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andk5591
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 Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:06 pm Post subject: 68 Ghia shift rod too short |
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Just got done fixing this, but wondering if its something unique. I know about normal shift rods being 44 or 47 inches, and this one measured 44 socket to hole centers. BUT, it was about 1/2" short. The owner or someone had just slid teh coupler forward and used a set screw to kind of hold it in place. I modified a coupler by adding the set screw tube section from another coupler (welded it on) and it works fine.
Obvious thing would be the transaxle is too far back. Nope - we just installed new mounts and everything lined up as it should. Modified shift rod? Nope. Looks totally stock and I had measured it.
Like I said, its fixed and probably sending the car home tomorrow, but am curious if anyone has seen this before.
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: 68 Ghia shift rod too short |
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possibly an auto stick rod
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked  |
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andk5591
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: 68 Ghia shift rod too short |
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| 60ragtop wrote: |
| possibly an auto stick rod |
My understanding is the standard length for a late is 44" from socket center to bolt hole center....and that is what it is....
Its not a big deal. I have made the mod and it works just fine....
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Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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