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

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

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.

Yes, its a straight swap

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

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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!
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