Posted by: Boris1966 - 17 October 2010 20:24:27
Hi folks, I am wondering if it is possible to put sloping front wings with sloping headlights straight onto a 1972 car? The reason i'm asking is I've seen a 1972 beetle that I like but it has fibreglass deseamed front wings with indicators put in place of the horn grills. I am hoping to change these to sloping wings and fitting porsche headlights if it is possible...... otherwise I might reconsider buying the car? Thank you for your responses in advance Leane

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 17 October 2010 22:47:05
Yes early wings will fit but if your car has the bumpers coming through wings you will have to add a slot as early cars and later 1200 models had the bumper brackets comung through the apron.I had a 1971 1500 in 1987 which by changing the front and rear valences i fitted the early bonnet and engine lid .Quite a common thing to do at the time. Mike

Posted by: Boris1966 - 18 October 2010 20:27:15
Thanks Mike. The car is a 1200 model with bumper iron mounts exiting the front valance rather than the wing. So sound like I can just get two sloping wings and fit them? I will try and post a photo.

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 19 October 2010 01:18:57
Yes, its a straight swap

Posted by: Ovaltine - 25 October 2010 19:42:07
Don't do it. Buy an earlier car,why make another Beetle into something its not:wink: My '70 had 'slopers', I had it put back to uprights. I now need to have a 1200 engine put in to replace the incorrect 1300 :evil: Even 12volt cars are beginning to look vintage now:d

Posted by: Boris1966 - 14 November 2010 17:03:50
You're absolutely right! I didn't buy the 1972, I've just bought a lovely 1967, factory 12volt, OG paint and interior, 1493cc engine. I couldn't help but buy it! :0)