{"product_id":"refurbished-genuine-german-vw-doghouse-fan-shroud-cardinal-semi-gloss-powder-coat","title":"Refurbished Genuine German VW Doghouse Fan Shroud — Cardinal Semi-Gloss Powder Coat | Type 1","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Cooling Starts with Genuine German Engineering.\u003c\/b\u003e Don’t compromise your engine’s lifespan with flimsy aftermarket reproductions. This is an original, genuine German-made Volkswagen fan shroud, salvaged and professionally restored to better-than-new standards. Designed for the \"Doghouse\" style external oil cooler setup, this shroud features the critical internal factory vanes that ensure air is directed exactly where your engine needs it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Restoration Process:\u003c\/b\u003e Each unit undergoes a rigorous multi-stage refurbishment in-house:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructural Inspection:\u003c\/b\u003e We manually check every shroud for structural integrity, ensuring mounting tabs are straight and heater duct outlets are perfectly round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedia Blasting:\u003c\/b\u003e The tin is stripped down to raw white metal to remove decades of grease, old paint, and surface oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Powder Coating:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in high-quality \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eCardinal Semi-Gloss Black\u003c\/b\u003e. This industrial-grade powder is UV-resistant and exceptionally durable, specifically chosen to withstand the high-heat environment and chemical exposure of a vintage engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy OEM German Tin Matters:\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled engines rely entirely on the efficiency of the fan shroud to survive. Genuine VW tin was manufactured with thicker gauge steel and precise internal ducting that aftermarket shrouds often lack. By choosing a refurbished original part, you get the perfect factory fit with a modern, high-durability finish that will look great for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German Volkswagen (OEM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 Engines (Beetle, Ghia, Thing, Bus) configured for Doghouse cooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Cardinal Semi-Gloss Powder (UV-Stable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 1300cc–1600cc+ Dual Port or Single Port setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished \/ Restoration Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44963162587251,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/IMG_3053.png?v=1778625620","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/refurbished-genuine-german-vw-doghouse-fan-shroud-cardinal-semi-gloss-powder-coat","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}