huh... I dug out my receipt from 2000, it was $29.99.  Whatever... I would pay
100 if i had to do it again. Big improvment.

dj
84-westfalia

Quoting James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>:

> On 3/2/04 21:59, "Don in Phoenix" <02BuellS3T@COX.NET> wrote:
>
> > I had asked about the short shift kit from Gene Berg in January, this was
> > the reply:
> > ------------------------------------------------------
> > 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
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > OUCH!
> >
> > Don in Phoenix
>
> Well I guess they've raised prices... just a BIT. I found the quote they
> emailed me back in Sep 02:
>
> [quote]
>
> Dear James, Thank you for your parts inquiry request. Yes, you can purchase
> items at our location. Your choices for the short shift kit are as follows:
>
> GB 6780 $42.07 Quick Shift w/12mm extension
> GB 6785 $44.15 Quick Shift w/14mm extension
> GB 6790 $31.15 Quick Shift Kit Only
>
> Sales tax charges will be additional. You will need to remove the shifter
> knob and measure the diameter of the threads on the shifter shaft to
> determine if you require the 12mm or 14mm kit.
>
> Sincerely,
> GENE BERG ENTERPRISES
>
> [/quote]
>
>
> All the more reason for another group buy!
>
> James
> 90 Carat
>