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SBD
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| Xevin wrote: |
| Some people can make a facial beard look good. Some can’t. |
Okay, I gotta' know. What other kinds of beards are there? (I maybe have an idea, but not sure if it's official.  )
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| I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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Xevin 
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| Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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| SBD wrote: |
| Xevin wrote: |
| Some people can make a facial beard look good. Some can’t. |
Okay, I gotta' know. What other kinds of beards are there? (I maybe have an idea, but not sure if it's official. ) |
  
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Chadabear
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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They work...very well
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Dal Churchill
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 4:54 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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They work...very well
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Awesome! That's very inspiring 
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SBD
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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| Chadabear wrote: |
They work...very well
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Nice color combo! Like the fat black rims too! 
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| I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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Chadabear
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 10:08 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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| Chadabear wrote: |
They work...very well
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Nice color combo! Like the fat black rims too! |
Thanks man, it's actually an original VW color combo Mignonette green, and the cream color is something the wife picked..
The wheels, I had special made, 16x7 front and 16x8 rear, gonna run a chrome lip ring on them soon as it's on the ground. |
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Chadabear
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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| Dal Churchill wrote: |
| Chadabear wrote: |
They work...very well
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Awesome! That's very inspiring |
One thing I did learn, the Super is exactly 1" wider body than the regular beetle. That is the offset on the adaptor plates you can get. I had these bumpers custom made for my car, 4" wider front and 5.5" wider rear to compensate for the wider fenders. The brackets I used worked perfect, but I had the bumpers made without mounting holes, so I drilled them to fit the brackets. |
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jitbba
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 10:48 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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Chadabear, you need to hurry and finish your car! I'm anxious to see it on the ground. Looks good
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Chadabear
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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| Chadabear, you need to hurry and finish your car! I'm anxious to see it on the ground. Looks good |
Thanks buddy, I'm about 85% done, glass is going in next weekend, and finishing up the door cards next week also. I have some signal wiring to do, headlights, and some suspension tuning..Still have to assemble door glass and mechanisms, then install all the weather stripping...this weather has me itching to stay up late nights to finish...but have to pace myself
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finefettle
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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Bad Ass.
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SBD
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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I'd probably skip the chrome lip rings on the wheels. But that's just me.
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| I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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Xevin
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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That vision you have for a late bug is cool. Love it.
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| Damn that Xevin... |
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| I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
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| My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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71surfbs
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| Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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I have a 1972 Beetle that I am try to install the early brackets from CIP. Does any one have a photo of brackets before the early blade goes on? Seems I`ve tried every way but the right way....
HELP??
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Chadabear
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:16 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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I have a 1972 Beetle that I am try to install the early brackets from CIP. Does any one have a photo of brackets before the early blade goes on? Seems I`ve tried every way but the right way....
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Did you buy the early brackets? Or the actual early "conversion" brackets? There is a huge difference. They make a specific bracket, that allows the early style bumper to be converted and mated to the later style mounting location. These are the ones you need.
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dharrup4
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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I put them on my 74 beetle but I made the mounts myself to get them at the right height
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Would you be willing to fabricate a set for a fee? I can supply the shock absorbers and conversion brackets? I have a 74 I want to put the over rider bumper on
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H2OSB
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:42 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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That's a damn fine looking car. I'd love to see more details about your brackets as well.
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jeff68
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:37 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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Nice work! I think if the bumpers are widened to match the curvature of a late car it looks good.
I agree with Glen tho....
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KTPhil
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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I'm a recovering stock nazi, but I kinda like some of these. I really like the older bumpers and running/taillights on the Type 3s (oh the humanity!)
It's bolt-on, so reversible, so it doesn't much diminish its value later if it isn't to a buyer's taste. I don't like the huge front turn signals on an "olderized" front end (or at the rear, for that matter).
I always wondered why there wasn't a kit for the New Beetle to fit older style taillights and chrome bumpers on them, just for kicks. |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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| I agree with Glenn tho....] |
Dance with the one you brung...
BTW... nice wheels, Jeff 
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jeff68
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Putting Old Style Bumpers on Later Bugs? |
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I'm with you Glenn.....
Thanks on the wheels! One of the nicest looking 4 lug wheels in my opinion. |
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