Kombi gearbox into Type 1 · Aussieveedubbers

Secoh · 21 Nov 2005, 2:33 pm

Okay, now I know that a number of places sell a strap arrangement to hold a kombi box into a type 1, but it looks super dodge to me, especially as the ones I looked at mount it solid. The engineer ain't gonna like that.

So, what are the other methods people have used successfully in the past? Anyone got any pics? I'm after ideas before I go an re-invent the wheel... :P

MikeM · 21 Nov 2005, 3:18 pm

The COR one has rubber mounts.

http://www.customoffroad.com.au/partFull.asp?partid=25

I've installed a COR kit on 3 cars now and I'm happy with how they work.

Secoh · 21 Nov 2005, 4:14 pm

they probably work just fine - but I really don't like the design. I was wondering if there was other approaches.

shiftyvw · 21 Nov 2005, 4:30 pm

Not sure about the mounting but i believe you also need a modified nose cone or something to do with the shifter arrangement? Bergs make it i think

MikeM · 21 Nov 2005, 4:40 pm

Secoh wrote:they probably work just fine - but I really don't like the design.

Have you actually seen on ein the flesh. I'm pretty bloddy picky with the stuff that gets bolted to my car and I'm happy with the COR mount.

Secoh wrote:I was wondering if there was other approaches.

Sharpbuilt make one, have a look at Baja Wes' site, he used a sharpbuilt one.

http://www.offroadvw.net/bajawes/wes/june.html
http://www.offroadvw.net/bajawes/wes/july.html

I still prefer the COR one 🙂

Secoh · 21 Nov 2005, 5:21 pm

I see what you mean. I just don't like the design of either to be honest. Welding two couplings together to get the shifter height right was a quick and simple fix! Might be doing that one for sure 😀

1303Steve · 21 Nov 2005, 10:18 pm

Hi

Bergs did a well engineered kit, but they are pricey.

Steve

Secoh · 22 Nov 2005, 1:13 pm

Steve, I had a look but can't find a pic of their kit...

MikeM wrote:The COR one has rubber mounts.

http://www.customoffroad.com.au/partFull.asp?partid=25

I've installed a COR kit on 3 cars now and I'm happy with how they work.

actually, that looks like it's sitting really high. I thought the driveshafts would touch the forks if you didn't massage them a little!

[ Edited on 22-11-2005 by Secoh ]

MikeM · 22 Nov 2005, 2:09 pm

That camera angle is decieving. They go close, but on an factory IRS car they won't touch. The photo is a facotory IRS car.
On an IRS converted car I believe you need to do some hammer work.

MickH · 22 Nov 2005, 2:43 pm

They fit fine....

Secoh · 22 Nov 2005, 4:27 pm

Thanks guys.
I bought some mounts from the local auto shop today and was having a fit and fiddle this arvo.

1303Steve · 22 Nov 2005, 10:48 pm

Hi

This is a scan out of the Berg catalogue. As you can see they dont use the engine mounting bolts.

Steve

pete wood · 23 Nov 2005, 10:42 am

Secoh wrote:I see what you mean. I just don't like the design of either to be honest. Welding two couplings together to get the shifter height right was a quick and simple fix! Might be doing that one for sure 😀

if it works, coz it didn't for me. 😠

Secoh · 30 Nov 2005, 10:58 am

here's what I'm going to be trying. I cut the beetle mount base off, and welded on one I made which takes a holden V8 engine mount, and have made a plate and tube mount that will bolt to the kombi box once I have drilled 2 holes into it. The box only sits 10mm further back than the beetle box now.

Will let you know how well it works of course. I'm hoping it won't be too floppy...LOL

Here's pics of the mount and bracket loosely in place.

[ Edited on 30-11-2005 by Secoh ]

Secoh · 8 Dec 2005, 3:55 pm

update:

The guy I use to do machining work (I don't own a mill or lathe or anything more expensive than a drill press) can't bore the holes for the rear mount I'm making until well after christmas, and I want it on the road ASAP so as much as I don't want to, I'll be using the strap type. Sharpbuilt is sending one down early next week. I managed to remove, shorten and bend to suit the shift rod today, so it's all in place.