Original German VW Ball Joint Front Beam | 1966–1977 Beetle & Karmann Ghia | Refurbished, Sold Bare (#R51)

Original German VW Ball Joint Front Beam | Refurbished, Bare (#R51)

An original German ball joint front beam, fully refurbished and ready to build. Sourced from 1966–1977 Standard Beetles, media blasted, and sold bare — no arms, spindles, or hardware. A solid foundation for a correct front-end restoration or custom build.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (ball joint front): 1966–1977
• VW Karmann Ghia (ball joint front): 1966–1977

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

We source, media blast, and refurbish original German chassis components in-house, giving you a genuine factory beam prepped and ready to build.

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine German Beam: Original factory ball joint front beam, not a reproduction.
• Fully Refurbished: Media blasted and prepped, ready to build.
• Sold Bare: Supplied without arms, spindles, or hardware — a clean foundation for your build.

Technical Specifications

• Condition: Original German, refurbished
• Configuration: Bare beam (no arms, spindles, or hardware)
• Part Number: #R51

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this include arms, spindles, or hardware? No — it is sold bare as a clean beam foundation for your build.
• What condition is the beam in? Original German, media blasted and refurbished, ready to build.

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