AlBack in the 70's (my first kombi and memory a bit fuzzy) I added an "S" shaped gearstick extension to the kombi which brought the gearstick knob around about steering wheel height. It made for much easier changes. I think they may have been a genuine vw accessory. Has anyone seen them, remember them or can help? Thanks in anticipation. Al

Alec from KlubVW in Toowoomba sells them, I think they are about $25
Ph 07 4632 2571