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VW Napoleon Hat Center Chassis Support | Beetle, Ghia, Convertible | 1946-1977 | 98-5328-B

Product Description

The "Napoleon Hat" is the backbone of your Volkswagen’s front chassis. This BBT Center Chassis Support is a premium restoration-grade panel designed to replace the often-rotted or poorly repaired factory support. Located directly behind the front beam and under the fuel tank area, this component is vital for the structural rigidity of your entire front end.

In a "nothing to hide" restoration, the Napoleon Hat is a critical area that must be addressed. A compromised support can lead to poor front-end alignment, body flex, and safety issues. This BBT unit is stamped to high standards for a precise fit, ensuring that your master cylinder mounting points and chassis-to-body connections are solid and factory-correct.

Key Features:

• Structural Integrity: Restores the primary cross-support for the front of the chassis, essential for safety and handling.

• Precise Stamping: Manufactured by BBT to match original factory dimensions and contours.

• Master Cylinder Ready: Pre-drilled for Left-Hand Drive (LHD) master cylinder mounting; easily adaptable for RHD builds.

• Restoration Essential: Critical for repairing common rust damage in the front bulkhead area.

• Heavy-Duty Steel: High-quality steel construction provides a rigid foundation for your front suspension and body mounts.

• Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: 98-5328-B

  • Manufacturer: BBT

  • Material: Heavy-Duty Stamped Steel

  • Configuration: Left-Hand Drive (Adaptable to RHD)

  • Fitment: * VW Type 1 (Beetle/Bug): 1946–1977 (Standard models)

    • Karmann Ghia: 1956–1974

    • VW Convertible: 1958–1970