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How to install bullet blinkers
Kombigal - July 19th, 2011 at 09:24 AM

Hi There,

I have a 55 Beetle and want to install bullet blinkers for further safety, the semaphores just aren't being seen and I keep getting horns beeped at me and people telling me I haven't indicatored!

If anyone has any instructions on how to install them or can recommend an auto electrician in the Brisbane/South brisbane area, that would be reat.

Kind regards


Camo - July 19th, 2011 at 04:05 PM

I cant help re the bullets sorry, but can you fit LED bulbs in the semaphores to make it more visible.

Kev


vwo60 - July 19th, 2011 at 05:03 PM

I fitted as set to my 60 model, i bought them from ESI parts, the bullet indicators complete, Left hand side, http://www.eisparts.com/111953041C.html  x 1 Right hand side, http://www.eisparts.com/111953042C.html  x 1
You will also require two backing plates,
http://www.eisparts.com/111953163.html  x 2
Total price for all the parts are $139 US.
I fitted them buy cutting the correct size hole in the mudguard in the right location so the weld plate fits in from behind, then i just used the large nut on the bulb holder to clamp them in place, it is not really a auto elections job to fit them as the wiring is only a small part, getting them to look and fit right takes time.


h - July 19th, 2011 at 06:18 PM

hey
No need to drill holes :(
Put em on some brackets att to the bumper brackets as I've done on my 54 beetle
See link for ideas
Not difficult to do n u are not hurting the ride
cheers pauly

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=35360 


vwo60 - July 19th, 2011 at 08:49 PM

The factory indicators are in keeping with the car


h - July 19th, 2011 at 10:41 PM

yes in keeping sorta maybe
It looks good
but imao drilled holes that were not there in the beginning should not be there
Maybe it's the purist in me but many will agree n disagree
each to there own
cheers


68AutoBug - July 20th, 2011 at 01:44 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kombigal
Hi There,

I have a 55 Beetle and want to install bullet blinkers for further safety, the semaphores just aren't being seen and I keep getting horns beeped at me and people telling me I haven't indicatored!

If anyone has any instructions on how to install them or can recommend an auto electrician in the Brisbane/South brisbane area, that would be neat.

Kind regards


Hi
The trafficators [semaphores in US] are illegal in most states Now... You need front and rear flashing blinkers..

Ring Micks Motors in Brisbane and see if they could fit them for You...

or any other VW shops up there...

its a fairly simple job...

You have the blinker arm and just need a flasher unit and 4 blinker lights...
they can be fitted to the front and rear bumpers easily...

or You can add the front VW blinkers on top of the guards
as on 1960 models>
and use 1962 beetle tail lamps assemblies...

cheers

LEE