It can be done without removing the body. It's actually more difficult. I
speak from experience. You have to know exactly what and where to weld so
you don't end up welding the pan to the chassis. Measure, measure and
measure...especially the diagonals of the door opening.

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Mel

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"Dave" > wrote in message
...
> What I mean is ...
> Do I have to remove the body from the pan or is it possible to do it
without
> that. The front well is damaged around the heater channel as well, but the
> rear of the beetle is OK.
> I just want to know if you can slide it in or you need to split the pan
from
> the body. If that is the case, what are is the minimal mechanical work I
> will have to do (remove the steering colum?, remove the wires? ...)
> I am planning to use my MIG welder, pop rivets are not my style .
>
> Thanks, Davy
>
> "Dave" > schreef in bericht
> ...
> > Does anybody know what is the best way to replace a complete body rocker
> on
> > a '69 beetle? It is the only that has to be done on the car so I am
> looking
> > for a good and fast way to do it without much mechanical work.
> >
> > Greets and thanks,
> > Davy
> >
> > '55 oval
> > '69 bug
> > '67 SC
> >
> >
>
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