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polarisboy
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 Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:49 am Post subject: 67 hood (front) Bug |
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| In need (possibly) of a hood for my 67........What other years are the same as the 67 ? My orig is just gonig to have too much bodywork for me to feel good about using it so looking at replacement options......... |
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67jason
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| Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:53 am Post subject: Re: 67 hood (front) Bug |
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| In need (possibly) of a hood for my 67........What other years are the same as the 67 ? My orig is just gonig to have too much bodywork for me to feel good about using it so looking at replacement options......... |
67 is one year only. 66 and earlier are same size and shape, but all the trim holes are different/bigger. you can use an earlier hood if you need, but you'd have to fill the holes and redrill for smaller ones, or run incorrect trim.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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63- 66 hoods are the same style and use the same raised VW emblem profile as a 67...but as mentioned trim holes need to be addressed.
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itskyle
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| Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: 67 hood (front) Bug |
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| polarisboy wrote: |
| In need (possibly) of a hood for my 67........What other years are the same as the 67 ? My orig is just gonig to have too much bodywork for me to feel good about using it so looking at replacement options......... |
Stand aside while people give me the business, but...
It should be said that aftermarket sheet metal or fiberglass options may or may not fit (depending upon the supplier) and you generally have to drill the holes. May not be a bad option if the original is still in good enough shape for accurate measurements rather than filling and then drilling, if that makes sense.
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polarisboy
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| Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the info... I knew there were years similar but wasnt sure how far back it went...I may try and have the orig fixed, im not sure yet, but if not I will look at thses options...and yea Im not a fiberglass or aftermarket sheet metal fan, rather keep it old vw....gotta replace the feft front fender also it is aftermarket, and a lot on it is not correct, inc horn hole location, and overall fit. |
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6Kabrio7
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This is your hood? Absolutely use the same one.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:01 am Post subject: There were 3-4 very nice 67 only hoods at Bugapaluza yesterd |
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yesterday in TN. Might be worth posting a WTB message on the site if you are willing to deal with a long distanc source.
There was one I saw that was perfect. Needed sand and painting only
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Bret2094
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Athens, Texas is about 2 hours away, and there is a big VW junk yard called Don's Bug Barn. They are only open on weekends and post their hours on a facebook page. I guarantee they will have what you need, so if you don't want to ship something, make a weekend of it and go see the bug barn
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polarisboy
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| Yea thats my hood...Not rusted but theres a lot there to it you dont see in this picture...This was when I bought it and all OG paint was covered in primer..Orig Ruby red and only body part not orig is the driver front fender......And yes I get updates on Dons Bug Barn. I have not been there yet seems like every weekend they are open is a weekend I have to work, but Im keeping an eye on it. Hope to find that fender there. |
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