{"product_id":"vw-gear-shift-boot-black-rubber-made-in-usa-beetle-bus-ghia-type-3-thing-1950-1979-111-711-115a","title":"VW Gear Shift Boot | Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing 1950–1979 | Black Rubber, Made in USA (111-711-115A)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Gear Shift Boot — Black Rubber, Made in USA (111-711-115A)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cb\u003eblack gear shift boot\u003c\/b\u003e for air-cooled VWs, made in the USA by \u003cb\u003eWest Coast Metric\u003c\/b\u003e — a direct replacement for the worn or missing original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1958–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose West Coast Metric?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeals the shifter opening:\u003c\/b\u003e keeps out dirt, drafts, and road noise at the tunnel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/b\u003e manufactured by West Coast Metric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e fits the factory shifter opening for the worn original boot.\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\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-711-115A (WCM 111-115A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e each\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\u003eWhat does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled VW Beetle (1958–79), Bus (1950–79), Karmann Ghia (1956–74), Type 3 (1961–70), and Thing (1973–74).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it made in the USA?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's manufactured by West Coast Metric in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it sold individually?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, it is sold each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefreshing the shifter and interior? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/interior\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Metric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45186969075827,"sku":"111-115A","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/4c8d5807-e026-46de-a151-f67823ecd23b.jpg?v=1783447168","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-gear-shift-boot-black-rubber-made-in-usa-beetle-bus-ghia-type-3-thing-1950-1979-111-711-115a","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}