Washburn's Metal Adjustable Shift Rod Coupler End | Early Style Pre-1965 VW Beetle & Ghia (CH38)
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Early Style Adjustable Shift Rod Coupler End | Pre-1965 VW
This fully-adjustable shift rod coupler end (early style, pre-1965) lets you dial in the exact length you need between the shifter and transmission — ideal for shortened buggy-type applications. The threaded bung welds into your existing shift rod and a locking nut keeps it from moving.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle (Type 1): Through 1964 (early style)
- VW Karmann Ghia: Through 1964 (early style)
Key Features & Benefits
- Fully Adjustable: Dial in the exact shifter-to-transmission length you need.
- Weld-In Design: Threaded bung welds into your existing shift rod; locking nut prevents movement.
- Buggy-Friendly: Great for shortened buggy-type shift rod applications.
Technical Specifications
- Style: Early (pre-1965)
- Installation: Weld-in threaded bung with locking nut
- Part Number: CH38
- Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal
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Made In-House by Washburn's Metal
This 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.
The Washburn's Metal Difference
Washburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW & 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.
⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): 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 www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.