Washburn's Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 & Thing | Weld-In Laser-Cut Steel (CH27)

Washburn's Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit — VW Type 1 Weld-In Clutch Cable Access

The Washburn's Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit gives you clean, flush access to the clutch cable tube through the tunnel floor of your VW Type 1 chassis — so replacing a clutch cable no longer means contorting around a sealed stock pan. It is laser-cut steel with weld-in installation, designed and made in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA.

On a stock pan the clutch cable tube is buried, making it one of the most cursed jobs on an aircooled build. This kit lets you cut a clean opening, weld in a threaded frame, and bolt on a flush cover you can remove anytime. Future cable swaps take minutes, and the flush profile keeps the tunnel floor clean for carpet or a flat interior.

Vehicle Fitment

• Beetle (Type 1): 1949–1979 (Standard & Super)

• Karmann Ghia: 1956–1974

• Type 3: 1961–1973

• The Thing: 1973–1974

• Chassis: Fits both swing-axle and IRS Type 1 chassis

• Also fits: Buggies and custom builds on a standard VW Type 1 pan

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Every kit is designed and fabricated in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA, from laser-cut steel — the same parts we run on our own aircooled builds.

Key Features & Benefits

• Flush clutch-cable access: Opens up the buried clutch cable tube so future cable swaps take minutes.

• Removable cover: Weld in the threaded frame once, then bolt the flush cover on and off anytime.

• Clean interior profile: The flush design sits level with the tunnel floor, ideal for carpet or a flat interior.

• Finish your way: Supplied as bare laser-cut steel to paint, powder coat, or leave raw.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Laser-cut steel (bare — paint, powder coat, or leave raw)

• Installation: Weld-in threaded frame, bolt-on cover

• Kit Includes: Weld-in threaded frame, bolt-on flush cover panel, and stainless steel button-head hardware

• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)

• Part Number: CH27

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to cut and weld my pan? Yes — you cut a matching opening in the tunnel floor and weld the frame in. The cover then bolts on and off.

• Does it fit swing-axle and IRS? Both. It works on any standard Type 1 pan.

• What is it for? Primarily flush access to the clutch cable tube, making cable replacement far easier.

• Is it flush enough for carpet? Yes — the flush design sits level with the tunnel floor.

• Does it come coated? No — bare laser-cut steel, so you can finish it to match your build.

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⚠️ WARNING (California Prop 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.