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Technical => Restoration, Preservation & Body work Forum => Topic started by: 72vwtype2 on January 26, 2008, 10:53:22 PM

Title: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: 72vwtype2 on January 26, 2008, 10:53:22 PM

I recently picked up a proper passenger side fender for my 1958 bug. Upon closer inspection I noticed two holes, then I saw the outline of a VW badge.  I believe this was only done in Canada, with the badges being made in Winnepeg. I would like to keep it. But were these badges only on Oval's? Is it correct for a 58 bug?

Title: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: Chris E. on January 27, 2008, 12:03:48 AM

My 64 has one....but I don't know if it should.

Probably didn't help you.

Title: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: Bruce on January 27, 2008, 12:44:53 PM

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Is it correct for a 58 bug?

Absolutely!
Most of the original badges I have seen on unrestored cars were on 58s or 59s.

 

Title: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: 72vwtype2 on January 27, 2008, 09:46:12 PM

Awesome!! I really like those badges.

Why are there none for sale on the Samba? Are they that rare? What's the going price?

I have received a request to make a template. I've a got bunch of thin tin that I could use to make templates, using the snowflake holes to secure it. Anyone, think of a better way? PM me if you want one. Just give me a couple of weeks.

 

Title: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: Bruce on January 28, 2008, 10:47:19 PM

This is a Canada only item.  The 'mericans don't know about them!
I scored an NOS one on eBay for about $65 last year.  Maybe Jason has one for sale.

If you make the template so it references off the edge of the fender beading, it could be used on all fenders, even those with the wrong hole locations.  Reference it so it includes the corner by the top of the apron.

http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-for...10120&hl=aristo (http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-forum/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=10120&hl=aristo)

Title: Re: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: bwaz on February 04, 2010, 01:23:04 PM

does anyone have the measurements of where the badge was exactly supposed to go? I expect higher up on newer cars with the change in tail light size...
(the link in the above post doesn't work anymore)

Title: Re: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: 70's Looker on February 04, 2010, 05:28:05 PM

my 61 HAD one lol

Title: Re: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: Trevor P on February 05, 2010, 02:43:50 PM

Quote from: bwaz on February 04, 2010, 01:23:04 PM

does anyone have the measurements of where the badge was exactly supposed to go? I expect higher up on newer cars with the change in tail light size...
(the link in the above post doesn't work anymore)

I don't think every car had them in the same place. I was once told that the mechanics made their own templates back in the day so there would likely be variances with placement.
I should have made a template off the one on my oval before I welded up the holes. ::)

Title: Re: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: steveo_32 on February 06, 2010, 03:42:00 PM

I have one if you want to make a template.

Title: Re: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: Chris on February 06, 2010, 04:58:31 PM

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Title: Re: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: 70's Looker on February 06, 2010, 05:11:10 PM

that didnt work chris! but on a side note thanks for making me get a new computer screen

 :cool:

Title: Re: Vw Fender Badge
Post by: Chris on February 06, 2010, 05:18:24 PM

Wasnt sure if you would be able to see the directions through all the white out on your screen...