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BRENO Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#660617
I have seen pics of bugs with safari type windscreens, opening outwards.

I want one. and i want one now. haha.

Does anyone know of a kit to buy? or is it custom made?

I just needa know before i go ripping into things, then realise i can buy all the framework.

Thanks in advance.

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#660623
I believe it would be a one off thing...

Someone must have made them in the US back in the 60s..

they make non original pop out side windows in the UK..
holes are drilled in the glass..

Most cars in the UK in the 30s and 40s had pop out front windscreens.. You may be able to get an idea from there.
also the wiper blades need to go right down off the windscreen...

cheers

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

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#660628
BRENO wrote:I have seen pics of bugs with safari type windscreens, opening outwards.

I want one. and i want one now. haha.

Does anyone know of a kit to buy? or is it custom made?

I just needa know before i go ripping into things, then realise i can buy all the framework.

Thanks in advance.
yeah, they're the shit!........someone must be doing a kit, i'm keen too

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#660645
ditto!

Give us a look at those pics too man. I'm keen to have a crack at replicating the photo kit.
Cept mine would be for the rear window.
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

BRENO Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#660665
I guess it would just be building a frame around the window, putting it on hinges, and modding the rubbers so it rests on them?

I might make a perspex windscreen and try it out.

pics are here...


silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#660720
I want one too!!!!
Keeping it real !

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#660767
wat r u willing to pay? ,can make em up if the price is right
show us your gates

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#660770
u2u me ur price for front and rear :P

unless there is services i can provide... vee dub services of course. 👍 😁
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

Notch Nut Custom Title Time!

1,011 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·

#660781
damn those things look good.😏👍
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#660796
They've been around for a while, back from the 80's cal-look days. Check out Hot VW's - there may be an advertiser in there.

BRENO Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#660819
kroozzn63 wrote:wat r u willing to pay? ,can make em up if the price is right
Im willing to pay if its not too pricey.

I would even try making it myself, I just dont know how it seals, or if it even does seal?

But if you can make me one that opens 90 degrees, send me your price inc. rough estimate for shipping to melbourne.

BRENO Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#661343
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shaven Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#712047
bump...
what ever happened here. anyone ever get on made?🤪
"When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends"

Mountains Greg Slammed & Awesome Dubber

84 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#712092
I'd be interested as well but, would have to be the same style of frame and seals as the rear quarter bug pop-outs. They'd be fantastic on those hot summer days just gotta watch out for the bugs (the insect ones I mean) I reckon $500 with glass would be reasonable...

I have seen that rear opening split window style safari as well many years ago and like it even more today! Could slide your board or skis straight in the rear window. Why wait for some company in the USA or worse China to make them... Theres a market here for somebody with the skills. Who is going to be the first in Australia to make them?
If it's not in a Vee Dub I'm not going!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#712105
i'm gonna give it a crack when i'm up to putting the windows in, but that won't be for a while. If if eva successfully accomplish it, i would take advantage of the market :P.

it'd be style to the max..😎
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

beetleboy88 Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#712664
i dont see any pics of them with the curved windshield😢 is it possible to make pop outs with a curved windscreen or just the flat windscreens??
1973 Super Beetle

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#712696
if they can do it with teh curved rear window, then ur set man. 😎
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#712730
hmm someone should reverse engineer that design and make a kit here :P

The only thing i don't like, and what i don't think the cops, nor any car inspector wouldn't like, is those rails for the hold down bolts. Its dangerous! it doesn't fold in next to the window neatly like the kombi safari windows. it sticks out ready to stab in some poor suckers face or torso if u have a front ender or brake to hard. Well i think it sticks out, cause by the design, the hold down bolt is not on the window itself, its on the bug body, and the swivel is on the window.

Crazy!
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

Mountains Greg Slammed & Awesome Dubber

84 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#712901
I agree I was thinking exactly the same thing. They do not look safe at all! None of us want to have a serious or minor accident in our bug but, if we were to be unfortunate I would'nt like one of those brackets sticking out of my skull 🙁
If it's not in a Vee Dub I'm not going!

beetleboy88 Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#713480
If anyone see's or hears about them bringing out a curved version of the beetle safari windows please let me know....i've got a 73 super by the way. saffari windows would come extremley handy up here in cairns....especially in the summer time!
1973 Super Beetle

leicesterbug Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#744106
i think there forsale on the samba in america but i think they only fit up two a 64 bug but there sweet as

t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#745762
Classic vee dubs has them now. They are around $1100 from memory.
1966 Bug

1973 L Bug

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#745787
FRIGGEN HELL!

I paid $250 + a front beam for my whole complete bug with running motor...
ah wellz...
I guess they are worth what people are willing to pay them...
but thats a bit retarded. imo
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#746422
I'd love to go shopping at that bug shop Chris!

Though I agree with you on the price. I guess it is for people who have done the restore and have a sack of cash left over. Maybe getting itchy tools a few years after finishing their bug.
1966 Bug

1973 L Bug

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#746464
Prices are usually expensive for things that are less easier to source and still a novelty. I buy most of my parts from Classic Vee Dub supplies.
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#746494
Don't get me wrong, if I had a spare $1100 I'd be putting one in for sure.

Classic Vee Dubs is awesome, and the guy that runs that place is really helpful.
1966 Bug

1973 L Bug