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Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:11 pm

I found a head light ring in my parts stash it is a SB12 but is says DOT between SB12 and the hella logo.Is this a 68 and newer?I know that SB12's came on 67's.

Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:49 pm

Inner or outter headlight ring?

Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:17 pm

If it's this kind, you should know that VW had a recall on these because the engraving of "SB12" in the top of the headlight door could cause a blinding glare from bright sunlight at certain angles causing the driver to careen off the road. I have a way to "fix" these, so you should send it to me and I will replace it with one with the more desirable (and safe) smooth chrome finish without that hazardous "SB12" engraving :shock: .

Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:21 pm

Kent, I think it is just great that you offered to help out a person stuck with those SB-12's that can cause a blinding glare. :wink:

Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:32 pm

aircooled wrote: Kent, I think it is just great that you offered to help out a person stuck with those SB-12's that can cause a blinding glare. :wink:

Well, I'm only here to help :D

(...myself to some '67 SB12 headlight doors 8-[ )

Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:12 pm

those above would be OG 67 head light rings, also came on type 3s that way

Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:02 pm

Its the inner ring the one that goes directly over the head light its self.Oh thanks for the offer but I like the glare :lol:

Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:21 pm

ottvw wrote: Its the inner ring the one that goes directly over the head light its self.Oh thanks for the offer but I like the glare :lol:

I think all '67s have the SB12 stamped on the inner ring. As for the outer headlight door, I was just trying to help. Apparently, you wear polarized sunglasses 8)

-Kent

Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:52 pm

The inner SB12 rings are abundant because many other years used them as well. Into the 70s I believe.

The outter SB12 rings were used only on the '67 models though. My 1967 Squareback has 'em :wink:

Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:16 pm

I know the outers are 67 only for sure but I thought that the inners were 67 only but I guess I was wrong.I will take some pictures tomarrow to give a better description.

Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:22 pm

And do you know why the SB12's are so good?? They are stamped from brass, not steel. They chrome plate better, and don't rust.

Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:53 am

I do know why they are good.

Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:58 pm

Yes mine are good as well - Florida - do you reccomend sand paper to remove the SB12 emblem or maybe I should use my grinder to get it off :roll: :shock: :lol:

Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:06 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: And do you know why the SB12's are so good?? They are stamped from brass, not steel. They chrome plate better, and don't rust. I did not know that, Ive found these sets a lot though recently and people act like they are gold :roll:

Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:30 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: And do you know why the SB12's are so good?? They are stamped from brass, not steel. They chrome plate better, and don't rust.

Indeed. I've got one SB12 and one generic repop on my square, and the SB12 is in nice shape, while the repop is pitted and rusty.