{"product_id":"1949-1955-3-fold-beetle-sunroof-conversion-kit","title":"VW Beetle 3-Fold Sunroof Conversion Kit | 1949–1955 Type 1 | Complete Assembly (#BY10)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle 3-Fold Sunroof Conversion Kit — Complete Reproduction Assembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a period-correct folding sunroof to an early solid-roof Beetle with this \u003cb\u003e3-fold sunroof conversion kit\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a full reproduction of the original 3-fold opening mechanism, supplied with the complete sunroof assembly and all hardware needed for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1955\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull reproduction:\u003c\/b\u003e original 3-fold opening mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e full 3-fold sunroof assembly in the kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEverything to install:\u003c\/b\u003e all hardware needed for installation included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod-correct:\u003c\/b\u003e the design used on 1949–1955 Beetles before VW switched to the 2-fold mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-Fold folding sunroof conversion kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete kit (assembly, mechanism, hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #BY10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)\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\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/b\u003e The complete 3-fold sunroof assembly, original-style opening mechanism, and all hardware needed for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need to cut my roof?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — this is a conversion kit; roof cutting and installation should be done by an experienced installer or body shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy 3-fold instead of 2-fold?\u003c\/b\u003e 1949-1955 Beetles used the original 3-fold sunroof mechanism; VW switched to the 2-fold design starting in 1956.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this period-correct?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — full reproduction of the original 1949-1955 opening mechanism.\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 Beetle? Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e parts, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eWashburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120718090355,"sku":"#BY10","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/gm1137.jpg?v=1721953870","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/1949-1955-3-fold-beetle-sunroof-conversion-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}