Cable Refresh Bundle — Throttle + Clutch | Manx / Shortened VW Buggy | Stainless, Made in USA (BDL-CABLE-MANX)
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Cable Refresh Bundle — Throttle + Clutch | Manx / Shortened VW Buggy (Heavy-Duty Stainless, Made in USA)
Building a Manx, Myers-style buggy, or any shortened VW chassis? Stock cables are too long. This bundle pairs our two shortened, heavy-duty stainless steel cables — both 14.250" shorter than stock and Made in USA — with our billet 3-prong adjusting knob for one complete cable refresh. Save $10 versus buying separately.
Vehicle Fitment
- Manx / Shortened VW Buggy: Shortened chassis and Manx-type builds (all years)
Why Choose Washburn's Metal?
We size these cables specifically for shortened chassis, so you get proper length, a smooth articulated pedal feel, and a quality billet adjuster — no fighting oversized stock cables.
Key Features & Benefits
- Manx/Buggy Short Throttle Cable (#C03): 14.250" shorter than stock; heavy-duty stainless cable with heim joint for smooth, articulated operation — one of the smoothest pedal feels you'll experience.
- Manx/Buggy Short Clutch Cable (#C04): About 74 inches long (14.250" shorter than stock); heavy-duty stainless cable construction.
- 3-Prong "Wingnut" Clutch Cable Adjusting Knob (#T10-3): Machined billet aluminum adjuster that makes setting your clutch a breeze — easy to install, easy to grab, and looks great where the factory wingnut used to be.
Technical Specifications
- Bundle Part Number: BDL-CABLE-MANX
- Throttle Cable: #C03, 14.250" shorter than stock, stainless with heim joint
- Clutch Cable: #C04, about 74" long, 14.250" shorter than stock, stainless
- Adjusting Knob: #T10-3, machined billet aluminum, 3-prong
- Material: Heavy-duty stainless steel cables
- Origin: Cables Made in USA
- Sold As: 3-piece complete cable refresh bundle
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why can't I use stock cables on a shortened chassis? Stock cables are too long for a shortened Manx or buggy chassis. These are shortened 14.250" versus stock for a proper fit.
- Are these cables made in the USA? Yes — both the throttle and clutch cables are Made in USA, heavy-duty stainless construction.
You'll likely also need — Clutch Bowden Tube: Bowden tube fitment on a Manx or buggy depends on your specific chassis build. If your chassis retains a standard Beetle-style Bowden tube at the frame horn, see our options: #CH75 (through 1971 Beetle spec, $13.50) or #CH77 (1975–1979 Beetle spec, $13.00).