Mesh or Wire Headlight Grilles (Where to Buy)?

I'm looking for either mesh or wire headlight grill covers for a new VS speedster. I recently saw a set (mesh for 356/VW) on ebay and the bidding was at $200+ and still hadn't closed. The set from Tweeks, from what I am told ($99), will not fit on a VS type replica.

Any help, phone number, place to order is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Andy

Hi Andy,
The wire mesh covers I believe you have to drill holes in the body. I have the other grills on my car give me a call. They do work just a little tricky to put on.
Jerry

There are two types (I think) of grilles (wire mesh) One does appear to bolt to the body and the other,which I have, mounts to the chrome headlight surround. Mine are not mounted yet but will be soon. I just finished putting on a new top that I've been trying to get to for a year.
I got them from carerraclassics dot com. I have seen some negative things on this forum about them, I had to bug them for 3 weeks to get mine delivered after I had paid them. They had excuses mostly blameing the Post Office and ripped address lables, but I did get them and they appear to be good quality. The mounting hardware seems to be good too. I will post apicture when I can get them done. I paid $200 plus shipping.
ed

356 Registry, the Goodie Store, had a stainless set for $275. They looked real nice and did not require drilling. I think they advertise in Excellance or maybe try 356 Registry.

Brian

The ones that are sold by the Real Source for $99 do work on Vintage (and all other for that matter) replicas.

Thanks everyone for replying....but to my original post, it looks like I got some bad information on the ones from Tweeks. A buddy of mine on this forum mentioned to me that his set from Tweeks worked with no problem on a VS, so I ordered a set. They went on without any problem, no drilling, etc. They actually fit perfectly. However, they do replace the glass cover. But, with the thumb screw that comes with the set, it is very easy and quick to remove them for cleaning out the bugs, etc.

Thanks again everyone for the information.

Andy

Kirk at VS installed my headlight grills over the glass. It keeps the bug body count down.

I like the looks of the cast virtical grid headlight grills.. I wish they could be make them to work with the glass lens. From what I have seen you have to pick one or the other at this time you can't have both. BUT I WISH SOMEONE WOULD MAKE A NEW VERSION

Barry, you can install the grills over the glass, but you'll need to use a spacer at the bottom; Ace hardware usually has a selection of white nylon spacers, one of which should work.

The grills do work with the glass in place . For an example of how it looks go and view Greg B's speedster in the files. You have to in place of using the knurled screw that comes with the grills use your original screw to secure the grills to the adapter that comes with the grills which know holds your headlight buckets in place. The spacer goes between the body and the tab of your headlight bucket. Kirk uses a piece of black rubber tubing. You might also have to bend the tab on the grill. It is really easy to do. A word of advice place some masking tape above the headlight bucket on the body so that when you push up on the bucket to remove it you dont scratch your paint.
Jerry

Good post, Jerry, especially the part about the tape.

THANK YOU , THANK YOU , THANK YOU. I just hope. I don't Get to carryed away with the add on's, And overguild the lily.. OH!GREG,S instalalation looks Great! THANKS GEORGE I was rushing to get done I had to go some where , Sorry about that,

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Hey George: Who would you recemend to me as the supplier of the headlight grilles . Are they chromed brass or cast aluminum ? Brass would be better.

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Most of the repros i've seen are chromed cast zinc or aluminum. I think the grills on my original '56 Speedster were aluminum (weight savings).

So what is the address for Real Source. I'm interested in buying some headlite grilles.

Hi Russ -

The Real Source address is: www.800luvbugg.com

I've looked all over "Real Source" website, couldn't find the rock guards. How much and how do I find them? Are they online?

David

You can get the grills from Tweeks or I got mine from John Steele at JPS.
Jerry

The Real Source Ph. # Is 1-800-588-2844 Ithey are in stock as of 12/9/02

WARNING::Tweek grills woun't work with the glass lens installed.

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I just called Real Source. The guy I spoke to said the didn't carry rock guards for Speedsters, for other models, not Speedsters or anything that old. Does anyone know the price and model number, if bought from Real Source? Maybe its for some later model that fits a Speedster. Also, would it fit a JPS?

David

Now thats Odd ??/Mine came today the part # for the headlight grills from the real source are... AB520 QTY 1 set 108011 Headlight grilles, speedster ST YLE,PR,Various VW & Porsche VI NLA62114 601125285
Thats just as it appears on the boxes, Try Again, they must have misunderstood

Barry,

How much did you pay?

Thanks,
David

I payed $99.oo I went out to try on one a while ago and it wont fit over the vw lens,, Seems like I asked about this. They may go back!!

Lets see what lens Jerry put on his speedster Before I give up on these.

AH Ha. I see... Well I looked at Jerry's under Greg's b and saw what he did again, this time noticed the gaps,
He is running the same lens. as mine.I am going to keep these and dye grind off the inner lip ,except for the tangs that go under the bezel to hopefully make them lay comlpetely flush!!! Fit and finish are a must to me.

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Hi Barry,
I am very fussy when it comes to looks and precision and I must say the gap as you called it really dosen't look bad at all. If you want to take the time to grind off the lip that sounds good to. Good luck!
Jerry

I did not wish to run anyone's car down !!! I am sorry I typed it that way. And Jerry, I do thank you, you have been a great help.

I just tend to go overboard on the details. and again I am sorry.

Hi Barry,
Thats not the case at all!!! Just trying to save ya some work!! If grinding down that lip makes ya happy go for it. Post some pics after. The only bad thing is that now ya got me thinking!!
Jerry