Washburn's Power Pedal — Stock-Look Accelerator Pedal for 1958+ VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia & Type 3 (#CH80)

Short answer: The #CH80 Power Pedal is a stock-look, heavy-duty accelerator pedal with a rubber cover and Delrin roller that fits all 1958-and-later VW pedal assemblies: Beetle, Super Beetle (1971–1979), Karmann Ghia (1958–1974) and Type 3 (1962–1973). It accepts both the early solid-wire and later dogleg-end throttle cables.

Keep the factory look while ditching the factory weakness. Washburn's Metal built the Power Pedal (Stocker Version) to drop into your stock pedal assembly with much stronger construction — a robust pedal body wearing a stock-style rubber cover and a Delrin roller wheel for smooth, consistent throttle action. It is designed and built in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, California, and it is 100% made in the USA.

It's an easy, 100% Made in USA upgrade for a tired original pedal, and it accepts both the early solid-wire cable and the later cable with the dogleg end.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1958–1979
• VW Super Beetle: 1971–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1958–1974
• VW Type 3: 1962–1973

Note: Fits all 1958 and later VW pedal assemblies. Accepts both the early solid-wire cable and the later cable with dogleg end.

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Washburn's Metal designs and builds heavy-duty air-cooled VW parts in Orange, California. This Power Pedal keeps the stock appearance of your interior while replacing the thin factory pedal with a much stronger assembly built to last.

Key Features & Benefits

• Stock look: Stock-style rubber cover keeps the factory appearance.
• Stronger construction: Robust pedal body is a big upgrade over the stamped factory piece.
• Delrin roller wheel: Low-friction roller for smooth, consistent pedal action.
• Cable compatible: Accepts both the early solid-wire cable and the later dogleg-end cable.
• Made in USA: 100% built in the United States, at our Orange, California shop.

Technical Specifications

• Version: Stocker (stock-look)
• Cover: Stock-style rubber
• Roller: Delrin roller wheel
• Origin: Made in USA
• Part Number: #CH80
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, California)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which throttle cable does it accept? Both — the early solid-wire cable and the later cable with the dogleg end.
• Will it fit my Super Beetle, Ghia, or Type 3? Yes. It works with all 1958 and later VW pedal assemblies, including Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3.
• Is it made overseas? No — this product is 100% Made in USA.
• Who makes this? We do. It is designed and built in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, California.
• Which years does it fit? All 1958 and later VW pedal assemblies: Beetle 1958–1979, Super Beetle 1971–1979, Karmann Ghia 1958–1974 and Type 3 1962–1973. Part number #CH80.
• Does this fit a 1967 VW Beetle? Yes. It fits all 1958 and later VW pedal assemblies, including the 1967 Beetle.
• What is the part number? Washburn's Power Pedal #CH80 (stock-look version).

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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.