JP Group Roof Panel 1/3 Section, Front or Rear | VW Bus Bay Window 1968–1979 | Weld-In Roof Skin, Ref 955610F / 955610R (JP-8442-0 / JP-8443-0)
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JP Group Roof Panel 1/3 Section, Front or Rear — VW Bay Window Bus 1968–1979 (JP-8442-0 / JP-8443-0)
Short answer: JP Group JP-8442-0 (front) and JP-8443-0 (rear) are one-third roof skin sections for the VW Bay Window Bus, 1968–1979. The front section also fits the 1968–1974 Pickup cab per EMPI. They let you replace a rusted front or rear roof end without a full roof. Refs 955610F / 955610R, JP 8182001400 / 8182001500.
Part numbers: Front JP-8442-0 · JP 8182001400 · panel ref. 955610F · UPC 707924527773 | Rear JP-8443-0 · JP 8182001500 · panel ref. 955610R · UPC 707924527780. VW did not sell roof sections; these are repair panels.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968–1979 | VW Bus / Type 2 Bay Window (Kombi, Microbus, Panel) | Front or rear 1/3, per EMPI |
| 1968–1974 | VW Type 2 Pickup | Front section only (JP-8442-0), per EMPI |
| 1968–1979 | Westfalia / pop-top and factory sunroof buses | Fitment confirm — check against your roof openings before cutting |
| 1950–1967 | Split Window Bus | Does not fit |
| 1980–1991 | VW Vanagon | Does not fit |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark) |
| Part numbers | JP-8442-0 (front 1/3), JP-8443-0 (rear 1/3) |
| JP Group references | 8182001400 / 8182001500 |
| Panel references | 955610F / 955610R |
| UPC | 707924527773 / 707924527780 |
| Material | Pressed steel roof skin, for welding |
| Coverage | About one-third of the roof length, front or rear |
| Sold as | Each |
| Shipping | Oversize, large flat panel (estimate 60 x 60 x 8 in, 40 lb) |
What's Included / Not Included
- Included: one roof section, front or rear as selected.
- Not included: rain gutters (unless part of the pressing — confirm from photo), windshield or rear window frame, seam sealer, primer or paint.
Why It Matters
Bay Window roofs rust at the ends. At the front, water collects along the windshield top and the cab roof over the front seats; at the rear, it sits around the rear window and the corners above the engine hatch. Roof racks, leaking gutters and old pop-top or sunroof seals make it worse. Once the roof skin rusts through, water drips into the cab and the headliner.
Replacing a third of the roof is far less work than a full roof skin and keeps the original center section and its factory welds. The pressed section gives you the correct crown and the compound curves at the corners, which are almost impossible to make by hand.
This is a large panel and ships oversize by truck or freight carrier. Allow extra time and inspect it on arrival.
Installation Notes
- This is a weld-in steel panel. It is a job for a body shop or a welder with sheet-metal experience.
- Offer the panel up before you cut anything. Mark the cut line inside sound metal and remove only the rotten section.
- Repair panels usually need some trimming and dressing to fit. Check shape and gaps against the opposite side of the car before tacking.
- Remove the transit coating at the weld zones, use weld-through primer on the joints, tack in place, then stitch-weld in short runs to limit heat warping.
- Seal seams, prime, apply cavity wax to the inside faces and finish with paint and underbody coating.
- Support the roof and measure the body opening diagonally before cutting so the body does not move.
- Butt-weld the joint across the roof in short stitches, moving around the seam to avoid warping the large flat area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit my 1974 Westfalia?
The front and rear sections fit the 1968–1979 Bay Window Bus. Westfalia pop-top cut-outs differ, so check against your roof before cutting.
Front or rear — what is the difference?
JP-8442-0 is the front third over the cab and windshield. JP-8443-0 is the rear third over the rear window and engine bay.
Does it fit the Pickup?
The front section (JP-8442-0) is listed for the 1968–1974 Pickup. The rear section is not.
Does it fit a Split Window Bus?
No. It is for the 1968–1979 Bay Window only.
How does it ship?
Oversize freight. It is a large flat panel, so allow extra time.
Is it new?
Yes, new JP Group steel panel.
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⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): 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 www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.
