{"product_id":"original-german-vw-beetle-chassis-donor-section-1965-type-1-pan-tunnel-part","title":"OEM German VW Beetle Chassis Donor Section | 1965 Type 1 Beetle | Mid-Tunnel \/ Shift Linkage Area","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuine German VW Beetle Chassis Donor Section — 1965 Type 1, Mid-Tunnel \/ Shift Linkage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave a vintage chassis with the structural integrity only \u003cb\u003eOriginal German Steel\u003c\/b\u003e can provide. This donor section was carefully cut from a genuine 1965 VW Type 1 Beetle pan, specifically preserving the mid-tunnel area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of struggling with thin, poor-fitting aftermarket reproduction metal, this factory piece ensures a perfect match for gauge thickness and contour. To give you a head start on your restoration, the part has been professionally \u003cb\u003emedia blasted\u003c\/b\u003e to bare metal and finished in a \u003cb\u003elight grey powder coat primer\u003c\/b\u003e. This protects the steel from flash rust and provides a clean, ready-to-weld surface for your chassis repair.\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 German Type 1 pan; donor for tunnel, shift linkage, and structural repair.\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\u003eAuthentic Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from an original 1965 German Type 1 Beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperior Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e OEM steel gauge and factory pressings that aftermarket parts can't replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestoration Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Blasted and powder-coated in light grey primer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Donor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for tunnel repairs, shift linkage housing, or structural 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 pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-tunnel \/ shift linkage area\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 to bare metal, light grey powder coat 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 is the origin of this donor section?\u003c\/b\u003e It was carefully cut from a genuine 1965 VW Type 1 (Beetle) pan, preserving the mid-tunnel area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/b\u003e It has been professionally media blasted to bare metal and finished in a light grey powder coat primer to protect against flash rust and provide a clean, ready-to-weld surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat repairs is it good for?\u003c\/b\u003e It is ideal for tunnel repairs, shift linkage housing, or structural patching.\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\u003eRestoring a Beetle floor pan? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels\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":44713220931699,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8E30A631-AE8D-499E-BD96-9EC184B3855E.jpg?v=1775781677","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/original-german-vw-beetle-chassis-donor-section-1965-type-1-pan-tunnel-part","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}