Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Throttle Cable | VW Bus / Transporter All Years (1950–1979) | Made in USA (#C05)

VW Bus Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Throttle Cable — All Years (1950–1979) (#C05)

A heavy-duty stainless steel throttle cable for the VW Type 2 Bus / Transporter, made in the USA by Washburn's Metal as a direct, more durable replacement for the factory throttle cable.

The factory cable is mild steel — it stretches, corrodes, and eventually frays. On a Bus, the cable runs the full length of the chassis from the pedal to the rear-mounted engine, a long, exposed run subject to grime, moisture, and decades of flex. Stainless steel eliminates the corrosion failure mode entirely, holds tension consistently, and won't stretch over time.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Bus / Transporter (Type 2): All years (1950–1979)

Note: The Bus throttle cable run is consistent across most years, but if your Bus has had engine swaps, a fuel-injection conversion, or other routing changes, measure your existing cable before ordering to confirm length.

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

For any Bus that's daily driven or restored to driver quality, a stainless throttle cable is one of the best upgrades for the money — no gradual throttle-response degradation, no sudden failure from a corroded, frayed factory cable.

Key Features & Benefits

• Stainless steel construction: Eliminates the corrosion and fraying that kills mild-steel cables.
• Consistent tension: Holds tension and won't stretch, for steady throttle response.
• Direct replacement: Factory-style terminations install without modifying your pedal or carburetor end.
• Made in USA: Fabricated by Washburn's Metal.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Stainless steel cable
• Construction: Heavy duty
• Application: VW Type 2 Bus throttle cable, all years
• Country of Origin: Made in USA
• Part Number: #C05
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this work with my dual-carb conversion? Stock Bus cable length is correct for stock single-carb engines. Dual-carb conversions sometimes use different cable termination or routing — confirm your specific setup before ordering.
• Is the cable end the same as factory? Yes. The terminations match the factory style for direct replacement without modifying your pedal or carburetor end.
• Does it come with the conduit/sheath? Verify with us at order — some Bus cable applications use a separate sheath or conduit that may or may not be included.
• How long does a stainless cable last? Effectively the life of the vehicle in normal use. Stainless doesn't have the corrosion failure mode that kills mild-steel cables in 5–10 years.
• Made in USA? Yes, fabricated by Washburn's Metal.

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