VW Gear Shift Boot | Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 & Thing 1950–1979 | Black Rubber, Made in USA (111-711-115A)

VW Gear Shift Boot — Black Rubber, Made in USA (111-711-115A)

The rubber boot at the base of the shifter keeps dirt, drafts, and road noise from working up through the tunnel — and after decades they crack, tear, and go hard. This is a fresh black gear shift boot for air-cooled VWs, made in the USA by West Coast Metric — a direct replacement for the worn or missing original.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1958–1979
• VW Bus: 1950–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1956–1974
• VW Type 3: 1961–1970
• VW Thing: 1973–1974

Why Choose West Coast Metric?

West Coast Metric parts are made in the USA to factory specification, giving you a direct, correct-fitting replacement for the worn or missing original boot.

Key Features & Benefits

• Seals the shifter opening: keeps out dirt, drafts, and road noise at the tunnel.
• Made in the USA: manufactured by West Coast Metric.
• Direct replacement: fits the factory shifter opening for the worn original boot.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 111-711-115A (WCM 111-115A)
• Color: Black
• Material: Rubber
• Origin: Made in USA
• Sold: each

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does this fit? Air-cooled VW Beetle (1958–79), Bus (1950–79), Karmann Ghia (1956–74), Type 3 (1961–70), and Thing (1973–74).
• Is it made in the USA? Yes — it's manufactured by West Coast Metric in the USA.
• Is it sold individually? Yes, it is sold each.

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