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65Westy Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:04 pm

No I really don't have 56 questions. Just bought a 56 Beetle tonight after wanting one for over 30 years. It needs lots of work and I am sure to have lots of questions as I get into the restoration process. First question is about the missing front turn signals and the front fenders. I know that the "bullet" type signals are the correct ones, are the fenders all the same from 56 up to early 60's? Thanks,

aggro_jo Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:19 pm

congrats on the purchase. The car should have front bullits UNLESS it is a semaphore car. 57 was the last year for bullit front turn signal fenders. easiest way to get solid answers is to post a few pics and let us see what you got.

Congrats again

Lidpainter Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:28 pm

Cool. I've also got a '56 and I am a little bit north of you in the Toledo area. If I can help out with info or whatever let me know.

joe h. Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:49 pm

30 years? :shock: What took you so long?
The front fenders should have the metal tubes into the headlight buckets.

Good luck, and enjoy it. :wink:

LHG Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:27 pm

Good Score, 56 is the best year for an oval...

Because that's what I have :wink: :wink:

Let's see some pics :!:

RareAir Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:58 pm

63bug wrote: I know that the "bullet" type signals are the correct ones, are the fenders all the same from 56 up to early 60's? Thanks,

1956-59 fenders all have basically the same shape.



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