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by Brianm
28th February 2015 - 10:49am
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: VOLKSWORLD SHOW, 28-29 MARCH 2015
Replies: 4
Views: 3980

Re: VOLKSWORLD SHOW, 28-29 MARCH 2015

Hoping to be there : )
by Brianm
23rd September 2014 - 3:36pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4 stud to 5/130 brake drums on a 1968 Squareback
Replies: 6
Views: 4352

Re: 4 stud to 5/130 brake drums on a 1968 Squareback

[quote="SB Jim"]Hi Bri, Thanks for that, but I don't think the adapters would fit as I only have about a 5mm gap in between the tyre and wing lip now. I am just waiting for Karmann Konnection to come back to me with a price to re-drill. Cheers Jim[/quote Hi Jim i had them on mine it all depends what...
by Brianm
21st September 2014 - 2:41pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4 stud to 5/130 brake drums on a 1968 Squareback
Replies: 6
Views: 4352

Re: 4 stud to 5/130 brake drums on a 1968 Squareback

hi jim

do a search on e bay for vw wheel adaptors there are a few sets on there

bri
by Brianm
6th August 2014 - 10:16pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Brianm...Trying to contact.
Replies: 4
Views: 3765

Re: Brianm...Trying to contact.

hi mate,

sorry about that been fitting a new kitchen :D keeping the mrs happy

have sent you my mobile number give me a ring tomorrow fella

bri

and thanks Danny for contacting me
by Brianm
21st July 2014 - 9:18pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: squareback 68 > 67 interchangeable
Replies: 2
Views: 2574

Re: squareback 68 > 67 interchangeable

Firstly, sorry to hear about the accident, but glad you're all ok. There's a bit of differance between the 67 and 68 (check it is a 67 model as 68's started 8/67), but most of your 68 parts should fit. The 67 door locks and handles (& doors if you don't have them) are different and one year only pa...
by Brianm
18th July 2014 - 8:49pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: squareback 68 > 67 interchangeable
Replies: 2
Views: 2574

squareback 68 > 67 interchangeable

Evening everyone due to our pride and joy being in a crash on the 25th of may,(everyone is ok kids were in the car with me ) the car has just been written of and im thinking of rebuilding her and put her back on the road, anyway im currently looking at a 67 rolling shell so they question and it migh...
by Brianm
15th January 2014 - 7:52pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: My 67
Replies: 4
Views: 4343

Re: My 67

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by Brianm
25th December 2013 - 6:58pm
Forum: Type 3 Gallery
Topic: '62 Squareback
Replies: 3
Views: 6585

Re: '62 Squareback

Nice ride mate
by Brianm
31st July 2013 - 2:33pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Tatton Park THIS Sunday.....
Replies: 2
Views: 2875

Re: Tatton Park THIS Sunday.....

yep were going.mate got the square back in the cal-look categorie
by Brianm
6th April 2013 - 5:32pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: Intro Newbie to the forums with my Black Fasty 1972
Replies: 6
Views: 5542

Re: Intro Newbie to the forums with my Black Fasty 1972

Welcome to the forum mate very cool ride
by Brianm
26th March 2013 - 7:58pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: my 68 squareback finally home
Replies: 9
Views: 7124

Re: my 68 squareback finally home

Mark13 wrote:Hi Brian
Car looks sweet :thumbsup:
cheers Mark :D
by Brianm
24th February 2013 - 8:55am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: my 68 squareback finally home
Replies: 9
Views: 7124

Re: my 68 squareback finally home

Morning Steve finally got the car taxed yesterday took it out for a spin the ride is awesome mate ,the only thing i have to get used to is the turning circle but im sure i can get used to it :D were abouts are you, thought if your close enough you could take it out for a spin if you thinking about g...
by Brianm
18th February 2013 - 3:28pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: my 68 squareback finally home
Replies: 9
Views: 7124

Re: my 68 squareback finally home

Hi Brian, it looks great, you must be pleased. Paul is currently looking after my 68 Square, RHD sunroof, though it needs a lot doing to it, all new panels and he's importing half a square from california to replace the bottom 6 inches.... but i want it solid, no quick patch up job, and i really do...
by Brianm
18th February 2013 - 3:20pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: my 68 squareback finally home
Replies: 9
Views: 7124

Re: my 68 squareback finally home

markthehat wrote:Thats lush :-) loving the patina and nice looking interior.
cheers mate
by Brianm
16th February 2013 - 4:01pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: my 68 squareback finally home
Replies: 9
Views: 7124

my 68 squareback finally home

Picked up my squareback yesterday from type 3 detectives,im very impressed with the work that paul and the guys have done on her,what do you think http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/delux1967/newsquareback021_zpsb324cf36.jpg http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/delux1967/newsquareback019_zpsc3...
by Brianm
8th January 2013 - 9:07pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: steering column
Replies: 0
Views: 1744

steering column

Evening guys

will be looking at changing the steering wheel on the 69 squareback when i get it :)

before i go ahead could someone tell me if my column is a 16mm spline or 23mm spline

cheers bri
by Brianm
21st December 2012 - 8:57pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Please Vote for my friends Fastback!
Replies: 6
Views: 4136

Re: Please Vote for my friends Fastback!

done :D
by Brianm
8th November 2012 - 9:31pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: insurance recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 3914

Re: insurance recommendation

I see Sureterm is a part of Lancaster Insurance. I got a very good price from Lancaster for my 924 and the application was very simple - they didn't even need a valuation or photos for agreed value. Do you know if that is the same for Sureterm? I'm thinking of switching my other classics to them. M...
by Brianm
7th November 2012 - 7:04pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: insurance recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 3914

Re: insurance recommendation

its ok mate just got a quote from sure term for £80 happy days
by Brianm
7th November 2012 - 6:09pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: insurance recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 3914

Re: insurance recommendation

markthehat wrote:Hi, depends how old you are? i'm with swinton £114 :D fully comp on 67 squareback i'm 49. My son pays £590 tpft for his 72 fastback, he's 19.
hi mate that's not a bad price im 45 so it shouldn't be that far off
do you by any chance have a tel number to hand

cheers Brian
by Brianm
7th November 2012 - 5:36pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: insurance recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 3914

insurance recommendation

looking to buy our first type 3 at the weekend
just wondered if anyone could recommend a insurance
company and what sort off price im looking to pay

cheers
by Brianm
6th November 2012 - 3:37pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: hello from manchester
Replies: 6
Views: 3961

Re: hello from manchester

purplepeter wrote:Fastbacks are cooler ;)
But welcome to the fold
All type 3's are special,so its guaranteed you wont look back
hi mate

yeh fastbacks are cool had one about 5 years ago,

thanks for the welcome

brian
by Brianm
5th November 2012 - 9:20pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: hello from manchester
Replies: 6
Views: 3961

Re: hello from manchester

Hi im on the look out for an early ish squareback :lol: i know its going to be hard but until then i have been offered a 1972 automatic RHD notch with a few panels thrown in,and stock interior,has a current mot so can use it straight away so is the notch quite a rare vehicle and is it worth buying ...