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Bunky67 Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2012 Posts: 142 Location: SW Michigan
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:13 pm Post subject: Fender repair |
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I have a 67 beetle that I picked up and the headlight buckets are rusted out but the fenders are pretty good shape.
Has anyone ever just replaced the headlight buckets ? |
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far rider Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2005 Posts: 770 Location: Rutland, VT
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:46 am Post subject: Re: Fender repair |
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I've done one. My OG 67 fender needed one. Used a Repro fender for the bucket donation. Not hard to do. Usual process, drill out spot welds and re weld into position. _________________ 67 zenith blue sunroof
Contentment; when what you have is what you want. |
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Bunky67 Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2012 Posts: 142 Location: SW Michigan
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Fender repair |
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I figured it had been done and think I'm going to try it I haven't found any good used fenders near me so this sounds like a good alternative
Thanks for the response |
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16754 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: Fender repair |
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If its just rotted on the bottom, you may be able to just repair it. I have one like that I am doing later on. _________________ D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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vwkirb Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2007 Posts: 812 Location: Athens, GA
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: Fender repair |
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I just repaired one to practice welding, the whole bottom was rotten, I'd suggest getting an entire bucket, it would be quicker that way. |
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