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Snowflakes on a 62
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:30 pm    Post subject: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

Would You do it. I got a pair and thinking about installing them on my 62. I found the trailer wiring thread.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't. They might look good but the trailer wiring is a pain in the ass and the snowflakes are harder to see
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There was a time when I would have done it without any hesitation. But the older I get, the more I appreciate things being correct.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nah, let the car stay the way Heinz sold it.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The trailer wiring is actually very easy. I put them on my 62 and the trailer converter doohickey has worked perfectly for around 7 years now. I also added a third brake light in my back window to offset the fact that the snowflakes are smaller.

That being said, I also agree with dirty hippie in that I really wanted it that way years ago, but nowadays, I sometimes think about putting the originals back on.

Let me know if you decide to go through with it, and you can check out the wiring on my car if you have any questions.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did it and added LED's at the same time. The LED's are made for the 61 lights but wired for 62 car so no changes to wiring, no trailer wiring and can see them from space. Also added 3rd LED brake light.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dynaflash wrote:
I did it and added LED's at the same time. The LED's are made for the 61 lights but wired for 62 car so no changes to wiring, no trailer wiring and can see them from space. Also added 3rd LED brake light.


Now don't be that way... Pics?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dynaflash wrote:
I did it and added LED's at the same time. The LED's are made for the 61 lights but wired for 62 car so no changes to wiring, no trailer wiring and can see them from space. Also added 3rd LED brake light.

link to led's ?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

May be these
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892796

Bottom of ad mentions a version compatible with 62-67 wiring.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

fluxcap wrote:
May be these
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=892796

Bottom of ad mentions a version compatible with 62-67 wiring.

They will wire right up to your 3 wire harness.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

whatever floats your beetle I say -- go for it if you like it


however I prefer everything stock, that's just me tho
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PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2021 3:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

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I went with the snowflakes!
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 7:40 am    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

Do whatever makes you want to enjoy your car more. I have trouble putting much weight on the opinions of strangers who don't have my interests or wallet in mind. Besides, didn't VW build over 20 million of these things?
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 12:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

I'd be of the opinion that if they don't look out of place then go ahead and fit the parts you prefer. There's nothing much to differentiate between a 61 and 62 so in this case they won't look out of place like they would on say a 67 bug. I'm following this example with my late 61 bus, its getting bullets and round tail lights cos they'll look right at home and I prefer how they look.
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 3:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

I installed a set of Chip's LEDs (classified link) and they are nice . Easy to install and bright. Great for any snowflake lights.
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 3:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

If you want it do it. Think before you do anything, then think about it again. Are you going to have to do matching spot repainting? Are you ready for weak taillights? It may hurt future value, is this a stepping stone to your future VW goals? I'm not saying don't, just want you to think about what and why.

Once upon a time I had a '63 Bug with shaved front turn signals and big amber bulbs in the parking light holes instead. I had snowflakes out back too. Chrome T-bars replaced the bumpers. There was a deck lid standoff kit and a lowered front end. Underneath it was a stock 40 horse Bug but it had the look! I remember the car fondly. I wouldn't recommend it now. I wouldn't do it now, 25 year later.
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

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I went with the snowflakes!


that looks really sexy! i think you made the right decision.

edit- you in georgia? where at? we got a weekend long meet and shop build event starting tomorrow. i can send event info if you wish,
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

The OP started this thread 6 years ago. He made his decision then.
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 7:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

Pruneman99 wrote:
The OP started this thread 6 years ago. He made his decision then.


but he waited 6 years to install them? Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Snowflakes on a 62 Reply with quote

Chickensoup wrote:
Pruneman99 wrote:
The OP started this thread 6 years ago. He made his decision then.


but he waited 6 years to install them? Laughing
At least he didn't leave us hanging forever!
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