{"product_id":"z-draft-bus-throttle-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-steel","title":"Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Throttle Cable | VW Bus \/ Transporter All Years (1950–1979) | Made in USA (#C05)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Bus Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Throttle Cable — All Years (1950–1979) (#C05)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003eheavy-duty stainless steel throttle cable\u003c\/b\u003e for the VW Type 2 Bus \/ Transporter, made in the USA by Washburn's Metal as a \u003cb\u003edirect, more durable replacement\u003c\/b\u003e for the factory throttle cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003cb\u003eStainless steel eliminates the corrosion failure mode entirely\u003c\/b\u003e, holds tension consistently, and won't stretch over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus \/ Transporter (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1950–1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the corrosion and fraying that kills mild-steel cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent tension:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds tension and won't stretch, for steady throttle response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-style terminations install without modifying your pedal or carburetor end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in USA:\u003c\/b\u003e Fabricated by Washburn's Metal.\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 2 Bus throttle cable, all years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #C05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal\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\u003eWill this work with my dual-carb conversion?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the cable end the same as factory?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The terminations match the factory style for direct replacement without modifying your pedal or carburetor end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with the conduit\/sheath?\u003c\/b\u003e Verify with us at order — some Bus cable applications use a separate sheath or conduit that may or may not be included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow long does a stainless cable last?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in USA?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, fabricated by Washburn's Metal.\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\u003eKeep your Bus running right: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuel-intake\"\u003eFuel \u0026amp; Intake\u003c\/a\u003e, more for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42152738357363,"sku":"C05","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/busthrottle20240917_125338.jpg?v=1726603497","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/z-draft-bus-throttle-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-steel","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}