{"product_id":"complete-front-apron-assembly","title":"EMPI Front Apron Assembly | VW Beetle 1961–67 | Stamped Steel Weld-In, No Hood Seal Channel (98-8774-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle Complete Front Apron Assembly — Front Clip, No Hood Seal Channel (EMPI 98-8774-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003cb\u003ecomplete front apron assembly\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003edoes not include the hood seal channel\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete front apron \/ front clip assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e a full panel, not a patch section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStamped steel:\u003c\/b\u003e shipped bare for weld-in, prep, and paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect 1961–1967 shape:\u003c\/b\u003e and mounting points for a factory-style fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo hood seal channel:\u003c\/b\u003e on this version — check what your car needs before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-8774-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterchange \/ OE Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-805-501B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924470369\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete front apron (front clip) — no hood seal channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stamped steel, bare — weld-in; prime \u0026amp; paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1967 VW Type 1 Beetle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Oversized panel — ships in a large carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-8774-B (VW reference 111-805-501B).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit my 1964 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it fits 1961–1967 Type 1 Beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the hood seal channel included?\u003c\/b\u003e No — this version does not have the hood seal channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it bolt-in or weld-in?\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in — plan on cutting out the old apron and welding this one in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it painted?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it ships as bare steel, ready for your prep and paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeld-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/restoration-tools\"\u003eRestoration Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Prop 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45149485727859,"sku":"98-8774-B","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-8774-B.jpg?v=1783035200","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/complete-front-apron-assembly","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}