1964-1975 Rear Window Integrated Frame Wood Insert 151898449 - OEM Number(s) (151-898-449-D)
This unit replaces the original multi piece unit in one step. Made of heavy duty metal frame with a wood (tacking) insert permanently glued and screwed in place ready to accept staples or nails.
Fits Up To Chassis #1552012217 in 1975
Air Cooled VW Beetle Convertible Top Installation Notes:
The rear convertible window is suspended in a framework made of steel and either plastic, hard rubber, wood or particleboard. The framework is tacked to the convertible’s top and headliner. Over time the original steel frame rusts and changes shape as the car bounces and ages and as the top shrinks. The insert that is part of the framework (the insert that holds the staples) cracks or rots also. The original rear window stays is tough to get out because the original seal is essentially glued in with age. When the new rear window seal is put on the glass and the old framework re-installed into the top, the distortion and deterioration are often fatal to a good looking convertible top installation. The rear window will not install properly or will not stay in most times!
We highly recommend buying a new intigrated frame that will arrive ready to staple your new top/headliner to. This will save you or your convertible top shop a several hours of hassle and save alot of disappointment in the end. A convertible top installation is not a quick and easy process. It takes alot of patience and research, fitting and re-fitting and alot of measurements.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 151-898-449-D
- 151898449D
- 686420039020
- MP201