Fender variety, Replacement and Mods -FYI

[Ossipon]

So, I am replacing the fenders of my 64 Notch. Like all things, Fenders Change. And it sometimes can be the smallest things. Take a look at this page from the VW parts book.

Gretchen had the fender shown in the top right. Finding a Fender with Side lamp cut out like that was not possible. The only ones I could find were like the two on the second row. I purchased one which was a 65 and the other side is a 68. No big deal I thought. I can just cut the sidelamp hole for each.
While similar, there is one critical difference for my two fenders. The holes for the trim are different sizes. The 65 is the same trim hole size as my 64. The 68 uses a larger trim hole size. No big deal you think. But it is when you are buying trim mount hardware. So be aware.
I used the first trim hole for the basis of my sidelamp mount. I never expected factory identical. And it will look just fine.
Now if I can just get my skill back on applying a smooth skin level bondo surface to remove a couple of small but very noticeable dents once it is painted.
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Ossipon
VWs in my life:
Air
Type 1 - 59, 62, 63, 71 Super 68 KGhia/ Type 2 - 59 Single Cab / Type 3 - 64 Notch
Water
GTI 83, Jetta 81, 85, 87, 91 TDI, 98 TDI, 09 / New Beetle 99 / SportWagen 05, 13 / Tiguan 18 / T3 92

[Ossipon]

I had someone ask me offline why I just didn't use the original fenders. I simply do not have the skill to return this damage back to what might look good. The prior bondo is slapped on and the curves gone around the headlight is beyond me.

I plan to offer the originals to a local shop for their potential use. They might just be interested in the salvage material.
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Ossipon
VWs in my life:
Air
Type 1 - 59, 62, 63, 71 Super 68 KGhia/ Type 2 - 59 Single Cab / Type 3 - 64 Notch
Water
GTI 83, Jetta 81, 85, 87, 91 TDI, 98 TDI, 09 / New Beetle 99 / SportWagen 05, 13 / Tiguan 18 / T3 92

[andybla]

that's one crusty fender but saveable

[Bobnotch]

The 68 should have small holes for the thin trim. The 66 and earlier use the older wide upper trim, with large metal clips and witches hats like those used to hole the interior panels on. Just a heads up.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120