VW Beetle Complete Front Apron Assembly — Front Clip, No Hood Seal Channel (EMPI 98-8774-B)

When the front apron is rotted along the bottom or crumpled from an old front-end hit, patching it is rarely worth the hours. This is the complete front apron assembly for the 1961–1967 Beetle — the full front panel below the hood — so you can cut out the tired one and weld in a correctly-shaped replacement instead of fighting endless rust repair. This version does not include the hood seal channel.

Vehicle Fitment

Pre-1961 and 1968-and-later Beetles use different front sheet metal — this panel is the ’61–’67 style. Note: this assembly does not have the hood seal channel.

• VW Type 1 Beetle: 1961–1967

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete front apron / front clip assembly: a full panel, not a patch section.
• Stamped steel: shipped bare for weld-in, prep, and paint.
• Correct 1961–1967 shape: and mounting points for a factory-style fit.
• No hood seal channel: on this version — check what your car needs before ordering.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: EMPI 98-8774-B
• Interchange / OE Reference: 111-805-501B
• UPC: 707924470369
• Assembly: Complete front apron (front clip) — no hood seal channel
• Material: Stamped steel, bare — weld-in; prime & paint
• Fits: 1961–1967 VW Type 1 Beetle
• Country of Origin: Brazil
• Sold As: Each
• Shipping: Oversized panel — ships in a large carton

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's the part number? EMPI 98-8774-B (VW reference 111-805-501B).
• Does it fit my 1964 Beetle? Yes — it fits 1961–1967 Type 1 Beetles.
• Is the hood seal channel included? No — this version does not have the hood seal channel.
• Is it bolt-in or weld-in? Weld-in — plan on cutting out the old apron and welding this one in.
• Is it painted? No — it ships as bare steel, ready for your prep and paint.

Installation

Weld-in replacement for the full front panel: cut out the old apron and weld this one in. It ships as bare stamped steel — prime and paint after fitting.

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⚠ WARNING (California Prop 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.