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Rifai.Ad Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2019 Posts: 49 Location: Trollhattan, Sweden
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:54 am Post subject: Headlight swap discussion |
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What are your opinions on early headlights/fenders mounted on late Beetles? I'm writing down some plans for a build that brings the bug closer to its Porsche genes, and I found the sloped early headlights to be key characteristics on the 356 and air-cooled 911s. Still, I need to hear your opinions on how do you think this conversion looks, done right.
Here's some pictures of early fenders/headlights on late Beetles from TheSamba:
My opinion is that they'd look sweet on a 71 with some chrome eyelids
This isn't a question on whether it's possible or not, just a little chit chat. Let's enjoy ourselves |
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CanStan Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2005 Posts: 1039 Location: Calgary, AB
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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Personally it would drive me nuts to see a swap like that. Kind of like when someone paints the ‘V’ front onto a Bay or Vanagon to make it look sort of like a split.
That being said, the casual observer wouldn’t even notice the difference. If you have any plans on selling, it might deter a lot of hobbyists. But it’s your car- I say go for it and make it what you want and enjoy it! |
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jeffrey8164 Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2018 Posts: 3818 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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On a beetle hell yeah go for it dude. On a Ghia, don’t do it. I’ve seen a couple Ghias that have done it and it just doesn’t look right and you have to cut. _________________ Volkswagen!
Turning owners into mechanics since 1938.
“Let he that is without oil throw the first rod”
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 34021 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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Personally, I don't like it, or eyelids for that matter.
On the other hand, on a Bug its a bolt-on job, so it could be reversed later by a buyer or you if you change your mind. |
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Big Bill Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2005 Posts: 1782 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:53 am Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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I have been thinking about doing this to my 67 the latest project I am doing for my self. I like the look of the pre-67 headlights and have never liked the 67 and later style. If I could find some decent 65-66 fenders I would go ahead with it, the driver side which is OG has a pretty good dent in it and the pass.side is an aftermarket that needs help.
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 34021 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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Get ready for the '67 nazi squad to come down on you!
But remind them the Euro '67s came with the '66-style fenders/headlights, so it's not such a crime after all.
Last edited by KTPhil on Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:20 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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janerick3 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2006 Posts: 1879 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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KTPhil wrote: |
Get easy for the '67 nazi squad to come down on you!
But remind them the Euro '67s came with the '66-style fenders/headlights, so it's not such a crime after all. |
...and remember the "67-only" front fenders carried over to '68-'70 1200L Standards with the smooth blades and no guards.
The biggest challenges to modifying a '68-'72 non-Super would be finding the Euro-only, Standard blunt hood front apron with the bumper bracket cutouts or modifying a deluxe apron and adding the mounts inside the spare tire well. I've seen it done--it either looks really good or it belongs in the "Abortions" sticky. _________________ Thanks,
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22670 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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Kind of like when someone paints the ‘V’ front onto a Bay or Vanagon to make it look sort of like a split. |
Why would you want to make a Bus look like a Van? _________________ .ssS! |
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Splitdog Samba Split Personality
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 4125 Location: Planet VW
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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Not a fan of '67's for that exact reason. Certain clubs are absolutely zombified by them though. _________________ CH³NO²
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Rifai.Ad Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2019 Posts: 49 Location: Trollhattan, Sweden
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:04 am Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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I've seen some that look brilliant and some that look like a**. Any idea what year the orange one is? |
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sportin-wood Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 2008 Location: Texas
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Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Headlight swap discussion |
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Rifai.Ad wrote: |
I've seen some that look brilliant and some that look like a**. Any idea what year the orange one is? |
I'm guessing '69 to around '71 from the gas filler door? _________________ .
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