They are unique. I have a 68 beetle autostick. Being a VW owner most of all.my.life. They just don't feel the same. Kind if feel not natural. I bought my 68 in 03. I have driven it less than 50 miles since. I cant believe they were less built than manual. They are actually worth less in book value. The sentimental value behind my car is priceless. I wont never get rid of mine. Thanks for sharing. If your on Facebook, check of our VW group page. Same name Volkswagenplanet.
I’m 19, bought my AS at 17. Just fixed up the clutch servo a few months back and it drives like an absolute dream. Will never get the hate towards AS, they’re excellent little cruisers and (speaking as someone who never worked on a car before the Beetle) they’re very easy to work on
That is great to hear. Welcome to the VW scene. They are great cars. I just can't get the feel for mine. If your on Facebook check out our VW GROUP PAGE.. Same name Volkswagenplanet. I hope to be doing more on autostick as soon as my 72 super gets road worthy. Thanks for commenting. Stay safe out there.
If I had an Autostick, I'd never want to convert it, even if I personally preferred the 4 speed. The Autostick just makes it a more interesting car, and I suspect that with all the conversions, the ones that still have the Autostick intact will ultimately be worth more.
Neat info , never had a auot stick..up early its 4:30am made coffee and vleaned up a few dirty dishes today i go to the hospital to have my foot bebreeded and a TCC cast put on my foot. Both excited about the getting the new gold standard for treating deep bone unclers and a little concerned on just how well i will be able to get around.. Enjoyed the video John.
First and most glad your one day, or should I say step closer to getting your freedom back. I never new the ATF light inducater was there til I went to trace a wire for the light bulb. Thats what gave me the idea. You taught me about link pins, I taught you about autostick. We both learned somthing new. I would say it was a good day. Stay warm buddy
Also if it had the original engine...it will have a dual oil pump....sort of one stacked on another used to pump the ATF . Also it had a huge vacuum port on the left side of the intake with a hose going to that solenoid mounted on the left side of the firewall. Also....the speedometers....just to let you know. 80 mph was for the early cars 25-36 hp The new 1300-1500 cc engined cars....early 60s-1970...got a 90 mph Speedo. And a 100 mph speedo would denote a 1600 cc engine.
Your right, now that I think about it and looked at my 68 autostick that I bought from the original owner back in 03. Would you happen to know where I could find a set of clamps that hold the resivor tanks to the mounts under the rear fenders. I've checked eBay, Samba and so on every few months. Can't seem to find them. I have located parts retailers for everything else, but not the clamps. I would even take a few sets if they had them. Willing to pay a fair price instantly.
@@Volkswagenplanet sometime you have to make that stuff....I made a strap for my glove box from an old door skin I cut. But...nope, don’t know. Craigslist or faceblab marketplace....you might find a parts car.....let me find you a contact for dons bug barn in Texas....he might have what your looking for
@@OkFixer I'm very grateful. Car has sentimental value. You would have to watch the autostick videos I have to understand. Thanks again for all your help. As you know this could help others and we would never know. Take care
The bracket on the driver’s side was also used for a vacuum port. My dads 70 has the vacuum port at that same spot. Also gages can be changed with on that has the light. Those aren’t really good ways the tell. The best is the get the birth certificate for your car. I got one for my 69 and it $75.
You are correct. I paid 225 back in the day for my 68 autostick. You do know even the birth certificate are close , but not always correct. VW unfortunately did not keep the best of records. A example is missing info on the certificate. Items like case #s are usually missing. I bought the 68 from the original owner fully documented. Every oil change..... I supplied the case number when I bought the certificate and came back unknown. These cars usually came in 2 versions from 68 and up. Base and deluxe models. Which you can sport by the exterior chrome " looking" trim that go under the door and rear quarter glass. I have been in the VW game since 88. I probably only seen a handful of correct certificates. Don't put to much value in the birth certificate. Like you said things can and do get exchanged. These cars were mass produced and parts were dirt cheap. Also autostick was considered a rare option. Even though they are worth less and less desirable. Most were changed to manual as you know. The gauge didn't need to be replaced to do the conversion. All most every conversion I have seen still has the autostick gauge in it. I have to laugh when someone asks me to look at there " all original " beetle and that is the first item I look at it the gauge. VV claim that up to 5 percent of total beetle production from 68 and up were in fact autostick. I have factory and dealer parts # manuals in my collection. I'm not the most knowledgeable person on this topic, but I do have the reference material to answer most questions. If you ever need specifics # on autostick part numbers let me know. I will be more than happy to help you. I've spent years and a few thousand to get my hands on the info. I'm also always buying if you come across dealer items that I don't have. I'm always looking on eBay and other eBay countries as well. Thanks for commenting. Hope to chat again. Stay safe out there my friend
@@Volkswagenplanet that is true. I got 69 7 years ago and it had 82 fenders on it. My dads 70 is all original and from the original owner. The weird thing is his case number is on the pink slip. Never saw that on an old car. It is hard to find out if what your came with or not. Like I have ac on mine but I put it on it. But back in the day you can get the dealership to do an add on and that won’t be on the certificate. I must have gotten lucky because mine did have the case number on it. But like you I am not en except at all. I got back into vw when I got my 69. I love learning all I can about it. This is a good video you put up.
@@MP-hx8fs thanks for the kind words. I really want to do a huge long in depth series on my 68 autostick. I have a lot going on at the moment with my home rentals. I want to get back in the garage hopefully by summer. I can't commit to it, but is my plan
I also have a 68 autostick. Sorry to hear about your leg. Im glad there was a autostick so you get to enjoy what driving a classic VW is all about. Many don't know why the autostick was created. VW looked at sales statistics and realized most women didn't drive a manual transmission. From the years of 1968 and up through 1979 VW built the beetle and other models with this option. VW didn't keep statistics like we do today on production. It is believed that 1 :8 were autostick. It never really caught on. Even though less were made, they are worth less by book value. As time went parts became harder to obtain, a lot were switched to manual. . Thank you for watching and commenting. Feel free to watch and comment on any of my videos. Support the VW community. Stay safe my friend.
my former 1970 bug was an autostick before it was converted to manual as i had 3 flex plates break on me and the torque converter seal leaked as 12 years ago the frame tunnel rusted on it. as nowadays its recommended to convert 1968-1975 cars to a manual as the parts are no longer available to them. as it be hard to source a seal, torque converter or flex plate to them. as 1968 cars 1968 used the swingaxle on the manual cars as to convert a 1968 autostick you need a 1969-1972 4Speed IRS transmission and the clutch cable guide tube has to be put in on 1968-1970 cars.
I'm sure people bought autostick conversions and never realized it. I bought my 68 autostick in 2003. I still have it. Alot of grear memories involving that car. I realized my 72 super beetle is a autostick. I was getting the gauge lights to work. I looked at the indicators in the gauage and it hit my eyes. Three little letters ATF. Catch you on yours or my next video. Have a goodnight
the thing that can help with fluid temperatures if you still have an autostick is to get a remote transmission cooler that has an electric fan on it it should keep the fluid cooler and get a thermostat that will activate the fan sooner if needed. as Summit racing has them as DeRale is the best
the remote cooler should be plumbed to the line from the engine oil pump to the cooler then to the torque converter. if i still had my 70 bug would of done it. as now this 68 has sentimental value to to me its heeping the rust at bay.
I’m pretty sure all the cars had ATF lamp from 1969-72 whether the car was semi auto or not. I don’t recall the face of a 73-74 standard beetle Speedo but they may not have had that lamp. And for the record my ‘69 has ATF on the face and was always a 4 speed.
I agree, but not 100% sure though. This speedo is for a autostick. See the additional lights on the left side above turn signal? Thanks for watching and commenting
in my 73, it is a press fit with a rubber boot holding it in place.it doesn't have the ear that is on the super and regular. I get it that you are speaking of the supers but you stated that it is the same from 68 and up. I'm saying that 73 and up are like mine in my 73 super.
I've owned my 68 autostick since 01. I don't think I've put 20 miles on it. Cant get into the rhythm of it. Mine has alot of sentimental value. My step- father and my daughter when she was little loved to go for rides. R.I.P. ( JOHN B.).
if i still had my 1970 beetle with the autostick what be helpful is adding a remote fluid cooler with electric fan and seperate adjustable thermostat. to help in fluid temps. as it has to be plumbed from the line that comes from the engine oil pump to the input of the converter is where the cooler has to be plumbed to as summit racing has these the derale brand is best suited the smaller one
@@derekobidowski3301 thank you for commenting. You will never know how many people you will help as time goes on. I have a 68 autostick. I need the clamps that hold the resivor tanks to thier mounts. Thank you for the info. I really need to get my car back on the road. It's been way too long
Hmmm.....my '69 Bug has the speedo with the ATF light, but I have no other indications that it might have been an AS. I assumed it was either a replacement Speedo or maybe VW was ordering ONE Speedo from VDO and using them for both. The bulb receptical in back contains a plug and looks like it was never used.
They have different Speedos. I actually have both in hand. Another way to tell is the ashtray. Almost nobody changes that out. It has the shift pattern on it. If it has 1,2,3,4 than it probally was a manual. If it has " L " and " H". For low and high it would be Autostick. There are a few other ways to tell. Left side of engine compartment has a welded in brace to hold selnoid.
ATF LIGHT. Heres the weird shit i found! So i have a 1973 titled super b. With a auto stick. But i have a manual guage cluster. Manual dash with man shift pantern. And a rigged up autostick drive line. Someone swapped a auto stick into a manual bug. And im stuck dealing with it. Wooohoooo back to man swap with a 1915 supercharged hehe.
I thought I had VW issues with a dash light. 😆 just kidding, I can't tell you how many times I've heard your story over the years. Thank God it's a easy fix. All the parts are interchangeable. This car was actually swapped from autostick to manual. Enjoy the 1915..i.have a 68 autostick as well. If it wasnt for the memories it would be switched as well. I have to admit though I have thought about putting a bigger engine in the autostick format. If it wasn't so complicated and didn't cost several times more. Thanks for reaching out. Stay safe out there. Come join the VW Facebook group. Called Vilkswagenplanet as well.
@@Volkswagenplanet (I ALSO HAVE A 72 GHIA) dude! You have no idea how cheap and all in your garage building a 1915 really is! Just the 1915 stroker kit alone is cheap! Its like 700ish depending on where you get the kit from. Lots of places doing the vw aircooled after market. If your good with a engine refresh or just putting a engine together. The vw air cools need 0 machine work to put bigger pistons in. You simple change the cylinders and piston and buy a over sized kit. Like a dirt back or a any single pistons air cooled engine. Swap the crank and cam. With rods. Use a dremial. 1915 engine. And you dont need it but you could add a amr500 super charge thats like 200$ on amazon. And nail a 120hpw mark with a carb ontop of supercharger and rig a belt to it. Like no joke. You can stroker your 1600cc into a 1915 with 0 machine work. And you just need to pull the engine. Build it up. Break it in. Drop it in the car. Drive. I would love to know how long a auto stick would last with about 90hpw vs 40ish (stroker kit link without performance heads) link in seperate reply is just the 1915 stroker kit (reuse your heads and crank halfs) my bad i was wrong little machine work is required for a 1915. Rod clearancing in the block (simple and you can do at home) heads will need to be opened up for the bore of a 1915. You can also do in house if your good with a dremial)
@@CBREngines I'm not 100 percent sure but I thought the case was different. I know the center intake is different. The carb is different. This was the reason I said most throw the engine and trans away. Then bolt manual set up.in.
@@Volkswagenplanet ok so its not really the case thats different. Its the main bearing bores are very different from year to year. You just need to get the right MAIN CRANK bearings that match your casings and to the cranks specs. Which are cheap. Main thing in house is rod clearancing. Thats the huge part. And once again. Dremial to the rescue. Seriously boss! Look into a 1915 build in house. At home diy. So many people. For decades have done it. Lately these turds from 50+ years ago are just magically popping up. The vw bug has ALOT of historical value and are just so fkin cool. Simple and fun toys that you can do all in house. (Reguarding all the other issues you stated intake and carb. The pipes to the head. The same. You can take a pair of vice grips and clap off the vaccum ports on the auto stick center stack. Crimping them closed. Buy a pic 3 carb. Call it a day. You remove wiring. Replace a trans mounts. Send it. Will need fly wheel. Can use and most stick bug guys swap the auto stick starter in for the fact the auto sticks have a self supported starters. And dont need the support bushing stick bugs needed. Plus they work both stick or auto. But a stick starter wont work on a auto stick. Get a used pedal set for a stick. New clutch cable. You will pro need some rubber tube thats on the trans related to your era auto stick. Fly wheel pressure plate. Throw out and clutch. Swap done. Plus engine built. 3000. 90hpw avg. Or more. And that for a bug. You and i both know is on steroids. Oh And a stick shift shifter. Auto stick stick dealo chuck it. No one rebuilds. Or sells autosticks i can find. And your stuck to used parts. Find me a auto stick brand new vaccum solenoid. Or a rebuild kit for one. Owning a auto stick today. Means doom is around the corner.
@@CBREngines I agree. Been tinkering with VWs since early 90s. I've owned 20 to 30 over my time. Just never got to crazy in motors. I'm a OEM kinda guy. I have several friends who are motor builders. I'm sure you may have heard of them. They are on TH-cam as well. Vwjawbreaker( Gary). There is Slades beetles ( Slade). Check out there great content channels as well. Glen from duckman cycles and VW garage. If you reach out to them tell them I said hello. Great bunch of guys who will do anything to help others out.
the ATF light was for the ATF temperature if towing a trailer or in hot climates the atf light comes on to alert the driver on it to burn the seals the Autostick was optional equipment on beetles from 1968-1975 when after 1975 the autostick option was dropped was also on Karmann Ghia from 1968-1974. the engine there is a 2 part oil pump one for the engine oil the other for the ATF from the tank to the torque converter if an autostick the intake manifold should have a plug on the connection where the vacuum hose once was if an autostick. as some people use the single port or dual port autostick manifold to put power brakes on their 1968-1970 bay window bus as 1971 bay window has this manifold for power brakes. was prior to vw putting the type lV engine in the 1972-1979 bay window bus and the 1980-1983 Vanagon. but then again the autostick parts are no longer available as its recommended to change over to a 4 speed as the flex plates, torque converter seal, input shaft seals, the shifter contacts, the o ring kit and diaprahm for the control valve, the control valve air filter, the clutch disc, and other msc parts but the clutch servo may be available if the parts are new old stock for them. the 1970 bug i had after 3 flex plate failures, getting it towed to a garage, and fluid leaks it was converted over to a 4 speed manual.
Im using all oem parts on mine. I'm a oem obsessed when it comes to this stuff. My car is a clean example. It still has the M stamp on the back of the fan shroud. Really great info. Thank you again for sharing.
Parts are available. Just Google VW autostick parts. Mine had 3 flexplate failures too. So I traded it for a 411 wagon. I wish I still had the 73 autostick Super.
Your correct. I have a much better updated video to replace that. Thanks for being honest. I respect the comment unlike others to hide behind a thumbs down. Thanks for commenting.
Check your car out for these few items. Was yours a autostick at one time. Comment Below.
I have a auto stick ghia and love it, people are scare of them but once you learn the parts they work great
They are unique. I have a 68 beetle autostick. Being a VW owner most of all.my.life. They just don't feel the same. Kind if feel not natural. I bought my 68 in 03. I have driven it less than 50 miles since. I cant believe they were less built than manual. They are actually worth less in book value. The sentimental value behind my car is priceless. I wont never get rid of mine. Thanks for sharing. If your on Facebook, check of our VW group page. Same name Volkswagenplanet.
Enjoyed the video. Nice tip.
I think it was a good topic most don't talk about.
pro trick : watch series on InstaFlixxer. Been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Titus Amos yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :)
I’m 19, bought my AS at 17. Just fixed up the clutch servo a few months back and it drives like an absolute dream. Will never get the hate towards AS, they’re excellent little cruisers and (speaking as someone who never worked on a car before the Beetle) they’re very easy to work on
That is great to hear. Welcome to the VW scene. They are great cars. I just can't get the feel for mine. If your on Facebook check out our VW GROUP PAGE.. Same name Volkswagenplanet. I hope to be doing more on autostick as soon as my 72 super gets road worthy. Thanks for commenting. Stay safe out there.
@@Volkswagenplanet Absolutely, thanks for the reply! I’ll be sure to join. Thank you, you stay safe as well!
If I had an Autostick, I'd never want to convert it, even if I personally preferred the 4 speed. The Autostick just makes it a more interesting car, and I suspect that with all the conversions, the ones that still have the Autostick intact will ultimately be worth more.
Matt keep wrenching, that's how we all become experts. 😁
Neat info , never had a auot stick..up early its 4:30am made coffee and vleaned up a few dirty dishes today i go to the hospital to have my foot bebreeded and a TCC cast put on my foot. Both excited about the getting the new gold standard for treating deep bone unclers and a little concerned on just how well i will be able to get around.. Enjoyed the video John.
First and most glad your one day, or should I say step closer to getting your freedom back. I never new the ATF light inducater was there til I went to trace a wire for the light bulb. Thats what gave me the idea. You taught me about link pins, I taught you about autostick. We both learned somthing new. I would say it was a good day. Stay warm buddy
Excellent info man, learn something new every day!!
Just realized the ATF light on the gauge. I'm sure others didn't even notice on there gauge. Have a good one.
Volkswagenplanet I never knew about the atf light!
@@VWJawbreaker same here till I was working on dash lights.
My '75 standard beetle is still a factory fuel injected Autostick. Surprisingly enough I can do almost 90 mph with it. All stock
Not many can say they have your combo
Also if it had the original engine...it will have a dual oil pump....sort of one stacked on another used to pump the ATF . Also it had a huge vacuum port on the left side of the intake with a hose going to that solenoid mounted on the left side of the firewall.
Also....the speedometers....just to let you know.
80 mph was for the early cars 25-36 hp
The new 1300-1500 cc engined cars....early 60s-1970...got a 90 mph Speedo. And a 100 mph speedo would denote a 1600 cc engine.
Your right, now that I think about it and looked at my 68 autostick that I bought from the original owner back in 03. Would you happen to know where I could find a set of clamps that hold the resivor tanks to the mounts under the rear fenders. I've checked eBay, Samba and so on every few months. Can't seem to find them. I have located parts retailers for everything else, but not the clamps. I would even take a few sets if they had them. Willing to pay a fair price instantly.
@@Volkswagenplanet sometime you have to make that stuff....I made a strap for my glove box from an old door skin I cut.
But...nope, don’t know. Craigslist or faceblab marketplace....you might find a parts car.....let me find you a contact for dons bug barn in Texas....he might have what your looking for
@@Volkswagenplanet the guys name is Dustin Carter. Donsbugbarn@gmail.com
Try him....he has a lot of junkers for parts, not rotted
@@OkFixer I'm very grateful. Car has sentimental value. You would have to watch the autostick videos I have to understand. Thanks again for all your help. As you know this could help others and we would never know. Take care
@@OkFixer I will.send him a message.
The bracket on the driver’s side was also used for a vacuum port. My dads 70 has the vacuum port at that same spot. Also gages can be changed with on that has the light. Those aren’t really good ways the tell. The best is the get the birth certificate for your car. I got one for my 69 and it $75.
You are correct. I paid 225 back in the day for my 68 autostick. You do know even the birth certificate are close , but not always correct. VW unfortunately did not keep the best of records. A example is missing info on the certificate. Items like case #s are usually missing. I bought the 68 from the original owner fully documented. Every oil change.....
I supplied the case number when I bought the certificate and came back unknown. These cars usually came in 2 versions from 68 and up. Base and deluxe models. Which you can sport by the exterior chrome " looking" trim that go under the door and rear quarter glass. I have been in the VW game since 88. I probably only seen a handful of correct certificates. Don't put to much value in the birth certificate. Like you said things can and do get exchanged. These cars were mass produced and parts were dirt cheap. Also autostick was considered a rare option. Even though they are worth less and less desirable. Most were changed to manual as you know. The gauge didn't need to be replaced to do the conversion. All most every conversion I have seen still has the autostick gauge in it. I have to laugh when someone asks me to look at there " all original " beetle and that is the first item I look at it the gauge. VV claim that up to 5 percent of total beetle production from 68 and up were in fact autostick. I have factory and dealer parts # manuals in my collection. I'm not the most knowledgeable person on this topic, but I do have the reference material to answer most questions. If you ever need specifics # on autostick part numbers let me know. I will be more than happy to help you. I've spent years and a few thousand to get my hands on the info. I'm also always buying if you come across dealer items that I don't have. I'm always looking on eBay and other eBay countries as well. Thanks for commenting. Hope to chat again. Stay safe out there my friend
@@Volkswagenplanet that is true. I got 69 7 years ago and it had 82 fenders on it. My dads 70 is all original and from the original owner. The weird thing is his case number is on the pink slip. Never saw that on an old car. It is hard to find out if what your came with or not. Like I have ac on mine but I put it on it. But back in the day you can get the dealership to do an add on and that won’t be on the certificate. I must have gotten lucky because mine did have the case number on it. But like you I am not en except at all. I got back into vw when I got my 69. I love learning all I can about it. This is a good video you put up.
@@MP-hx8fs thanks for the kind words. I really want to do a huge long in depth series on my 68 autostick. I have a lot going on at the moment with my home rentals. I want to get back in the garage hopefully by summer. I can't commit to it, but is my plan
Ive had 2,and loved them. Course i have a bum left leg, but i still get to drive a classic vw.
I also have a 68 autostick. Sorry to hear about your leg. Im glad there was a autostick so you get to enjoy what driving a classic VW is all about.
Many don't know why the autostick was created. VW looked at sales statistics and realized most women didn't drive a manual transmission.
From the years of 1968 and up through 1979 VW built the beetle and other models with this option. VW didn't keep statistics like we do today on production. It is believed that 1 :8 were autostick. It never really caught on. Even though less were made, they are worth less by book value. As time went parts became harder to obtain, a lot were switched to manual. .
Thank you for watching and commenting. Feel free to watch and comment on any of my videos. Support the VW community. Stay safe my friend.
my former 1970 bug was an autostick before it was converted to manual as i had 3 flex plates break on me and the torque converter seal leaked as 12 years ago the frame tunnel rusted on it. as nowadays its recommended to convert 1968-1975 cars to a manual as the parts are no longer available to them. as it be hard to source a seal, torque converter or flex plate to them. as 1968 cars 1968 used the swingaxle on the manual cars as to convert a 1968 autostick you need a 1969-1972 4Speed IRS transmission and the clutch cable guide tube has to be put in on 1968-1970 cars.
I wonder why the flexplates broke so often ?
My 1968 beetle I bought at 16 years old in 1980, it was a auto stick. I did switch it to a manual a little later.
I'm sure people bought autostick conversions and never realized it. I bought my 68 autostick in 2003. I still have it. Alot of grear memories involving that car. I realized my 72 super beetle is a autostick. I was getting the gauge lights to work. I looked at the indicators in the gauage and it hit my eyes. Three little letters ATF. Catch you on yours or my next video. Have a goodnight
the thing that can help with fluid temperatures if you still have an autostick is to get a remote transmission cooler that has an electric fan on it it should keep the fluid cooler and get a thermostat that will activate the fan sooner if needed. as Summit racing has them as DeRale is the best
the remote cooler should be plumbed to the line from the engine oil pump to the cooler then to the torque converter. if i still had my 70 bug would of done it. as now this 68 has sentimental value to to me its heeping the rust at bay.
I’m pretty sure all the cars had ATF lamp from 1969-72 whether the car was semi auto or not. I don’t recall the face of a 73-74 standard beetle Speedo but they may not have had that lamp. And for the record my ‘69 has ATF on the face and was always a 4 speed.
the 1973 speedo is completely different because they changed the dash design so those were just for 68-1972 I suspect.
I agree, but not 100% sure though. This speedo is for a autostick. See the additional lights on the left side above turn signal? Thanks for watching and commenting
in my 73, it is a press fit with a rubber boot holding it in place.it doesn't have the ear that is on the super and regular. I get it that you are speaking of the supers but you stated that it is the same from 68 and up. I'm saying that 73 and up are like mine in my 73 super.
The ATF light comes on when the ATF fluid is too hot. You are then supposed to downshift.
I've owned my 68 autostick since 01. I don't think I've put 20 miles on it. Cant get into the rhythm of it. Mine has alot of sentimental value. My step- father and my daughter when she was little loved to go for rides. R.I.P. ( JOHN B.).
if i still had my 1970 beetle with the autostick what be helpful is adding a remote fluid cooler with electric fan and seperate adjustable thermostat. to help in fluid temps. as it has to be plumbed from the line that comes from the engine oil pump to the input of the converter is where the cooler has to be plumbed to as summit racing has these the derale brand is best suited the smaller one
@@derekobidowski3301 thank you for commenting. You will never know how many people you will help as time goes on. I have a 68 autostick. I need the clamps that hold the resivor tanks to thier mounts. Thank you for the info. I really need to get my car back on the road. It's been way too long
Hmmm.....my '69 Bug has the speedo with the ATF light, but I have no other indications that it might have been an AS. I assumed it was either a replacement Speedo or maybe VW was ordering ONE Speedo from VDO and using them for both. The bulb receptical in back contains a plug and looks like it was never used.
They have different Speedos. I actually have both in hand. Another way to tell is the ashtray. Almost nobody changes that out. It has the shift pattern on it. If it has 1,2,3,4 than it probally was a manual. If it has " L " and " H". For low and high it would be Autostick. There are a few other ways to tell. Left side of engine compartment has a welded in brace to hold selnoid.
ATF LIGHT. Heres the weird shit i found! So i have a 1973 titled super b. With a auto stick. But i have a manual guage cluster. Manual dash with man shift pantern. And a rigged up autostick drive line. Someone swapped a auto stick into a manual bug. And im stuck dealing with it. Wooohoooo back to man swap with a 1915 supercharged hehe.
I thought I had VW issues with a dash light. 😆 just kidding, I can't tell you how many times I've heard your story over the years. Thank God it's a easy fix. All the parts are interchangeable. This car was actually swapped from autostick to manual. Enjoy the 1915..i.have a 68 autostick as well. If it wasnt for the memories it would be switched as well.
I have to admit though I have thought about putting a bigger engine in the autostick format. If it wasn't so complicated and didn't cost several times more.
Thanks for reaching out. Stay safe out there. Come join the VW Facebook group. Called Vilkswagenplanet as well.
@@Volkswagenplanet (I ALSO HAVE A 72 GHIA) dude! You have no idea how cheap and all in your garage building a 1915 really is! Just the 1915 stroker kit alone is cheap! Its like 700ish depending on where you get the kit from. Lots of places doing the vw aircooled after market. If your good with a engine refresh or just putting a engine together. The vw air cools need 0 machine work to put bigger pistons in. You simple change the cylinders and piston and buy a over sized kit. Like a dirt back or a any single pistons air cooled engine. Swap the crank and cam. With rods. Use a dremial. 1915 engine. And you dont need it but you could add a amr500 super charge thats like 200$ on amazon. And nail a 120hpw mark with a carb ontop of supercharger and rig a belt to it. Like no joke. You can stroker your 1600cc into a 1915 with 0 machine work. And you just need to pull the engine. Build it up. Break it in. Drop it in the car. Drive. I would love to know how long a auto stick would last with about 90hpw vs 40ish (stroker kit link without performance heads) link in seperate reply is just the 1915 stroker kit (reuse your heads and crank halfs) my bad i was wrong little machine work is required for a 1915. Rod clearancing in the block (simple and you can do at home) heads will need to be opened up for the bore of a 1915. You can also do in house if your good with a dremial)
@@CBREngines I'm not 100 percent sure but I thought the case was different. I know the center intake is different. The carb is different. This was the reason I said most throw the engine and trans away. Then bolt manual set up.in.
@@Volkswagenplanet ok so its not really the case thats different. Its the main bearing bores are very different from year to year. You just need to get the right MAIN CRANK bearings that match your casings and to the cranks specs. Which are cheap. Main thing in house is rod clearancing. Thats the huge part. And once again. Dremial to the rescue. Seriously boss! Look into a 1915 build in house. At home diy. So many people. For decades have done it. Lately these turds from 50+ years ago are just magically popping up. The vw bug has ALOT of historical value and are just so fkin cool. Simple and fun toys that you can do all in house. (Reguarding all the other issues you stated intake and carb. The pipes to the head. The same. You can take a pair of vice grips and clap off the vaccum ports on the auto stick center stack. Crimping them closed. Buy a pic 3 carb. Call it a day. You remove wiring. Replace a trans mounts. Send it. Will need fly wheel. Can use and most stick bug guys swap the auto stick starter in for the fact the auto sticks have a self supported starters. And dont need the support bushing stick bugs needed. Plus they work both stick or auto. But a stick starter wont work on a auto stick. Get a used pedal set for a stick. New clutch cable. You will pro need some rubber tube thats on the trans related to your era auto stick. Fly wheel pressure plate. Throw out and clutch. Swap done. Plus engine built. 3000. 90hpw avg. Or more. And that for a bug. You and i both know is on steroids. Oh And a stick shift shifter. Auto stick stick dealo chuck it. No one rebuilds. Or sells autosticks i can find. And your stuck to used parts. Find me a auto stick brand new vaccum solenoid. Or a rebuild kit for one. Owning a auto stick today. Means doom is around the corner.
@@CBREngines I agree. Been tinkering with VWs since early 90s. I've owned 20 to 30 over my time. Just never got to crazy in motors. I'm a OEM kinda guy. I have several friends who are motor builders. I'm sure you may have heard of them. They are on TH-cam as well. Vwjawbreaker( Gary). There is Slades beetles ( Slade). Check out there great content channels as well. Glen from duckman cycles and VW garage. If you reach out to them tell them I said hello. Great bunch of guys who will do anything to help others out.
the ATF light was for the ATF temperature if towing a trailer or in hot climates the atf light comes on to alert the driver on it to burn the seals the Autostick was optional equipment on beetles from 1968-1975 when after 1975 the autostick option was dropped was also on Karmann Ghia from 1968-1974. the engine there is a 2 part oil pump one for the engine oil the other for the ATF from the tank to the torque converter if an autostick the intake manifold should have a plug on the connection where the vacuum hose once was if an autostick. as some people use the single port or dual port autostick manifold to put power brakes on their 1968-1970 bay window bus as 1971 bay window has this manifold for power brakes. was prior to vw putting the type lV engine in the 1972-1979 bay window bus and the 1980-1983 Vanagon. but then again the autostick parts are no longer available as its recommended to change over to a 4 speed as the flex plates, torque converter seal, input shaft seals, the shifter contacts, the o ring kit and diaprahm for the control valve, the control valve air filter, the clutch disc, and other msc parts but the clutch servo may be available if the parts are new old stock for them. the 1970 bug i had after 3 flex plate failures, getting it towed to a garage, and fluid leaks it was converted over to a 4 speed manual.
Im using all oem parts on mine. I'm a oem obsessed when it comes to this stuff. My car is a clean example. It still has the M stamp on the back of the fan shroud. Really great info. Thank you again for sharing.
Parts are available. Just Google VW autostick parts. Mine had 3 flexplate failures too. So I traded it for a 411 wagon. I wish I still had the 73 autostick Super.
Too much chanting with your ums & ahs, other than that thanks 4 the “did you know that” info
Your correct. I have a much better updated video to replace that. Thanks for being honest. I respect the comment unlike others to hide behind a thumbs down. Thanks for commenting.
Your atf lamp.
My 3rd beetle was auto stick. 71 super beetle. Different but cool paid $700.00 sold 5 years later
There are different. Most were converted to manuals. You don't see many left now a days. Thank for commenting. Stay safe and warm my friend.
Will do. Chicago winter. You likewise
@@michaelcrosby6071 I'm in Tampa, FL.
Nice