111-941-541C Dash Knob for Metal Dash - VW Beetle, Ghia, & Type 3

VW Metal Dash Switch Knob (Headlight/Wiper) – 111-941-541C

Achieve the perfect vintage aesthetic for your dashboard with this Short-Style Dash Knob. This specific part number is the "short" version designed to sit flush against a flat metal dashboard. It is a favorite for owners of early-to-mid production Ghias and Type 3s, as well as Beetle enthusiasts performing the popular "Cal-Look" modification of removing the 1968+ padded dashboard to expose the painted metal underneath.

Finished in a factory-correct soft black rubber, this knob provides a superior grip compared to plastic alternatives. Because it is designed for a metal dash, it lacks the extra depth required to clear a foam-padded dash, ensuring your controls don't look "extended" or out of place. It features a internal metal thread for a secure, wiggle-free connection to your headlight or wiper switch shafts.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

This knob is the correct fitment for the following models with a metal dash continuously across these years:

VW Beetle (Standard - Padded Dash Removed):

1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

VW Karmann Ghia:

1968, 1969, 1970

VW Type 3:

1968, 1969, 1970

Product Highlights & Features

• Short-Profile Design: Specifically engineered to sit close to the dash surface for the cleanest possible appearance on metal dashboards.

• Superior Grip: The soft rubber perimeter ensures easy operation of high-torque wiper switches and multi-position headlight switches.

• Internal Reinforcement: Features a metal core to prevent the threads from stripping, a common failure point in all-plastic reproduction knobs.

• Custom Fitment: The ideal solution for 1968–1977 Beetle owners who have removed their factory dashboard padding for a vintage look.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 111-941-541C

• Style: Short (Metal Dash Specific)

• Material: Black Rubber with Metal Thread

• Switch Application: Headlight or Wiper

• Knob Inlay: Accepts standard press-in symbol caps (sold separately)

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Conversion Tip: If you are removing a padded dash from your Beetle, your original "long" knobs (113-series) will stick out too far. Switching to this 111-941-541C knob is the correct way to finish the "metal dash" look.

• Check Your Inserts: This knob is supplied as the base only. You will need to transfer your existing symbol inserts (Headlight or Wiper) or purchase new ones to identify your controls.

• Hand-Tighten Only: Thread the knob on until it is snug against the dash nut. Over-tightening can cause the rubber to pull away from the internal metal sleeve.

• Cleaning: Keep the rubber clean with a damp cloth. Avoid heavy silicone-based dressings, which can make the knob slippery and collect dust in the textured grip.