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Izzygt500
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:18 pm    Post subject: Bullet Fenders Reply with quote

What up guys, hey if i wanted to make my own bullet fenders for my 57 bug, which years could i use? 55-58? so they are identical to original bullet fender.
Its becoming increasingly difficult to find a decent set with a decent price.

As always i appreciate your knowledge. Pray
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Identical? You'll want to use 1953-57 front fenders.

You can use 1958-59 fenders, but the stamping inside the headlight bucket is changed. If you use 1958-59 fenders, no one will know if you install a headlight. And they are more plentiful too!
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sweet! Thanks for the info.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are a few threads about oval fenders on here and there is some good info but i cant find a definitive answer... but am i correct in saying that pre 56 front fenders are wider and have a somewhat different profile around the headlight... ?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one original bullet mount I drilled spot welds yo remove off a fender, for sale.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

69vwcarl wrote:
There are a few threads about oval fenders on here and there is some good info but i cant find a definitive answer... but am i correct in saying that pre 56 front fenders are wider and have a somewhat different profile around the headlight... ?



I know, I remember finding a thread that even had picture, but i cant find it.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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