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Frame Horn Dolly, Dual-Wheel — Shop Mobility Tool for Transmission-Out VW Chassis (Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Thing, Type 3) | #T01

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Frame Horn Dolly, Dual-Wheel — Shop Mobility Tool for Transmission-Out VW Chassis (Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Thing, Type 3) | #T01Heavy duty dual wheel frame horn dolly designed by Washburn's Metal purpose built for moving a transmission out VW chassis around the shop or garage without scraping the frame horns or damaging the floor pan. The dual wheel design distributes load over both frame horns simultaneously for stable, controlled movement of even a fully stripped pan. Part #T01. Why a frame horn dolly is essential for serious restoration work Once you've pulled the

Heavy-duty dual-wheel frame horn dolly designed by Washburn's Metal — purpose-built for moving a transmission-out VW chassis around the shop or garage without scraping the frame horns or damaging the floor pan. The dual-wheel design distributes load over both frame horns simultaneously for stable, controlled movement of even a fully-stripped pan. Part #T01.

Why a frame horn dolly is essential for serious restoration work

Once you've pulled the transmission out of a VW chassis — Bus, Type 3, Ghia, Thing, or Beetle — the rear of the pan is now sitting on the frame horns instead of rolling on its own wheels. Move the chassis even a few inches without proper support and you'll bend or scrape the frame horns, gouge the floor, or worse.

The frame horn dolly cradles the frame horns and rolls them on heavy-duty casters. Suddenly the chassis is fully mobile — you can push it around your garage with one hand, rotate it 180° in place, get it out of the way to do other work, or position it precisely for body lowering, alignment, or further fabrication.

For anyone restoring a VW or building from a bare pan, this is one of those tools that costs less than you'd expect and saves an incredible amount of frustration and damage.

Specifications

  • Design: Dual-wheel frame horn dolly
  • Capacity: Supports a full VW chassis with transmission removed
  • Wheels: Dual heavy-duty casters
  • Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (made in USA)
  • Part number: #T01

Fitment

  • VW Beetle: all years (pre-1968 frame horn geometry preferred)
  • VW Bus / Transporter: pre-1968 split-window and early Bay Window
  • VW Karmann Ghia: all years
  • VW Type 3: all years
  • VW Thing: 1973–1974

Designed for: Chassis work where the transmission is removed and the rear of the pan rests on the frame horns. Particularly useful for early Buses, Type 3s, Ghias, and Things that don't roll easily without their drivetrain.

FAQ

Do I need this if I'm working on a Beetle?
Yes, but to a lesser degree. Beetles can sometimes be moved on their front trailing arms even with the transmission out, but it's awkward and damages the floor. A frame horn dolly makes it much easier.

How is this different from a regular shop dolly?
A regular flat dolly doesn't cradle the frame horns — it just gives them something to rest on, which lets them slip off and damage the chassis. The frame horn dolly has specific cradles sized for VW frame horns, locking the chassis in place while still allowing free rolling.

Will it work on rough garage floors?
The dual heavy-duty casters handle typical garage surfaces — smooth concrete, painted concrete, sealed surfaces. Very rough or cracked floors may require additional surface prep or temporary plywood paths.

Can I store the dolly under the chassis long-term?
Yes. Many builders leave the dolly under the chassis throughout a multi-month restoration — it's stable enough to support the pan during fabrication, body work, and final assembly until the transmission goes back in.

How heavy a chassis can it support?
A complete bare VW pan with body off, transmission out, and engine out. For Bus chassis with the body still attached, evaluate the total weight versus the dolly's capacity — for very heavy assemblies, additional dollies or jack stands may be needed.

Made in USA?
Yes, fabricated by Washburn's Metal.

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Jake Brake
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
The AQS810W (5208 module) series is one of Casio's best, in terms of being durable, reliable and problem-free.
Color: Green, Style: Modern
This is my second AQS810W... my first is about five years old, and it's black with white lettering. The "Tough Solar" and "Illuminator" are long-gone, rinsed away by automotive degreasers and other auto repair chemicals, but I like it better without those pronouncements, anyway. Army Green, in my opinion, is an excellent color on this watch. The fact that this is not at all a glossy watch, but a matte (or semi-gloss?) finish makes the color attractively subtle. I like it even more than the black. Other than the color, though, it's the exact same watch I've been very happy with for the last five years. Easy to setup, rugged and sturdy, just the right size (for me) and an industrial, utilitarian look. This is a very comfortable watch to wear - light in weight, flexible band, no sharp edges or uncomfortable shapes. I spent a few weeks trying to decide what watch I was going to get, and I came to the conclusion that being solar-powered was my highest priority, followed by being quickly readable. Perhaps it is just me, but I can read a analog watch faster than a digital one - just a quick glance. I kept coming back the Casio's AQS810W series, and it came down to the darker, matte-finished colors. Having said all of that, this series of Casio watches is virtually trouble-free. Read the reviews! VERY FEW failures, defects, water intrusions. People who don't like this series of watches either find them incomprehensible to set or are unhappy with the small digital display or the lack of a backlight for the analog dial. The watches themselves are largely bulletproof, possessing anvil-like reliability and durability. They even have a feature that if the watch is dropped or knocked around too hard, and the analog hands get out of sync with the digital display, you can quickly and easily re-sync them. This series is one of Casio's best, in terms of being problem-free. Yes, they have acrylic crystals, not mineral glass, and they do scratch. Simply buff the scratches out, and it is as good as new. Worried about the band breaking or falling apart? On a regular basis, take the watch into the shower and scrub the whole thing with an old toothbrush and some shampoo. Not only will it be clean and look great, but removing the body oils, sweat and salts makes the bands last and last. That's the secret to getting Casio resin bands to live long lives. The analog dial is not lit, but neither is the dial on my Rolex or Omega. Just find a light source to reflect on the hands, and you're in business. Just like we've done for many years. Anyway, you can tell I am a fan. Buy with confidence, but download the pdf version of the Casio 5208 module operating instructions, and it'll be easier to set up the watch if you aren't very tech savvy. If you like the way this series of watches looks, then I'm pretty confident you'll be very happy with your purchase. Have fun!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
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Christopher T. Miller
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Great everyday watch
Color: Green, Style: Modern
I still own an older, cheaper Casio from 1994 and it'd been through the wringer. 130' of depth and banging onto a shipwreck couldn't even kill it Paint splashes and scratches to the face have made the dial harder to read but it still works. Even the battery change every 4 years is simple and cheap and in short, I CANNOT KILL THIS FREAKIN' WATCH. While the old watch still works, it's a little dated. Thus I looked into a newer, updated model of Casio watch for the next decade or so. This model caught my eye with a simple analog interface (Hate Digital watches), but still offered features such as an alarm, Stop-Watch, Timer, Alarm and even charged via Solar to eliminate even the battery replacement. I love this new watch. Good looks with a easy to read Analog face in dual colors (White for minutes, blaze orange for hours) and even glows in the dark. The controls are simple enough and I use both the Stopwatch and Timer on a near daily basis. Probably the sole drawback is the size of the digital readout. It could be a little larger, but maybe that's age creeping up on me. Altogether a darn good everyday watch that has decent looks, practicality and should last quite a long time.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2013
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BlueHog
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Tough, Durable, Water Resistant Watch Suitable for Outdoor Use
Color: Green, Style: Modern
I normally don't write many reviews; however, this watch is an exception. First, it is a $40 watch. On that premise, it will not have the Carbon Core associated with a GShock watch or an atomic clock function. It does do the following REALLY well: 1) You set the clock once, and it keeps that exact time. 2) It is very water resistant. I spent a full 6 days, 12 hours a day, at Summer Camp getting BSA lifeguard certified. I never took off the watch. I swam 3 miles, dove 12 to 13 feet down retrieve dozens of 10 lbs anchors, and swam out to retrieved three exhausted swimmers. This watch didn't miss a beat. 3) The crystal can take a beating without scratching. The watch hit several canoe gunnels, face first and I can't find a scratch 4) it is very light weight and quite comfortable. I forgot I was wearing watch, even when doing water rescue exercises and people grabbing my wrists and the watch. 5) The analog watch hands are big and easy to read. The digital display does take a few hours, for me, to fully understand how to program and get used to it. However, I can now easily cycle through day, date, and digital time. I believe that Casio keeps the digital seconds displayed because the analog hands lack a second hand. That may take some getting used to, but I learned to appreciate it. In the end, this $40 watch does everything I need. I was looking for a durable watch with analog hands I could use for Boy Scouts, and the green model fit the bill. If you travel, which I don't, you have the World Time feature, but you must determine for yourself what features to prioritize. For me it was: 1) Durable 2) Long life, Tough Solar for the win 3) Easy to read analog hands 4) very water resistant. I am not a diver, and 15 feet depth is the most I would expect to dive.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023
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KLM
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Great wallet
Color: Brown (Bifold)
Great wallet, my son loved it!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
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dave randazzo
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Black wallet 💰
Color: Black (Trifold)
I love it!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026

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