OEM Volkswagen Beetle ball-joint frame head with Napoleon Hat, primed 1966-1979 Beetle, top angled view
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle ball-joint frame head with Napoleon Hat, primed 1966-1979 Beetle, top angled view
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)
Washburn's Metal

OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head and Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)

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    • 1966-1979|VW|Beetle

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OEM Volkswagen Beetle Frame Head & Napoleon Hat (1966–1979)

Restore the structural integrity or modernize the handling of your classic air-cooled VW with this Original German bulkhead assembly. Sourced from a donor chassis and meticulously refurbished, this part offers the precision fitment and heavy-gauge steel quality that only authentic German-made components provide.

This assembly consists of a Ball Joint Frame Head with the Napoleon Hat already professionally attached, saving you hours of alignment and welding prep.

Product Features

  • Authentic German Casting: An original OEM part, offering superior fit and metal thickness compared to modern aftermarket reproductions.
  • Expertly Refurbished: * Verified Straight: Sourced from a donor chassis and checked for trueness to ensure your front-end geometry remains perfect.
    • Chemical Dipped & Blasted: Fully stripped to bare metal to remove all traces of decades-old grease, road grime, and oxidation.
    • Powder Coated Primer: Finished in a high-quality, durable powder coat primer to prevent flash rust and provide a perfect base for your final chassis paint.

Versatile Application & Conversions

Whether you are performing a factory-correct restoration or a custom chassis modification, this assembly is the ideal solution for:

  • Direct Repair: Replace a rusted, thin, or collision-damaged 1966–1979 ball joint front end.
  • Link Pin to Ball Joint Conversion: Upgrade your early (Pre-1966) Link Pin chassis to a Ball Joint setup for improved ride quality and easier maintenance.
  • Super Beetle Conversion: The perfect component for builders looking to convert a Super Beetle (1302/1303) chassis to a traditional beam front end.

Compatibility

Vehicle Years Suspension Type
VW Beetle (Standard) 1966–1977 Ball Joint
VW Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 Ball Joint
VW Thing (Type 181) 1973–1974 Ball Joint

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this for ball joint or link pin chassis? Ball joint (1966-1979). It can also be used to convert a pre-1966 link pin chassis to ball joint.
  • Does it fit a Super Beetle? Yes, as a conversion component for builders converting a 1302/1303 Super Beetle chassis to a traditional beam front end.
  • Is the Napoleon Hat already attached? Yes, professionally attached and aligned, saving you welding and alignment prep.
  • What finish does it come in? Chemical dipped, media blasted to bare metal, and finished in powder coat primer ready for your final chassis paint.