Bus shifter lock

mynameismud · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:58 am Post subject: Bus shifter lock

i have seen the wasco and sperrwolf shifter locks for beetles listed in the classifieds- were there shift locks for ealry buses? or were only steering column locks offered?
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dieselnut · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject:

I've wondered if this is the real deal before. Hard to imagine it's still for sale if it's not...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=157693

I've bought stuff from him before, he's a nice guy.

hth

On a quasi-related note, anyone know the value of the '62 and later steering column locks? I sold the bus mine was going on and my prospects of owning another one that needs it are slim...

mynameismud · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:26 pm Post subject:

i saw those shifter locks- i guess my problem with them and the WBW version is they look cheap- (not that they are) just saying the overall look compared to the wasco- looks bad. IMHO
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Enkiel · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

how about those?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/EMPI-4457-VW-BUG-BUS-SHIFTER-LO...dZViewItem
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crofty · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject:

You have to cut your mat to instal those as well.
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TimB · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject:

DubStyle · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:55 pm Post subject:

Cut the mat and a spacer if it's not included.
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hazetguy · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:08 pm Post subject:

from a 4/66 accessory catalog.
the bus specific part number is the same # in the late 50's accessry catalog i have.

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amg3 · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject:

I have a WW one for my '67 and am quite pleased. Yes, the mat must be cut and you need the plate for the bottom. Another thing to bear in mind is that the WW ones lock in neutral, while OG ones locked in reverse. but with the bus locked in neutral and the e-brake on its gonna take a determined mofo to obscond with my bus. And as far as shifting goes I have heard it both ways, I personally prefer how my bus shifts WITH the lock.
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crofty · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:09 pm Post subject:

I had one but took it out- I didn't like how it shifted.
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zimblewinder · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:48 pm Post subject:

Ive got a bus specific waso. It has longer flanges on the bottom than the beetle one. Theres was also a spacer available for beetle wasos so you could use them in a bus. (Ill post pics later)
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Lind · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject:

Sperrwolf Shifter Locks

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=161455

the new units are just the evolution of the old units, and not all that much different from the mid '60s sperrwolf. the only differences between the beetle and bus units is that you have to use a spacer under it for buses. the spacer is the same height as a spacer for a quickshift kit. also, the hole in the sliding plate for the shift rod to go through is larger on bus units.
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Daddybus · Samba Member Joined: June 15, 2000 Posts: 1662

I had one of those black ones and it broke. The housing was a cheap casting. I hope that they are making them better nowadays. If not, lets hope that a thief won't know enough to whack the base on the side with a hammer and fracture it to bits.

hazetguy · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject:

mynameismud · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject:

Robertjm · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:09 am Post subject:

I realize this is an ancient thread, but figured I would note that since this was written the Wolfsburg West versions has been changed and can be locked in Reverse as well as neutral. Going to install mine later today. Will update post with any pertinent experiences.

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Kevin T · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:00 am Post subject:

I like these. They dont really hinder the shifting if set up correctly. That's really good info that WW's new ones can lock in reverse, mine locks in nuetral and that always bothered me. I had mine re-keyed to use some old school NOS keys that look good on the keychain!

Robertjm · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:09 am Post subject:

How easy was it to get rekeyed? The keys that came with mine are kind of funky, only being cut on one side.

Also, what kind of lube did you put in your's when assembling? I couldn't find anything around the house and am going to end up buying something new.

Robert

Kevin T · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:08 pm Post subject:

I dont recall what kind of lube I used but you can always default to a nice lithium based grease. PM Clara and ask her.

For rekeying I popped out the lock and sent it to Gabriel since he also had the keys. It really feels good to have the old style keys on the keyring. Worth the expense.


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