1968 VW Beetle Sedan Smooth Vinyl Interior Kit

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Part Number: 111-1968-Smooth

Seat Upholstery & Door Panel Color

Door Panel Pockets

Standard or Premium Carpet

Carpet Color

Passenger Side Footrest

Hardtop/Sedan or Crank-back Metal Sunroof

Easy/Conversion or OEM Style Headliner

Headliner Color

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Included in this kit:

43-1125-11/VW Seat Upholstery, 1968-69 Bug, Front & Rear, Smooth Vinyl SmoothVinyl:11-Black

$479.95 ea.

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10-1124-11/1967-77 VW Beetle Door Panels, Coupe, Full Set, No Pockets. Smooth Vinyl SmoothVinyl:11-Black

$249.95 ea.

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34-F1106-301/1958-1968 VW Beetle Sedan Carpet Kit - Front - w/ Footrest - Black Loop

$141.95 ea.

Seat Upholstery

The kit includes the seat upholstery to re-upholster and recover both the front bucket seats and the rear seat.

OE patterns using smooth vinyl, just like the originals
Your choice of color
Heat seamed pleats
Installs using hogrings, just like the originals
Limited lifetime warranty on seams and construction
This is the good stuff with the high quality backing

Door Panels

Kit includes front and rear door panels on both the driver and passenger sides
Door panel color will match the seat upholstery color
Available with our without pockets
Masonite backing for superior durability
High quality vinyl, not the vinyl-film stuff used in "economy" door panels
The clips and seals required to install the door panels are sold separately. We recommend replacing them if you haven't replaced them recently

Pockets vs. No Pockets

The cars originally came with a pocket in the door panel on the front, driver's side panel
The pocket it essentially an elastic pouch
If you actually store stuff in the pocket, the elastic will wear out, stretch, and be droopy in a couple of years
If you like the look of the pocket, order them with the pocket
If you don't like the look of the pocket, don't get the pocket
Just know, if you get the pockets and you use the pocket, it will wear out and look sloppy in a couple of years

Carpet

This kit includes both the the front carpet kit and the rear carpet kit, including the carpet on the back of the rear seat.
We recommend black, charcoal, or oatmeal loop carpet
The loop carpet in the colors above is better than the "standard" 80/20 nylon loop, automotive carpet
The three colors above have a tighter loop, "smile" less when going over the center hump, and are more durable than the other colors
We HIGHLY recommend loop carpet, that is what we put in all of our own vehicle. If you are adamant about getting cutpile, please call us for a custom order
Premium carpet is available as an upgrade (See below)
You will need to purchase carpet adhesive locally to glue the carpet down.

What is Premium Carpet?

The premium carpet upgrade comes with pre-cut grommets for the shifter, e-brake boot, and a pad on the tunnel, right next to the accelerator pedal.

The carpet installs with no cutting required
The pad next to the accelerator pedal limits wear on one of the heaviest wearing spots on the carpet
Faster and easier installation

Footrest or No Footrest

VW Beetle's came with an optional, sloped footrest on the passenger side.

If you have a footrest and you want to keep the footrest, order the carpet with the footrest.
If you don't have a footrest and you want a footrest, you will need to source one from a junkyard as they are not produced
If you don't have the vehicle close and you are unsure whether or not you have a footrest, order the carpet without the footrest. If you have one, you can always remove it and sell it to someone who wants one and doesn't have one

Headliner

We HIGHLY recommend the Conversion Style or Easy Install headliners
Conversion Style or Easy Install doesn't mean it just snaps right in. But, it's easier and simpler than the original style
The DVD we include will show you how to install it.
Watch the entire installation process before attempting to install
You will need to purchase glue separately and we recommend Weldwood® Landau Top & Trim Contact Cement from DAP®
Installing the headliner will require you to remove all of the windows
This may be a good time to purchase new window seals
The headliner is the hardest part of the interior installation

Interior Restoration Video

We include an interior restoration video with the interior kit

Yes, the video is old
But, so is your car
Neither the cars nor the headliners have changed so the installation principles are still correct

Hogring Kit

We include a hogring kit and pliers with the video. The hogrings are used to attach the seat upholstery to the seat frames. We also use it to attach burlap to the seat frames.

Other Things We Recommend

For Installing This Kit (In the Additional Options Section Above)

Seat Pad Kit - If you are replacing your seat upholstery, replace the seat pads at the same time. The seat pads are made from injection molded foam, are designed to fit the seat upholstery, and an improvement over the original horsehair padding.
6 Yards of Burlap - When installing the seat upholstery, we like to cover the springs with a layer of burlap, to help prevent a broken spring from going through the foam and ripping your upholstery. It's kind of like an cheap insurance plan for your new seat upholstery
Glue (We Don't Offer) - For headliner and carpet installation. We recommend Weldwood® Landau Top & Trim Contact Cement from DAP®, but we do not sell it due to shipping carrier restrictions.
Carpet Padding and/or Sound Deadening - Since the carpet will be replaced, now is the time to add any carpet padding or sound deadening to the floors.
Door Panel Clips & Seals - When installing the new door panels, replace the clips and seals if you haven't done it recently. It just makes life easier

Other Things You Should Think About

Sunvisors - Since you are replacing your old, worn out headliner, add a pair of sunvisors in the matching color.
Sunvisor Clips - If you are replacing the sunvisors, replace the clips too
New Window Rubber - If you haven't recently replaced your window seals, you will need to remove the windows for the headliner installation. If you haven't recently replaced your window seals, this is a great time to do it
E-Brake Boot - It needs to come out when installing the carpet
Seat Belts - Safety first and if you are re-doing your interior, you don't want old, faded, dirty seat belts.
Speaker Kick Panels - If you plan on installing a stereo, we recommend adding kick panel speakers and you will want to install them before installing the front carpet
Speaker Wire - If you are running speaker wire or amplifier wiring, run your wires before you install your carpet

California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

Please Note:The information listed below is for stock, unmodified VW's manufactured for sale in the US. VW's are commonly modified and very often parts from another year VW may have been installed on your car. California Pacific JBugs is not responsible for any errors if your car has been modified in any way.

VW Beetle

Sedan

1968

Sunroof

1968

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