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Wanted - Looking for a 1937 or 1940 Ford fiberglass hood kit for a Volkswagen Beetle.


I'm looking for a hood kit for a VW bug. It's made of fiberglass and was the rage back in the 70's.

There were a number of manufacturers back then.

Today I think there is still one manufacturer who makes them, but apparently the quality is something not desired.

The hood is fiberglass and the grill I believe is cast aluminium. I need both.

I'm sure there are still some around and any lead to finding one would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, -Geo

 looks like this:

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-- Edited by Greaser on Sunday 25th of January 2015 12:15:33 AM

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you want the one of questionable quality    right ?  



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427carl wrote:

you want the one of questionable quality    right ?  


 Thanks Carl......corrected that......not desired

Apparently 60-80 hours to fix. I've missed on a few over the years,so I'm 

reaching out on the site hoping someone has spotted a hood and grill in their travels.



-- Edited by Greaser on Sunday 25th of January 2015 12:17:57 AM

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I remember these very well. Growing up with and collecting HOT ROD and many other car magazines back then. I recall the ads at the back of the car magazines for these VW conversions. There was even articles in some car magazines about the very same VW conversions. Good luck with your search and i would imagine California, U.S.A. would be your best bet for finding these items. Just an educated guess. Cheers. George.



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 Thanks Carl, did send them an e-mail asking for a price......

Won't give me a price....want me to buy a catalog for $25 U.S. confuse



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Greaser wrote:
427carl wrote:

http://www.bgwspectre.com/about.html


 Thanks Carl, did send them an e-mail asking for a price......

Won't give me a price....want me to buy a catalog for $25 U.S. confuse


 Too much ... they also want to charge for assembly/installation instructions! no



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Greaser wrote:
427carl wrote:

http://www.bgwspectre.com/about.html


 Thanks Carl, did send them an e-mail asking for a price......

Won't give me a price....want me to buy a catalog for $25 U.S. confuse


 Too much ... they also want to charge for assembly/installation instructions! no


 Funny way to run a business,not giving a price.........I'll keep looking....somewhere there's one waiting for me to buy it....smile

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-- Edited by Greaser on Monday 26th of January 2015 03:13:32 PM



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Greaser wrote:

 Too much ... they also want to charge for assembly/installation instructions! no


 Funny way to run a business,not giving a price.........I'll keep looking....somewhere there's one waiting for me to buy it....

 



 I sent them a e-mail questioning their actions

 

 

He must have misunderstood.  We will be happy to give him a price but we need to 

know the year of the donor car and whether it is a standard bug or a super.  

Ron/BGW

 

 

On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:58:08 -0500, Carl Hicks wrote

I have a member on Canadian Poncho wanting to buy a [WINDOWS-1252?]40s style 

 

VW hood [WINDOWS-1252?]kit.



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Carl, PM sent.



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You are the best Carl at helping members, and I do remember these it gave a bit more trunk room also.
Brian

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You are the best Carl at helping members, and I do remember these it gave a bit more trunk room also.
Brian


 ... but they don't slide down snowy slopes as well.wink



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