Beetle 1962 | The Correct Tail Light Position

[eriksonalex1307]

Hello All,

I have a 1962 Beetle with no hole for mounting the tail light.

Could anyone help me the correct measurement position for 1962 tail light ?? If we measure it from the fender lips that attach to the rear apron.

I attach a photo to give a clear explanation for my question. The tail light i use would be the same as my photo

Thank you.
Erik

[eriksonalex1307]

Anybody could help me with details measurement ?? Or Drawing ?? As per my understanding, it should need 3 holes on each fender.

Thank you

[sportin-wood]

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[rcooled]

That dimension marked in your photo is 10.16cm, or exactly 4 inches, measured from the edge of the fender bead to the edge of the tail light gasket.

[eriksonalex1307]

Thank you for the drawing and explanation. Appreciated it very much.

[my3bugs]

sorry no help here BUT maybe you know someone with a good fender ???

this is such a common question not just for your year but for all year bugs . after market fenders rarely have the holes in the right place ...... for a split and oval bugs i have made paper templates to send to friends for there projects .... im suprised no parts venders have these simple to make templates available for the different years .

here is a HEART tail light template and a copy of it i made for a friend

[eriksonalex1307]

Well ... the one i need is for 1962