Volkswagen Beetle Shift Levers, Knobs & Parts

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

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 Beetle and VW Super Beetle 65-79
VW Karmann Ghia 65-74
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 65-74

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

VW Beetle 61-67
VW Karmann Ghia 61-67

VW Beetle 61-67
VW Karmann Ghia 61-67

VW Beetle 61-67
VW Karmann Ghia 61-67

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.

All Air-Cooled VWs

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

VW Beetle50-64 up through vin# 5911560
VW Karmann Ghia 56-64 up through vin# 5911560
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-63

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.