hi all just new to this site was wondering if any one has a type 3 gearbox drum to drum early type they want to sell thanks for looking, paul
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just use an early beetle box with wide 5 , they are smaller drums . early type 3 drums are used for bugs n splits as upgrades and are freakin big $$$ for what they are.
drums complete can go for anthing from 3-4 hundred.
and early bug are a narrower track so wider rims can be fitted.(pre 65?)
thanks for the help, im in coomera ,have 66 split with reduction box trying to convert to st axle ,did one a few years ago mike from cbb did all the work so it was a bit easier thanks for the advice, paul
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if i use pre 65 bug wont that make the spring plates not line up? i know with the type 3 the spring plates only need notching and turning a couple of splines i thought the width was nearly the same as a split ,if i can use early bug great ill give it a go, any one have one for sale cheers
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ring custom vee dub they will be able to modify your axle tubes and sort you out
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i have an old early type 3 box which is broken inside but the axles are good for the conversion, i did my own years ago from the same setup, the axle tubes are longer but need the shorter ends put on, i couldnt get mine off so i cut and welded 2 sets of short ones extra long, if you want the axles $50, the box is still attached, no drums or backing plates, you can use your kombi box still if you want to.
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2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
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hey rexy - are the early type 3 axles diffferent to the later type 3 axles? or is it just the backing plates and drums that changed from wide 5 to 4stud?
looking at doing this conversion myself and have a later type 3 box lying around - want to keep the wide 5 tho...
thanks
anyone know how much narrower wide bug drums are compared to type 3 drums?
theres a fair bit of difference, not sure exactly maybe 10-15 mm??
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
i have an early type 3 gearbox that is working (in car at the moment) but the synchro gear for first plays up sometimes. i am hoping to buy an early bug gearbox with short axles and tubes so i can fit some wider wheels in very soon. if i can get one you can take the type 3 gearbox if you want to, will let u know.
cheers
im pretty sure you have to keep the longer axles in your type 3 mate, you can prob use thinner drums if you space the ends a bit before you put the nuts back on but then you dont have the bigger brakes to help stop a bigger car.
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
thanks for all the replies i think ill wait for a good type3 i know it might take a while cheers paul
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got one out of a notch drum to drum 6v complete. not cheap $450.00
sounds good is it good nick and can you get it to courier
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i'll pull the drums and get them checked (I have a couple of sets ) and get the best ones. I've never driven the car but can put it on stands and run thru the gears . Dont want me to drop it at your mums in the gong?
that should be ok ,check it out and let me know my mums husband works in the gong so he could pick it up i just dont want it to be stuck down there as ill need it soon
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will check it tomorrow.
pulled drums looks like they were machined not long after it was off the road (no lip ) and it runs fine thru all gears . I can have it out by the weekend , even earlier if needed.
iknow this has dragged on a bit but i need to get it sent to gold coast as i need it soon and wont be in the gong for some time if you can put it on a pallet and get it to courier that would be great hanks paul
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can go thru NQX and will check if they have pallets.
will cost you a little more for the box to org this, if thats cool. As my daily driver isnt a forklift😂
