Quick Throw Short-throw shifter for the Bugeye

We always wanted to use the original cover for the gearbox shifter because it just seems so uniquely Sprite/Midget. However, we installed a Datsun 210 gearbox so we had to use a leather boot since the gear shift fouled against the cover. 

We were able to purchase what we believe to be the last quick throw gear shift assembly that Gerard Chateauvieux (Gerard’s Garage) fabricated. This will give us the benefit of the short throw or shifting and we should be able to use the original cover. Gerard’s kit is very nicely machined.

The Episode Four video shows the shifter conversion

https://vimeo.com/744791938/346e976572

The Shifter Kit Components

The cap screws require thread locker to insure that everything stays together!

Wedges installed to lift shift fulcrum point

Shifter in place with spacing block and delrin bushes

fulcrum pin with circle

Leather Boot used with 210 gearbox shifter

Original Cover with Gerard’s Gear Shift