FAQ 15

Question: I have purchased a 71 Beetle and the bumpers are unattached. What size bolts do I need for the reattachment and will regular bolts work or do they need to be a special type that is hardened or something?

Answer: I'm not sure of the size. You don't have the old ones?

They don't have to be hardened, but they do have to be stove bolts. These have a square shank just below the head, and the head is smooth and rounded. The square shaft keeps the bolt from turning when you tighten it.

If you local hardware supplier doesn't have a metric size, just use a 3/8 or so stove bolt.

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