VW Beetle 2-Fold Sunroof Conversion Kit | 1956–1963 US / 1956–1967 Euro | Complete Assembly (#BY11)

VW Beetle 2-Fold Sunroof Conversion Kit — Complete Reproduction Assembly

Add a factory-style folding sunroof to a solid-roof Beetle with this 2-fold sunroof conversion kit. It is a complete reproduction of the original opening mechanism, supplied with the full 2-fold sunroof assembly, hardware, and installation components.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (US import): 1956–1963
• VW Beetle (European spec): 1956–1967

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete reproduction: full 2-fold sunroof assembly and original-style opening mechanism
• Everything to install: includes hardware and installation components
• Correct mechanism: the 2-fold design used on 1956-and-later Beetles

Technical Specifications

• Type: 2-Fold folding sunroof conversion kit
• Sold As: Complete kit (assembly, mechanism, hardware, installation components)
• Part Number: #BY11
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this fit my European-spec Beetle? Yes — European models used this 2-fold mechanism through 1967, three years longer than US-spec cars.
• What's included? The complete 2-fold sunroof assembly, opening mechanism, hardware, and installation components.
• Do I need to cut my roof? Yes — this is a conversion kit for adding a sunroof to a solid-roof Beetle; roof cutting and installation should be done by an experienced installer or body shop.
• What's the difference between this and the 1949-1955 kit? This is the 2-fold mechanism (1956-1963 US / 1956-1967 Euro); the earlier kit uses a 3-fold mechanism for 1949-1955 cars.

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