I have a 1965 VW Beetle and I want to convert the transmission. Is this possible? And how much will that run me?|||It's difficult to obtain the automatics that were used in these vehicles, much less all the related parts. The automatics weren't a true automatic, you still had to shift the gears, they just had an automatic clutch, so they were never popular. There weren't even offered until 1968, and were dropped in '76. You'd really have to find a complete parts car, and see if you could make it work with the older model. Realistically it would cost more than the car is worth.|||VW used a semi-automatic transmission in some Beetles (from 1968-1976). I'd assume that if you can find one of those semi-auto transaxles, you could swap it in place of the manual and have it fit etc. Fitting a more conventional automatic transmission to the rear-engined Beetle might be more of a challenge, but I bet somebody has done it before...ask around at any VW Beetle clubs etc., you can find.
Fwiw the VW semiauto trans had to be shifted manually (via the shift lever which also actuated a vacuum operated clutch) but you don't use a clutch pedal. The transmission has a torque converter like a conventional automatic so you can take off from a stop without using a clutch pedal as well. It's automatic (clutch pedal free) but must be shifted from gear to gear by the driver.|||There is the auto-stick shift that is clutchless.
It could easily be put in if you could find one.
They were started in 68, and not many made.
There is also the type III full automatic transmission that will easily fit the engine and mounts.
The problem is the drive axles.
The 65 had swing arms with solid axles.
The auto type III had independent rear suspension with drive shafts with flexible double universal CV joints. You would have to change the rear suspension to IRS for the axles to work.
I would suspect it would run around $1000.|||check out www.cbperformance.com or pasificcustoms.com for a automatic conversion kit for your bug,
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