Product Description
The replacement non front apron fits 1968 through 1977 VW Standard Beetle Sedans, Sunroofs & Convertibles. The apron must be welded in place for proper fitment. It comes with a black anti-rust coating that should removed prior to primer and paint. Your original front apron cap will have to be enlarged or a new cap will have to be made. The hole in the replacement apron is the same diameter as the stock apron cap.
Body work will be required before painting!
Sheet metal parts often get shipped in stacks and as such are very susceptible to scratching, minor dents and imperfections. If you are expecting a perfect, paint ready sheet metal piece you will be disappointed.
Just the same, for a badly damaged, rusted or missing piece or part, these parts will fit the bill. Expect to have to perform minor body work on any aftermarket replacement sheet metal.
NOTE: All sheet metal parts are sent with a black, sprayed, rust inhibitor. This is NOT a paint or a primer. It must be removed prior to applying primer to the sheet metal.
This includes fenders, floor pans, aprons, deck lids ETC. Because this material is not a primer, it is not unusual for scratches to be found in this material. This does not effect the sheet metal as this material should be removed prior to painting,
thus also removing any scratches in the process. Large dents would be considered excessive damage. All sheet metal is carefully inspected prior to shipping for any major dents. Any sheet metal that is received dented must be presented to the shipping
carrier for a damage claim, REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITION OF THE BOX.
The stock apron cap will not fit.
The original front apron cap will have to be enlarged or a new cap will have to be made. The hole in the replacement apron is the same diameter as the stock apron cap and will fall through the hole in the aftermarket apron.
Test fit the apron before painting!
Previous accidents and body work can cause poor fitment of new sheet metal items. It is very important to test fit the apron before painting it. This will allow any necessary body work to either the body or the apron to be done BEFORE it is painted.
Install the hood latch and ensure that everything fits and operates before painting. A little time spent before hand can save your fresh paint when assembling the front end later.
Once body work or paint work has been done to any sheet metal item, it can't be returned!
There are no exceptions! If after test fitting you feel the apron will not fit, DO NOT MODIFY IT. Once body work or paint work has been started, the apron can not be returned!
California Prop 65 Warning:
Compatibility
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.
Helpful Hints
Test fit the apron before painting!
Previous accidents and body work can cause poor fitment of new sheet metal items. It is very important to test fit the apron before painting it. This will allow any necessary body work to either the body or the apron to be done BEFORE it is painted.