Volkswagen Thing Shift Levers, Knobs & Parts

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Boots

Boots

Boot for Shift Lever Assembly, OEM quality.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 46-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-79
VW Type 3 63-70
VW Thing 73-74

VW Thing
$6.95
Part #: 111-115A


Hardware

Hardware

Shift Rod Bushing Rebuild Kit
Includes New Nylon Bushing, Guide, And Locking Clip

All VWs

VW Thing
$13.95
Part #: 98-7014
Shift Rod Bushing
Note: Included in Full Kit 98-7014

All Air-Cooled VWs

VW Thing
$2.95
Part #: 111-701-259A
Shift Rod Guide
Note: Included in Full Kit 98-7014

VW Beetle 1950-74
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-74
VW Bus 1960-66
VW Type 3 1963-74
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Thing
$10.95
Part #: 111-701-255B
Bushing with Snap Ring for Shift Rod (front).

VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1960-79
VW Bus 1960-66
VW Karmann Ghia 1960-74
VW Type 3 1962-73 (not for autostick)
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Thing
$4.95
Part #: 111-259A
Retaining Ring for Shift Rod Bushing
Note: Included in Full Kit 98-7014

All VWs

VW Thing
$1.95
Part #: 111-701-263
Shift Rod Set Screw


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Bus 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Thing
$1.95
Part #: 211-711-189A


Knobs

Knobs

Shift Knob with H-Pattern 

1968 and up VW
VW Thing
$6.95
Part #: 311-141-BK


Complete Assemblies

Complete Assemblies

Polished aluminum handle shifter.
Has reverse lock out push button.

For all VWs

This is the 12" tall replacement shifter. Allows quick and smooth shifts. The reverse lock out button reduces the risk of accidental reversing. Shifter has black powder coated base and rubber boot.

VW Thing
$75.95
Part #: 4499
Shifter Assembly
Contains Shift Lever, Shift Knob, Boot, Base, and Spring

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Thing
$43.95
Part #: 113-798-121A
13 1/2" Shifter This EMPI Trigger shifter features a round chrome shaft with sliding "trigger" to release

Shifter shaft has EMPI cast into it.
VW Thing
$69.95
Part #: 4450
Polished aluminum handle shifter.
Has reverse lock out push button.

For all VWs

This is a shorter than standard shifter. Allows quick and smooth shifts. The reverse lock out button reduces the risk of accidental reversing. Shifter has black powder coated base and rubber boot.

VW Thing
$74.95
Part #: 4498


Couplers

Couplers

SHIFT COUPLER


VW Beetle 1965-79
Bus 1968-79
Karmann Ghia 1965-74
Thing 1973-74
Type 3 1964-74

VW Thing
$8.95
Part #: 131-100
Shift Rod Coupler
Connects Shift Rod to Transmission Stick.
Replace if Shifting is Quirky.

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 64-79 beginning with vin# 5911561
VW Karmann Ghia 64-74 beginning with vin# 5911561
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 64-74
VW Bus 68-79

The coupler is under the rear seat in Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 and Things.
It is located under the vehicle at the front of the transmission on Bus.

VW Thing
$15.95
Part #: 311-798-211
Billet Shift Rod Coupler, Late StyleTired of Searching for Gears Due to a Worn Shift Coupler? Search no More! With EMPI s Billet Version, Gears Will Be Exactly Where You Expect. No More Missed Shifts and Less Wear on Your Transmission After Installation of This High-Quality Coupler. CAD Designed by EMPI Engineering in Anaheim, Tested on the EMPI Fleet for Fit and Finish and Manufactured from CNC Machined Billet 6061 T6 Aluminum, This EMPI Billet Shift Rod Coupler is Made to Last! Fits: Type 1 65-79, Ghia 65-74, Type 2 68-79, Type 3 65-73, Thing 73-74 Grub Screws ( 98-1026-2 ) Included
VW Thing
$59.95
Part #: 16-5106-7


Instructions

Instructions

How to Remove and Install the Gear Shift Lever and Shift Rod Manual
VW Thing
$2.95
Part #: INSTR-SHIFTLEVER


Shift Lever Knobs

Shift Lever Knobs

Shift Lever Knob. Black. 12mm Thread

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Type 3 62-74
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74
VW Bus 68-79
VW Thing 73-74

VW Thing
$7.95
Part #: 131-141-BK


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Volkswagen Thing parts for the following years: 1973 & 1974