Washburn's Power Pedal Accelerator Pedal Assembly — Silver, 1958+ VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia & Type 3 (#CH82) The Power Pedal is a heavy-duty, machined replacement for the original factory accelerator pedal on 1958 and later VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3. It bolts in as a direct replacement using the factory mounting and delivers the precise, responsive throttle feel that the old stamped-steel factory pedals have always lacked. This is the silver finish version, Part #CH82. It is machined in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, California — a shop-built part, not a catalog reprint. The factory VW pedal is a thin, stamped-steel flap that goes bent, sticky, or vague after 50+ years, with noticeable slop and flex under foot. The Power Pedal replaces it with a rigid machined assembly and a Delrin roller for crisp throttle feel — no flex, no stickiness — while still looking factory at a glance. Vehicle Fitment VW Beetle: 1958 onward (cars using the standard floor-pivot accelerator pedal) VW Karmann Ghia: 1958 onward VW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback): 1962–1973 VW Super Beetle: Confirm pedal cluster configuration before ordering Pre-1958 note: Earlier Beetles used a slightly different pedal geometry — confirm your car's pedal mount before ordering for a pre-1958 application. Why Choose Washburn's Metal? Washburn's Metal builds the Power Pedal in Orange, California to fix a known factory weak point. It bolts to the existing pivot bracket, uses the same throttle-cable attachment, and eliminates the vagueness of the worn factory pedal without any floor-pan modification. Key Features & Benefits Direct bolt-in: Uses the factory pivot bracket location — no floor-pan modification. Crisper throttle feel: Rigid machined assembly removes factory slop and flex. Delrin roller: Low-friction, self-lubricating roller that won't wear out, need grease, or stick in cold weather. Bright finish: Silver pairs well with polished or chrome interior trim. Same cable hookup: Uses the factory throttle-cable attachment point — no linkage modification. Technical Specifications Finish: Silver (Version 3) Roller: Delrin (low-friction, long-wearing engineering plastic) Construction: Heavy-duty machined assembly Origin: Made in USA Part Number: #CH82 (Silver version) Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, California) Frequently Asked Questions Does it require any modification to my floor pan? No. The Power Pedal bolts in using the existing factory pivot bracket location. If your factory pedal bracket is intact, it's a direct swap. What's the difference between the Silver (#CH82) and Black (#CH81) versions? Finish only. Mechanically identical. Silver is the brighter option that pairs well with polished or chrome interior trim; Black is the stealth/factory-look option. Will I notice a difference in driving feel? Yes, immediately. It eliminates the vagueness and stickiness of the factory pedal, so throttle inputs translate directly to engine response with no slop or flex. Does the throttle cable hook up the same way? Yes. It uses the same throttle cable attachment point as the factory pedal. No linkage modification required. What's the Delrin roller for? It's the contact point between the pedal arm and floor pan, where most factory wear happens. Delrin is low-friction and self-lubricating, so it won't wear out, need grease, or get sticky in cold weather. Can I use this with my dune buggy or Manx? If your buggy uses a stock VW pedal cluster (most do, since they're built from a VW pan), yes. Confirm your pedal pivot setup matches the stock VW configuration. What if my factory bracket is missing or damaged? We sell the #CH39 accelerator pedal bracket separately — the weld-in pivot bracket the pedal hinges from. If your bracket has rusted away, replace both. Who makes this? We do. It is machined in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, California. Explore Related Categories Complete your pedal cluster and interior refresh: Pedals & Components, Interior, and the Washburn's Signature Series.Made In-House by Washburn's MetalThis part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier — we control the material, the tolerances, and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): 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.
