Getting Tired of my CMC Speedster!

That's a shift rod adjuster for shortening the shift rod in dune buggies.  Should be able to unscrew the nut and remove the end bit that goes to the coupler.  To put the adjuster on - you cut the shift rod, drill hole (where the weld bead is), slip that piece in and weld it, then screw in the end bit using the nut to keep adjustment.

I checked your location - Franconia, VA (I lived in Springfied, VA but in NW Fl now).  I have an extra shift rod that has shift rod connector piece cut off.  All it would need is the above connector welded on.  Your's for postage.

You could also get another shift rod from the Buggy Man (John) in Lorton, VA (Hooes Road) or Monk's V.I. VW on Hill Park Court in Lorton, VA.  Monk would do work in making a new one. 

Talk to Schu (Dale) in Garrisonville, VA - he may have some other ideas.  He has a red MG TD CMC and an ivory CMC flared body.  He has retained the true Madness --- and can share some.

Yup--u get what others didn't fix--mine to is missing the tunnel cover plate--WTH. Have had my CMC for 1 year and still cleaning up crap before launching. The PO did a nice job on many items but there have been numerous R&R's I'm doing so when its on the road its on to stay--well----as much as possible. Being these are VW based is why I bought it--German Engineering!! Its what not followed or rigged up that throws us all curves. Best of luck--hope you keep it.

It is also possible to install a new shift rod bushing through the shift hole. I think you can omit the spring clip and maybe use some mechanic's wire to secure it. I don't think that's easier than pulling out the shift rod and doing the job per the Bentley Manual or Muir book tho. 

Ed,

I think that is how I did mine years ago. If I remember the bushing is split anyway.

Alan should jump in here because I think I called him prior to that install.

I remember it being crazy hard and had to use lots of lube and I was able to finally push it into place through the shifter plate hole. No easy task but Alan says he does it easily. Of course he has only replaced about 50 plus

All part of the madness and we get what we pay for...

But they sure are fun once you get them sorted!

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There is a method to the bushing madness, I figured it out...

Throw away that round spring clip, it will drive you to drink.....

All you do is set a long socket extension into the hanger hole and let the bushing slide down it to the hanger and stuff it through the hole then zip tie it inplace... Ta Dadaaa

It's a newly installed Vintage Shifter. The previous was a crappy no name t-handle.

OK then, so much for that idea . . .

Shifter looks good, as does the interior. Like those tan seats.

Send it up to the Dr., he'll sort it all and you'll be much happier...

Shop is occupied with projects through 10/31

You could put it in queue like SAS.......Jus saying.....

Or, Scott could have a Speedstah Veteran drive his car and offer an opinion.  Probably would take less time.