Taillight Position On 61 Beetle

[Chris]

I have snowflake taillights for my 61 beetle and the fenders I have are not OG so I need to patch up the holes and then figure out where the lights will go, anyone have any ideas on how to find out the exact position of the lights?

[silas]

the easiest way would be to grab a tape measure, find a car with snowflakes, and take some measurements.
 

[Chris]

subtle hint, so whose got some?

[GRK]

Chris Hans has that 60 bettle with lights on it not sure what type though?

Gary

[Bullyboy]

What do ya need ?
from the bottom fender edge to the holes?
body edge to the holes?
Hole spacing?
I have my 61' fenders sitting out right now.
How about a picture with the dimensions written on the fender?

[Chris]

Bullyboy, dood that would rock! you have the snowflake lights right?

[Hansk]

Chris Hans has that 60 bettle with lights on it not sure what type though?

Gary

Sorry , no fenders on it.
If you get a picture with diamesions on it , whats the chances you could post it here?  I could use that info myself .................some day

[Bullyboy]

Mine had the small 55-61 tail lights on it.

heres a link to a pic of the dimensions on the fender.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid2...7a/ef8189ad.jpg

I measured a few time before writing the sizes on it. Too bad I didn't have a decent sharpie.
The holes run parallel to the body line from the rear apron. The horizontal line is from the corner of the fender.
I hope that makes sense.
Mark


 

[Chris]

thats awesome, thank you very much.

[Hansk]

Yes ! thanks also.

[Jeremy]

Digging up an old thread but I am in need of tail light positions on my '59. I assume they are the same as a '61? The link above is no worky anymore.

Jeremy

[72vwtype2]

Jeremy,

I have a right rear fender you can use to measure. It also also has the holes for the VW badge, if you wanted to include that.

[Jeremy]

Great Phil. Maybe I could borrow it for a day or two. When would be a good time to come take a look?

Jeremy