{"product_id":"beetle-type-3-ghia-thing-body-cart","title":"Washburn's Metal Rolling Body Cart | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing | Weld-Together Restoration Cart (T04)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal Rolling Body Cart | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026amp; Thing Restoration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter separating the body from the pan during a restoration, you'll quickly find out you need a safe and easy way to move and transport the body. Our answer is this \u003cb\u003esimple, stout body cart\u003c\/b\u003e — every Beetle body in our shop rides on one of these, and we use them on every restoration we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1949–1979), Standard and Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962–1973 (Notchback, Squareback, Fastback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Not sized for Bus bodies — those require a different cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Ways to Buy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit (parts only — #T04, $250):\u003c\/b\u003e All steel tubing, wheels, and hardware shipped to you. You weld it together. Best for home builders with welding equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Assembled \u0026amp; Welded ($450):\u003c\/b\u003e We build it. Local pickup only at our shop in Orange, California — these are too heavy and bulky for cost-effective shipping fully welded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStout steel frame:\u003c\/b\u003e Built from .090\" wall steel tubing to carry a complete Beetle body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCNC-cut gussets:\u003c\/b\u003e Precise weld joints for a strong, square build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocking swivel casters:\u003c\/b\u003e Quality casters for safe, controlled movement — all four lock to keep the body stationary while you work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeater-channel tie-down:\u003c\/b\u003e Provisions to bolt the heater channels directly to the cart for added safety during transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e All hardware included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrame:\u003c\/b\u003e .090\" wall steel tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGussets:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-cut for precise weld joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCasters:\u003c\/b\u003e Locking swivel casters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e All hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #T04 (kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need to be a welder to build the kit?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The kit is designed for stick or MIG welding. If you don't weld, order the fully assembled version and pick it up in Orange, CA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it hold a fully steel Beetle body with fenders?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — these are built to support a complete Beetle body. We use them daily on full restorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I ship the assembled cart?\u003c\/b\u003e The assembled version is local pickup only. Shipping a welded cart that size costs more than the cart itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a Bus body?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is sized for Beetle \/ Ghia \/ Type 3 \/ Thing bodies. Bus bodies need a different cart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo the wheels lock?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — all four casters lock to keep the body stationary when you're working on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal, Orange, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGear up your build: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/restoration-tools\"\u003eRestoration Tools\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eWashburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"non-welded kit parts for 1 cart","offer_id":42201225134195,"sku":"#T04","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fully Assembled and Welded Cart","offer_id":42201279529075,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/image_315b252b-d3a7-4980-bfa4-f5958dcce345.heic?v=1685296785","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/beetle-type-3-ghia-thing-body-cart","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}