Frame Head and Napoleon's hat replacement

[KCh30allener]

I need to replace my 1973 Thing Frame head and napoleon's hat. I cannot locate replacement parts. Can I use Ghia parts? Any suggestions for locating correct parts? Thanks

[Ron Domeck]

The part # for the frame head is a beetle # so I am guessing the other part is beetle also.

[KCh30allener]

Thanks!. I have a parts manual and I will look up the numbers. didn't think of that.

[ernieballbass]

how bad is your frame head?

the only reason i'm asking is because it's a hard job, especially with the quality of repro parts.

i was able to patch the bottom of the frame head and welded just the ends of the napolean hat.

sorry, i didn't take a picture of the bottom plate repair.
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[KCh30allener]

Sadly, mine was much worse, on both sides. The head itself underneath was gone. I did not save it, not thinking it would be tough to find. I had the same problem with the area above the "hat" and manage to cut and paste (weld) sections from a bettle to rebuilt the entire bottom half.

[Derek Cobb]

I always suggest finding a rust free used frame head. They are MUCH better quality than the thin, poorly made re-pops. Call a VW salvage yard in the dry desert.