Installing rear apron on VW Beetle

This is the first video in a series outlining sheet metal and rust repair on a 1965 Volkswagen beetle.
Shown in this video is removal and replacing of the rear quarter panels, bumper mounts, and rear apron. This is shown on a '65 beetle but the process is applicable to other years as well. Subscribe to see more in this series in the future.

[@akvistad6433]

Thanks for showing how to do this. Have been scratching my head how to get it all aligned.

[@christianmccollum1028]

Glad I found your channel. Doing apron-removal work right now, myself. I'm going to make my 68's apron removable for future engine r&r. Looking forward to future content. 👍

[@rscruiser3533]

You made it look so clear on replacing those panels. --- I have been thinking like a couple of your viewers below to make the apron removeable for the sake of an easy engine removal. Thanks for sharing ------ Rodney

[@shawn9878]

New sub,I just got a 74 base beetle. Not as Kool as a 60s but I'll make it mine was thinking about those style taillights

[@glenb9]

Love the temp fastener idea to allow dropping the clamps while keeping perfect realignment during repositioning. Great instruction; Thanks!

[@63Eco]

Thanks for this video! I just picked up a '65 project that has this work about half done and I had no idea how to go about finishing (and correcting) their work. I'm a subscriber now.

[@razbodian555]

Oh yeah. I want to see this series. Right before you take my bus oif the hiill and start on it.

[@brucegillies1694]

GOOD JOB ! Thanks for the education , also nice camera work !

[@secoff1]

Leaving the rear apron removable is a huge advantage for R &R of engine. Since the bolts go through and into the body everything is held tightly. I do it on all the beetles I restore.

[@brucegillies1694]

I have considered this myself

[@marklamse3261]

Do you use nutzerts or?

[@annies_vw]

nice video, i'll definitely stick around for the next ones!

[@josesaenz3265]

Superb Job man,i may need to just replace my rear apron on my 65 vw...thanks a lot for the info and know how,keep up the good work ... Jose'

[@MrRthord]

Excellent instructions

[@richard1525]

You do great work

[@PabloPerez-nb7eh]

Nise job I like it

[@The-Trinity-Bro]

Thin sheet metal screws work well, faster at first slightly bigger hole to weld tho

[@HedigardiCardoso]

Boa noite meu amigo tudo Bem eu sou do Brasil Ótimo Trabalho Alinhamento Perfeito Eu tenho um 1961 Preciso de trocar também foi Ótimo ver o seu Trabalho

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Nice work! I subscribed!

[@paulanderson9321]

Who’s rear apron did you purchase. See varying prices. Yours looks good quality. Who is manufacturer?

[@julianroberts7116]

Great video mate thanks for posting. One question - instead of using those fasteners where you have to drill a hole to hold the apron in place - can you instead, just put the last few bolts in that hold the fender on? Don't they go through from the outside where the bumper hanger is, and through the apron? Thanks again for posting - you're very clear and helpful.

[@callahansgarage]

Technically yes you could with a large washer, but the bolt holes do not go through the apron. The bolt holes are in the rear quarter and the apron skin kind of skirts around them. I like to use the fasteners when I have a lot of fitting and mock up to do, and the apron is coming on and off multiple times.

[@CapnRobert2000]

Would you like to come to San Diego and take care of the metal work on my 1956 bug?

[@chriskilla247]

did you over lap the metal or did you butt weld it

[@curtissimpson7856]

Can I put a 1966 rear apron and deck lid on my 1976. I like the longer deck lid. Will this work

[@callahansgarage]

Yes very easy to back date a later car with earlier components

[@miguelpalacios4817]

What city and state are you from?

[@lmfarms4611]

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[@rrs1550]

talk less....like i said before...basicly...

[@miguelpalacios4817]

What city and state are you from?