HELP. Where can I find a cowl replacement panel.

peryde · Post by **peryde** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:14 pm

I recently purchased a 1977 Convertible. Along with the usual rust in the floors and heater channels this one also has major rust in the cowl area. I have been all over the internet searching for a cowl replacment panel without any luck. Is there such a thing produced or will I have to cut the cowl from a donor car? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:14 am

this is one to be cut off a donor car...

What shape is yours in? OR what is your issue to fix

peryde · Post by **peryde** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:25 am

Thank you. Do you know if the donor car has to be a convertible, or is it OK to take one from a regular Super Beetle? Mine has a large rust hole in the lower windshield channel and in the cowl between the windshield and trunk.

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:11 am

wow..

That's a tough one.

As you're aware convertibles were kind of special order from VW.. they were sold to Karmann who finished them.

If it helps, I can take some measurements etc...

May help for us to see exactly the parts you're looking at replacing.

Tim

peryde · Post by **peryde** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:53 am

FYI. I found that the cowl piece from a Super is a perfect fit. I cut out a cowl from a -73 super donor and I am in the process of welding it in.

Class 11 streeter · Post by **Class 11 streeter** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:47 pm

peryde wrote:FYI. I found that the cowl piece from a Super is a perfect fit. I cut out a cowl from a -73 super donor and I am in the process of welding it in.

Good deal! If you could, try and share some pics with us for others facing this same repair please!

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:41 am

I looked... my clips looked different depending on the exact areas you're needing.