{"product_id":"jp-group-convertible-top-frame-base-seal-with-aluminum-plate-left-or-right-vw-beetle-convertible-1965-1972-oe-151-871-409-a-410-a-jp-8435-0-jp-8436-0","title":"JP Group Convertible Top Frame Base Seal with Aluminum Plate, Left or Right | VW Beetle Convertible 1965–1972 | OE 151 871 409 A \/ 410 A (JP-8435-0 \/ JP-8436-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Convertible Top Frame Base Seal, Left or Right — VW Beetle Convertible 1965–1972\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8435-0 (left) and JP-8436-0 (right) are convertible top frame base (wedge) seals with aluminum plate for the VW Beetle Convertible, 1965–1972. They seal the folding top frame at the C-pillar base. They replace VW 151 871 409 A \/ 410 A. JP refs 8181950376 \/ 8181950386. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left JP-8435-0 · VW OE 151 871 409 A · JP 8181950376 · UPC 707924527704 | Right JP-8436-0 · VW OE 151 871 410 A · JP 8181950386 · UPC 707924527711\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1965–1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle Convertible (Karmann Cabriolet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC-pillar top frame base, left or right, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFitment confirm\u003c\/em\u003e — EMPI lists the Beetle Convertible; compare with your car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \/ Super Beetle Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot listed\u003c\/strong\u003e — later tops use different seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1964\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot listed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle sedan, Karmann Ghia convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8435-0 (left), JP-8436-0 (right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE references\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e151 871 409 A (left), 151 871 410 A (right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group references\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8181950376 \/ 8181950386\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924527704 \/ 707924527711\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber wedge seal with aluminum plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop frame base at the C-pillar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published — shipping estimate 0.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: one top frame base seal with aluminum plate for the side you select.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: the opposite side, top-to-body seals, retaining strips or screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Beetle Convertible the folding top frame pivots on a base mounted at each rear quarter, at the C-pillar. The base seal (wedge seal) fills the gap between the frame base and the body so rain running down the top does not find its way into the rear seat area and the quarter panel. Old seals go hard, crack and shrink, leaving a gap you can see light through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leaking top base lets water run straight into the rear footwell and the quarter panel cavity, which is a classic convertible rust spot. Replacing hardened base seals is one of the most effective leak fixes on a 1965–1972 Cabriolet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeals are side-specific and year-specific, so check that your car is a 1965–1972 Convertible before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the top and note how the old seal sits against the frame base before removing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the body and frame surfaces and remove old adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the seal with its aluminum plate positioned as the original. Use screws or adhesive as on the original installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise and latch the top, then check for even contact and a water-tight seal with a gentle hose test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1968 Beetle Convertible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists it for the 1965–1972 Beetle Convertible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right — how do I tell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeft is the driver side on a US car (JP-8435-0). Right is the passenger side (JP-8436-0).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as VW 151 871 409 A \/ 410 A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 151 871 409 A for the left and 151 871 410 A for the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1975 Convertible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot listed. EMPI only lists 1965–1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace both sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually yes. Both seals are the same age and wear at the same rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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