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GB2S Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2003 Posts: 1011 Location: Omaha
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:02 pm Post subject: rear apron repair / replace |
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O.K. to begin with I am a originality freak, so I have a problem. The rear apron on my 63 is pretty beat up. How difficult is it to remove, disassemble, repair it. Or should I replace it.
I have found a 64. Is this a correct replacement?
Geoff _________________ 1963 Ragtop |
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tb03830 Samba Member
Joined: December 02, 2009 Posts: 1045 Location: Leavenworth, KS
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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If you have the tools and the know how it is not all that hard but those are some big things to have. For example. If I was to do it would take about 4 days to do it.
Day one - Remove parts around the area and mark the cut areas.
Day Two - Cut parts away and weld new parts on
Day three - Clean new are and paint it
Day four - Put parts back on after paint dries. _________________ "Sic Vic Pacem, Para bellum - Pray for peace, prepare for war."
1964 Convertible Bug - 1600cc SP engine with a stock H30/31 Carb and SVDA Distributor - Swing Arm Highway Flyer Tranny, Gene Berg's Temperature Dipstick, 2.5" drop spindles, 2" narrowed adjustable front end. Chromed OEM fan tower. |
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grandpa pete Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2008 Posts: 6426 Location: St. Petersburg, FL
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Chickensoup Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2018 Posts: 5368 Location: Good Hope, GA
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:33 am Post subject: Re: rear apron repair / replace |
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ok guys, I need a new rear apron.
But... Im looking for a quality aftermarket unit. To me, the apron fitment and curvature is one of the most important pieces on whether a beetle looks like a quality build.
Ive been looking at the Auto craft rear aprons. But, there seems to be mixed results.
Who else makes quality aprons?
Im looking for the 64-66 style, although id be fine with an early, no exhaust exit apron as well.
how are these?
https://www2.cip1.com/c24-111-813-301/
thanks _________________ -'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
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downsbs1 Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2020 Posts: 61 Location: Phoenix
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Chickensoup Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2018 Posts: 5368 Location: Good Hope, GA
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: rear apron repair / replace |
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yes, ive spent lots with WW.
whos makes that apron tho? BBT? _________________ -'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" |
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