68/69 side reflector hole location picture URGENTLY NEEDED

[fez68]

hey I need some help. I have my 68 at the body shop. I went today to check it out and he had filled the holes that the side markers attach with on the front wheel arch and rear by the wheel arch. does anyone have a pic they could send me of the hoes that the side reflector mounts with up close that they could post so I can show him where they are supposed to be so he can find them before he paints it. I don't want to take a chance after he paints to try and find them. also the holes where the California camper plates mount. he filled those also. thanks in advance.

[hazetguy]

did the shop use bondo in that area? look/feel inside the dogleg/rear wheel arch for bondo worms.

[fez68]

ya I could feel it when I was there I just wanted to show him a picture of what the two holes look like and the sizes. the rear is kinda tricky cause of the closing panel and battery tray. I am home now so its hard to remember . I told him I would get him a picture. thanks for your reply

[hazetguy]

break off bondo worms, use a punch or awl to push through the holes. doesn't have to be "pretty" as the holes will be covered after painting by reflectors.
my guess is that the holes are circular in shape.

from this: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=331220
the screw sizes can be seen here, #43 and #46:

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[fez68]

Thanks everyone. But what i need is a picture of just the two holes that they mount with. One for the stud part that keeps it from turning and the screw hole. I have alot of pics of the reflector mounted i need a pic without it so he can see the two holes in relation to the body lines. Thanks

[Yarkle]

how are these? i meant to do this earlier but i forget stuff easily. if you need clearer pictures ill try again tommorow when its not dark out!

rear

front

As Robbie can attest to, this was a feat, because it involved me actually finding a screwdriver without wandering off to do something else.
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[fez68]

sweet. tha is exactly what I was looking for!!!. did you take off the reflectors just to take the pictures? I owe you a beer!

[fez68]

your in maine ? cool maybe we will meet up at some point .

[Yarkle]

im just north of the NH border off I-95, pm me if you come up this way!
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[fez68]

ok will do. I have friends in Berwick and frequent the kittery trading post. I should have the 68 on the road the beginning of sep. fez

[fez68]

I work in Newburyport ma. so I am not far from that area

[Yarkle]

Cool! I dunno if ill have the 73 by the beginngin of sep, but maybe by the end. and by running, maybe down tot he cumberland farms on 236
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