Buggy Question

[GetPsycho]

Hi guys,
I'm knew here and I have question. I just bought a fiberglass body (not sure what kind). I was told that I had to use an early bug pan, with a beam front end. Why?
I have a guy at work that wants to trade me a 74 Super Beetle for my Jeep. Is there a reason hat I can't use this pan? I know that it has a strut front end. What makes this not usable?
Like I said, I'm new to the whole buggy thing. Up until now its been all sandrails.

Thanks
Psycho

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the super won't work as a direct "bolt-on" due to the struts. They bolt to the body on a super. In order to use that pan you'd need to cut the frame head off and install a link pin or ball joint head and the beam etc...

Your not limited to an "early" pan either. When and if you start looking just make sure it's a "standard" model type 1. And decide what rear suspension you prefer and go from there.
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Markus

[UncleBob]

I agree with MDetro.

However, some fiberglass bodies were designed specifically for early pans, using the swingaxle rear end. (68 and earlier). These early buggy bodies had integrated battery boxes that interfere with IRS type trailing arms, and need modification to work.
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OG JHC

don't worry, the ciggaret is fake.