Subject: info about interchangable panels and pans (come all)
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posted on February 14th, 2006 at 09:04 AM
info about interchangable panels and pans (come all)
hi, just enquiring,
semi auto pans, now can the semi auto gear be removed and standard manual gear be thrown in easily?
another Question. Can panels cut out of a 69' semi auto beetle (Ball joint and IRS) be put on a 67' ( K & L swinger) over the rust areas. IE: Like
the A pillars, or the metal between the windscreen and bonnet.
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posted on February 14th, 2006 at 09:23 AM
The shape, size and design of most parts are different between pre 68 K&L swing axle 6V small window beetles and 68 onwards BJ, IRS, big window,
12V.
The windscreen panel is a different shape, all panels are different, all windows are different. You can however cut off front and rear pans/ clips and
weld on later or newer ones, which then allow newer/ older bonnets and decklids to be used, along with newer/ older fenders and bumpers.
A pillars sections? Well that I don't know for sure, however the heater channels are different. Someone will be able to answer whether the number and
placement of door hinge screws is the same.
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posted on February 14th, 2006 at 10:08 AM
would a 67' K & L beetle body bolt onto a 69 semi auto?
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posted on February 14th, 2006 at 11:19 AM
Yes auto pans can be converted to manual - been done dozens of times - U need to fit a clutch tube chopped out of a manual pan... and the pedals, of
course. And then the gearbox mounts as per S or L-Bug
Early shells can fit late pans - been done dozens of times, too - the body/chassis bolt bracket inside the rear wheel arches must be shortened on the
body. Relatively easy!
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posted on February 14th, 2006 at 09:09 PM
Koolios. I gots my 67 pan, can salvage the clutch tube from that. and
do stuff with that.
awesome. thanx all. Greatly appreciated.
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posted on February 14th, 2006 at 09:20 PM
i just bought a-pillar repair sections from classic veedub for $13 each said fits all years and they were for a 69 semi-auto havent checked to see if
they would fit my 61 ,but all i can see is different is 61 has 4 holes at the bottom the 69 3 holes
posted on February 14th, 2006 at 09:04 AM
and
do stuff with that. 
