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hellbentt Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:09 pm

I have a 62 rag top with the front having been hit at least once if not more, I also have a 66 bug that was rolled years ago with a perfect, rust free clip, so the question is this: are there any noticable differences between a 62 clip and a 66 clip? I have done this operation on several later cars but since this is a ragtop, I want to do "correctly", will this look correct?

guitarzan1975 Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:12 pm

Search for pics. You can do it.

veedubs61 Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:30 pm

guitarzan1975 wrote: Search for pics. You can do it.
wow what a great answer! IMO the only correct way to do it is to put the correct year clip on there! but that's just me

HerrrKafer Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:13 am

I can't think of any differences in the clip itself 62 -> 66. The hood and fenders, of course, are different.

hellbentt Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:40 am

yes, I know that the hood and fenders are different, I think the hood is one of the more difficult things to get...flat area under the vw emblem!
For research perposes,in looking for a new replacement front apron, its the "same" for a long time. I know that it would work, but I am not sure if it would be the same visually.
Finding an exact year clip will be near impossible, I think. If another 46 year old car is still out there with a good ,rust free clip, I wouldn't want to chop it up anyway. The 66 that I have was rolled in the late eighties and sat in a field after that. Its too far gone to fix, plus I already own it!
So if it is visually the same, it seem like a no brainer to me.



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