Volkswagen Beetle Shift Levers, Knobs & Parts

Shifter Assembly.
Contains Shift Lever, Shift Knob, Boot, Base, Spring & Shift Plate.
Note: This Earlier Shift Shaft is Bent, Later (68 up) is Straight.

VW Beetle 46-67
VW Karmann Ghia 56-67

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.

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.

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

Shift Knob with H-Pattern

1968 and up VW

Shift Lever Knob. Black. 10mm Thread.

VW Beetle 46-60 and 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 46-60
VW Bus 52-67

Shift Lever Knob. Black. 7mm Thread

VW Beetle 61-67
VW Karmann Ghia 61-67

Shift Lever Knob. Gray. 7mm Thread.

VW Beetle 61-67
VW Karmann Ghia 61-67

Shift Lever Knob. Ivory. 7mm Thread.

VW Beetle 61-67
VW Karmann Ghia 61-67

Gear Shift Linkage 43-5/8".
Connects shifter to coupler at transmission.

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

These are the same shift rods sold by our competitors and they all state that this rod fit Beetle/Ghia from 1968 to 1979. THIS IS INCORRECT, there were 2 different lengths of shift rods used in these years. From 1968 to 1972, the shift rod was longer and measured 45-1/8 inches long. In 1973, VW moved the shifter position back a small amount and from 1973 to 1979, the shift rods where 43-5/8 inches long overall (41-11/16 inches Center of cup to center of pin hole).

Since the 68-72 shift rod is not available, many customers purchase this later version and lengthen it to fit.

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

Base Plate for Shifter Assembly.

VW Beetle 46-71
VW Super Beetle 1971
VW Karmann Ghia 56-71
VW Bus 50-79
VW Type 3 62-71

1950-1964 Bug, Ghia, 1955-67 Bus, 1961-64 T-3 Billet Shift rod coupler Tired 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!

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.

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

Dash Shift Pattern Plate

73-79 Super Beetle

Shift Rod Bushing
Note: Included in Full Kit 98-7014

All Air-Cooled VWs