EMPI Wood Slat Roof Rack — Knock-Down, Silver Powder Coat | VW Beetle Type 1 1949–1979 (15-2012-0)

EMPI Wood Slat Roof Rack — Type 1 VW Beetle 1949–1979, Knock-Down, Silver Powder Coat (15-2012-0)

EMPI recreated this popular VW accessory from the '50s and '60s to hold your luggage, cooler, or camping gear securely while looking Old Skool Cool. Made from tubular steel and jig-welded for a perfect fit, this Beetle roof rack comes finished in Silver Powder Coat with hardwood slats just like the originals.

The Knock-Down design ships flat via standard UPS — no freight charges.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 Beetle (all sedan models): 1949–1979
• Standard Beetle: 1949–1977
• Super Beetle: 1971–1979
• Note: NOT compatible with convertibles, ragtops, or factory sunroof models

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI's Beetle rack is tubular steel, jig-welded for accurate fitment, then powder coated and fitted with genuine hardwood slats — a faithful recreation of the vintage original built to hold up to real road-trip use.

Key Features & Benefits

• Vintage-correct styling: period-correct Beetle look.
• Accurate fitment: tubular steel frame, jig-welded.
• Durable finish: Silver Powder Coat for weather and wear resistance.
• Genuine hardwood slats: just like the original.
• No-drill mounting: drip-rail clamp mounting requires no roof drilling.
• Ships flat: knock-down design is UPS-shippable with no freight charges.
• Added height: adds approximately 5 inches to the height of your vehicle.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 15-2012-0
• Frame: Tubular steel, jig-welded
• Finish: Silver Powder Coat
• Slats: Genuine hardwood
• Hardware: Zinc-plated
• Mounting: Drip-rail clamp (no drilling)
• Added Height: ~5 in
• Approximate Length: 48 in
• Approximate Width: 14 in (knocked down)
• Shipping Weight: ~28 lbs
• Shipping Box Dimensions: 48 x 14 x 6 in
• UPC: 707924346220

What's in the Box

• Powder-coated tubular steel frame components (knock-down)
• Hardwood slats
• Zinc-plated drip-rail clamping hardware
• All assembly hardware required

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it require drilling? No — it mounts to the factory drip rail with the included clamping hardware, with no roof drilling required.
• Will it fit a convertible or sunroof Beetle? No — it is not compatible with convertibles, ragtops, or factory sunroof models.
• Is assembly required? Yes — the knock-down design ships flat and assembles with basic hand tools.

Installation

• Some assembly required — basic hand tools only
• Mounts to factory drip rail with included clamping hardware
• No drilling or permanent modification to the body

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.