rear bumper mount changeover

[52 split]

i see replacement bumper mounts from wolf parts and kdf service as 52-60, a long mount. and also a listing for pre 53,a shorter mount. what month in 52 did the mount change to the longer version. trying to know what would be right for my car. thanks

[52 split]

someone here must know.should my june 52 have long or short mounts . i tried the search section but did not see my answer.

[eurodub]

my june 52 has short ones. 27june52
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1976 MK1 Golf

[Zwitterkafer]

June 52 definitely has the short mounts. These were changed to long mounts at some point in the 6 month Zwitter period (Oct 52 to Mar 53), IIRC.
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[52 split]

looks like i have to remove or modify the last owners resto job, it is really nicely done. can the long mount just be shortened or is it completely different . thanks guys for your help.

[virtanen]

To go deeper the split rear bumper mounts, also split has two different lenghts, one is 195 mm and other 205 mm. I have no idea when each was used, my 1/52 and 6/52 has shorter ones, as my friend's 10th October manufactured 1951 has too. But an other 16th October 51 manufactured has longer ones. Maybe 2 suppliers and mixed?

The difference is on the front end.

205 mm (my own made):

195 mm (borrowed Wolf):

[Zwitterkafer]

Interesting, I did not know that! The longer version of the short mount has a flange at the front end, for maybe a couple of extra spotwelds? I hope they were used interchangeably; if not, no peeking under the rear fenders please!
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- Zeuxius, 400 BC

[eurodub]

i noticed that a few weeks ago as i must change mine soon. kdf service does the longer version, while wolf the shorter. i still don't know what i must get but after cleaning the supports ill know for sure, there's still original metal left
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1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1976 MK1 Golf

[virtanen]

I can make both split versions, the shorter model is easier

[Hebster52]

What would be correct thickness of sheetmetal for the bumper mounts?
1mm too flimsy, 1,2mm fine or 1,5mm?

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[Two Glove Boxes]

Mika (Virtanen) can chime in since he produces high quality ones.
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1950 Deluxe Sedan Build

1951 Split Standard Hoffman Build

1960 Dove Blue Double Cab Patina Build

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