{"product_id":"ch65-heater-lever-delete-plug","title":"Heater Lever Delete Plug — Pairs With SlimLine \u0026 Billet Parking Brake Mounts | VW Beetle Tunnel 1949–1979 (#CH65)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeater Lever Delete Plug | VW Beetle Tunnel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal #CH65 \/ CH65. Pairs with SlimLine #CH24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith the factory tunnel heater lever hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#CH65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelete plug for the tunnel heater lever hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashburn's Metal SlimLine (#CH24) and Billet parking brake bracket builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashburn's Metal, Orange, CA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 4 x 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill the heater lever delete plug fit my VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. It is confirmed for the VW Beetle (Type 1), 1949–1979, with the factory heater lever hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does a heater lever delete plug do?\u003c\/b\u003e It fills the heater lever hole in the tunnel for a tidy, finished look when you remove the factory heater provisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it work with the SlimLine parking brake mount?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. It works with the Washburn's Metal SlimLine (#CH24) and Billet parking brake bracket builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWho makes the CH65?\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal designs and builds it in-house in Orange, CA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal #CH65.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning up your tunnel? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade In-House by Washburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43098522386547,"sku":"#CH65","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250530_121104A.jpg?v=1749597516","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/ch65-heater-lever-delete-plug","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}