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UFVW
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:40 pm    Post subject: Front/Rear aprons Reply with quote

I need to change the battered aprons on my 71 super. I've been looking at pictures of aprons, but can't tell what needs to be done. Is there a page or something somewhere that shows this procedure? Is welding required?

Thanks from a first time poster.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I found the easiest way to remove the apron is to get a cut-off tool and cut it right down the center. Then pull the pieces back and chisel at the sides. You dont necessarily have to weld a new one in. You rivet it at the sides since the fenders would cover them.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Click on the my gallery link ( bottom of this post next to last on the right), and I have some pics posted of a rear clip and a whole front clip job on a Beetle.

and a total tire well on the front of a super

the super front apron is similar to the rear apron actually.

you need to remove all 4 fenders to drill out the spot welds holding the apron on to the body.

if you need any other help just let me know.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the tips and stuff. I'm still a little leery of my skill level on this.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 11:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Buy a spot weld cutter, it will make life a lot easier. All you will have to do then is grind down the factory welds.
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