Shift Coupler

[Barry]

The cases are the worst part. 
The “collar” is usually a press fit. 
A couple of spot / tack welds will fix it, but reuse of an OG case is the way to go

[Barry]

Or there's this one from Victoria ... different bushing system and Australian made:

https://www.vwperformance.com.au/product...um-1968-on

OK - just saw this. 
This is what I would get. 
Yes people are going to say the “rigid construction” will transmit vibration (what they say about the rhino) but seriously, would you notice it?
I had the rhino and a Berg semi solid gearbox mount in my beetle and it was fine. 

This one certainly does away with any chance of the collar spinning on the cradle

[Oldman]

Agree Barry....you might feel it if your hand is glued to the gearstick but otherwise ?
Nyeah.... 

[Mark D]

Hi all, back from the shed. Thanks for all the suggestions. I do really like the looks of that billet coupling, but I want to get the shift rod back in this weekend.....so I thought I'd challenge myself and try to fab a pair of bushes. They actually turned out quite good...no play at all now

   

   

I suppose the real test will be when I get it on the road

                                                                        Mark

[Oldman]

It’s the usual story,
“If you want a job done well, do it yourself….”
Nice work.