Washburn's Metal Billet Parking Brake Kit | Shortened Type 1 VW Chassis | USA-Made Billet Aluminum (#CH03)

Billet Parking Brake Kit | Shortened Type 1 VW Chassis

If you're cutting down a Type 1 VW chassis — for example a dune buggy chassis or one for a 356 Speedster kit — and want to run the Washburn's Metal Billet Parking Brake mount, this kit is for you. You get the USA-made billet aluminum brake handle mount, two tunnel reinforcement plates, plus a new brake handle mounting fixture that installs to the top of the spine/tunnel.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 Beetle: Shortened / cut-down chassis (all years), including dune buggy and 356 Speedster kit builds

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

A complete, purpose-built kit centered on our USA-made billet aluminum parking brake handle mount — everything needed to add a clean parking brake to a shortened Type 1 chassis.

Key Features & Benefits

• Billet Aluminum Mount: USA-made brake handle mount.
• Tunnel Reinforcement: Two reinforcement plates included.
• Mounting Fixture: New brake handle mounting fixture for the top of the spine/tunnel.
• For Cut-Down Chassis: Designed for shortened Type 1 builds like dune buggies and 356 Speedster kits.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: #CH03
• Handle Mount Material: Billet aluminum
• Origin: Made in USA
• Includes: Billet aluminum handle mount, two tunnel reinforcement plates, brake handle mounting fixture

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's included? USA-made billet aluminum brake handle mount, two tunnel reinforcement plates, and a new brake handle mounting fixture for the top of the tunnel.
• Is this only for shortened chassis? Yes, it's designed specifically for cut-down Type 1 chassis builds like dune buggies or 356 Speedster kits.
• Is welding required? Yes, the mounting fixture installs to the top of the tunnel/spine and requires welding.

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