Bug headlight rings - are they supposed to be plastic?

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Hi AllSlowly but surely, I am collecting items to use for later. Last week Ibought headlight rings since mine are pitted. In reality, I won't usethem for quite a while.The ones I bought were described as being for a "1969 VW Bus or BugEyelids, Original , chrome finished , excellent condition.  Very niceHard to find in this condition with no dents.  "The ones I received, besides having cracks, are plastic ( VW partnumber211 941 178). They look cheap and can't imagine them holding up in CT.I am pretty sure what I have on the 75 bug is metal. Were these stockin 69 or are these just cheap knockoffs?Thanks!Remco

Shag · Accepted Answer

I'm no expert on what is original but I've owned 3 beetles and as faras I know the headlight rings were NOT plastic on any of them.  I'mPOSITIVE they weren't on my '63.

Howard Rose · Answer

Cheap VW-Do-Brazil replacements.--Howard Rose1966 VW Beetle 1300 Deluxe1962 Austin Mini Deluxe1964 Austin Mini Super Deluxe (cars and email on website)

Remco · Answer

Thanks, guys!I didn't think so, since everything else on this car is built like atank - hard to believe they threw this crap around the headlights.I'll try and get my money back and use it to prowl for good ones.Remco

Jan · Answer

They were stock items in later model german made bugs, 74 etc. inEurope. ALL OF THEM had plastic rings. And virtually all of them were cracked at the bolt hole. janRemco wrote:

Remco · Answer

Ok, Thanks guysThese rings were reportedly from a 69 so they should have been metal.My 75 bug has metal so someone must have changed them along the way.And Howard: Cool pix on your fleet! Great little cars, those minis.

Bug headlight rings - are they supposed to be plastic?

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