{"product_id":"vw-karmann-ghia-door-check-rod-door-strap-1959-1974-141-253b","title":"VW Karmann Ghia Door Check Rod — Door Strap, Made in USA | Coupe \u0026 Convertible 1959–1974 (141-253B-L\/R)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA worn door check rod is why your Ghia door swings too far into the fender, or won't hold itself open on an incline. The original strap wears at the pivot and loses its detent, and no amount of hinge work fixes it. This is a new replacement check rod (part 141-253B-L\/R) that puts the factory door stop back where it belongs — one piece, fits either door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory-style door stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Limits how far the door opens and holds it at its detent, exactly like the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right — one part, either side.\u003c\/strong\u003e The design is symmetrical, so you only need to know how many you want, not which side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA by West Coast Metric.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tooled and stamped domestically, not an overseas reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolts to the original mounting points — no drilling, no modification to the door or A-pillar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete car takes two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed:\u003c\/strong\u003e VW Karmann Ghia (Type 14) Coupe and Convertible, 1959–1974 — left or right door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot confirmed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghias built before 1959. Some catalogs list this part from 1955, but West Coast Metric — who manufacture it — spec it from 1959 forward. If you have a pre-1959 car, contact us before ordering and we'll check it against your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141-253B-L\/R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM \/ Interchange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e141-837-253B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Coast Metric — Made in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Coupe \u0026amp; Convertible, 1959–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right (same part)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStamped steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxed Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 3 x 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1967 Karmann Ghia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This check rod fits every Karmann Ghia coupe and convertible from 1959 through 1974, on either door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e141-253B-L\/R. The OEM cross-reference is 141-837-253B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to order a left one and a right one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The same part serves either side — order two if you're doing both doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a check rod actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the door strap that limits how far the door opens and holds it open at its stop, so the door can't swing into the fender or fall shut on a slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it made in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — West Coast Metric manufactures this check rod in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard ground or air. It's a small steel part with no hazmat or ground-only restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Metric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45384535998579,"sku":"141-253B-L\/R","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/F141931453.jpg?v=1787334020","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-karmann-ghia-door-check-rod-door-strap-1959-1974-141-253b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}