{"product_id":"chassis-chassis-late-shift-rod-coupler","title":"Washburn's Metal Adjustable Shift Rod Coupler End | Late Style 1965 \u0026 Up VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia (CH37)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eLate Style Adjustable Shift Rod Coupler End | 1965 \u0026amp; Up VW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003efully-adjustable shift rod coupler end\u003c\/b\u003e (late style, 1965 and later) lets you dial in the exact length you need between the shifter and transmission — ideal for \u003cb\u003eshortened buggy-type applications\u003c\/b\u003e. The threaded bung welds into your existing shift rod and a locking nut keeps it from moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1965 \u0026amp; later (late style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965 \u0026amp; later (late style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Adjustable:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial in the exact shifter-to-transmission length you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeld-In Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Threaded bung welds into your existing shift rod; locking nut prevents movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuggy-Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Great for shortened buggy-type shift rod applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Late (1965 \u0026amp; later)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in threaded bung with locking nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e CH37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up your shifter? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade In-House by Washburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier — we control the material, the tolerances, and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42289068834931,"sku":"CH37","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240912_172724.jpg?v=1726189161","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/chassis-chassis-late-shift-rod-coupler","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}