VW Link-Pin Frame Head - Complete Replacement - 1946–1965 Beetle & Ghia

If you are performing a ground-up restoration or repairing a front-end collision, a structurally sound foundation is non-negotiable. The Link-Pin Frame Head is a complete replacement unit designed specifically for early air-cooled Volkswagens utilizing the King and Link-Pin front axle beam configuration.

Over decades, original frame heads are notorious for developing "chassis rot" due to battery acid leaks or road salt accumulation inside the napkin-holder section. This replacement unit allows you to cut out the compromised metal and weld in a fresh, heavy-gauge steel section, restoring the structural integrity of your chassis and ensuring your front beam has a perfectly square, solid mounting surface.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Manufactured from high-quality steel with reinforced mounting points to meet or exceed original factory thickness.

• Complete Assembly: Includes the main frame head section, bottom plate, and the internal supports required for a total front-end rebuild.

• Precision Geometry: Designed to maintain the correct factory rake and alignment for the link-pin axle beam.

• Weld-Ready Finish: Comes in a storage primer to prevent flash rust; ready for final prep and welding to your chassis tunnel.

Vehicle Fitment

This frame head is designed for "Standard" Beetle and Karmann Ghia chassis with the early link-pin front end.

Tech Tip: This is a major structural repair that requires advanced welding skills and a chassis jig or precise measurements to ensure the front end is square. While you have the frame head off, it’s the perfect time to inspect the front section of the main tunnel for rust.