Report on 1973 Super Beetle Replacement Body Panels

[Dodgy]

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.
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'75 1303 (current project) owned since 1989!
'72 Squareback - full resto completed 2008 - now sold
356 Speedster kit, completed 2005 - now sold

[green1303]

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.
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1973 green Super Beetle

[Dodgy]

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...
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'75 1303 (current project) owned since 1989!
'72 Squareback - full resto completed 2008 - now sold
356 Speedster kit, completed 2005 - now sold

[theKbStockpiler]

[green1303]

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
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1973 green Super Beetle

[green1303]

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/
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1973 green Super Beetle