VW Beetle Accelerator Pedal Pivot Bracket (#CH39) | Weld-In Floor Pan Mount

Short answer: This is a weld-in steel bracket that mounts to the floor pan and serves as the pivot point for the accelerator pedal assembly. It fits the 1958 to late 1966 VW Beetle (Type 1).

The accelerator pedal pivot bracket is the small steel bracket that mounts to the floor pan of your 1958–1966 VW Beetle and serves as the pivot point for the accelerator pedal assembly. A correct, solid pivot is what gives the throttle its clean, consistent action. Designed and manufactured by Washburn's Metal, formed in-house at our shop in Orange, California and made in the USA.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): 1958–late 1966

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Washburn's Metal parts are made in Orange, California for air-cooled VW restorations, reproducing the pieces that are hard to find in good condition after decades of service.

Key Features & Benefits

• Weld-In Design: Mounts directly to the floor pan for a permanent, factory-style pivot point.
• Steel Construction: Formed from steel to hold up to repeated pedal use.
• Correct Pivot Location: Serves as the pivot point for the accelerator pedal assembly, restoring proper throttle action.
• Made in the USA: Manufactured by Washburn's Metal.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Steel
• Installation: Weld-in
• Application: Accelerator pedal pivot, floor pan mount
• Origin: Made in the USA
• Part Number: #CH39
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, California)
• Shipping box: 4 x 4 x 2 in (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does it install? It welds directly to the floor pan in the factory pivot location.
• What does this bracket do? It serves as the pivot point for the accelerator pedal assembly.
• Which cars does it fit? 1958 through late 1966 VW Type 1 Beetle.
• Who makes this? Washburn's Metal. It is formed in-house at our shop in Orange, California and made in the USA.
• What is the part number? Washburn's Metal #CH39.

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Made In-House by Washburn's Metal

This part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier — we control the material, the tolerances, and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.