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donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber

136 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1021066
I have 2 notches, a 65 manual and a 72 auto. my daughter loves the early shape but can only drive autos. is it possible to straight swap the motor/boxes, if not, what would be involved, and has anyone tried. don

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#1021067
Swap the body onto the auto pan....
That's what we did with my razor...type 34 ghia
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donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber

136 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1021076
that sounds too sensible and too easy. there must be a catch

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#1021080
Yes the vehicle will then be a '72 and have to comply to ADRs for that year, the '65 body may not meet the requirments.
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newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#1021091
That is true, it would then be known as the year of the pan, check with your relevant government dept (DMV ) or speak to an engineering signatory .... Would not imagine there being too much issue, a few things come to mind though....bumper bars & collapsible steering column......which you could use from the donor car.
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split Commited Dubber

71 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·

#1021115
drop the swing axle sub frame and put in the irs rear end from the 72
may as well do the discs too

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#1021120
You would also need to graft in the surround about the shifter and rear engine mounts.
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newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#1021122
Full Pan & running gear swap would probably be easier & quicker
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donovan Seriously Crusin Dubber

136 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1021160
found an easy solution. told her to get her manual licence, then she can drive either. now shes not talking to me. problem solved

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1021202
^^^^ correct answer!!!^^^^😂😂😂😂😂😂
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