium. 👍

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 29 Dec 2007, 11:56 am

#626195

Thanks Craig, I'll give em a go!

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6