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nikki252006
USA
39 Posts |
 Posted - January 04 2007 : 09:00:29 AM
i have a 1966 vw beetle on a 1952 mg kit car that is a standard shift, i want to change the standard shift to an automatic.i want to take my mg body off of the 66 vw and put it on an automatic chasis
or car. i had my car for twenty years and i want to keep it but i don't like driving a standard shift anymore , anyone out there that
knows how to do this . please call me at 973 787 6432 my name is nikki
i live in paterson, new jersey |
kitcarguy
535 Posts |
Posted - January 04 2007 : 11:31:53 AM
Did the Old VW even have auto? I remember they had Semi Auto, And I think Auto stick or something like thatwww.kitcar.ws |
Rick
USA
212 Posts |
Posted - January 04 2007 : 2:29:10 PM
Nikki,
It is possible to swap a semi-automatic from a 70-73 model or even a full automatic from a Type 3 into your pan, but concessions have to be made to fit all the components. Semi-autos and full auto trannys are much larger than the 4-speeds, and some floor pan adaptations have to be made. I'd find a VW club close to you (check http://www.oldride.com/clubs.html?State=NJ) to see if they can recommend anyone to do the swap. I would have the transaxle completely rebuilt, though, if you do find one, just to make sure all the required parts are there.Rick
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change standard shift to automatic vw beetle
