356C Front Bumper Holes

[Eric McKinley]

Has anyone come up with a solution on blanking the front bumper bracket holes on a C car.

I have considered getting something fabricated, however there may already be a rubber piece already on the market that I have not heard off.

Many Thanks, Eric

[Mike Wilson]

Eric: are you looking for something reversible or permanent? If reversible, maybe consider having a couple of plates fabricated and install similar to the round torsion bar covers. They could be painted body color. Another option would be plastic plugs. I'd check McMaster Carr or a similar company.

[Eric McKinley]

Thanks Mike.

Good idea about the torsion covers.
I think I would like to go down the rubber or plastic plug type.

If anyone has used something like this id like to hear from you and possibly a picture.

[Mike Wilson]

Eric: Google "plastic rectangular tube caps" to see pics and sources of what may work for you. You'll need the dimensions of the openings.

[Eric McKinley]

Mike,

I had a look at this, there are plenty of options out there.

I have come up with a slightly different idea, rather than blanking the holes, I believe it may look better to use a plastic/rubber bead that will push onto the metal opening all around the perimeter of the opening.
This will define the opening but leave it visible as an opening.
I just need to find something pliable enough to go around this.

[Mike Wilson]

Perhaps use some 356 turn signal profile or black plastic door edge guard?

[Juha Vane]

Hi Eric,

Have you solved this?

[Martin Benade]

Small diameter rubber hose slit lengthwise can be pushed onto the edge . As for the holes you may find they are not identical size and shape any more, depending on what work has been done previously.

[Juha Vane]

The holes are 30mm wide and about 55mm high. Somewhere I
read that Karmann Ghia bumper rubbers would fit. Bought them,
but they was too narrow.
I plan to install Nerf Bars and then the holes will be very visible.
Have to check from VW forum if they would know.