{"product_id":"mid-mount-solid-vw-chassis","title":"Washburn's Solid Transmission Mid Mount | VW Type 1, 2 \u0026 3 | Weld-In, Straight or Curved Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashburn's Solid Weld-In Transmission Mid Mount — VW Type 1, 2 \u0026amp; 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEliminate transmission flex and drivetrain slop with a \u003cb\u003esolid weld-in mid mount\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favorite for \u003cb\u003estreet-performance, off-road, and race builds\u003c\/b\u003e where precise, repeatable shifting matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Original\u003c\/b\u003e, offered in two base profiles so you can match it to your chassis — \u003cb\u003eselect straight base or curved base at checkout\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrisper shifts:\u003c\/b\u003e No rubber flex means the shift linkage stays in spec under acceleration and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStronger driveline:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps the transaxle planted for performance and off-road abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeld-in durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Becomes a permanent, rigid part of the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStraight or curved base:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight edge base for flat mounting surfaces; curved edge base contoured to fit the factory chassis curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid weld-in transmission mid mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight edge or curved edge (selected at checkout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between the straight and curved base?\u003c\/b\u003e The straight edge base is for flat mounting surfaces; the curved edge base is contoured to fit the factory chassis curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it require welding to install?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's a weld-in mount intended for experienced fabricators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it increase vibration?\u003c\/b\u003e A solid mount transmits more vibration into the chassis than the factory rubber mount — this is expected and normal for a performance solid mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Straight Edge Base","offer_id":41161773809779,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Curved Edge Base","offer_id":41161773842547,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240730_173721A.jpg?v=1722562094","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/mid-mount-solid-vw-chassis","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}