I have been trying to find a taillight lens for my 1973 bug. It seems the replacement for it uses only 3 bulbs. Mine has 4 bulbs. Does anyone make an exact replacement lens for this model?
blondie
I have been trying to find a taillight lens for my 1973 bug. It seems the replacement for it uses only 3 bulbs. Mine has 4 bulbs. Does anyone make an exact replacement lens for this model?
blondie
Four-bulb round taillights were Euro-spec and what were originally on '71-'79 Beetles/Supers/181s originally imported to the US. Three-bulb lenses combine separate tail and brake lamps into a dual-filament bulb. The lenses are not interchangable, but three-bulb bases will bolt in without modifications. If you cannot find the right lenses, you may have to consider changing the entire assemblies.
Jim
In Europe the round tail light did not come until year model -73. Was it already installed in -71 american Beetles?
In Europe the round tail light did not come until year model -73. Was it already installed in -71 american Beetles?
Oops, I meant '73. Jim
afaik 73 was a one year only, taillight /base combo. you need to find an original 73 lens,, try vw snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net
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