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Turn Signal difference
m4co - August 2nd, 2015 at 02:47 PM

Will a 1958-1963 turn signal fit in the same position and holes as a 1964 - 1979 one? I was wanting to get the earlier style one as I prefer the smaller and sleeker look to them but want to find out if there is modification required to the fenders.

The 1958-1963 style I want to fit
https://www.classicveedub.com.au/images/spareparts/signal_license/2619.jpg

The later style I want to replace
https://www.classicveedub.com.au/images/spareparts/signal_license/414sqzEzjhL__SY355_.jpg


1303Steve - August 2nd, 2015 at 09:13 PM

the bolt holes are the same but there is a hole further back to locate the late rubber base, I dont think the early housing will cover it


68AutoBug - August 2nd, 2015 at 11:37 PM

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Originally posted by 1303Steve
the bolt holes are the same but there is a hole further back to locate the late rubber base, I dont think the early housing will cover it


Hi
I'm not sure either, but the early blinkers were very close to the body where the later ones were out further...
Not sure when they moved out....
Don't see early blinkers on late cars though...

Lee


adlbeetle66 - August 3rd, 2015 at 03:43 PM

I have some early style ones, - will check if they fit my 66 guards.. :)


m4co - August 3rd, 2015 at 06:17 PM

If it's only a case of an extra hole I can weld it up, just didn't want to do too much alteration as I want to keep the patina on the guard I will use. The different position of the turn signal clears a few things up for me haha... I had another guard that I was cleaning up to bare metal and found another set of holes just closed up with filler, thought it was a little strange then so I just patched up the odd one :lol:

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t500/M4CO_23/20150209_162220_zps1dfc15d9.jpg

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t500/M4CO_23/20150209_173214_zpsb06ebc73.jpg

Quote:
Originally posted by adlbeetle66
I have some early style ones, - will check if they fit my 66 guards.. :)


Thanks, hopefully the hole is covered up but not too big of a deal if it isn't, as long as it fits into place.


adlbeetle66 - August 3rd, 2015 at 09:37 PM

Yep, all fits :)


m4co - August 4th, 2015 at 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by adlbeetle66
Yep, all fits :)


ok cool, Thanks!