VW Beetle Window Felt Channel Set — Top/Rear Door Glass, 72", Pair | VW Bug & Super Beetle Sedan 1965–1977 | EMPI (00-9771-B)
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EMPI Felt Window Channel Set — Top/Rear, 72 Inch, Pair (00-9771-B)
Short answer: EMPI 00-9771-B is a boxed pair of 72 in felt-lined U-channels for the top and rear of the door glass on VW Beetle sedans from the 1965 model year and Super Beetle sedans 1971–1977, one piece per door, cut to fit. New felt stops window rattle and binding and protects the glass. Reference 111 837 439D. Made in Brazil.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-9771-B (also 9771-B, 00-9771). Reference 111 837 439D / 111837439D / 111-837-439D (dealer-listed); 8186003000 (EMPI price file). Single 72 in piece: 00-9771-6.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1965–1977 | VW Beetle sedan | Type 1 08/64 on (EMPI data for single 00-9771-6); described as Top/Rear Channel, All Sedans |
| 1971–1977 | VW Super Beetle sedan | Dealer-listed (Appletree, JBugs) |
| Not confirmed | Bus 1968–1979, Type 3 1961–1973 | EMPI lists them for the single 00-9771-6 only |
| Not confirmed | 1958–1964 Beetle, convertibles, Karmann Ghia | Check your old channel first |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 00-9771-B |
| Quantity | Pair (2 pieces) |
| Length | 72 in each, cut to fit |
| Type | Felt-lined U-channel (glass run), top and rear of door glass |
| Reference | 111 837 439D (dealer-listed); 8186003000 (EMPI price file) |
| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Shipping weight | 2.63 lb |
| Package dimensions | 44.875 x 16.5 x 3.125 in |
What's Included
Included:
- 2 felt window channels, 72 in each (one per door)
Why It Matters
If a Beetle window squeaks, rattles or chatters in its frame, or the glass shows fine scratches, the felt channel is worn down to its steel backbone. Fresh felt instead of bare steel lets the window roll up without binding and stops scratching the glass.
Installation Notes
- Drop the glass and pull the old channel out of the frame. Clean out the rust and old glue.
- Dry-fit the new channel and mark it, then cut it to length with sharp snips or a fine hacksaw. Leave it a hair long, since you can always take more off.
- Press it into the frame, tapping it home with a rubber mallet, and use a dab of weatherstrip adhesive where the old channel was glued.
- Roll the glass up slowly the first few times so the felt beds in.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the EMPI 00-9771-B felt channel fit a 1968 VW Beetle sedan? Yes. EMPI lists the 72 in felt channel for Type 1 from the 1965 model year on, and describes this pair as the top/rear channel for all sedans.
- Is the felt window channel for the door glass? Yes. It is the felt-lined U-channel that runs across the top and down the back of the door window glass, where the glass rides when you roll it up.
- What is the VW part number for Beetle door window felt channel? Reference 111 837 439D (dealer-listed) and 8186003000 (EMPI price file). The EMPI boxed pair is 00-9771-B; a single 72 in piece is 00-9771-6.
- Why is the window channel 72 inches long? It comes long so you can cut it to the exact top and rear run of your door frame. That also suits 1-piece (no vent wing) window conversions.
- Does it fit a convertible or a Bus? This pair is sold for sedans. EMPI lists the single-piece 72 in channel for Bus and Type 3 too, but that is not confirmed for this pair, so check your old channel first.
- How does it ship? In a long box, 44.9 x 16.5 x 3.1 in, 2.63 lb. It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction, but the box length can raise the shipping rate.
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Prop 65 Warning
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are 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.
