{"product_id":"bugpack-billet-plus-performance-shifter-type-2-1960-1965-lh-24-1-4-b5-6180-0","title":"BUGPACK Billet Plus Performance Shifter | VW Type 2 Bus 1960-1965 LHD | 24-1\/4\" Tall (B5-6180-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUGPACK Billet Plus Performance Shifter — VW Type 2 Bus 1960-1965 LHD, 24-1\/4\" Tall (B5-6180-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBUGPACK Billet Plus\u003c\/b\u003e performance shifter for the early VW Type 2 (Bus \/ Transporter), 1960-1965 left-hand-drive, is the \u003cb\u003e24-1\/4\" tall\u003c\/b\u003e version for the early-Bus dashboard-mounted shifter configuration. It is CNC-machined from billet aluminum with a reverse lock-out button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2, Transporter, Kombi):\u003c\/b\u003e 1960-1965, left-hand-drive — the taller 24-1\/4\" version for the early Bus column\/dash-mount layout\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose BUGPACK?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUGPACK\u003c\/b\u003e is EMPI's high-performance engine and chassis line for the air-cooled VW community, offering proven street and performance parts trusted by builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBillet construction:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined billet aluminum vs. stamped steel and rubber bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShorter throw:\u003c\/b\u003e Cuts shift travel by ~40% for quicker shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse lock-out:\u003c\/b\u003e Button prevents accidental reverse engagement at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEarly-Bus fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-1\/4\" tall for the early Bus column\/dash-mount layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBUGPACK Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e B5-6180-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 2 (Bus \/ Transporter), 1960-1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive:\u003c\/b\u003e Left-hand-drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined billet aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e Reverse lock-out button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.85 lb (shipping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit my Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e It fits early VW Type 2 (Bus, Transporter, Kombi) 1960-1965 left-hand-drive vehicles with the 24-1\/4\" dash-mount shifter layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich part do I need for right-hand-drive?\u003c\/b\u003e The RHD version for 1960-1965 is part B5-6190-0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is this different from the B5-6060-0?\u003c\/b\u003e The B5-6060-0 is the shorter shifter for the later 1966-1979 Bus layout; this B5-6180-0 is the taller 24-1\/4\" shifter for the early 1960-1965 Bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUGPACK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031597703283,"sku":"B5-6180-0","price":361.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/B5-6180-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779619511","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bugpack-billet-plus-performance-shifter-type-2-1960-1965-lh-24-1-4-b5-6180-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}