{"product_id":"f2-performance-supply-billet-shift-rod-cover-early-link-pin-1965-older-vw-beetle","title":"F2 Performance Supply Billet Shift Rod Cover | Early Link-Pin, 1965 \u0026 Older VW Beetle | CNC 6061 Anodized","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eF2 Performance Supply Billet Shift Rod Cover | Early Link-Pin, 1965 \u0026amp; Older VW Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe stamped steel shift rod cover in the tunnel is one of the last un-restored-looking parts in a finished interior.\u003c\/b\u003e This replaces it. CNC machined from 6061 aluminum, anodized, then machined again so the chamfers around each boss come back to bare metal — a bold contrast finish instead of a flat painted stamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits right where your carpet ends and your shifter begins, so it is a small part that gets looked at a lot. \u003cb\u003eStainless button head hardware is included\u003c\/b\u003e, so it goes straight on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Bug):\u003c\/b\u003e 1965 \u0026amp; older, link-pin front end\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e There are two versions of this cover. This is the \u003cb\u003eearly\u003c\/b\u003e one for link-pin cars. For ball-joint 1966–1967 Bugs, see the Late Shift Rod Cover — they are different parts and are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 billet shift rod cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel button head hardware\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\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965 \u0026amp; older link-pin VW Beetle, shift rod access cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory stamped steel cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 6061 aluminum, CNC machined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Anodized, then machined for contrast highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Black or Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Rectangular with radiused ends and a countersunk center hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless button head, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e F2 Performance Supply\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\u003eHow do I know if I need the early or late cover?\u003c\/b\u003e Early is for link-pin cars, 1965 and older. Late is for ball-joint cars, 1966–1967. If you are unsure which front end your Bug has, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this replace the factory cover completely?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is a direct replacement for the stamped steel cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs hardware included?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, stainless button head hardware ships with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the silver highlights?\u003c\/b\u003e The part is anodized and then machined, so the chamfered edges return to bare aluminum. The contrast is in the metal rather than painted on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it change how the shifter works?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is the access cover — it is a finish part, not a shifter modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shifters\"\u003eShifters\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/interior\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuestions Before You Buy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe build and sell air-cooled VW parts out of Orange, California. Not sure whether your car is link-pin or ball-joint? Send us a photo of the front beam and we will tell you which cover to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F2 Performance Supply","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45473864286323,"sku":"F2-SHIFTCVR-EARLY-BLK","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":45473864319091,"sku":"F2-SHIFTCVR-EARLY-RED","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/f2-vw-beetle-billet-shift-rod-cover-early-01-black.webp?v=1789097761","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/f2-performance-supply-billet-shift-rod-cover-early-link-pin-1965-older-vw-beetle","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}