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THE PROPER METHODS TO INSTALL NEW FLOOR PANS ON A BEETLE

Rusted out floor pans is a common occurrence on old Beetles and installation of new pans is the perfect solution to refresh a tired chassis.

In this article, Brian Washburn of Washburn’s Metal will demonstrate the proper methods to go about this installation. We will be using a Wolfs-burg West floor pan set on a stripped down 1966 Beetle chassis. The majority of the process will be the same for all years. However, this pan, being a ’66, has a few year-specific nuances to account for. This article will provide you with a

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