Washburn's Solid Transmission Mid Mount | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 | Weld-In, Straight or Curved Base

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  • Vendor Washburn's Metal
  • Fits
    • All Years|VW|Beetle
    • All Years|VW|Bus
    • All Years|VW|Type 3

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

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.

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

Vehicle Fitment

  • VW Beetle (Type 1): All years
  • VW Bus (Type 2): All years
  • VW Type 3: All years

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

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.

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