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Title: New member question here
Post by: krazyslow on August 21, 2009, 11:18:07 AM

Hi thanks in advance couple quik questions
1. on a 62 bug do i need put bumpers on?
2. side view mirrors dont have any do i need them?
any help thanks in advance

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: beetleboy on August 21, 2009, 01:06:38 PM

I took my bumper off of my 63 to do some work on my motor, drove it to work one day an a cop pulled me over and told me I had to put it back  on...:)  If you are ever in Nanaimo I have a repop rear euro blade and some lap seap belts you can have if you like.

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: egspot on August 21, 2009, 01:09:15 PM

No DVKK but,

I Think VWCHRIS has one f/s that may work.

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: Bruce on August 21, 2009, 08:03:17 PM

The law says you need bumpers.  Both ends.
The law says you need 2 rear view mirrors.  The one in the middle of the windshield counts as one.  Why would you not want one on the outside?

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: steveo_32 on August 24, 2009, 08:48:27 AM

Don't put any! And take your doors off too!! ::)




just kidding, Bruce is rights as always.

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: G-dog on August 27, 2009, 09:24:46 AM

Is that your 62 I see parked on Boundary road ?

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: krazyslow on August 27, 2009, 09:05:02 PM

Quote from: G-dog on August 27, 2009, 09:24:46 AM

Is that your 62 I see parked on Boundary road ?

ya lol:)

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: beetlemandan on August 28, 2009, 07:52:21 AM

i've ran no bumpers for years and have never had any police issues. i've also ran open headers (dual zoomies, or "street tubes" as bugpack called them) for even longer. the most hassle i've had at roadblocks is the question "when are you gonna paint it?", so i guess it depends on the cop

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: Bruce on August 28, 2009, 08:48:27 PM

As the years go on, getting away without bumpers gets easier.  Today's youngster cops aren't familiar with cars like ours with bumpers that are supposed to extend from the body like ours. 

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: beetlemandan on August 29, 2009, 10:17:54 AM

lets hope that continues...:)

Title: Re: New member question here
Post by: Randy on August 29, 2009, 12:26:00 PM

Private Vehicle Inspection Report - Bumpers and MirrorS are listed as required for a Pass
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/CVSE/vehicle_inspections/PDF/MV3199.pdf