{"product_id":"left-rear-fender-driver-side-vw-beetle-super-beetle-1973-only-111-821-305mbr","title":"EMPI Left Rear Fender (Driver Side) | VW Beetle \u0026 Super Beetle 1973 Only | Stamped Steel (98-8757-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Left Rear Fender (Driver Side) — 1973 Only, Stamped Steel, VW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft rear fender for the \u003cb\u003edriver (left) side\u003c\/b\u003e, specific to the \u003cb\u003e1973 model year\u003c\/b\u003e and fitting both Standard Beetle and Super Beetle. 1973 is a transitional year with its own unique rear fender stamping, \u003cb\u003enot interchangeable\u003c\/b\u003e with 1968–72 or 1974+ rear fenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Standard Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973 only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973 only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSide:\u003c\/b\u003e Driver side (left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStamped steel construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Reproduction of the original 1973 rear fender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1973-specific stamping:\u003c\/b\u003e Not interchangeable with 1968–72 or 1974+ rear fenders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady for prep and paint:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied unfinished for your chosen color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-8757-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOEM Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-821-305MBR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stamped steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Bare\/primer (requires prep and paint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApproximate weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e ~50 × 24 × 15 in (oversized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich side does this fender fit?\u003c\/b\u003e It is the left (driver side) rear fender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat years does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e 1973 only — it fits both the Standard Beetle and Super Beetle for that transitional year and is not interchangeable with 1968–72 or 1974+ rear fenders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it come painted?\u003c\/b\u003e No. It is unfinished and is normally sanded, primed and painted as part of a complete project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-specific — confirm your model year before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem is unfinished and normally sanded\/primed\/painted as part of a complete project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways dry-fit before paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031497957491,"sku":"98-8757-B","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-8757-B.jpg?v=1779604874","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/left-rear-fender-driver-side-vw-beetle-super-beetle-1973-only-111-821-305mbr","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}