What to do for front bumper??

I had a custom 1973 Super Beetle. Rattle can desert camo.

I used a 2 x 4, detailed with a blow torch, and bolted to the brackets for my front bumper.

But I guess this isn't what you're looking for.

that link didn't work. What is it?? Ya, i don't think a 2x4 in front will look too..."custom" hehe

"Nxqzablesk8er" wrote

The link works for me, you just have to copy & paste the next line under the `clickable' part. Or, for your convenience, here's the condensed version:

As far as having no front bumper being illegal, it depends on the laws in your state (assuming you're in the US).

-- Scott

What about the mounting of the bumper, what would i need? THere are no holes for the bumper. check out photos at photos.yahoo.com/skilled_fifty_sixers to see what i mean.

how can i get them to mount if i don't have holes in front?? photos.yahoo.com/skilled_fifty_sixers

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-- Travis (Shaggie) '63 VW Camo Baja...

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-- John Willis

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"Nxqzablesk8er" wrote

photos.yahoo.com/skilled_fifty_sixers to

If you want to go back to stock looking bumpers and brackets or even if you want to use those t-bars shown in that link, you'll probably need to change the front fenders to ones with holes for the brackets. Are those steel fenders or fiberglass? I have no experience with fiberglass fenders but if they are, maybe they have the cutouts started on the back side so that you can punch them out if you want the holes there. I dunno. I've never seen brackets come up from underneath like you mention in another post but that doesn't mean they aren't out there ... maybe a custom made thing. I normally prefer a bug with bumpers on it but yours looks good like it is. If you like it that way you should check the laws in your area to see whether it's legal.

-- Scott

Scott, thanks for the info. They aren't fiberglass, they are off of a 60's bug. Do you think where they put those billet lights is where the bumper comes through?? When i got the bug, and showed it to 2 diff people (local) they both commented about how it needs a front bumper because its illegal. I live in CA. The one from underneath i think are the "tube bumpers" I thought i saw a pic of one once where it comes up from under the nose, and rests about as high as the nose. Im not getting alot of feedback on this topic, hehe, if the tube bumpers don't interfer, i'd prob vouch for one so i don't have to chop or replace the fenders. Once again, thanks ~Peace~Justin

I think what you ar calling Tube Bumpers , would have been called Nerf Bars back in my teenage years...................one for each side??...........not a single piece right?

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Ah,...........I see,............I was thinking you were talking about the one just above it.

I haven;t a clue how you'd put one of those on, but it looks like something that is more designed for a Dune buggy.

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