Are Beetle and Super Beetle fenders the same?
Tech Note: Standard and Super Beetles share the same rear fenders. When you order a fender, it is very important to use our handy fender chart. It is very common to have a Beetle of one year with front fenders from an earlier or later model.
What is the value of a 1972 Super Beetle?
The base Beetle Sedan still cost $1780 and the Sunroof Sedan increased only slightly to $1999. However, the Super Beetle now cost $2159 and the Cabriolet jumped to $2599.
How can you tell a Super Beetle?
The best way to distinguish a standard Beetle from a Super is to check the location of the spare tire and look behind the front wheels for a Macpherson spring compressor.
Are front bumper brackets the same on a Super Beetle?
**1971-73 Super Beetles have smaller FRONT bumper brackets than standard beetles. Rear bumper brackets are the same for both cars. If you want to use conversion brackets on a Super Beetle you will have to elongate the exit hole through the front fenders in order to fit conversion brackets.
What is involved in a beetle bumper restoration?
The bumper restoration process includes filling of bumper dents, sanding off all rust, reshaping bends in the bumper, and high quality rechroming. This bumper restoration is expensive but will give you the best bumper that your Beetle can have.
Can I install early blade bumpers on a 68-73 beetle?
Now, There is a way to install early blade bumpers onto a 68-73 beetle! These conversion bumper brackets bolt directly onto 68-73 beetles, and exit out of the stock fender/bracket hole.
What kind of paint to use on a VW Beetle bumper?
The expense of domestic chroming is such that restored American original Beetle bumpers is almost prohibitive and these bumpers are the market’s response to the need for bumper replacement. With any aftermarket VW bumper we recommend coating with chrome varnish or lacquer.