Vintage Speed Classic Quick Shifter | VW Pre-1960 & Barndoor Bus | 15.8mm Ball, 500mm, 35% Shorter Throw | Ivory or Black (155-795-5040T)
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Vintage Speed Classic Quick Shifter for Pre-1960 and Barndoor VW Buses
Early Type 2 owners have always had fewer choices. The Barndoor and pre-1960 Buses use their own shifter with a smaller ball, so the parts that fit a Split Bus from 1960 on will not work. Vintage Speed builds a Classic Quick Shifter specifically for these early Buses. It has a 15.8 mm ball, a stainless steel shaft, a reverse lockout and about 35% less throw than stock. You get a crisp, confident shift in a Bus that is often too valuable to drive with a sloppy one.
This is the shifter King Performance sells as the "Pre 1960 Bus Classic Quick Shifter". It is made by Vintage Speed and offered here at King's price in the same two colours, Ivory and Black.
Fitment
- VW Type 2 Bus, pre-1960 model years, including the 1950–1955 "Barndoor" Bus
- Shifters with the 15.8 mm ball
- Not for 1960–1967 Split Buses or 1968–1979 Bay Window Buses. Vintage Speed makes separate shifters for both.
Features
- About 35% shorter throw
- Stainless steel shaft
- Reverse lockout
- Knob with the shift pattern built in
- ADC-12 powder-coated shifter base with a redesigned stop plate for easier positioning
- Gray "Porsche bushing" at the bottom to reduce vibration
- 5-year Vintage Speed warranty covering the 304 stainless steel parts
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Vintage Speed (Taiwan) |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 155-795-5040T (base number); Ivory 155-795-5040T-IV, Black 155-795-5040T-BK |
| Ball size | 15.8 mm |
| Total length | 500 mm (about 19.7 in) |
| Shaft | Stainless steel |
| Base | ADC-12 powder-coated, redesigned stop plate |
| Throw | About 35% shorter than stock |
| Reverse lockout | Yes |
| Bushing | Gray Porsche bushing included |
| Colours | Ivory or Black |
| Warranty | 5 years, 304 stainless steel parts only |
| Use | Off-highway use only (per King Performance) |
Installation notes
Check the ball size before ordering. Early Buses use a 15.8 mm ball, and this shifter is built for it. The shifter replaces the factory lever at the stock mounting point. Use the stop plate to position the base so every gear engages cleanly, then confirm the reverse lockout works before driving. Worn shift-rod bushings or a worn rear coupler will still cause slop, so inspect them while you are in there. Vintage Speed also makes polished and black CNC bases for this shifter. Contact us if you want one quoted.
FAQ
Does this fit a 1962 Bus? No. It is for pre-1960 and Barndoor Buses. Choose the Vintage Speed 23" Split Bus shifter for 1960–1967.
What ball size does it use? 15.8 mm.
How long is it? Vintage Speed lists 500 mm total length.
Is the price the same for Ivory and Black? Yes, King Performance lists one price for both colours.
What is the lead time? King quotes about four weeks when it is not in stock.
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.