{"product_id":"1949-1952-beetle-german-spring-plate-caps-refurbished","title":"VW Beetle Spring Plate Caps | 1949–1952 Split-Window Rear Torsion Housing | Refurbished OEM German (Pair)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e1949–1952 VW Beetle Spring Plate Caps | Refurbished Original German OEM (Pair)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefurbished original German \u003cb\u003espring plate caps\u003c\/b\u003e for 1949–1952 VW Beetle rear torsion housings. These are genuine German-stamped caps — \u003cb\u003enot reproductions\u003c\/b\u003e — sourced, media-blasted, inspected, and finished in semi-gloss black powder coat. \u003cb\u003eSold as a pair (left + right).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 (rear torsion housing spring plate caps)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill NOT fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Original German Caps Matter for a Split-Window Restoration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReproduction 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished original German OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrep:\u003c\/b\u003e Media-blasted and structurally inspected before coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Sold as a pair (left + right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Rear torsion housing spring plate caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these original German parts or reproductions?\u003c\/b\u003e Original German-stamped. We refurbish factory cores; we do not stamp reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill they fit my 1953 Split-Window?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The 1953 Beetle uses a different cap design even though the car is still Split-Window. These are 1949–1952 only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo they come with hardware?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Hardware is not included. Reuse your original bolts if serviceable, or source period-correct replacements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the powder coat a show-quality finish?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRestoring an early Split-Window? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eVW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44409995100275,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/079D2F36-0BFD-4111-A3FE-98C5E26D7735.png?v=1771948256","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/1949-1952-beetle-german-spring-plate-caps-refurbished","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}