Help with chrome Molding hood replacement

[bird blaster]

Long story short. I found me the VW that will suit most of my needs and in my price point. An absolute must for me was matching numbers including motor. I found that in my 1963. The hood on this car looks to have had some work including a repaint. The chrome molding has been changed, and incorrectly for the thin type. I have ordered the right one in stainless from WW including the appropriate mounting hardware. I had a few questions to hopefully avoid trouble. Are the hole sizes different in the hood to accommodate the clips for thick vs thin? How do I take the chrome off easily? I saw some good videos on how to put it on, so I think I have that covered.

Thanks!

I hope to post more pics when the car arrives.

[60ragtop]

The hole sizes are bigger for the wide trim. Use a wood/plastic gizmo to pop off the narrow trim. If the hood is in decent shape consider selling it as it might be a one year only 67 hood and buy a different hood your bug.
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[hitest]

I fully agree with Rick ^^^. It's clear it's been repainted (perhaps) to L380 code- but not to match the fade of surrounding metal.

It's value to a '67 restorer would finance the repaint of a proper hood. Also, you can determine if your car was supposed to have a Wolfsburg crest by looking up your VIN's range in the progressive refinements listing.
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[bird blaster]

Thank you!

Is there a way that I can tell if it is a 67? I’m not that familiar yet with being able to spot the differences.

For a good hood. What years will work? Ie) 61-65? The VIn is 5143xxx so I do not believe it should have Wolfsburg crest.

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

.. before we all get too excited here..

#1.. figure out if it's original 67 hood.. if it's not.. . no Original Oppressors would want it.. repop hood of years past had small trim holes.. or no holes at all..

Here is an OO 67 hood topic reference
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=578083


#2 For a 63.. for the MAJORITY of the model year build.. you would typically want to find a raised platform hood for the VW larger 3 pin emblem, with large trim holes... 1963-1966.


Now..
#3
If your 63 just so happened to have been built.. in the first two months.. (August September 1962 , ending at/on VIN 5010447) you would want to find a "1962 Hood"
Flat emblem area, 3 pins and a smaller (4 tab style) emblem.
62 hood topic..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=419735

[ZENVWDRIVER]

... when I had my '63 I added an earlier-style Wolfsburg crest... not original, but who cares - looks awesome. i'd just pry that thin one off and put it in my scrap metal pile and add a strip for crest.
... not a bad paint match... could keep it till you found an original replacement.

this was my '63.

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[EVfun]

Perhaps I missed it reading on a phone, but I never saw information on how to determine if was a real '67 hood. Other than the trim hole size, how can one tell a '66 from a '67 or a decent quality repop?

I would likely open up the trim holes and run early trim, perhaps with a 3 color Wolfsburg crest if I wanted to spend the extra money. Well, unless I had a local friend looking for a correct '67 hood.
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[bird blaster]

Here are a few different angles that include the hood. I appreciate the comments guys. I know this car isn't perfect...but I think it is a good start for me and I will over time get it how I want it.

[EVfun]

I'd be more than happy to drive that -- nice car!

What are your plans for the car? That will influence how you best move forward.
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[Sharp64]

I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong but three point seat belts should be a bolt in. There should be attachment points under the rear carpet and the third just behind the quarter window.
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[ZENVWDRIVER]

... everyone will suggest something different - that's human nature. i'd leave as much original paint as possible showing and repaint what is needed. So, it does not match perfectly... how can that make any kinda' difference... is a beauty, at any rate.
I liked my very original turquoise patina '63. That was natural paint deterioration. Took 50 years to get to that look - too beautiful to update with new paint on the whole car. The guy who bought the car will ruin it and paint one even color He had a problem with being a perfectionist too... that's the way things are - we all have to do what suits us, instead of what's best for the car and future owners - we ARE NOT OWNERS, we are stewards of our cars, for a little while and then someone else takes over, down the road.
... I think it would be a shame to paint your whole car and ruin it's originality, but do what you think is best.
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

All super-heroes, wear a MASK

[EVfun]

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[bird blaster]

Car finally arrived!

I'm going to take some more pictures of the hood so you guys can help me out a bit.

I am currently leaning towards just putting on the larger strip chrome.

The paint difference bugs me a bit, any suggestions to dull it a bit?

Thanks
BB

[Littoral]

"The paint difference bugs me a bit, any suggestions to dull it a bit? "
Tanning Booth.
More seriously, perhaps over buffing?

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