1973 front transmission mount woes

frankist

Hello fellow VW enthusiasts, Im currently trying to get my bus up and running and have just recently got my motor working and transmission rebuilt. The problem lies with the front transmission mount. Im missing both the u-shaped mount, and the metal block that holds the front transmission u-shaped mount to the torsion bar. Im at a loss as to where to find one. Currently need help finding one or where to purchase one. Any help would be much appreciated. I've been searching the web with no results. Its a 73 bay window bus with an 002 transmission.

I also would like to thank this forum for the wealth of information it has provided me over the course of this awesome VW journey. Thanks guys!

frankist · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:56 pm Post subject:

I just found out that an early bay front transmission mount wont work due to the 72( and later?) torsion bar not having holes drilled/tapped for the early style mounts. So a 72' and later needs a late style mount, the u-shaped mount.

1967250s · Samba Member Joined: May 02, 2007 Posts: 2137

Tried the classifieds here? I've seen the mounting pieces for sale. Or you could try a wanted ad. There are also parts houses that might get it for you, like German supply.

tristessa · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:49 am Post subject:

bustedbus.com
thebusco.com
averysaircooled.com

One or more of them should have one or more of the pieces you need...

Tcash · Last edited by Tcash on Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:16 am; edited 1 time in total

Hi
There are two different one's. But either will work.

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Notice the mounting bars are different. The first one has the reliefs machined out for the Stop Bushings. Either will work.

72-79 bus mounts 2

Notice the mounting bars are different. The first one has the reliefs machined out for the Stop Bushings. Either will work.
Thanks to jerseylooker!

None in the classifieds
Classifieds search

Try a salvage yard. Write down part numbers and descriptions so the person knows what it is you need.
Salvage Yards

bigbore · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:44 pm Post subject:

I most likely have one around here somewhere.
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frankist · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the help guys, I received a pm letting me know someone might be able to help. If it doesn't work out ill contact you next bigbore.

d-rick · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:09 pm Post subject:

Got your parts shipped out to you.
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1962 single cab *1/2
1966 13 window
1967 panel/camper
1968 cig-panel *1/2
1968 passenger bus *1/2
1969 beetle
1969 dormobile
1978 sage green Westy
1990 DoKa
2002 Golf TDI

bigbore · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:12 pm Post subject:

Great! that saves me from looking hell west a crooked to find the parts I know I have---somewhere. Laughing

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