{"product_id":"chassis-tube-collector-all-years","title":"VW Chassis Tube Collector | Air-Cooled VW Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Type 3 | 18-Gauge Mild Steel (#CH08)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Chassis Tube Collector | Air-Cooled VW | 18-Gauge Mild Steel (#CH08)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ideal replacement if your \u003cb\u003eoriginal chassis tube collector\u003c\/b\u003e is missing, has been cut for modifications, or has suffered damage over the years. Fabricated by \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e for vintage air-cooled VW chassis restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAir-Cooled VW:\u003c\/b\u003e Beetle (Type 1), Type 3, and Karmann Ghia — all years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Fabricated from 18-gauge mild steel for a balance of weldability and long-term durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBare Metal Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships in bare metal — a clean surface ready for welding, grinding, and your choice of final coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-cut openings for a seamless fit with your existing chassis tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 18-gauge mild steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw \/ bare metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled VW (Type 1, Type 3, Karmann Ghia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Chassis sheet-metal repair \/ tube collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/b\u003e 18-gauge mild steel, chosen for a balance of weldability and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it come finished?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it ships in bare metal, ready for welding, grinding, and your choice of coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled VW chassis — Beetle (Type 1), Type 3, and Karmann Ghia.\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\u003eBuild your chassis: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44437792653427,"sku":"#CH08","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/unnamed_1_09bf3aa9-5440-4247-a21f-6a06ca6311a0.jpg?v=1772943760","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/chassis-tube-collector-all-years","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}