Bug Convertibles

1953-1957 (Oval Window)


1 Metal Top Frame

Metal Top Frame

Folding mechanism, rebuilt, sandblasted, and powdercoated.


Call for price and availability.

1A Header Bow Plates

Header Bow Plates

Fits 1950-1960 Bug Convertible. Welding required.


$89.00/pair

1B Convertible Top Locks

Convertible Top Locks

Re-chromed like new.


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1C Top Lock Catches

Top Lock Catches

Re-chromed like new.


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1D Screws for Top Lock & Top Lock Catch

Chrome plated screws for Top Lock & Top Lock Catch

14 per car


$20.00/set of 14

2 Header Bow Mounting Hardware Kit

Header Bow Mounting Hardware Kit

Mounting kit for Bug Convertible Header Bow.
Fits 1950-1960 Bug Convertibles.


$12.95/set

3 Inside top pull down handle Another view of the top pull down handle

Inside Top Pull Down Handle

Original aluminum handles correct for all 1950-1960 Bug Convertibles. Made by Chuck's.
2 per car.


$40.00/pair

4 Rubber Seal Windshield Frame to Vent Window Frame

Rubber Seal Windshield Frame to Vent Window Frame

2 per car. Never Rot rubber. Made in the USA by Chuck's.


$16.95/pair

5 Rubber Seal Set, Side Window to Top Frame

Rubber Seal Set, Side Window to Top Frame

Sold in sets of 6 only, 1 set per car. Never Rot rubber. Made in the USA by Chuck's.


$39.95/set of 6

6 Over the Rear Window Solid Wood Bow

Over the Rear Window Solid Wood Bow

One per car. For Bug Convertibles 1950-1957


$169.00 each

6A Main Bow

Main Bow

Fits 1958-1960 Bug Convertibles


$489.00

7 Front Wood Header Bow

Front Wood Header Bow

Fits 1950-1957 or 1958-1964 Bug Convertibles


$196.00

8 Rubber Seal, Front Header Bow

Rubber Seal, Front Header Bow

1 per car. Made in the USA by Chuck's.


$10.00 each

9 Convertible Top Outer-SkinAssist Straps

Convertible Top Outer-Skin

We have the correct pattern for these early tops. Made as original with no pocket in the front and "hand-rolled bindings." We "hand make" each top to order. Available in canvas only.

We also offer a "readymade" top. These are a "production" top, not "handmade" with pinch binding instead of "hand-rolled" binding.

Click here to see color samples


Stayfast: $895.00
Twillfast from $995.00
Readymade Stayfast: $495.00

9A Chrome Finishing Screw Set

Chrome Finishing Screw Set

For top and headliner.
10 pieces. You will need these when installing your new top.


$7.95/set of 10

10 Top Padding Kit

Top Padding Kit

We have the correct pattern for the 1950-1957 and the 1958-1960 top padding. All pads use foam and are wrapped in German Bowdrill with the jaqard design.


$395.00
Standard padding without German Bowdrill wrap: $199.00

11 Headlining

Headlining

1950-1963 Bug Convertibles came from the factory with German Stretchwool headlinings and assist straps. We have the correct pattern for these early headliners. Each headliner is handmade.

Grey German Stretchwool (w/ 2 assist straps): $695.00
Grey or Toupe Mousecloth (w/ 2 assist straps): $395.00

12 Quarter Facing Seal

Quarter Facing Seal

Fits 1950-1960. These mount on the bottom of the wood quarter facings and seal to the car body. Includes metal plate and screws as shown. 1 pair per car.


$28.50/pair

13 Side Tension Wire Springs

Side Tension Wire Springs

Factory upgrade. Not original for 1953-1957)
2 per car.


$10.95/pair

14 Header Bow Deco Chrome

Header Bow Deco Chrome

Made from brass & chrome plated with mounting nails installed as was original.
Correct for 1950-early 1960 (Stopping at ID#: 2533099) Bug Convertibles.


$199.00 each

14A Chrome Brass Trim

Chrome Brass Trim

With nails, mounts above rear window, sold as set only. Lower belt line trim is one piece as original for 1953-1957 Oval Window convertibles. 1 set/car.
This is brass chrome plated as original. NOT aluminum. Can be used on 1949-1953 Split Kabriolett


$399.00/2-piece set

15 Metal Ring

Metal Frame With Tacking Ring

Stampted as original using heavy gauge metal. Holes drilled for mounting screws.
Tacking ring installed.


1953-1957: $295.00

16 Rear Window Assembly
Assist Straps

Rear Window Assembly

Includes metal rim, tacking strip, glass, rubber seal, and chrome trim.
All parts are new and assembled.

All parts may be purchased individually.


$695.00

17 Bug Convertible Inside MirrorBug Convertible Inside MirrorBug Convertible Inside Mirror

Oval Window Interior Mirror

Complete Assembly.
Fits 1953-1967 Bug Convertibles.


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18 Aluminum for Mounting Winshield Post Seals to Car

Aluminum for Mounting Winshield Post Seals to Car

Fits 1950-1960 Bug Convertibles.
1 pair per car


$16.95/pair

19 Aluminum for Side Top Seals to Top Frame

Aluminum for Side Top Seals to Top Frame

Fits 1950-1960 Bug Convertibles.
Sold in set of 8 only, 1 set per car


$39.95/set of 8

20 Screw Set

Screw Set

50 pieces


$7.00/set of 50

21 Side Tension Wire for Convertible Top

Side Tension Wire for Convertible Top

Used only if installing side springs.
2 per car, sold in pair only


$11.50/pair

22 Chrome Mounts for Assist Straps and Screws

Chrome Mounts for Assist Straps and Screws

for mounting assist straps


$19.95/pair

23 Inner Wood Quarter Facing

Inner Wood Quarter Facing

Fits 1950-1960. Used as a tacking place for the headliner to staple to


$98.00/pair

24 Convertible Top Webbing Straps

Convertible Top Webbing Straps

Fits 1950-1960 Bug Convertibles.
These nylon straps attach to the wood and metal bows, keeping them evenly spaced.


$19.95/pair

25 Wood Hinge Cover

Wood Hinge Cover

Fits 1950-1964. Made in the USA by Chuck's.


$125.00/pair

26 Interior Light Wood Mount

Interior Light Wood Mount

Interior light wood mount that screws to the over the window bow. Correct for all 1950-1957 Bug Convertibles.
Made in the USA by Chuck's.


$45.00

Z Convertible Top & Carpet Glue

Convertible Top & Carpet Glue

For convertible top installation and mounting carpet padding. This is the BEST glue available for this application! You will need approximately 3 cans for this type of car.


$19.95 each


For VW Convertible Top Instruction Manuals, click here.