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Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:23 pm

Any one know of a shift lock suitable for the type 3 ( well T34). Do the Type I ghia sperrwolf type fit?

thanks, Steve

Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:35 pm

heres one

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=type+3+shifter+lock

and theres one on cip1.ca if in canada like me

Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:14 pm

I dont think that will actually work on a T-3. T-3 has a different base than a T-1.

Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:23 pm

A freind of mine has one in his square... I will ask him where he got it.

Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:25 pm

Fill me in here; what's the point? What's it do?

Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:03 pm

Chory wrote: Fill me in here; what's the point? What's it do?

Locks your car in reverse. Theft prevention.

Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:11 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: I dont think that will actually work on a T-3. T-3 has a different base than a T-1.

are you sure? last I looked the aftermarket shifters they were all the same, and stock look the same with just different bends and lengths, and pin or no pin

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=488437

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=521700

Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:18 pm

I can tell you the T2 guys intently dislike the repop locks. Everyone says they work/fit like crap and they are not worth the $$.

Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:08 pm

Erik G wrote: Russ Wolfe wrote: I dont think that will actually work on a T-3. T-3 has a different base than a T-1.

are you sure? last I looked the aftermarket shifters they were all the same, and stock look the same with just different bends and lengths, and pin or no pin

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=488437

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=521700

That one shown is not a T-3 shifter. T-3, the boot goes down over the flange, not over the ball. A T-1 will bolt in, but it is not right.

Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:09 pm

I installed one of these into my 1962 T34 Cabriolet. Installed in 15 minutes, fits great, & works well. Sometimes it can be a bit cranky to get it into a lockable position, but when it's in-place it keeps things safe in an open VW. It also adds to the "accessory-factor" but you lose the cool soft shifter boot. But these have a cool unique soft gray boot that's tough to find.

Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:47 pm

Thanks Lee - I guess that answers my question. On the type 2 you need a base plate. I cant see one on your lock.
Will be doing the same!

Steve
('65 T34 RHD)

Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:54 pm

Lee, what's the crazy-cool knob jobby there beside the shifter?
Enlighten me please someone, won't you?

Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:40 am

heater knob unless I'm missing something

Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:57 am

Yup, the early T3s had an ivory rotary knob for the heater controls. In 1964-66 they changed to the dual controls near the e-brake. And in 1967-69 they were mounted at the base of the e-brake.

Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:11 am

Hey Lee, any issues mounting it? I have an OG one I was gonna insatll on mine. Also, any lead on the boot? Or is it a standard T1 boot?

Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:28 pm

Hi all - have just completed the fit for the shift lock - ended up using the toilet bowl type that fits right over the type 3 shift housing. ie it has a hollow unlike the later type that require you to remove the housing. Locks into reverse!
easy and a readily visible theft deterrant! I'll let you know if it works - as I drive the T34 daily!

Steve

Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:09 am

pictures?

Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:15 pm

some photos added to the gallery. Type 3 ghia.

Steeve

Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:06 pm

Lee Hedges wrote: Yup, the early T3s had an ivory rotary knob for the heater controls. In 1964-66 they changed to the dual controls near the e-brake. And in 1967-69 they were mounted at the base of the e-brake.

Type 1 Ghia as well had the rotary knob thru 63. Well, at least mine did!

Thu May 15, 2008 3:42 pm

hi there guys..

i have the exact shifter lock from a 1960 ghia. it is marked BKS, and missing the key. :cry:

can anyone tell if it's only for the ghias, or just made to fit any vw? (i know it works on all cars, but was curious if it's listed as ghia accessory or not)