used transmission

[TomsVW]

I have a used transmission (in good working order) from a 1974 standard beetle. Does it have any value? Is it worth trying to sell it, or should I just take it to the scrap yard?

[Air-Cooled Head]

I take it you're not an ACVW person.
If it's in working order, you should be able to get a least a hundred (or more) for it.
The only problem will be: Nobody will want to pay shipping costs.

Look around for local VW clubs, or advertise on your local CL. Specify "Local pick-up" in the ad.

Scrapping it would be a sin.
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[vwracerdave]

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It's worth $30 to a scrap yard. You could sell it for maybe $100 as a good used transaxle. The '74 has the desirable 3.88 R&P gear, stronger 3.78 mainshafts and 10 tooth spider gears.
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[Zack1978]

It seems rather ridiculous to throw away a good transmission. Remember new ACVW parts are no longer being made.
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1972 Coupe

[KTPhil]

The trouble will be the price. Without it installed in a car it only has value as a core for rebuilding. Anything more is a gamble by the buyer, and many will not want to take that gamble.

But someone local should be able to make it worth even a bit more than its value to a scrapyard.

[Manfred58sc]

You can ship it greyhound for about $80, I've sold many through samba,CL, and local want ad papers.
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[hitest]

When I've been given these before- I've always handed the guy a $50. Around here that's a baseline value for something heavy and greasy- but rebuildable.
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[mark tucker]

I would pay $26~50 not realy knowing anything about it. addvertize it!! if your going to fl for the winter bring it by!!!