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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:27 pm Post subject: Fog lights - Yea Or Nay? |
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Dug through an old parts stash and found these venerable [probably 1948-1952 vintage] Unity fog lights.
I think they look superb. Think they stink? Let me know. |
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panicman Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2011 Posts: 2290 Location: Canby, OR
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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I think they look cool. I am thinking of doing a single amber fog sometime in the future, and if i saw one of those in my search, I would be interested. _________________ Plate of shrimp |
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bug'in_tacoma61 Samba Member
Joined: March 21, 2011 Posts: 141 Location: tacoma, wa
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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I think it looks good id position them more in the center if it was mine but still looks good. nice find |
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9131 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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COOL, I'd run them
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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3635 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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They look good but the location you have them at makes the bug look like it has bags under its eyes. They need to move in, down and in front of the bumper. _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty
"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind
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bugandxbandme Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2009 Posts: 162 Location: Richmond, VA
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think you should bother. They would look better on my car!:p
No really, they look good. But I agree, they should be a little closer to the middle. |
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&Dan Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2008 Posts: 1784
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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I'm totally with the closer-to-the-middle group, but I found these babies are so big, and so dependent on their heavy cast-iron bases, that mounting them in such a manner meant I couldn't get the front lid open, dammit. Tried for hours in the hot sun! So this is the compromise.
They're nice and old and have 6 volt bulbs which is good as my Beetle is still 6 volt.
Thanks for the opinions! |
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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3635 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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&Dan wrote: |
I'm totally with the closer-to-the-middle group, but I found these babies are so big, and so dependent on their heavy cast-iron bases, that mounting them in such a manner meant I couldn't get the front lid open, dammit. Tried for hours in the hot sun! So this is the compromise.
They're nice and old and have 6 volt bulbs which is good as my Beetle is still 6 volt.
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Mount them in front of the bumper ( where it looks better) and the problem is solved. _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty
"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind |
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5148 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with the others, move them in. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
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cm67btl Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2006 Posts: 314 Location: Santa Ynez/Monterey Ca.
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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I dig 'em. Like others have said, I would put them on the inside of the overriders |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Eh.... Ive never been a fog light fan on Beetles, but do like and have respect for using period correct parts. Ive even pick'd a few for myself.... if I ever want to use them.
I agree, they look a little odd placed wide and close to the headlights, but with that light size you may be limited on placement.
If YOU like the placement thats really all that matters and the main point.... Id roll em....
Fog light thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=359840&highlight=fog+light _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
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Maxoceanblue Samba Member
Joined: June 27, 2013 Posts: 429 Location: Pensacola, FL
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:31 am Post subject: |
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I like the look of fog lights and plan on putting them on my car too, but I can't decide if I like the orange or clear lights. _________________ 1964 Beetle Sedan/1600cc DP 12v converted |
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13842 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Leave them its your car. The light signature at nite should be quite interesting. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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madmack Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 93 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:00 am Post subject: |
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Fogs off a 78 MB 280c a junk yard pick. They bolted on to the bumper without any modifications.
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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Brian Anthony Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 215 Location: Longview TX
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Keep them but move them to the front of the bumper and move them in. Here is how I mounted mine, wish they were as big as yours.
_________________ 1965 Double Cab
1967 Bug, Sedan
1967 Bug, Convertible
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umphorever Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 104 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Rock em!! I think they look great! I personally don't care about period or correct year parts! You gotta do it your way! |
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