Vordere Verkleidung VW Bus T2

Front of the VW Bus T2 – matching panels for doors and front wall

The front area of the VW Bus T2 is visually defined to a large extent by the panels on the front doors and the front wall of the cab. The category focuses specifically on these areas and includes both front door panels and front-wall panels in different versions. Colours such as off-white, beige, grey and black are available. Individual panels also differ according to production period: the front door panels are listed for the T2 from 08/1967 to 1979, while the front-wall panels are divided between versions for 08/1967 to 07/1970 and versions from 08/1970 onwards. During an interior restoration, you should therefore always consider colour, installation position and production period together.

Why are suitable front panels important in the VW Bus T2?

The front panels are located directly in the cab and are therefore among the interior components most frequently seen by the driver and passenger. A suitable door panel finishes the visible inside surface of the respective door, while the front-wall panels cover additional surfaces in the front interior area. Differences in colour or version can therefore become noticeable quickly in the compact cab. During a complete restoration, it is worthwhile planning the door and front-wall panels together. The distinction between the front-wall panels according to production period shown in the category is also important. Selection should therefore not be based on colour alone; the version must also match the existing T2 and the actual configuration of the front interior.

When should I renew the front panels in my VW Bus T2?

Renewal is appropriate when the existing panels are damaged, severely warped, incomplete or visibly aged. Damage or mismatched colours are particularly noticeable at the front because the doors and front wall form a large part of the visible cab interior. During a comprehensive restoration, you should also check whether the existing door and front-wall panels actually correspond to the production period of your vehicle. On T2 models that have already been restored or modified, the installed trim may differ from the original configuration. It is therefore advisable to compare the parts actually fitted, their positions and the existing mounting areas before selecting new panels.

How are front panels for the VW Bus T2 selected and installed?

When choosing new panels for the front, the installation location, production period, colour version and existing mounting points are the most important criteria.

• Identify the installation position clearly: First determine whether you need a front door panel or a front-wall panel, as the two cover different areas of the cab.
• Compare the production period precisely: For the front-wall panels in particular, note the distinction between 08/1967 to 07/1970 and the versions from 08/1970 onwards.
• Coordinate colours in the cab: Choose off-white, beige, grey or black to match the seats, other interior panels and the desired overall interior design.
• Inspect mounting areas beforehand: Check existing mounts and fastening points for damage or missing components before the new panel is finally installed.

If door and front-wall panels are being renewed together, you should coordinate the respective versions before installation. This makes it possible to create a considerably more consistent front interior.

Which front panel fits my VW Bus T2?

When selecting a panel for the front, you should first distinguish between door panels and front-wall panels. The category lists front door panels for the VW Bus T2 from 08/1967 to 1979 in off-white, beige, grey and black, as well as another black version for 1967 to 1979. The front-wall panels are divided into versions for 08/1967 to 07/1970 and versions from 08/1970 onwards; these are also available in off-white, beige, grey and black. Colour and appearance are therefore not the only relevant criteria, as installation position and production period are equally important. Compare the existing equipment of your T2 directly with the respective version before choosing a panel.