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GBert Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2015 Posts: 145 Location: Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:42 pm Post subject: Question: Will a 1973 super beetle hood fit on a 78 convertible |
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Greetings all...I have been doing some reading and think this will work but would like to make sure.
Found an NOS 1973 Super Beetle hood with no rust that appears to be in better shape than my 1978 one. I am wanting to confirm it will fit before purchasing it. Any input would be appreciated. With thanks... Greg |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4391 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Question: Will a 1973 super beetle hood fit on a 78 convertible |
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My experience is with 71-72 Supers, which is a unique hood due to the super front and flat windshield. The same hood fits on the regular hard top and the convertible. The 73 and on hood is different than mine, due to the curved windshield, but I believe the 73 and on hood would be interchangeable for either the hard top or the convertible. The 78 one might have a different appearence near the handle than the 73, and I dont know if that is a functional difference or just cosmetic. _________________ 1966 Sportsmobile Camper https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
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H2OSB Samba Member
Joined: April 14, 2013 Posts: 1282 Location: Modesto, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Question: Will a 1973 super beetle hood fit on a 78 convertible |
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There will be a very slight difference cosmetically(a raised...spot, under the handle) but it will fit.
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GBert Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2015 Posts: 145 Location: Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:03 am Post subject: Re: Question: Will a 1973 super beetle hood fit on a 78 convertible |
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Great....thanks everyone....I was looking at photos on this site last night and the cosmetic differences are things i can live with in exchange for a rust free German hood. Take care. |
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