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Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:53 am

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=270680

How do I know that's real? Same for the rears?

What makes the split fenders dead give aways?

Rear - dimpled between fender bolts
- recessed area for rear split lights

Front - Round horn grills

Other than that, they 'look' like oval fenders, what else is the difference?

Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:03 am

On Pre '48 front fenders the headlight bucket is slightly lower and canted back more.

Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:02 am

In the other forum discussion there is the question of the 'gap' to the running board. I wouldn't call it a gap but more of a subtle transition in the way that it was formed. I assume that this transition is the same for splits all the way up to at least 59 with an OG fender.

The tansition is very subtle, but once you recoginize it, it sticks out like a sore thumb. It is hard to see in the pictures of the link you show. Basically right before the fender 's end, it curves back on the outside edge to flow into the running board which is horizontal. Here is a picture of that occurring:

Also, The other thing to look for is the tube that holds the head light wires. Most reproduction fenders lack this unless it was added later.

Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:17 pm

That 'hump' looks very oval like, is it the same?

Sorry, just trying to organize some information that seems to be missing in this forum! I also need this info for my split reconstruction.

Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:26 pm

That hump was used atleast until 63.

Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:42 pm

eh0s wrote: That 'hump' looks very oval like, is it the same?

Sorry, just trying to organize some information that seems to be missing in this forum! I also need this info for my split reconstruction.

Yes that is off of my 53 oval. Like I said, I assume that it was the same for splits, ovals and square windows up to 59. Herbie3Rivers says it is the same all the way to 63 though.

Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:46 pm

I looked a little more at the one for sale that you provided as a link, and I don't think that it has this shape. Either Splits are not like this or it is a repo. Personally I ask myself "why is this guy selling one good fender off of his gorgeous split?" Either his car was hit on the passenger side and he is parting it out, or he knows it is a fake and doesn't want it on his car. Of course this is all speculation on my part. :wink:

Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:49 pm

Well it might not be exactly the same shape but it's similar through atleast 63. I still have the original fenders from 1959 on the car one on the car, and one "preserved" The fender put on in it's place had the headlight bucket modified to match, but I believe it's a 63 fender and it has the same deal where it flares out to meet the running board.

Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:19 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=272886

Are these real? :)

Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:36 pm

eh0s wrote: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=272886

Are these real? :)

Yes ! those are real. so you better jump on it before I do :lol:

Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:28 pm

restojohnny wrote: eh0s wrote: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=272886

Are these real? :)

Yes ! those are real. so you better jump on it before I do :lol:

Agreed!

Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:35 pm

I emailed him. I'm still clueless as to the difference between oval fenders and split ones except for the round holes?

The price is not my worry. If I media blast around the 'round hole' there should be no body work right? That should be enough proof right?

(Just for my peace of mind, otherwise, I'd just round up my Oval fenders and call it a day).

Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:43 pm

eh0s wrote: I emailed him. I'm still clueless as to the difference between oval fenders and split ones except for the round holes?

The price is not my worry. If I media blast around the 'round hole' there should be no body work right? That should be enough proof right?

(Just for my peace of mind, otherwise, I'd just round up my Oval fenders and call it a day). Get the oval fenders and call it a day. You have the wrong pan and other parts right? You said you just want a cool driver right? You can use the rear even with out the tail light dimple you just have to bend the tail light bracket out a little to fit on the fender and it will work. for the front all you have to do is make the hole round or fill them in all the way and just make the 4 small holes for the horn grill to fit and then your good to go. And save 1000.00

Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:50 pm

That's the plan for now Jason. I have some rear indents from Sweden, just gotta piece it all together (again).

Sat Feb 04, 2006 6:57 pm

What exactly happened? did someone come and steal your shit?

Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:37 pm

eh0s wrote: That's the plan for now Jason. I have some rear indents from Sweden, just gotta piece it all together (again). You dont even need the indents. Just bend the bracket open a bit.

Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:56 pm

Herbie3Rivers wrote: That hump was used atleast until 63.

63 front fenders do not have the contours like an oval does. There is a big difference.