{"product_id":"vw-beetle-forward-flush-tunnel-cover-kit","title":"Washburn's Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing | Weld-In Laser-Cut Steel (CH27)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashburn's Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit — VW Type 1 Weld-In Clutch Cable Access\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit\u003c\/b\u003e gives you clean, flush access to the clutch cable tube through the tunnel floor of your \u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 chassis\u003c\/b\u003e — so replacing a clutch cable no longer means contorting around a sealed stock pan. It is \u003cb\u003elaser-cut steel\u003c\/b\u003e with weld-in installation, designed and made in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a stock pan the clutch cable tube is buried, making it one of the most cursed jobs on an aircooled build. This kit lets you cut a clean opening, weld in a threaded frame, and bolt on a flush cover you can remove anytime. Future cable swaps take minutes, and the flush profile keeps the tunnel floor clean for carpet or a flat interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1979 (Standard \u0026amp; Super)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChassis:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits both swing-axle and IRS Type 1 chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlso fits:\u003c\/b\u003e Buggies and custom builds on a standard VW Type 1 pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery kit is designed and fabricated in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA, from laser-cut steel — the same parts we run on our own aircooled builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlush clutch-cable access:\u003c\/b\u003e Opens up the buried clutch cable tube so future cable swaps take minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemovable cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld in the threaded frame once, then bolt the flush cover on and off anytime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean interior profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The flush design sits level with the tunnel floor, ideal for carpet or a flat interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish your way:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied as bare laser-cut steel to paint, powder coat, or leave raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Laser-cut steel (bare — paint, powder coat, or leave raw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in threaded frame, bolt-on cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in threaded frame, bolt-on flush cover panel, and stainless steel button-head hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e CH27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I have to cut and weld my pan?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — you cut a matching opening in the tunnel floor and weld the frame in. The cover then bolts on and off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit swing-axle and IRS?\u003c\/b\u003e Both. It works on any standard Type 1 pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is it for?\u003c\/b\u003e Primarily flush access to the clutch cable tube, making cable replacement far easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it flush enough for carpet?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the flush design sits level with the tunnel floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it come coated?\u003c\/b\u003e No — bare laser-cut steel, so you can finish it to match your build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Aircooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ WARNING (California Prop 65):\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39999245156467,"sku":"#CH27","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/IMG-4916.jpg?v=1774685280","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-beetle-forward-flush-tunnel-cover-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}