Washburn's Metal Frame Horn Dolly — Dual-Wheel | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 | Dual Heavy-Duty Casters (T01)

Washburn's Metal Frame Horn Dolly — Dual-Wheel | Transmission-Out VW Chassis

Purpose-built for moving a transmission-out VW chassis around the shop or garage without scraping the frame horns or damaging the floor pan. The dual-wheel design distributes load over both frame horns simultaneously for stable, controlled movement of even a fully-stripped pan.

Once the transmission is out, the rear of the pan rests on the frame horns instead of rolling on its own wheels. This dolly cradles the frame horns on dual heavy-duty casters so you can push the chassis with one hand, rotate it in place, and position it precisely for body lowering, alignment, or fabrication.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years (pre-1968 frame horn geometry preferred)
• VW Bus / Transporter: Pre-1968 split-window and early Bay Window
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years
• VW Type 3: All years
• VW Thing: 1973–1974

Designed for: Chassis work where the transmission is removed and the rear of the pan rests on the frame horns.

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Fabricated in the USA by Washburn's Metal, this dolly is overbuilt to support a complete bare VW pan through a full restoration — stable enough to leave under the chassis for months until the transmission goes back in.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual-wheel stability: Distributes load over both frame horns for controlled movement of a stripped pan.
• Cradled frame horns: Sized cradles hold the VW frame horns securely while still rolling freely.
• Heavy-duty casters: Serviceable casters with Zerk grease fittings and ball bearings you can re-pack as needed.
• Complete hardware: Includes two M18 frame-horn bolts, all caster mounting bolts, and on-cart bolt storage.
• Made in the USA: Fabricated by Washburn's Metal.

Technical Specifications

• Design: Dual-wheel frame horn dolly
• Capacity: Supports a full VW chassis with transmission removed
• Wheels: Dual heavy-duty casters (serviceable, Zerk-fitted, ball-bearing)
• Hardware: Two M18 frame-horn bolts plus caster mounting bolts included
• Part Number: #T01
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (made in USA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why use a frame horn dolly instead of jack stands? Once the transmission is pulled, the rear of the chassis loses its support. A frame horn dolly bolts to the rear frame horns so the chassis stays stable and rollable in your garage.
• Will this fit any air-cooled VW? It fits pre-'68 Bus, Type 3, all years Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Beetle — anything with the standard rear frame-horn bolt pattern.
• Dual wheels vs. single wheel? Dual wheels give more stability and weight capacity if the engine and trans are out long term. Single-wheel dollies are cheaper and easier to maneuver in tight spaces.
• Are the casters serviceable? Yes — Zerk grease fittings and ball bearings, so you can re-pack the bearings as needed.
• What hardware is included? Two M18 bolts for bolting the dolly to your frame horns, all caster mounting bolts, and a storage provision on the cart for the bolts when not in use.

Customer Review

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