Washburn's Solid Weld-In Transmission Mid Mount — VW Type 1, 2 & 3

Short answer: This is a solid, weld-in transmission mid mount that replaces the rubber mount on any air-cooled VW Beetle (Type 1), Bus (Type 2) or Type 3, for a tighter driveline and crisper shifts. Choose a straight or curved base at checkout; welding is required.

Eliminate transmission flex and drivetrain slop with a solid weld-in mid mount for your classic Volkswagen. Where the factory rubber mount allows the transaxle to shift under load — costing you crisp shifts and putting stress on your linkage — this solid mount locks the transmission firmly to the chassis for a tighter, more direct driveline. We build this one on the bench at our Orange, California shop: cut, TIG welded, and finished in-house.

A favorite for street-performance, off-road, and race builds where precise, repeatable shifting matters.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): 1949–1979
• VW Bus (Type 2): 1950–1979
• VW Type 3: 1962–1973

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

This is a Washburn's Original, offered in two base profiles so you can match it to your chassis — select straight base or curved base at checkout.

Key Features & Benefits

• Crisper shifts: No rubber flex means the shift linkage stays in spec under acceleration and braking.
• Stronger driveline: Keeps the transaxle planted for performance and off-road abuse.
• Weld-in durability: Becomes a permanent, rigid part of the chassis.
• Straight or curved base: Straight edge base for flat mounting surfaces; curved edge base contoured to fit the factory chassis curve.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Solid weld-in transmission mid mount
• Base Options: Straight edge or curved edge (selected at checkout)
• Installation: Weld-in
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, California)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's the difference between the straight and curved base? The straight edge base is for flat mounting surfaces; the curved edge base is contoured to fit the factory chassis curve.
• Does it require welding to install? Yes — it's a weld-in mount intended for experienced fabricators.
• Will it increase vibration? A solid mount transmits more vibration into the chassis than the factory rubber mount — this is expected and normal for a performance solid mount.
• Who makes this? We do. It is cut, welded, and finished in-house at Washburn's Metal in Orange, California.
• Which VWs does it fit? Air-cooled VW Beetle 1949–1979, Bus 1950–1979 and Type 3 1962–1973. Pick the straight or curved base to match your chassis.
• Does this fit a 1967 VW Beetle? Yes. It fits the 1949–1979 Beetle; pick the straight or curved base to match your chassis.
• What is the part number? No stock number is assigned yet; order by base style (straight or curved edge).

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Drivetrain & Transmission · Transaxle Components · Chassis

Made In-House by Washburn's Metal

This part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier — we control the material, the tolerances, and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.