mk1 'rocco wings

[sciroccogls]

Ok well I'm just after buying myself a 1979 'rocco and its my first project, It has wrap around indicators and I was just wondering is it possible or has any1 before changed the wings to the old style ones as they are much nicer looking? Some people may not agree with changing the look off them but I was just wondering is it possible to do so? Any help will be much appreciated tahnks

[GTXTRA]

Yep, there's a few cars in prep with that change incorporated - earlier wings seemed to easier to acquire a while back for some reason.

[the edmundator]

Early wings are the only ones you can get as new repro parts, your problem might lie in sourcing the correct front indicators. I'm not sure if the headlight brackets or grille are different.

[sciroccogls]

ok thanks lads, and 1 of u said repro wings are avaliable i was in contact with vw heritage previously big boys toys and they are no longer making them? could youu please tell me if you know where they can be obtained ,any help will be much appreciated thanks.

[Nate]

i got a pair of NOS non wraparound indicators from ebay in Oz. they seem to fit ok on the headlight frames, but i don't know if they would foul the inner wing coz mine hasn't got any inner wing left

[sciroccogls]

Okt thanks man I'm shuure I'll loads more questions for ye as I hav'nt even started yet well I have 3 years to do it anyway .

[the edmundator]

ATP in Germany have usually had the early wings in stock and they've been listed on the VW classic parts site last time I looked.

[Winston]

Only one wing was listed on classic parts but the sites not working too well for me at the moment so can't check.

The early wings fit the later cars with no fouling etc. The only problem I could see is what Ed brought up. You might need to change the headlight frames for early ones as the indicators fit in a different way. I know later wrap around indicator don't fit early frames without modifying but im not 100% about doing it the other way around.

I have some spare early frames above my bench. the picture might help you compare.


Whoarded crap! by Winstang, on Flickr

[sciroccogls]

so ye reckon the headlight holders must be changed or modified yes if so anychance ud sell urs bud?

[Winston]

My mistake the ones I have pictured are later headlight frames for wrap arounds.

I will try one of my early indicators in the frames next time I am up with the car though.

[sciroccogls]

sound man much appreciated coukld check if twas a golf but im the only one in my family witha 'rocco

[Winston]

Here is the problem. the bottom one bolts up fine :)


IMG_5202 by Winstang, on Flickr

[sciroccogls]

thanks mate much appreciated :)

[jimmy h]

I don't see this as problem, all you need is someone who is handy with a lathe who will turn you a piece which will match up with the stud (thread) coming out of the back of the indicator which will also connect with the mounting plate. This is seriously not Rocket Science and very easily done.

[Village Idiots]

Or someone with welding who could cut and weld the arm.