{"product_id":"empi-wood-slat-roof-rack-type-1-vw-beetle-1949-1979-silver-powder-coat-part-15-2012-0","title":"EMPI Wood Slat Roof Rack — Knock-Down, Silver Powder Coat | VW Beetle Type 1 1949–1979 (15-2012-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Wood Slat Roof Rack — Type 1 VW Beetle 1949–1979, Knock-Down, Silver Powder Coat (15-2012-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI recreated this popular VW accessory from the '50s and '60s to hold your luggage, cooler, or camping gear securely while looking Old Skool Cool. Made from \u003cb\u003etubular steel and jig-welded\u003c\/b\u003e for a perfect fit, this Beetle roof rack comes finished in \u003cb\u003eSilver Powder Coat\u003c\/b\u003e with hardwood slats just like the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eKnock-Down design\u003c\/b\u003e ships flat via standard UPS — no freight charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle (all sedan models):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuper Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e NOT compatible with convertibles, ragtops, or factory sunroof models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI's Beetle rack is tubular steel, jig-welded for accurate fitment, then powder coated and fitted with genuine hardwood slats — a faithful recreation of the vintage original built to hold up to real road-trip use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVintage-correct styling:\u003c\/b\u003e period-correct Beetle look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccurate fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e tubular steel frame, jig-welded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurable finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver Powder Coat for weather and wear resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine hardwood slats:\u003c\/b\u003e just like the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo-drill mounting:\u003c\/b\u003e drip-rail clamp mounting requires no roof drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShips flat:\u003c\/b\u003e knock-down design is UPS-shippable with no freight charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdded height:\u003c\/b\u003e adds approximately 5 inches to the height of your vehicle.\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\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 15-2012-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrame:\u003c\/b\u003e Tubular steel, jig-welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver Powder Coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlats:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Drip-rail clamp (no drilling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdded Height:\u003c\/b\u003e ~5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 48 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApproximate Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 14 in (knocked down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e ~28 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Box Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 48 x 14 x 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924346220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder-coated tubular steel frame components (knock-down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwood slats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-plated drip-rail clamping hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll assembly hardware required\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\u003eDoes it require drilling?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it mounts to the factory drip rail with the included clamping hardware, with no roof drilling required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a convertible or sunroof Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it is not compatible with convertibles, ragtops, or factory sunroof models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the knock-down design ships flat and assembles with basic hand tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome assembly required — basic hand tools only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts to factory drip rail with included clamping hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo drilling or permanent modification to the body\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924741681267,"sku":"15-2012-0","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/15-2012-0.jpg?v=1778014846","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-wood-slat-roof-rack-type-1-vw-beetle-1949-1979-silver-powder-coat-part-15-2012-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}