Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing | All Years

Forward Flush Tunnel Cover Kit | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing | All YearsWashburn'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. Laser cut steel, weld in installation, designed and made in house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA. Why a Flush Tunnel Cover? On a stock pan, the clutch cable tube is buried servicing it is one of the most cursed jobs on an

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. Laser-cut steel, weld-in installation, designed and made in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA.

Why a Flush Tunnel Cover?

On a stock pan, the clutch cable tube is buried — servicing it is 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

What's Included

• Weld-in threaded frame

• Bolt-on flush cover panel

• Stainless steel button-head hardware

Specifications

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

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

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

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's it for? Primarily flush access to the clutch cable tube, making cable replacement far easier.

• Is it sealed/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.

⚠️ 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.