Garrett,
Since you have a 59 too we should exchage notes often.
My car (bastardised to the core) has what I believe a 67 vintage trans
along with the whole axle and tube setup. The rear drums are ribbed (66-67 I
believe) and the fronts smooth.
I cant say whether the 'bastardiser' mixed n matched parts like you
describe. I did notice one thing tho. The axle tubes have one of a kind
mounting points for the rear brake lines. They are adjustable. The clamp like
setup can be moved along the tubes and tightened at a suitable spot. Ive never
seen such a setup in the junkyard trans I have seen. Also have a spare gearbox
which came out of a cherry 67 and that has the fixed supports.
I am interested in the pics you have. I have some myself and I hope to find
a way to share with you guys.
TIA
Asad
> Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:14:02 -0800> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:
> [email protected]> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Late engine in an early bug>
> > I am running a late (doghouse) engine in my '59 beetle - no problems with
> fit. I went the bus-nosecone-route along with a swapmeet-special '68 trans
> fitted with '66 short-axles and the tubes from my splitcase..> > The trans
> sits a little tight up under the package tray. I think there's one point
> where a bolt does touch a little bit....maybe just barely. I have a picture
> of it if anyone is interested.> > I don't run heater boxes, so no issues with
> fit of anything at all. Getting the engine in was a little bit of a chore. I
> had to pull-on the rear apron a little bit to clear the alternator during
> installation. That was a little tight. Overall width is a little tight as
> well.....it took a bit of massaging with "silly-cone" spray and a paintstick
> to get the engine seal in its proper place.> > -Garrett> > > ----- Original M!
essage ----> From: No Quarter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen
Discussion List <[email protected]>> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008
5:14:22 PM> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Late engine in an early bug> > Would there
be any clearance issues between doghouse and non-doghouse style > shrouds then
since the entire bay is 1.5" shorter?> > Erin > >
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