early and late engines/gearboxs

torana Slammed & Awesome Dubber

85 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 14 Apr 2012, 11:12 am

#896891

hi guys

i have a '67 fasty and i want to transfer its gearbox and engine to my '72.
the '72 has no engine/gearbox or mounts.

will they fit across?
looks like the drive shafts are different.
i know the wheels are, but not sure what else.

also, whats with the long wheel stud on each wheel on the late model fasties??

thanks guys 🙂

Muz

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 14 Apr 2012, 1:07 pm

#896897

Lotta work in that, the 67 is swing axle, the 72 is IRS so you would be better off looking for an IRS gearbox.

Also the 67 engine probably wont have the mounting studs for the hanger bar the later type 3s use.

rebel Seriously Crusin Dubber

181 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 14 Apr 2012, 1:39 pm

#896899

Where are you located ?
Would be better to get late running gear as it would be cheaper and original than go to all that work

torana Slammed & Awesome Dubber

85 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 14 Apr 2012, 3:27 pm

#896911

Joel wrote:Lotta work in that, the 67 is swing axle, the 72 is IRS so you would be better off looking for an IRS gearbox.

Also the 67 engine probably wont have the mounting studs for the hanger bar the later type 3s use.

DAMN !!!
i was dreading that answer....lol
"was" going to be a cheap rebuild...lol
thanks Joel

in sth aust, rebel 🙂

rebel Seriously Crusin Dubber

181 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 14 Apr 2012, 6:24 pm

#896929

what prefix is the engine if its to its swing only if its uo its universal and has holes for moustache engine bar

torana Slammed & Awesome Dubber

85 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 15 Apr 2012, 6:17 pm

#897050

i'll have a look at the engine number.
all else failing, does anyone have a REALLY cheap engine and gearbox?? 🙁

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 15 Apr 2012, 6:36 pm

#897053

torana wrote:i'll have a look at the engine number.
all else failing, does anyone have a REALLY cheap engine and gearbox?? 🙁

I have engines and gearboxes but it depends what you mean by "Cheap"pm if interested

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 17 Apr 2012, 8:36 pm

#897419

if anyone needs an IRS box, I have a single side cover with very low ks, best box I ever experienced in a vw.

Probable will never need it. PM if anyone is interested.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE