Decklids - what years interchange with 69/70?

[Frank Washington]

Asking for a friend who has either a 69 or a 70, he's not sure. He needs a new decklid and I'm not sure what years would fit.

It's not a show car, so I don't mind if this or that piece of trim doesn't match up, just want to know what years will bolt right on and snap open and shut without issue.

Also, if someone has one to sell in the Midatlantic, I'm looking.

Thanks

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68-79 have the same shape, and would bolt to the body in the same way. 68 wouldn't have any louvers, while through the years, more and more were added. The way the latch mounts in the decklid is different from early to late, but they all "catch" on the apron the same. 69-71 would look the same, but I would personally get a mid 70's on because it would have more cooling louvers. Put a wanted ad in the classifieds, and you maybe able to come across something somewhat local.

[shakers73]

I have a rear deck lid from a 73. I live in SW Virginia. If interested, let me know
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[ashman40]

The below are for US spec Beetles:

'68-'69 = (1500SP) no vents (convertibles had deck vents because they didn't have the slots below the rear window)
'70 = (1600SP) two sets of vents
'71~ = (1600DP) four sets of vents

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[vamram]

Frank, if you're anywhere near Lorton, VA, Buggy Man has multiple louvered deck lids that will fit your year. His prices tend to be pretty reasonable.

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[neil68]

My brother's 71 Beetle, bought new from the dealer, had two sets of louvers on the decklid.
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[ashman40]

Yeah, it looks like it was '72~ that came with four sets of vents for non-convertibles. I found a '71 SB brochure w/ 2 sets of vents:

And here is the convertible w/ 4.

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[GArBa]

you can still find brand new decklids from mexico or brazil. only the louvers' spacing differ between the two, but in your application it would make no difference.
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