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ZENVWDRIVER
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 Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:57 pm Post subject: wierd-looking transmission bracket |
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... anyone ever see a trans bracket like this one on my 1960 Bug?
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: wierd-looking transmission bracket |
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April fool's right?
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=736810
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked  |
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: wierd-looking transmission bracket |
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Kinda looks like this.
https://www.mooreparts.com/empi-9530-solid-steel-t...1kQAvD_BwE
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67rustavenger 
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Location: Oregon
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: wierd-looking transmission bracket |
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I bet that thing transmits some pretty loud transmission noise into the cabin of the car.
Toss that POS and get a stoker. use the proper rubber trans mounts and enjoy the quiet.
Also, have a look at the trans front mount. It might be solid too.
Good Luck.
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: wierd-looking transmission bracket |
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I bet that thing transmits some pretty loud transmission noise into the cabin of the car.
Toss that POS and get a stoker. use the proper rubber trans mounts and enjoy the quiet.
Also, have a look at the trans front mount. It might be solid too.
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... not an April fool - never saw anything like it B4. will check the front mount... would much rather have stock rubber mounts - thanks
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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cbeck
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:53 am Post subject: Re: wierd-looking transmission bracket |
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| Never visited the off road forum, eh?. |
... no, NEVER - doesn't interest me in the least... thanks tho
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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