Background
The front half of the Beetle remains essentially intact when undergoing the ute transformation. Care should be taken to protect the front seats, dash, center console, door panels, and other interior components from disassembly damage.
The “cut” line is right behind the front seats — the transition plane intersects the B-pillar — so the exterior body and interior panels beyond this plane will be significantly modified. The undercarriage and related metal infrastructure of course remains intact.
While the carpet can be reused, years of dirt and moisture typically create odors that are virtually impossible to remove unless the carpet is replaced.
