----- Original Message -----
From: "James V" <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tue 02 March 2004 22:23
Subject: Re: best mod for vanagon?

> On 3/2/04 19:01, "Mark Cumnock" <kayakwesty@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
> > so were do find a short shift kit, I've done the
>
> You can buy directly through Gene Berg www.geneberg.com.  No online
ordering
> though.
>
> They're down the street from me and, as of a couple of weeks ago,
production
> on the short shifters was on hold... Something about they were trying to
> source a new foundry.
>
> > easy... gene berg short shift kit. 20-25 bucks... so nice.
>
> I thought they were more than that... Like around $60?  If there was
enough
> interest, perhaps we could do a group buy.  I could ship them out.

I had asked about the short shift kit from Gene Berg in January, this was
the reply:
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Dear Mr. Dixon, The Vanagon quick shift kit pricing is listed below.
Unfortunately, we are currently backordered on these items at this time and
we do not have a delivery date.

GB 6780 Kit for 12mm shaft $73.06
GB 6785 Kit for 14mm shaft $73.06

Shipping charges are additional.

Sincerely,
GENE BERG ENTERPRISES
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OUCH!

 Don in Phoenix