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Dwayne1m Samba Member
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26300 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Front Stone Guard |
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I don't recall ever seeing that sort of "guard" (or "deflector") listed in any if the VW or aftermarket catalogs I've looked through over the years. So, first guess would be home-made.
And my initial thought when I saw the title of this thread was going to be the anodized aluminum shield the goes on the fender, not some plastic or Plexiglas sheet! _________________ Andy T.
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Meiang Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Front Stone Guard |
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My 1972 Superbug had a Volkswagen Australia stone/bug guard which covered the entire width of the car front including the headlamps. It attached using the bumper mounting bolts. Picture is circa 1980.
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glutamodo The Android
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Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: Front Stone Guard |
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But the operative question is, who marketed that gizmo? Was it VW, or some aftermarket thing? _________________ Andy T.
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Meiang Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: Front Stone Guard |
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The stone/bug guard was marketed by Volkswagen Australia as an official accessory. I think I have a Volkswagen Australia pamphlet somewhere showing the guard which I wil try and find. |
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ampegboy1 Samba Member
Joined: March 21, 2007 Posts: 291 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:32 am Post subject: Re: Front Stone Guard |
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The one in the first post looks like what was called a Beetle Bouncer over here.
Michael _________________ 1973 GT Beetle |
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