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ovalteen Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:49 pm

I can't seem to find a replacement "napoleon hat" for my '74 standard. Whats its proper term and where do I get it? I tried BFY and Wolfsburg West but they don't show it in their parts lists. If anyone has a good used one they cut off I'd be interested.

I also need the section under the rear seat that the heat duct comes out of on the drivers side. I need it WITH the strip that the pan bolts to.

Icy Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:52 pm

You have PM.

Randy in Maine Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:58 pm

OK I will ask.....

What is a "Napolean Hat"?

Plus I want to see a picture of a "Pope's Nose".

I don't know that is either.

Icy Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:00 pm

Randy in Maine wrote: OK I will ask.....

What is a "Napolean Hat"?



Randy in Maine wrote:
Plus I want to see a picture of a "Pope's Nose".

I don't know that is either.



It's that thing above his mouth in the middle of his face.

Randy in Maine Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:03 pm

Thank you for clarifying that Icy.

I am no longer confused. :P

adams77 Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:14 pm

Napoleon Hat


Pope nose decklid

ovalteen Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:34 pm

Popes nose:



NOT a popes nose:


NOW, back onto the Napoleon hat.

coW Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:55 pm

ovalteen wrote:
I also need the section under the rear seat that the heat duct comes out of on the drivers side. I need it WITH the strip that the pan bolts to.

That's referred to as the rear cross member.
Replacing it is great fun.

Come to think of it, I think the "Napoleon Hat" is sometimes referred to as the front cross member.
I've replaced mine too. The replacement panel I had required a some fiddlign around before it would fit well enough, especially towards where it meets the top of the tunnel.

ovalteen Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:04 pm

coW wrote: ovalteen wrote:
I also need the section under the rear seat that the heat duct comes out of on the drivers side. I need it WITH the strip that the pan bolts to.

That's referred to as the rear cross member.
Replacing it is great fun.



The Napoleon hat is what I don't know what the proper term is. I'd call it a front crossmember. On the rear I need the part on the body not the pan.



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