It is possible to change the shifter rods from a 1974 Super Beetle to a 1972 Beetle, but it will require some modifications. The shifter rods from the 1974 Super Beetle are longer than the shifter rods from the 1972 Beetle, so they will need to be cut down to size. Additionally, the shift linkage on the 1974 Super Beetle is different than the shift linkage on the 1972 Beetle, so the shift linkage will also need to be modified. Here are the steps involved in changing the shifter rods from a 1974 Super Beetle to a 1972 Beetle:
1. Remove the shifter rods from the 1974 Super Beetle.
2. Cut the shifter rods down to size so that they are the same length as the shifter rods from the 1972 Beetle.
3. Modify the shift linkage on the 1972 Beetle so that it is compatible with the shifter rods from the 1974 Super Beetle.
4. Install the shifter rods from the 1974 Super Beetle into the 1972 Beetle.