Struts

GregM · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:13 am Post subject: Struts

Two Questions.

1.) Will the struts from a flat windshield '72 Super Beetle fit a Curved Windshield '73 Super Beetle.

2.) If so, What would be a good price to buy/sell them for?

Randy · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:48 am Post subject:

no they wont fit. where a 71 and 72 strut bolts to the ball joint and spindle it has a flat triangle shaped flange with 3 bolts. 73 and later i believe they changed to a stand up 2 bolt flange.

although i have herd that some of the early 73's have the earlier 3 bolt set up. but don't quote me on that

GregM · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Randy! I knew you would know!!. Can you post a picture of the area you talked about?

Randy · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:40 pm Post subject:

the top is 71 and 72 the bottom is 73 -

GregM · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:07 am Post subject:

Thank you very much!!

dravin · Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:47 pm Post subject:

early 73 (up to may i believe ) had the old style .. kermit is from the end of them and the generator Very Happy

just old enough to get the good stuff and none of the leaky EGR crap