VW Complete Left Floor Pan Half – 111-701-061N

The 111-701-061N is a full-length, high-quality replacement floor pan half designed specifically for the driver's side of late-model air-cooled Volkswagens. This panel is essential for structural restoration, providing the heavy-gauge steel foundation needed to support the vehicle's seating, battery, and body. Unlike universal patches, this part is a complete half-section, stamped to match the original factory contours and drainage channels of the 1971–1972 chassis.

A key identifying feature of this specific part number is the inclusion of the "T" section seat rails. Volkswagen updated the seat track design during this era; while earlier models used an inverted "L" track, these pans feature the correct "T" style tracks welded in place to accept factory 1971–1972 seats. Depending on the manufacturer, these pans are typically constructed from 20-gauge to 18-gauge steel and come finished in a black weld-through primer or rust-inhibitor coating to protect the metal during shipping and installation.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility This floor pan is engineered for models with the specific 1971–1972 two-year seat track configuration:

VW Beetle (Standard):

1971, 1972

VW Super Beetle:

1971, 1972

Product Highlights & Features

Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Stamped from robust sheet metal (available in standard 20-gauge or premium 18-gauge) to restore original floor rigidity.
Integrated Seat Rails: Features factory-correct "T" style seat tracks already welded in place for a direct bolt-in seat installation.
Jacking Point Included: Comes with the rear jacking support and outrigger, which are critical for the structural integrity of the rear quarter area.
Full-Length Design: Covers the entire driver-side floor area from the front firewall to the rear luggage area, eliminating the need for multiple patch panels.

Technical Specifications

Part Number: 111-701-061N
Side: Left (Driver Side)
Gauge: 18ga (approx. 1.2mm) or 20ga (approx. 1.0mm) depending on brand
Finish: Black Protective Coating (Shipping Primer)

Installation & Maintenance Tips

Body-Off vs. Body-On: While these can be installed with the body on, a "body-off" restoration allows for much cleaner welds and better access to the chassis tunnel for painting and rustproofing.
Clean the Flanges: Before welding, you must strip the black shipping primer from the edges. This coating is a rust inhibitor, not a weldable primer, and leaving it on will result in poor weld penetration.
Pan-to-Body Seal: Never skip the floor pan gasket. Always install a fresh rubber or foam seal between the new pan and the heater channels to prevent water leaks and cabin drafts.
Hardware Replacement: Since the original bolts are often rusted or snapped, it is highly recommended to use a new Floor Pan Hardware Kit with the correct spreader plates and 8mm bolts to secure the pan to the body.

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111-701-061N VW Beetle & Super Beetle Left Floor Pan w/ Rails (1971-1972)

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