VW Autosticks (Sigh)

[@ollie1464]

My daily driver is a 74 super beetle with auto stick. Car drives great and have never had any issues with the autostic or anything else really really. Having a great mechanic helps.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

That's great - definitely helps to have a great mechanic.

[@davidcoats2897]

I have a 71 Ghia with an auto stick. I like/need it cause I got no left leg. Makes it easier to drive/shift.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Now THAT makes sense! May that Ghia bring you years of happy drives. How long have you had it?

[@davidcoats2897]

@@AirkooledKustoms Lost my leg 8 years ago (hit by a truck) got the ghia 2 years ago, barn find, but a driver not a showcar. also have a 79 Bus and a 73 Super Beetle. Life is good

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Congrats to all the winners.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Yes! Hope they all send their mailing info!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Thank you for the mention. They came out in 1968. If you remember VW changed to IRS in 1969.completely I'm 1968 only the autostick was IRS that year. As far as numbers, there are no.official numbers from VW. the census is 1 in 2 hundred were produced. You were correct about the unusual style if driving. VW explains the autostick was produced for women. They felt the clutch pedal was to firm for women to engage it. Thank you for taking the question. Loved how Spook kept trying to change the topic. 😆. Another great video. Congrats on your channel. Great content. Its a hidden gem of a channel waiting to be discovered. Catch you guys and " Gal" on the next video.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

you are correct on your years . Spook says that he is still not a fan od the autistics

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@AirkooledKustoms I'm not a huge fan either. I think it was a great topic overall. He may not be a fan of the autostick. We still.are a fan of airkooled kustoms. Catch you on the next video.

[@Slick56]

Wooo Hooo I'm so excited! Feeling like the Dad in the christmas story movie waiting on major award! Picturing a leg lamp with little beetles at the ends of the tassels. No seriously I enjoy the videos so much, learn a lot, laugh a lot and respect the work and vibe even more. Thank You Spook and Airkooled Kustoms!

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Fra-geeee-lay :D Congratulations, Rob! We appreciate you enjoying the videos. Be sure to send us your mailing address. You can use the contact form at: www.airkooledkustoms.com

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Congrats

[@bobbymcloughlin4131]

Hi guys first time,do like my dubs. My dad had a 55 black and that was in the 60,s late. Maca. Stay safe

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Glad you're here! That 55 must have been something!

[@Volkswagenplanet]

.35 I seen Bernie Sanders in a chair wearing gloves. I thought I was seeing things.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Well, it was a little cold out. Didn't want his hands to freeze. (Also, you are the only one who noticed him.)

[@Volkswagenplanet]

@@AirkooledKustoms it caught my eye. Then I kept rewinding to see if I was seeing things. That would be a great way to do a contest. Find hidden messages like that. Got my eyes open, 😆. My ADHD paid off. Take care

[@darryltaztaylor7434]

Hey brother,I recently bought a 1970bug all original. Even motor number matched up to be original 1600 single port... Unfortunately it is an autostick...it works fine but I'd rather change it over to regular transaxle...what would that intel and what's ballpark figure to do it? Also if I bought all needed before hand could you give me a list of everything I needed?

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Hey Darryl, Spook will be happy to answer your question. He asked if you'd email him with this question. [e-mail] will work!

[@johnhazel591]

Porsche had the Sportomatic. Same thing but treated with less disdain.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

and with more cost and complication

[@josephfriedrich9792]

How difficult is it to swap out an autostick for a manual on a 71 ghia? I know it's a loaded question based off everyone skill set, but in general is it pretty straight forward? Hold up, they make a conversion kit!

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Glad you found one! We're actually going to answer this anyway, in Saturday's video.

[@josephfriedrich9792]

@@AirkooledKustoms right on, ill be waiting!

[@onearm5827]

just found your channel i have a 1975 vw trike with a autostick all the stuff that gives trouble is gone i have a clutch petal to put in gear after that its a all go the trike is so lite that i can pull out in high gear or 3 gear love it but i think the tranny robs a lot of my HP the motor is a 1641 i like it the trike is for sale if you know somebody that would like to have one

[@scoobydog411]

Crazy Uncle Floyd??? When did he get out?? I thought they lost the key on him….

[@AirkooledKustoms]

We miss him! He's been retired for a while now.