An Unloved Beetle (Episode 18) - Shifter & Dash Repair

[@juliocesarnobre3344]

Nice... This dash is much better than other dash... Congrats.

[@jjohnson1476]

That plastic trim is needed for the glove box door to close properly, just pop rivet it in place and use the correct rubber bumpers for that year. I had the same issues on my 68 when i removed the padded dash. also don't forget the the plastic air vents.

[@WACRE44]

Love the Beetle

[@glotube1028]

Man, you went from a creepy dash, to a nice looking one. Great up grade! I have to fix the shifter in our 58 convertible. I never done it before. Thanks!

[@taxidude]

Much prefer the standard dash and odometer! I guess someone had butchered that from a 1303S ! Not over enamoured with the shelf though! Thouroughly enjoyed all the videos! Well done!

[@mikevoncollas326]

Always wondered what those cover plates were for!

[@terylmadlem9558]

Thanks Jarod. Always look forward to your videos. I’d love to see the model T more.

[@Jerod_Helt]

The model T will be back soon👍

[@WACRE44]

That tape is great

[@hermosoblvd]

Great stuff!! Omg im so addictive to the modifying 🥰 keep up the good work

[@ssabet9]

Nice vid...love the beetle! It's so curious and interesting to see how the different components on this car work.

[@davewright732]

Cool, wish our '73 looked like that :)

[@hevog]

Great job, man, as always. The Beetle's dash now looks like it should, really nice. It's always heart-warming seeing you work on the Beetle, reminds me of my Beetles which I had back in the day. What's the matter? No more shorts and flip-flops?

[@Jerod_Helt]

Thanks buddy! It’s starting to get cold. The flip flops will be back as soon as it warms up👍

[@silversurfer233]

Superb work, really top stuff!

[@okwhatever2995]

Yep I’d buy that beetle!

[@Timescratch1]

There is an two parted Shift Rod for Replacement. When you use this, you dont have to remove the whole shiftstock throu the framehead. Nice video btw.

[@theedrstrangelove]

My 68 had a package try. Aftermarket.

[@vwcoco]

100% better dash and wired in rear screw in gearstick coupler 👍

[@Arthursantana3437]

Fusquinha top muito bonito 👍👍

[@vayabroder729]

That noise when you moved the shifter is the giveaway that the bushing needs changing. I hope you didn’t forget the metal ring that goes around it. 😉 Oh no; the dreaded red urethane in the coupler...🤣 That’s an unorthodox dash layout with the square gauges. What’s up with that?

[@Jerod_Helt]

I don’t think this style of bushing uses the metal ring. I bought a new ring but didn’t use it. I don’t know where they found that instrument cluster, but it was definitely not stock.

[@vayabroder729]

@@Jerod_Helt I believe they all use the ring unless it’s one of those new brass retrofit units, etc. I’ve done this a couple of times and like you was lucky that the whole thing didn’t turn into an ordeal; I’ve heard many horror stories on others installing them. In my cases; they’ve gone in easily like you just did. I’ve also read that the joint is supposed to be facing the driver too. That dash you took out looks like a newer Mexican or Brazilian unit.

[@hevog]

@@Jerod_Helt definitely not stock for that model and year.

[@joelchuc9769]

Nice give us the cost and how many days (give a Idea) more o less

[@fractalrender]

It looks you didn’t like anything about the old dash, you just ripped it off, great!!! I didn’t know it had all that access ports for the shifter, the 356 is the same?. Keep on working on the 356!!!!

[@josefprem4535]

Nice! Do you have hose pliers?

[@Jerod_Helt]

No they’re just long nose pliers

[@peterwilson3454]

IS THAT A NEW STEERING WHEEL WHO MAKES THEM THANKS

[@Jerod_Helt]

Yes. I bought it from J Bugs👍

[@WACRE44]

I was wondering y the dashboard did not look right

[@ronpackwood8772]

👍👍✌️🚗