The shop
Built for air-cooled.
Nothing else.
Chassis restoration, sheet metal fabrication, and complete builds. VW and Porsche only, out of Orange, CA.
Over 1,100 parts in stock — German OE, EMPI, BUGPACK, Heritage, and parts made in our own shop.
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The Washburn’s Metal Signature Series
Parts designed and curated in-house by the Washburn's Metal team. Built tougher,...
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Engine Parts & Performance
Everything inside and around the air-cooled VW engine. From pistons and cylinders...
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Steering & Components
Precise, predictable steering for your VW or Porsche. Steering boxes, tie rods,...
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Hardware & Fasteners
The small stuff that holds everything together. Correct fasteners, bolts, and hardware...
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Suspension & Components
Tighten up how your Bug, Bus, or Porsche handles. Suspension components for...
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Brakes & Components
Stop as well as you go. Brake drums, calipers, shoes, lines, and...
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Axles & CV Components
Keep the power moving. CV joints, axle shafts, and boots for air-cooled...
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Body Panels & Sheet Metal
OE-fit body panels for air-cooled VW restoration. Fenders, hoods, doors, and more...
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Fuel & Intake Components
Carburetors, fuel pumps, filters, and intake components for air-cooled VWs. Keep it...
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Structural Chassis & Fabrication
Floor pans, frame rails, and structural metal for VW restoration and custom...
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Electrical & Ignition
Spark plugs, ignition coils, distributors, alternators, generators, gauges, instruments, batteries, starters, and...
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VW Bus / Type 2 Parts
Parts purpose-built for the VW Bus — Type 2 specific components for...
Washburn's Originals
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Snap-Lock Delrin Shift Bushing | VW Type 1, 2, 3, Ghia, Thing | Heavy Duty
Regular price $40.00 USDRegular priceSale price $40.00 USD -
Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing | All Years
Regular price $85.00 USDRegular priceSale price $85.00 USD -
Washburn Windows Large | VW Beetle Carb Access Panels 11x7.75" | Dual Carb / Big Engine
Regular price $175.00 USDRegular priceSale price $175.00 USD -
Tunnel Access Plate Kit (Flush Mount) Center Location (All Year Beetle)
Regular price $85.00 USDRegular priceSale price $85.00 USD -
Washburn's Delrin Shift Rod Bushing — VW Type 2 Bus 1966–1973, High-Performance
Regular price $40.00 USDRegular priceSale price $40.00 USD -
Tunnel Access Plate Kit (Non-Flush) All Years Beetle, Type 3, Ghia & Thing
Regular price $60.00 USDRegular priceSale price $60.00 USD -
Bus: Side Window Pop Out Hinge Installation Welding Fixture for Split Bus
Regular price $65.00 USDRegular priceSale price $65.00 USD -
Washburn Windows: Carburetor / Engine Bay Access Plates for Bug (small version)
Regular price $150.00 USDRegular priceSale price $150.00 USD
From the community
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Done right, the first time
"This is a quality shop and they do top notch metal work. They are friendly and professional, and the owner is a good guy, and knows VWs. After dealing with other shops that are overpriced and deliver lack-luster work in the past, I was VERY happy to find a shop that does work correctly, even to my ocd standards, and affordably."
F.B. — VW Beetle restoration
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Always exceeds expectations
"The level of professionalism this shop maintains is renowned and have always been more than willing and helpful with any need I have had. I will, and always will recommend Brian's work to anyone who is looking for honest and quality work."
N.M. — VW chassis build
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Phenomenal experience
"Excellent work and was efficient and communicative. I feel lucky he was willing to take on my major project. The results speak for themselves."
C.C. — Major restoration project






