Front Head Inspection Cover Missing on '71 SB

[hperez71]

Is the front head inspection cover the same on all '68+ Type 1's? The one on my '71 Super Beetle Vert is missing. Would like to install one to avoid dirt and water from going into the front head area but can't seem to find out if it is different from standard Beetles or other years.

Found this one for example:
http://www.mamotorworks.com/VW/product/cover-plate-front-bulkhead-353595


Thanks!

[alex857]

Hi,
on Super Beetles, there normally is a deformation (crash) element instead of this plate, install that instead of the plate:

(Picture stolen from the Gallery by awreed)
Don´t forget the rubber seal!

[hperez71]

This front end (head portion) looks different. My '71 front end looks like this:
https://www.google.com/search?q=71+super+beetle+fr...qlkPpAqQM:



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[hperez71]

I see this is a separate piece, missing from my front end. If I can't find it can I use a standard beetle cover plate?

[green1303]

http://www.airheadparts.com/Frame-Head-Reinforcement-Plate/item/113-701-329%20U

This seal goes between the crunch plate and the frame head.

http://www.westcoastmetric.com/i-22965237-133-571.html
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1973 green Super Beetle

[hperez71]

Thanks!