Heater Lever Delete Plug — Pairs With SlimLine & Billet Parking Brake Mounts | VW Beetle Tunnel 1949–1979 (#CH65)
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Heater Lever Delete Plug | VW Beetle Tunnel
Short answer: The Washburn's Metal #CH65 is a heater lever delete plug that fills the heater lever mounting hole in the VW Beetle tunnel when you delete the factory heater provisions. It fits the 1949–1979 VW Beetle (Type 1) with the factory heater lever hole and pairs with the SlimLine (#CH24) and Billet parking brake mount builds. Made in-house in Orange, CA.
Part numbers: Washburn's Metal #CH65 / CH65. Pairs with SlimLine #CH24.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1949–1979 | VW Beetle (Type 1) | With the factory tunnel heater lever hole |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | #CH65 |
| Function | Delete plug for the tunnel heater lever hole |
| Compatible with | Washburn's Metal SlimLine (#CH24) and Billet parking brake bracket builds |
| Made by | Washburn's Metal, Orange, CA |
| Boxed dimensions | 4 x 4 x 1 in |
Why It Matters
When the factory heater provisions come out, the tunnel is left with an open lever hole. This plug caps the opening for a finished tunnel that matches a SlimLine or Billet parking brake build.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will the heater lever delete plug fit my VW Beetle? Yes. It is confirmed for the VW Beetle (Type 1), 1949–1979, with the factory heater lever hole.
- What does a heater lever delete plug do? It fills the heater lever hole in the tunnel for a tidy, finished look when you remove the factory heater provisions.
- Does it work with the SlimLine parking brake mount? Yes. It works with the Washburn's Metal SlimLine (#CH24) and Billet parking brake bracket builds.
- Who makes the CH65? Washburn's Metal designs and builds it in-house in Orange, CA.
- What is the part number? Washburn's Metal #CH65.
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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.
The Washburn's Metal Difference
Washburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW & Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.
Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.
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.
