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Bertsuko88
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 Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 6:30 pm Post subject: Bumper question |
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I have a 69 sedan and I have the chance to get original 73 super beetle bumpers. My only problem is I don’t know if they will fit for sure since I’m new to this and I looked but I wanted to make sure. Thanks in advance for helping friends!  [/quote] |
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Bumper question |
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Super Beetle bumpers have a different curve, but you can "make" them fit.
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Bertsuko88
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Bumper question |
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| Super Beetle bumpers have a different curve, but you can "make" them fit. |
Make them fit in what kind of way? Like a good way or a way that shouldn’t be done? |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Bumper question |
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The curve is different, the mounts are different so you have to drill some hols are a minimum.
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SBD
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Bumper question |
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I THINK the rear bumper from the 73 might be the same as your '69. Front is definitely different and everything changed in '74.
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