JP Group Rear Floor Pan Quarter Section, Left | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1974 & Thing 1973–1974 | Weld-In, Ref 40470-1 (JP-8634-0)
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JP Group Rear Floor Pan Quarter Section, Left | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1974 & Thing 1973–1974 | Weld-In, Ref 40470-1 (JP-8634-0)
Short answer: The JP Group JP-8634-0 is the weld-in rear floor pan quarter section, left (driver) side, for the 1955–1974 VW Karmann Ghia and the 1973–1974 VW Thing. It repairs the rear of the floor pan half under the seat without replacing the whole pan. Ref 40470-1, JP Group 8183100170; it matches the right-side JP-8463-0.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1955–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia (Type 14) | Rear left, per EMPI Fits |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing (Type 181) | Rear left, per EMPI Fits |
| Any | Rear right | Use JP-8463-0 |
| Any | Beetle — does not fit | Beetle pans are different |
Note: EMPI's product name says 'Right Rear Quarter', but EMPI's fitment field, its page address and the JP reference (8183100170, the left-hand mate of the right-side 8183100180) all say left. We list it as the left rear. Compare it with your car before you cut.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | JP-8634-0 |
| Repair panel reference | 40470-1 |
| JP Group reference | 8183100170 |
| Cross reference | 141 701 091 (left rear floor repair section) |
| Material | Steel, transit primer |
| Position | Rear left quarter of floor pan half |
| Sold as | Each |
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI |
| Condition | New |
| Shipping weight | 8 lb (estimate) |
| Package size | 38 x 26 x 6 in (estimate) |
What's Included
- One left rear floor pan quarter section, as pictured.
Not Included
- Right rear (JP-8463-0)
- Full floor pan half (JP-8464-0 left)
- Seals, bolts or seam sealer
Why It Matters
The rear of the floor pan, under the rear seat and the battery on a Ghia, is where water collects and battery acid drips. It rusts through long before the front of the pan. A quarter section lets you cut out only the bad metal and keep the solid original pan and its welds.
A holed floor lets water, fumes and road dirt into the car and weakens the seat-belt and seat areas. Fix it before the rot reaches the tunnel or the heater channel.
Installation Notes
- This is a weld-in panel. Fitting it is body-shop work.
- Cut out only the rusted metal and leave a good edge for a lap or butt weld.
- Test-fit and clamp before welding. Stitch-weld in short runs to avoid warping.
- Use weld-through primer on the joint and seam sealer on top and underneath.
- Paint and undercoat the underside after welding.
- We do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual (Bentley) for your vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the left or right side?
Left rear, the driver side on a US car. EMPI's title says right, but every other EMPI and JP reference says left. The right part is JP-8463-0.
Does it fit my 1970 Karmann Ghia?
Yes. EMPI lists the 1955–1974 Ghia.
Does it fit a Thing?
Yes. EMPI lists the 1973–1974 Thing, rear left.
Is this a full pan half?
No. It is the rear quarter. The full left half is JP-8464-0.
Does it fit a Beetle?
No.
Is it new?
Yes. New JP Group steel, supplied in transit primer.
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California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.
