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ROGER LAWLESS
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 Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:43 am Post subject: Different size fenders ???? |
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I was looking at my catr the other day after putting on a few odd fenders from my pile of parts so I could sell the car and noticed that one front fender was different. 
One fender, front. from the body to the outside fender edge just above the center of the hobcap was about 1 3/4" wider than the other one. I don't mean wider like a new fiberglass fender just that the metal wraps around towards the tire more. The bigger one also had more definition where the runningboard bolts up. It is a 59 or older fender because of the 'headlight wiring tube-metal. It has no turnsignal like the 56/7 has.
Does anyone have an idea what year it's for and where can I get one to match for the other side, passenger.
Thanks, Roger
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Denz
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| Don't have an answer to your question but there is a bit of a debate going on on another forum about changes to fenders (wings here in the UK) between 1953 and 1960. Would also be very interested in views on the changes on wing shape, dimensions etc. between these years. |
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john7
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sounds like a 53-55 fender
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:00 am Post subject: Different fender |
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I'll post some pics later today along with some measurements.
Can someone help me on posting some pics, please. I see ihe Img* thing but don't know how it works. 
Thanks, Roger[/img]
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:35 am Post subject: Re: Different fender |
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| ROGER LAWLESS wrote: |
I'll post some pics later today along with some measurements.
Can someone help me on posting some pics, please. I see ihe Img* thing but don't know how it works.
Thanks, Roger[/img] |
It's OK Roger, you can do everything correctly and it still won't work sometimes.... 
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Denz wrote: |
| Don't have an answer to your question but there is a bit of a debate going on on another forum about changes to fenders (wings here in the UK) between 1953 and 1960. Would also be very interested in views on the changes on wing shape, dimensions etc. between these years. |
Denz is pretty accurate on that. Earlier fenders are infact wider and have more contour, including the bump down at the bottom that matches the running board as if it flows into the shape of the running board.
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:23 am Post subject: |
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| Denz wrote: |
| Don't have an answer to your question but there is a bit of a debate going on on another forum about changes to fenders (wings here in the UK) between 1953 and 1960. Would also be very interested in views on the changes on wing shape, dimensions etc. between these years. |
Denz is pretty accurate on that. Earlier fenders are infact wider and have more contour, including the bump down at the bottom that matches the running board as if it flows into the shape of the running board. |
Ok so what year is it from? Still working on the pics.  And where can I get a passenger front to match?
Roger
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john7
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oval horn grill and no turn signal & wire tube= zwitter to 55 us car
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: Early Fender |
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[img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/365518.jpg
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: Early Fender |
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject: Early Fenders? |
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What year ais it?[img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/365518.jpg
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: Early Fenders? |
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What year ais it?[img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/365518.jpg
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:29 pm Post subject: early fender |
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What year is it?
The other one is 16" wide at the same spot.
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: Early Fender |
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Look at all four fender pics and then tell me what year it is.
Thanks, Roger[img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/365521.jpg
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ROGER LAWLESS
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[img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/365520.jpg
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject: ??? |
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Man I'm gettin tired of trying to do this pic thing !
Everet, HELP make it easier, Please !!!!![img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/365521.jpg
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The yellow Fender only as the other one is in the early 60's.
Thanks, Roger
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: Early Fender |
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| ROGER LAWLESS wrote: |
Look at all four fender pics and then tell me what year it is.
Thanks, Roger |
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: Fender years ! |
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Maybe I am not making myself clear. The tricky photo thing dosn't help either.
It's the yellow fender with more definition over the early 60's white one.
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Roger
Not to hijack the thread but i saw your car for sale in Santa Cruz,(craigslist) in the last month or so.Are you the buyer or the potential seller?
Erik,(In Watsonville) |
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