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Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:00 pm

i was wondering if anyone made there super more like an older bug and what older parts might bolt straight on from an older ?

Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:10 pm

This has been done... and failed.

Dance with the one you brung.

Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:26 pm

Not a Super, but a backdated '72 Standard. Not exactly bolt on stuff, a lot of work. 72KYLE's build .

Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:35 pm

akavinn1 wrote: i was wondering if anyone made there super more like an older bug and what older parts might bolt straight on from an older ?

Why?

The main parts that look different are the front end body panels, the hood and fenders and the front frame parts. The standard parts don't fit; the super's hood is longer and the luggage space is bigger.

I supposed if you wanted to, you could design and build something that's the size of the super but with the pointy nose of the standad. But at that point you're engineering your own car.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:22 am

go for a look through the bastards and abortions thread your bound to find several

only one ive seen that looked ok was that black one with empi5s and jack daniels stickers on the doors

Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:12 am

Glenn wrote: This has been done... and failed.

Dance with the one you brung.

Exactly, embrace the Fatness. Supers that have been moded to look like older standards look TERRIBLE. If you prefer older Beetles, sell your Super to someone who will appreciate it for what it is and begin the hunt for what you want.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:16 am

19super73 wrote: Glenn wrote: This has been done... and failed.

Dance with the one you brung.

Exactly, embrace the Fatness. Supers that have been moded to look like older standards look TERRIBLE. If you prefer older Beetles, sell your Super to someone who will appreciate it for what it is and begin the hunt for what you want. I would echo this with people who buy an Autostick and then want to make it a 4-speed.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:02 pm

Gary wrote: I would echo this with people who buy an Autostick and then want to make it a 4-speed.
I'd have to disagree with you there... :?

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:05 pm

4Doora wrote: Gary wrote: I would echo this with people who buy an Autostick and then want to make it a 4-speed.
I'd have to disagree with you there... :?

Why?

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:13 pm

Bierboy wrote: 4Doora wrote: Gary wrote: I would echo this with people who buy an Autostick and then want to make it a 4-speed.
I'd have to disagree with you there... :?

Why?
It's kind of like saying "why hot rod your vw, and not just buy something with a more powerful engine?"
It's not like a 4 speed in an autostick bastardizes the car, it's just a matter of performance and driving preferance. it's not a useless undertaking, like trying to turn a super into an oval.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:14 pm

4Doora wrote: a super into an oval.
Funny you should mention that.....

Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:29 pm

What the....?! 1955 Super Beetle prototype..... yeah, sure. I don't know how you find them Glenn. :shock:

Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:52 pm

nice one Glenn.

-Scotty

Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:38 am

akavinn1 wrote: i was wondering if anyone made there super more like an older bug and what older parts might bolt straight on from an older ?
Where super?

Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:52 am

tuna wrote: I don't know how you find them Glenn. :shock:
That was a keeper from the minute I saw it.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:50 am

That monstrosity made baby Jesus cry! :cry:

Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:16 pm

In the name of HUMANITY!! DONT DO IT!!!!!

Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:31 pm

I picked up a super simply because it was the only beetle I could find around here for less than $3k. I am going to try to tone down the super look by using some old style parts and such to give it the feel of an older bug! First thing I did was remove the dash pad. Gonna clean the steel up and paint it body color. Second thing thats in the works is removing those unsightly "outhouse" vents behind the rear windows. Out goes the rear window defrost glass (NOT a winter car anyway) and in goes clear. Bye Bye big honkin turn signal and tail lights. In their place goes nice sleek early style ones. I am even thinking about trying to find some very early headlight buckets/assembly (you know the one with the glass covers over them) and grafting them in. Unlike most I dont mind the round front of the hood or the extra length and will leave them be. Away goes the bumpers and the vent under the front bumper (what the heck is that for anyway???). Most important mod I am trying to scrape together: Off with the steel sunroof, in with the sliding cloth roof. A 71 Super ragtop! Hope to find an OG one for a more authentic look.

Thats my take on how I would de-super a super.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:39 pm

MoparFreak69 wrote: I picked up a super simply because it was the only beetle I could find around here for less than $3k. I am going to try to tone down the super look by using some old style parts and such to give it the feel of an older bug! First thing I did was remove the dash pad. Gonna clean the steel up and paint it body color. Second thing thats in the works is removing those unsightly "outhouse" vents behind the rear windows. Out goes the rear window defrost glass (NOT a winter car anyway) and in goes clear. Bye Bye big honkin turn signal and tail lights. In their place goes nice sleek early style ones. I am even thinking about trying to find some very early headlight buckets/assembly (you know the one with the glass covers over them) and grafting them in. Unlike most I dont mind the round front of the hood or the extra length and will leave them be. Away goes the bumpers and the vent under the front bumper (what the heck is that for anyway???). Most important mod I am trying to scrape together: Off with the steel sunroof, in with the sliding cloth roof. A 71 Super ragtop! Hope to find an OG one for a more authentic look.

Thats my take on how I would de-super a super.

Jesus Christ on a dinosaur!

For less money than what you're talking about doing, you could've just bought an early model Beetle and had the car you wanted to start with!

Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:45 pm

Actually I didnt really care what I got to start with. Aside from the ragtop roof ($500-1K) range there really is no expense to me but time. I will do all the work myself including paint. I have a complete car here than after spending $650 on parts today to slam it I am into it $1k. I am in no way afraid of getting my hands dirty/cut/bruised/etc. to save a dime!