WashburnsMetal

WashburnsMetal Air-cooled VW & Porsche. Chassis, metal work and parts made in-house in Orange, California. Est. 2017, run by Brian Washburn and crew. Not sure a part fits?

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VintageVW Celette
04/17/2026

VintageVW Celette

Now Open: Washburn’s Parts. 🏁 We are officially inviting the public to visit our new walk-in parts store in Orange Count...
04/17/2026

Now Open: Washburn’s Parts. 🏁


We are officially inviting the public to visit our new walk-in parts store in Orange County. We specialize in air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche components, offering a selection of OEM refurbished German parts and quality aftermarket options. We are also an authorized EMPI dealer, helping us provide a more complete range of parts for your projects.

Visit the Showroom: Our lobby is designed for enthusiasts to browse parts in person. While you’re here, feel free to check out the current projects through our shop viewing windows. If you have any technical questions, our staff is available to help you find exactly what you need.

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Half Day (Morning)

Inventory: Our full list of parts is available at washburnsmetal.com. If you’re looking for something specific that we don’t currently stock, let us know and we’ll try to get it in for you.

Follow for updates on new arrivals, local shop deals, and our latest offerings.

Shop views OEM
04/17/2026

Shop views

OEM

04/01/2026

Before the color goes on, the metal has to be perfect. We’re proud to have handled the metal fabrication on this 1966 Porsche 912 for .
Good luck to the Ontario team as they push toward the finish line for the Porsche Restoration Challenge.

NOW HIRING: CHASSIS TECH / MANAGER Washburns Metal is looking for a motivated leader to head up our Chassis Department! ...
03/24/2026

NOW HIRING: CHASSIS TECH / MANAGER

Washburns Metal is looking for a motivated leader to head up our Chassis Department! We are looking for someone who lives and breathes vintage VWs and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty to keep the shop moving.
As our Chassis Tech / Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of the department—overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring multiple chassis builds cross the finish line on time without sacrificing the quality we’re known for.

The Role:
• Department Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the chassis team to meet strict deadlines.
• Hands-On Technical Work: Lead the assembly and completion of multiple chassis builds simultaneously.
• Customer Relations: Act as the point of contact for the intake and outgoing process of all chassis projects.
• Quality Control: Ensure every build—from a standard Beetle to a shortened Manx—meets our shop standards.
What You Need:
• VW Mastery: A fundamental understanding of Volkswagens is required. You must know the basic assembly of a VW Beetle chassis and how the body mates to the pan.
• Mechanical Skill: General mechanical experience is a huge plus.
• Fabrication: Welding and fabrication experience is a major plus, but we are willing to work with someone who has limited experience if the assembly foundation is solid.
• The Grind: This is a fast-paced environment that requires “elbow grease,” multitasking, and a high-energy attitude. Department manages 20+ projects at a time.
The Perks:
• Work on high-end vintage VW projects in a shop dedicated to the craft.
• Lead a team in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
• Pay: Competitive and based on your experience.

How to Apply:
Ready to lead the line at Washburns? DO NOT INSTAGRAM DM! email your experience and photos of your work/projects to [email protected]

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO THE SHOP

AircooledVW BeetleChassis FabricationLife VWFabrication NowHiring VintageVW ChassisBuilder

NOW HIRING: CHASSIS TECH / MANAGER Washburns Metal is looking for a motivated leader to head up our Chassis Department! ...
03/24/2026

NOW HIRING: CHASSIS TECH / MANAGER

Washburns Metal is looking for a motivated leader to head up our Chassis Department! We are looking for someone who lives and breathes vintage VWs and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty to keep the shop moving.
As our Chassis Tech / Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of the department—overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring multiple chassis builds cross the finish line on time without sacrificing the quality we’re known for.

The Role:
• Department Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the chassis team to meet strict deadlines.
• Hands-On Technical Work: Lead the assembly and completion of multiple chassis builds simultaneously.
• Customer Relations: Act as the point of contact for the intake and outgoing process of all chassis projects.
• Quality Control: Ensure every build—from a standard Beetle to a shortened Manx—meets our shop standards.
What You Need:
• VW Mastery: A fundamental understanding of Volkswagens is required. You must know the basic assembly of a VW Beetle chassis and how the body mates to the pan.
• Mechanical Skill: General mechanical experience is a huge plus.
• Fabrication: Welding and fabrication experience is a major plus, but we are willing to work with someone who has limited experience if the assembly foundation is solid.
• The Grind: This is a fast-paced environment that requires “elbow grease,” multitasking, and a high-energy attitude. Department manages 20+ projects at a time.
The Perks:
• Work on high-end vintage VW projects in a shop dedicated to the craft.
• Lead a team in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
• Pay: Competitive and based on your experience.

How to Apply:
Ready to lead the line at Washburns? DO NOT INSTAGRAM DM! email your experience and photos of your work/projects to [email protected]
Please do not show up to the shop.

AircooledVW BeetleChassis FabricationLife VWFabrication NowHiring VintageVW ChassisBuilder

03/05/2026

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811 W. Barkley Avenue
Orange, CA
92868

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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