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Now then, can anyone tell me (with part numbers and pics please ) the differences in front panel options for the mk1.

I here tell of a front lip on the early panels....(would this actually get in the way if fitted to later cars?)

My panel is part number 531 805 591 P and looks similar to this (pic nicked from Craig - keep one eye open mate ;) )



I need to get a decent pic of mine, but will have to wait until the weekend when I can do it in something resembling daylight...

Hi mate, my 81 has an early front balance, went on without any trouble according to the welsh wizard!

Cool, cheers for the pic ;)

I'll have a good gander at it tonight to compare.

I checked my copy of ETKA and it doesn't give part numbers for the front panel

I have a part number for the early front panel somewhere taken off Seans car. I will return....

The Autoad wrote:I have a part number for the early front panel somewhere taken off Seans car. I will return....

And when you do any chance of the part number on the cylinder head

noted.

Looking at the parts I still have here , the whole front panel is 531 805 591P with the lower lip, led to believe that is for the early cars 75+ but unsure when the change date was.

Have just the lower vallence piece with 531 805 595B on it still with the large lower lip .

Also have another valence only item with no lip, but part number tag has dried out and gone...

The top section ( slam panel ) from info I managed to aquire from VW Classic parts old website shows these being 531 805 563C and J , still can be bought from Heratige VW

Hope that helps those searching..

;) one eye open.... it's for sale f you want to buy it...

81GTi wrote:;) one eye open.... it's for sale f you want to buy it...

Trying to sell mine mate - but most people showing interest are getting hung up on the early/late debate...

Given the amount of welding & grinding involved in replacing a whole front panel anyway it wouldn't be too much hassle to just cut the lip off (as they say in the Sudan).

Mine...

Ryan wrote:

81GTi wrote:;) one eye open.... it's for sale f you want to buy it...

Trying to sell mine mate - but most people showing interest are getting hung up on the early/late debate...

ha ha, they want a front panel for a mk1 but are moaning about it being an early one? Pfft, some folk. I don't imagine the alternatives are plentyful.

I'm pleased you found a part number guys, the one i noted down has been put somewhere safe!

Is strange that people are getting hung up on the early/late thing, front panels are not exactly plentyful!