Thanks guys,
Everyone has added a good comment.
Since that one guy had luck with the automatic trans I wonder if any logical automatic setup would be just as good. The sound would be lost but It would be worth the drivability. And for sure I would never never make an engine swap in a vintage vehicle irreversable.
Heres a thought.... since I have 2 Mk1s, I'll make one a 6 cyl turbo diesel (auto) that is convertable back to the Flat head, and one an original setup.
Since I want to play NOW, I'll do the original setup second!!
Regards
Rob