{"product_id":"original-german-vw-beetle-chassis-donor-1965-type-1-shifter-rod-hanger-section","title":"OEM German VW Beetle Chassis Donor Section | 1965 Type 1 | Shifter \u0026 Rod Hanger Area","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuine German VW Beetle Chassis Section — Shifter \u0026amp; Rod Hanger Donor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't settle for \"close enough\" when repairing the backbone of your restoration. This is an \u003cb\u003eOriginal German VW Beetle chassis section\u003c\/b\u003e specifically sourced from a clean 1965 Type 1 pan. This cut includes the critical shifter mounting area and the \u003cb\u003efactory-correct shift rod hanger\u003c\/b\u003e still intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing this high-stress area with thin aftermarket reproduction metal often leads to poor shifter alignment and structural flex. By using a genuine factory donor section, you ensure the correct metal gauge, perfect pressing contours, and original weld-nut placement. To save you hours of prep time, this section has been professionally \u003cb\u003emedia blasted\u003c\/b\u003e and finished in a \u003cb\u003elight grey powder coat primer\u003c\/b\u003e, giving a ready-to-weld surface with no hidden rust or pitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from a 1965 Type 1 chassis; includes the shifter base mounting area and internal factory shift rod hanger.\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\u003eOEM German Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from a solid 1965 Type 1 Beetle chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Donor:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the shifter base mounting area and the internal factory shift rod hanger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestoration Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Blasted and powder-coated in a protective weld-through style primer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for repairing tunnels with severe rust or structural damage without the guesswork of flat-patching.\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\u003eSource:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1965 VW Type 1 Beetle chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection:\u003c\/b\u003e Shifter mounting area with factory shift rod hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e OEM German steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Media blasted, light grey powder coat (weld-through style) primer\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 does this donor section include?\u003c\/b\u003e It includes the critical shifter mounting area and the factory-correct shift rod hanger still intact, cut from a clean 1965 Type 1 pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/b\u003e It has been professionally media blasted and finished in a light grey powder coat primer in a weld-through style, giving a ready-to-weld surface with no hidden rust or pitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy use a genuine donor instead of reproduction metal?\u003c\/b\u003e A genuine factory donor ensures the correct metal gauge, perfect pressing contours, and original weld-nut placement for correct shifter alignment.\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\u003eRebuilding your shifter and tunnel? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44713276178547,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/065A13C8-3460-4811-A54D-38C695881D07_279d3040-64ce-48e2-9fc6-2ec7024137c5.jpg?v=1775785173","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/original-german-vw-beetle-chassis-donor-1965-type-1-shifter-rod-hanger-section","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}