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

Swap the body onto the auto pan....
That's what we did with my razor...type 34 ghia

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

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.

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.

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

You would also need to graft in the surround about the shifter and rear engine mounts.

Full Pan & running gear swap would probably be easier & quicker

Still need to fabricate rear engine mounts.

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

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