The VW fenders come off with wrenches. The front fenders need not come off. Leaving them leaves the headlights, turn signals, and a more aerodynamic front body than the little wood fenderettes. The Gold Wing bike takes the place of the VW engine/transmission, and provides more HP than the old air cooled VW mill. (And, turns the car into trike, with all the front seat amenities. The top could be left on for protection from the weather.
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