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chrisdiehl
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 Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:08 pm Post subject: Tall shifter for 65 |
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| I can't weld. Does anyone make and sell tall shifters that will fit in a 65 beetle? About the height to the top of the dash...maybe a little shorter. |
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glutamodo 
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Location: Douglas, WY
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| Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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Well, Type 2's had taller shift levers, you might have a look at those
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hitest
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| Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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A stock shifter (since you say you don't weld)? You're going to need a short throw kit too. I'd drop off two stock shifters, instructions and a dozen donuts at the local trade school or welding shop. A new long one will be done by noon.
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MMW
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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Definitely going to need short throw kit. I just did this in mine. Any local welder can do it but be prepared to "adjust" the bends once in the car. A torch will heat it so you can easily tweak it once installed. I used the empi kit https://www.v-dubstore.com/product-p/e4500.htm
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scottyrocks
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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I added an extension to mine. Cost a few bucks and works a charm.
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EVfun
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Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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I added an extension to mine. Cost a few bucks and works a charm.
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Where can I find that extension? The shape would be perfect in my beach buggy and it looks to be for the small 7mm thread shifter.
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KTPhil
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Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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| There are several styles (and thread sizes), so google "beetle shifter extension" and pick your poison. |
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stinkbug69
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Location: georgia
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 9:17 pm Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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| MMW wrote: |
Definitely going to need short throw kit. I just did this in mine. Any local welder can do it but be prepared to "adjust" the bends once in the car. A torch will heat it so you can easily tweak it once installed. I used the empi kit https://www.v-dubstore.com/product-p/e4500.htm
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any issue with the shifter moving around, popping out of gear or flopping around while in gear and driving down the road? |
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Geier
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Location: San Jose Ca.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Tall shifter for 65 |
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| Years ago I ordered an extension from some outfit for my 65 T1. When I opened the package there was an offset extension for a T2 in the bag. I was bummed for a bit but installed it anyway. Today so many years later I love the slight dogleg towards me with just the right amount of rise to make shifting so much more comfortable. Don’t be afraid of the T2 extension. Good luck. |
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