{"product_id":"shifter-refresh-bundle-delrin-bushing-restored-german-oem-shift-coupler","title":"Shifter Refresh Bundle: Delrin Bushing + Restored German OEM Shift Coupler | VW Type 1 (BDL-SHIFT-OEM)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShifter Refresh Bundle: Delrin Shift Bushing + Restored German OEM Shift Coupler | VW Type 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a numbers-matching restoration but want a modern shifter feel? This bundle pairs our American-made Delrin bushing with a professionally restored Original German VW shift rod coupler — so you keep the factory look under the back seat while losing the mushy stock feel. \u003cb\u003eSave $6\u003c\/b\u003e buying them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The Original\" Snap-Lock Delrin Shift Bushing (#CH01):\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty Delrin replaces the mushy factory rubber\/plastic bushing. Snap-lock design installs without disassembly. Made in USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal VW German Shift Rod Coupler — Restored OEM:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German factory unit, professionally restored, zinc plated with fresh new bushings installed. The right look for a stock or restoration build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 All years (verify your year — restored OEM matches the original factory style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (verify your year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (verify your year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (verify your year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (verify your year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pair our American-made Delrin bushing with a genuine restored German coupler so restoration builds get the correct factory appearance and a tighter shift feel. Bundled and backed by \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestoration-Correct Look:\u003c\/b\u003e A genuine German factory coupler keeps a numbers-matching build looking right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpgraded Feel:\u003c\/b\u003e The Delrin bushing removes the mushy factory slop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSnap-Lock Bushing:\u003c\/b\u003e Installs without disassembling the shifter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefreshed OEM:\u003c\/b\u003e The coupler is zinc plated with fresh new bushings installed.\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\u003eShift Bushing:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Original\" Snap-Lock Delrin (#CH01), Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShift Coupler:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German VW shift rod coupler, restored OEM, zinc plated with new bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBundle SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e BDL-SHIFT-OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBundle Savings:\u003c\/b\u003e $6 off versus buying separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's included in this bundle?\u003c\/b\u003e The Snap-Lock Delrin Shift Bushing (#CH01) and a professionally restored Original German VW shift rod coupler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy choose the OEM coupler over a billet one?\u003c\/b\u003e The restored German coupler keeps the correct factory look for stock and restoration builds while the Delrin bushing sharpens the shift feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow much do I save?\u003c\/b\u003e $6 versus buying the bushing and coupler separately.\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\u003eRefresh the rest of your driveline: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bundles-kits\"\u003eBundles \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e for more package savings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000400306291,"sku":"BDL-SHIFT-OEM","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20260203_183346.jpg?v=1771403330","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/shifter-refresh-bundle-delrin-bushing-restored-german-oem-shift-coupler","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}