{"product_id":"vw-beetle-battery-clamp-weld-in-1967-1979-ch33","title":"VW Beetle Battery Clamp — 12-Volt, Weld-In | Type 1 Beetle Chassis 1967–1979 (#CH33)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVW Beetle Battery Clamp, 12-Volt Weld-In, Type 1 Chassis 1967–1979 (#CH33)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Washburn's Metal #CH33 is a weld-in 12-volt battery clamp for the 1967–1979 VW Beetle (Type 1) chassis. It mounts solidly at the stock battery location and replaces a rusted, bent or missing factory clamp. It is cut, formed, inspected and packed in-house at our Orange, California shop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washburn's Metal #CH33 (CH33)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1967–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1 chassis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock battery location, 12-volt battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-volt weld-in battery clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1 (Beetle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1967–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWelds in at the stock battery location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#CH33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashburn's Metal (Orange, California)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 4 x 2 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory clamp is what keeps the 12-volt battery from moving in its stock location. A rusted, bent or missing clamp leaves the battery loose; this weld-in clamp mounts solidly to the chassis as a direct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt welds in at the stock battery location on the Type 1 chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier, so we control the material, the tolerances and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the battery clamp mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt welds in at the stock battery location on the Type 1 chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace a rusted original clamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It swaps in for a rusted, bent or missing factory clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a matching battery strap stud?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our #CH31 battery strap stud (fits VW Bus 1950–1967 and Beetle 1949–1979) is available separately on this site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do. It is cut and formed in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit a 1970 VW Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The #CH33 clamp fits the 1967–1979 VW Beetle (Type 1) chassis at the stock battery location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWashburn's Metal #CH33.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore chassis and hardware: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42201028755571,"sku":"#CH33","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240827_174234A_469cc07c-b59e-4d9c-b9ef-99ce436a9368.jpg?v=1726602226","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-beetle-battery-clamp-weld-in-1967-1979-ch33","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}