VW Beetle Spring Plate Caps | 1949–1952 Split-Window Rear Torsion Housing | Refurbished OEM German (Pair)

1949–1952 VW Beetle Spring Plate Caps | Refurbished Original German OEM (Pair)

Refurbished original German spring plate caps for 1949–1952 VW Beetle rear torsion housings. These are genuine German-stamped caps — not reproductions — sourced, media-blasted, inspected, and finished in semi-gloss black powder coat. Sold as a pair (left + right).

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 (rear torsion housing spring plate caps)

Will NOT fit: 1953 and later Beetles. The spring plate cap design changed for the 1953 model year. Verify your year before ordering — these are specific to the earliest Split-Window production.

Why Original German Caps Matter for a Split-Window Restoration

Reproduction spring plate caps for the earliest Beetles are nearly impossible to find correct, and when they do show up they rarely match the original stamping geometry. For a numbers-correct or show-quality restoration of a 1949–1952 Beetle, the only real option is a restored original. We start with sound German cores and bring them back to clean, paintable, install-ready condition.

Technical Specifications

• Condition: Refurbished original German OEM
• Finish: Semi-gloss black powder coat
• Prep: Media-blasted and structurally inspected before coating
• Quantity: Sold as a pair (left + right)
• Application: Rear torsion housing spring plate caps

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these original German parts or reproductions? Original German-stamped. We refurbish factory cores; we do not stamp reproductions.
• Will they fit my 1953 Split-Window? No. The 1953 Beetle uses a different cap design even though the car is still Split-Window. These are 1949–1952 only.
• Do they come with hardware? No. Hardware is not included. Reuse your original bolts if serviceable, or source period-correct replacements.
• Is the powder coat a show-quality finish? The semi-gloss black is a clean, durable, factory-appearance finish suitable for driver-quality and most show-quality restorations. For concours-level work, some builders prefer to strip and refinish to their own spec.

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