Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Top Wood Bows 1973-79



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Wood Bows

Wood Bows

Rear Window Frame Insert
Four Pieces, Wood


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle Convertibles 1964-mid 1975

Your chassis number should be 1552012217 or lower.

Note:Inserts take the shape of the rear window steel frame.
If your steel frame is distorted then when it is stapled into
the back of the top it will be mismatched with
the glass window. We strongly recommend either a careful
reshaping of your steel rear window frame, or the use of a
new rigid unit which we offer that will minimize
any grief associated with the installation of the rear window glass.

VW Beetle
$145.95
Part #: WR4P
Rear Window Frame Insert
Four Pieces, Wood


VW Convertibles, mid 1975-1979

Your chassis number should be 1552012218 or higher.

Note:Inserts take the shape of the rear window steel frame.
If your steel frame is distorted then when it is stapled into
the back of the top it will be mismatched with
the glass window. We strongly recommend either a careful
reshaping of your steel rear window frame, or the use of a
new rigid unit which we offer that will minimize
any grief associated with the installation of the rear window glass.

VW Beetle
$145.95
Part #: WR14P
Wood (not plastic) Rear Top Bow (Above Rear Window Bow.)

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle Convertible 1972-79

VW Beetle
$162.95
2
Part #: RT4


Seals

Seals

VW Beetle and Super Beetle Convertible Rear Window Seal
Cal Look.
Cal Look is Original to these cars.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle Convertible Late 75-79

Note: 1975 VW convertible owners, please read
our note below on how to tell the early from the late
1975 convertible rear window.

VW Beetle
$46.00
Part #: 151-521E


Hardware

Hardware

ALL YEARS OF REAR TOP BOW, INSTALLATION SCREWS (6), STAINLESS

1961-79 VW Beetle Convertible
VW Beetle
$3.19
Part #: RT BOW HARDWARE


Complete Rear Window Packages

Complete Rear Window Packages

A Complete Convertible Rear Window Package consisting of:
Rear window glass without defroster
Unitized rigid steel and wood framework ready to install
Rear window seal.

Original to VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle Convertible 1964-MID75.
But this rear window assembly will work in any new top installation. Glass measures 11 1/4" X 31.1/4" (original size)


VW Beetle
$375.00
Part #: GLASS+FRAME-2


Complete Frame: Steel + Wood

Complete Frame: Steel + Wood

Integrated (complete) rear window framework.
Steel frame with bonded wood insert.
Rigid assembly, ready to staple into new top.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle convertibles 1964-mid 1975.

1975 owners, please read note top of "rear window parts" page.
All restorers: Please read restoration advice on "rear window parts" page near bottom.

VW Beetle
$249.00
Part #: MP201
Integrated (complete) rear window framework.
Steel frame with bonded wood insert.
Rigid assembly, ready to staple into new top.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle convertibles mid 1975 and later.

1975 owners, please read note at top of "rear window parts" page.
All restorers: Please read restoration advice at the bottom of that page.

VW Beetle
$249.00
Part #: MP202


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Important Information
Plastic vs Wood: The real wood bows will accept the stapling without the risk of chipping and cracking that plastic bows have. We strongly recommend the wood bow over the plastic (sometimes called "wood replacement bows" !!)

Wood, Glues, etc.: We use only the best industrial grade cascamite marine glues in our bows. We have made these bows since 1974 (our wood shop is nearly 40 years running) and because we are a commercial factory, we have access to the appropriate industial adhesives, etc.

We use kiln dried highest graded hardwoods for durability and defect free wood.

Trial Fitting: We have chassis clips in our shop. Every bow we make is test fitted to the proper chassis section. This insures a minimum of 'fuss' when you install your wood top bow.

In Stock: Our shop is in operation every day making bows for classic convertibles from VW to Rolls Royce. We maintain an inventory of bows and can almost always ship very quickly.

1973-1979 Wood: Beginning in 1973 Volkswagen eliminated the front wood, substituting a steel bow. In these cars only the rear top bow (over the rear window) and the tacking insert on the window frame are wood. Our real wood insert is better than the fiberboard originally used by VW for the rear window tacking. We offer the full framework with the tacking ring bonded to the steel.


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