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Charlie bug Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:09 pm

I have a 1954 oval what colour should the hood crest be ? mines blue sky green grass will put a pic up when my camera decides to work...can I change this to any colour or will it effect its originality, I was thinking about one which is just black and silver to go with the look of my bug. can anyone show me pics of different hood crests or info ..thanks
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Russ Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:11 pm

here is an interesting read for you.
some can get pricey but are very cool looking
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=210118&highlight=hood+crest

RareAir Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:08 pm

1953-60 used this badge (which you have)


The Black & Silver you're describing was used on 1961-63 Beetles

Charlie bug Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:47 am

you see thats what I have why does the badge fit so badly in its holder

MargaritaVillain Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:36 am

RareAir wrote: 1953-60 used this badge (which you have)


The Black & Silver you're describing was used on 1961-63 Beetles

Actually Glenn, weren't the 1960 Beetles the first ones to come with the less colorful hood crest badge?

Lighter Klepto Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:00 am

not sure... but my 60 rag has the one pictured

Bruce Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:15 pm

You don't think it might have been changed sometime in the last half century?



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