{"product_id":"jp-group-rear-floor-pan-quarter-left-karmann-ghia-thing-jp-8634-0","title":"JP Group Rear Floor Pan Quarter Section, Left | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1974 \u0026 Thing 1973–1974 | Weld-In, Ref 40470-1 (JP-8634-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Rear Floor Pan Quarter Section, Left | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1974 \u0026amp; Thing 1973–1974 | Weld-In, Ref 40470-1 (JP-8634-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e1955–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (Type 14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear left, per EMPI Fits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing (Type 181)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear left, per EMPI Fits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse JP-8463-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle pans are different\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8634-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair panel reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40470-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8183100170\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141 701 091 (left rear floor repair section)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, transit primer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear left quarter of floor pan half\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 x 26 x 6 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne left rear floor pan quarter section, as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight rear (JP-8463-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull floor pan half (JP-8464-0 left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeals, bolts or seam sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a weld-in panel. Fitting it is body-shop work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out only the rusted metal and leave a good edge for a lap or butt weld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit and clamp before welding. Stitch-weld in short runs to avoid warping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse weld-through primer on the joint and seam sealer on top and underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and undercoat the underside after welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual (Bentley) for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the left or right side?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeft 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1970 Karmann Ghia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1955–1974 Ghia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1973–1974 Thing, rear left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a full pan half?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is the rear quarter. The full left half is JP-8464-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New JP Group steel, supplied in transit primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-thing\"\u003eVW Thing Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67101109321843,"sku":"JP-8634-0","price":196.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8634-0.jpg?v=1793702528","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-rear-floor-pan-quarter-left-karmann-ghia-thing-jp-8634-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}