Board Logo

Billet bonnet hinges
RBS79 - July 26th, 2009 at 02:24 PM

Hi everyone,
My name is Russell from Bundaberg in Qld 4670.
I have 4 sets of billet alluminium bonnet hinges for sale.

The hinges are CNC machined aircraft grade 8mm aluminium. Also supplied are gas struts, to replace the old springs, and all bolts, washers and mounts required (mostly stainless steel).

No cutting or welding required, simply remove the old hinge and spring and bolt these straight up, The gas strut mounts to the same body lug as the old spring.

This kit greatly enhances the look under the bonnet and is quite visible with the bonnet open.

I am only asking $200 a set, this includes postage within Australia. Please Email me on
Revmeup79@hotmail.com
with any intereset or questions.
Thank you.

First batch have all sold. Thank you everyone.

UPDATE: New batch available now!!
Please get in touch with me via Email.:yes:


RBS79 - July 26th, 2009 at 02:30 PM

more pics


Wannavee - July 26th, 2009 at 02:32 PM

Nice mate.The seppos would go apeshit for these! And the rod guys


eraser - July 26th, 2009 at 06:56 PM

cant wait to get my pair ;)

will post some pics when i get them :P


55low - July 30th, 2009 at 04:29 PM

Will hey fit early beetles, say 1967


RBS79 - August 5th, 2009 at 01:40 PM

These hinges will fit all models except for superbugs and late bugs with the flatter bonnets. So I've been told.:tu:


eraser - August 8th, 2009 at 09:55 PM

RBS79, Everyone after Australia Post not telling me i had a package at the post office i called and found it :D, supposedly been sitting there since 24th.

(click pics for longer story)

Beautiful Packaging
http://www.vwgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_4612-500x375.jpg

Look at that shine.
http://www.vwgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_4613-500x375.jpg

I haven't got round to installing them (only got them today), but hopefully spend an hour or so tomorrow installing them to show everyone.


donn - August 9th, 2009 at 07:56 AM

It's great to see someone taking the time to praise and thank good products and service, too often we only see the bad bits, good on ya eraser


glencsiro - August 9th, 2009 at 10:17 AM

PM sent.


RBS79 - August 12th, 2009 at 08:30 AM

Yes thank you very much Eraser! Can't wait to see them on another car.:smilegrin:


Jak Rizzo - August 12th, 2009 at 01:28 PM

They look awesome. have u tried to fit them to a superbug? If they could fit I wil buy a pair. Would be nice to have some bling under the bonnet, especially when I drop the kids at school & they get their bags out of the front.
regards
Jak


RBS79 - August 14th, 2009 at 08:12 PM

Hi Jak,
I've just asked a guy in the Biz and he said the hinges change for the later beetles. If anyone can tell me different or agree with that please do! I'll send VVW a msg and see what they say.
Cheers.


eraser - August 14th, 2009 at 09:45 PM

Thought i would jump back in here quickly, And show you some install pics (click the images to read the whole story).

http://www.vwgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_4619-375x500.jpg

http://www.vwgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_4624-375x500.jpg

http://www.vwgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_4630-375x500.jpg

And i also made a short video.. listen to that gold ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJ-aRwkLxI 


RBS79 - August 30th, 2009 at 08:13 PM

One set left anyone?


Randell12 - September 19th, 2009 at 03:52 PM

I know this is late, but do you still have the last set left? I have a 1970 Baja that they would look kick arse on. Only new to the VW game and just found your post.


RBS79 - March 13th, 2010 at 01:25 PM

Hi Everyone.
I am going to make another batch of these hinges very soon so if anyone else is interested please get in touch!!
Russ.


RBS79 - April 27th, 2010 at 01:58 PM

Hi guys,
I currently have a new batch of bonnet hinges available. Please let me know if you are interested.
Cheers,
Russ.


RBS79 - May 19th, 2010 at 07:52 PM

bump


STIDUB - May 20th, 2010 at 01:03 AM

any idea if they fit supers or not now?


RBS79 - June 25th, 2010 at 08:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by STIDUB
any idea if they fit supers or not now?


No sorry, as far as I can find out there is a difference between super and late beetles and all others. I can't get my hands on a super to find out though.


STIDUB - June 26th, 2010 at 12:14 AM

if your down brissy way ill happily let you find out :)


RBS79 - September 2nd, 2010 at 09:09 PM

One set left anyone? Then I might look into making some for Super / late bugs:tu: Please let me know if you'd be interested.


STIDUB - September 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 PM

after my springs bending inwards with me between the lid & the shell recently, YES! though i dont have the circlips on since i want it to be taken out easily, do you need an original pair to go from? i have a few...

L bugs are completely different though, cant help with that


gavandrob - September 4th, 2010 at 09:34 PM

HI would you just sell the hinges as i do have the gas struts
postage to vic 3842 i may take 2 sets
thanks gav


RBS79 - September 6th, 2010 at 09:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by STIDUB
after my springs bending inwards with me between the lid & the shell recently, YES! though i dont have the circlips on since i want it to be taken out easily, do you need an original pair to go from? i have a few...

L bugs are completely different though, cant help with that


So you have a superbug? But late bugs are different again you say? Gunna hunt around here for some originals to go off but could be intouch if I can't find any. Thanks.


RBS79 - September 6th, 2010 at 09:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by gavandrob
HI would you just sell the hinges as i do have the gas struts
postage to vic 3842 i may take 2 sets
thanks gav


Happy to sell without the struts but which hinges are you after? I have sets left that will fit any pre 1970 beetle. Could you email me please. Revmeup79@hotmail.com


RBS79 - January 16th, 2011 at 01:38 PM

Still have the last set anyone?


STIDUB - January 16th, 2011 at 08:31 PM

keen if they fit supers..


RBS79 - January 17th, 2011 at 08:16 AM

Nope sorry. Anything but super or late.


beetleboyjeff - January 17th, 2011 at 09:21 AM

That buggers me too.