Air Cooled VW 1975-1979 Rear Window Integrated Frame Wood Insert 151898449

The rear convertible window is suspended in a framework made of steel and either plastic, polyurethane, wood or particleboard. The framework is tacked to the convertibles 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.