TheSamba.com :: View topic - Report on 1973 Super Beetle Replacement Body Panels

Fri May 29, 2015 12:00 am

There's a bit more to it than that. Supers differ from standard Beetles in that the front suspension and steering loads are taken by the body, not the floorpan. Therefore the connection between the Super body and the floorpan had to be substantially strengthened at the front to maintain structural integrity.

That's why the condition of the bulkhead / firewall, internal reinforcement brackets (shown in photos above) and external reinforcement brackets (right angle plates at the front of the bulkhead) is so critical.

Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:20 pm

According to Paruzzi, VW of Mexico has stopped production of the rear quarter panels for late-model Beetles, and the VEWIB wholesaler no longer offers them. A few shops still have stock, so if you need them, then get them while you can.

Thu Jan 28, 2016 12:58 am

Another supplier for Super Beetle bulkhead / firewall

http://www.werk34.de/product_info.php/info/p20737_...--NOS.html

Looks like they have other interesting parts available too...

Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:40 pm

Quote: Is it fair to assume these brackets go inside the firewall, giving the heater channel end something to bolt into?

Those brackets tie in the super's frame that the steering box/idler arm bolt onto ,to the napoleons hat. The 22 gauge wheel housing part they attach to is silly. They appear to be slightly better than nothing in my opinion. :shock:

Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:40 am

My rear apron was the only reproduction on the market at the time, made by IGP in Brazil and distributed by Klokkerholm. I don't like it, but we made it work. BBT now makes a superior version, which I would buy today with no question.

https://www.bbt4vw.com/en/catalogue/1-exterior/4-b...ce-beetle/

https://www.paruzzi.com/uk/beetle/bodywork-interio...ners/4874/
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1973 green Super Beetle

Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:48 am

VW Classic Parts is selling complete right rear quarter panels. European customers can order directly, and U.S. customers can order through one of their partner shops, e.g., Paruzzi.

https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/seitenteil-314771.html

https://www.paruzzi.com/uk/beetle/bodywork-interior-bumpers/side-repair-panels/1146/