TheSamba.com :: View topic - I have an Automatic Transmission and ?????

Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:20 pm

I have an Automatic Transmission and was wondering just how rare they are. I purchased a 68 dune buggy and it had a true automatic tranny in it. Not an auto stick but a true auto. Someone told me that those trannys are very rare. I was told it may have come from a type 3 or a Thing. Can anyone confirm this for me and tell me where I can get parts for it just in case I need some...........Thanks

Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:51 pm

Pretty darned rare in a Beetle. And it didn't come from a Thing. It could be a Type 3, but the chassis would have had to be heavily modified to get it to fit, since it's too narrow. Does it have VW logos on it? Can you see a transmission number on the right side?

Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:01 pm

Yes I have numbers for it............. 003.321.105 E ............... It's stamped VW on it also. Yes the previous owner cut off the original horns in the back and made up some mickey mouse tranny holder that when I had purchased it, it was all comming apart from bad welds. Since then I removed all the bad stuff and have started to refabricate a new tranny support from 2 inch squre 1/4 wall tubing.....

Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:03 pm

It's a Type 3 automatic.

Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:15 pm

And it's not rare.

Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:18 pm

Thanks for the help......but where can I get parts to rebuild it and such.....

Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:18 pm

Wantta buy one. They get used a lot in 3 wheelers.