Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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VW Beetle / Type 1 swing axle trans install. This transaxle is a later model, but is being installed on a 1963 VW Beetle. The axles I used were the long axle, long spline from the later Type 1 (68’ pre-IRS). With the axle setup and VW Beetle Thing drums, the rear end is about 7-7.5 inches wider.

Freeway flyer bought from Chirco.

chircoestore.com/product/rebuilt-swing-axle-freeway-flyer-82-4th-gear

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