Can a pre-1968 bumper be fitted to a 71 Super Beetle without too much modification? Will trunk and deck lid clear them? Are the brackets different as well? Any pointers to a web page or pictures with comparisons also appreciated.
Bumper Question
Jul 07, 2004
8 Replies
Yes
Depends on how you install them
Yes, very.
Job requires welding and cutting (to adapt new style brackets to fit on old style bumpers).
But it's still easy ;)
Jan
I don't know of any.
Maybe you could make adapters from some sturdy metal, measure and bend carefully, drill holes so they can be bolted onto stock bolt holes on bumper & bracket.
Jan
Check out
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Scroll halfwaydown the page to "conversion bumper brackets", I think that's what you arelooking for.
It can be done rather easily. Check this link:
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Mike Kayer
comparisons
I knew you guys wouldn't let me down.
Fairly easy to fit if you make up your own brackets, but they'll look odd on a 1302...
-- Howard Rose
1966 VW Beetle 1300 Deluxe 1962 Austin Mini Deluxe 1964 Austin Mini Super Deluxe
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