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 ·
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
hellbugged ·
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 ·
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.
BRENO ·
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 ·
I want one too!!!!
silver ·
found more pics online and someone called Fab-Cab Uk apparently makes or made them but the website doesn't work
might have to make our own
wat r u willing to pay? ,can make em up if the price is right
bajachris88 ·
u2u me ur price for front and rear :P
unless there is services i can provide... vee dub services of course. 👍😁
Notch Nut ·
damn those things look good.😏👍
squizy ·
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 ·
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 ·
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shaven ·
bump...
what ever happened here. anyone ever get on made?🤪
Mountains Greg ·
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?
bajachris88 ·
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..😎
beetleboy88 ·
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??
bajachris88 ·
if they can do it with teh curved rear window, then ur set man. 😎
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!
Mountains Greg ·
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 🙁
beetleboy88 ·
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!
leicesterbug ·
i think there forsale on the samba in america but i think they only fit up two a 64 bug but there sweet as
Classic vee dubs has them now. They are around $1100 from memory.
bajachris88 ·
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
t_tuffnut ·
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.
MISS VDUB ·
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.
t_tuffnut ·
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.
eraser ·
I'm sure i replied to this thread but, I find the bits of metal that prop the window could take somebody's eye out when closed.
MISS VDUB ·
It's not when safari's are closed, it's when they're open is the problem. I don't know how many times myself or my partner have nearly taken an eye out and a chunk of scalp on those things when getting in the bus. Friggin hurts!!!!🤖