donovan ·
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
Aussieveedubbers · Type 3 and Karmann Ghias
convert early notch to auto?
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/110132/convert-early-notch-to-auto
newghia ·
Swap the body onto the auto pan....
That's what we did with my razor...type 34 ghia
That's what we did with my razor...type 34 ghia
donovan ·
that sounds too sensible and too easy. there must be a catch
mackaymanx ·
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.
newghia ·
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.
split ·
drop the swing axle sub frame and put in the irs rear end from the 72
may as well do the discs too
may as well do the discs too
mackaymanx ·
You would also need to graft in the surround about the shifter and rear engine mounts.
newghia ·
Full Pan & running gear swap would probably be easier & quicker
mackaymanx ·
Still need to fabricate rear engine mounts.
donovan ·
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 ·
^^^^ correct answer!!!^^^^😂😂😂😂😂😂