{"product_id":"mid-mount-solid-vw-chassis","title":"Solid Transmission Mid Mount — Weld-In, Straight or Curved Base | VW Type 1, 2, 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolid 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favorite for street-performance, off-road, and race builds where precise, repeatable shifting matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose Your Base\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two versions to match your chassis — \u003cb\u003eselect straight base or curved base at checkout\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStraight Edge Base\u003c\/b\u003e — for flat mounting surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurved Edge Base\u003c\/b\u003e — contoured to fit the factory chassis curve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Go Solid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrisper shifts:\u003c\/b\u003e No rubber flex means the shift linkage stays in spec under acceleration and braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStronger driveline:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps the transaxle planted for performance and off-road abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeld-in durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Becomes a permanent, rigid part of the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeetle\u003c\/b\u003e (Type 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBus\u003c\/b\u003e (Type 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeld-in installation for experienced fabricators. A solid mount transmits more vibration into the chassis than the factory rubber mount — expected and normal for a performance solid mount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Straight Edge Base","offer_id":41161773809779,"sku":"","price":25.0,"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:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/mid-mount-solid-vw-chassis","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}