Re: type3-d Digest V01 #449

[kelly <kelly@gmarr.com>]

Well Russ, I'm located in New Albany, Indiana. (Right across the Ohio River
from Louisville, Kentucky) So I'd think that it's a bit far. Are these
things getting that unusual, or is this a potentially good one because of
the low mileage? I can let you know when I get it out, but it'll be a while,
as I'm getting married in November and I just bought a house (that still
needs more work/updating) and yes, it has a garage, but it's only a 1 car
unit :(  It is, however, long enough that I can build a clean room to build
engines :)  I'll have some nice winter projects (including a 2110 to put
together.

Thanks, Kelly


> > Back to the topic, I know that the pedal assembly will bolt on (I'll need a
> > new floor plate) and it looks like the manual shifter will drop right in
> > too. Is there a bracket for the manual shifter bushing? is there (usually) a
> > clutch cable tube in place or do I need to fabricate one? I know what is
> > involved in doing that nasty semi-auto conversion in a beetle, but I'm not
> > sure about the full auto in the "3". I think that the rear subframe is O K,
> > but am I wrong here? any help would be appreciated.
> > 
> > My apologies to all the fans of the auto, I know it's a great transmission
> > and very overbuilt, but I never learned how to drive an automatic!
> >
> No, there is no clutch cable to in an automatic frame. The list did some
> research on this a while back and no one had one. I don't think there will
> be a bracket for the shift rod bushing either, but those can be purchased.
> It is the same as a type 1. The rear subframe is the same, you will just
> need the T-3 manual transmission mount. And don't throw your automatic mount
> away. They are like hen's teeth and someone else can use it.
> BTW. where are you located? I might be interested in your automatic trans
> once you get it out.

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe