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can I remove the bumpers from my 62 bug ?
seagull - February 15th, 2004 at 12:36 AM

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 .


modulus - February 15th, 2004 at 11:10 PM

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


seagull - February 15th, 2004 at 11:19 PM

:jesus


modulus - February 15th, 2004 at 11:26 PM

Quote:
my 1949 M5 jag has those doors

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


seagull - February 15th, 2004 at 11:50 PM

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

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


5PL1TDCS10N - February 16th, 2004 at 09:42 AM

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

W:D


68AutoBug - February 16th, 2004 at 09:55 AM

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