The self-tapping sheet metal screws listed here are exposed in many applications, which is why they were chrome plated at the time.
Chrome plating is still possible in practice, but it is no longer used for screws, with stainless steel being a much better substitute. If the head of the screw is visible after assembly, you can polish it until it is very shiny, after which no difference can be seen between chrome-plated or polished stainless steel. The great advantage is that it will never rust again and will have the shine of chrome, a win-win situation.
These self-tapping sheet metal screws are identical to the original in size and design and have been used on various VW models for various applications. Below is a list of all the applications and the number of parts you would need if you were to replace them all for that application. If there is an X, this may vary depending on the production period, you will need to go and see how many were used on your Volkswagen.
Beetle convertible
- door window stop in the blank window frame from 1964 (chassis 155 304 532 ), 2 pieces
- side window mounting rubber with front trim from 8.1964, 8 pieces
- side window mounting rubber with rear trim from 8.1964, 4 pieces
- coat hooks, 4 pieces
- stop rubber under the rear hood frame until 7.1971, 6 pieces
- stop rubber under the rear hood frame from 8.1971, 4 pieces
- rubber fastening strips of the hood frame, X
- rear door seal rubber from 8.1964, 2 pieces
- rubber of the front side window seal, rear from 8.1964 to 7.1972, 6 pieces
- side window seal rubber front and rear from 8.1972, 6 pieces
Karmann Ghia coupe
- front and rear gutter gasket assembly, 4 pieces
- rear side window rubber backing strips to body until 7/.1959, 22 pieces
- coat hooks, 4 pieces
- cover plates on the B-pillar, 8 pieces
Karmann Ghia convertible
- coat hooks, 4 pieces
- fastening of the soft top above the door window from 1968 (châssis149 431 008 ), 6 pieces
- front soft top corner protection until 1958 (chassis1 979 460 ), 4 pieces
- rubber seal between side windows and soft top until 1958up to 1968 (chassis149 431 007 ), 2 pieces
- rubber hook for rear seat up to 7.1967, 2 pieces
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