I have done some research but found it quite confusing as to what year correct radio I should fit to my August 1963 RHD 1500 S. Sapphire, Blaupunkt or Motorola? Any direction from you guys would be welcome! Also the aerial is on top of the wing, what's the best choice of aerial, Hirschmann red tippe...

Thanks Mike ..... could only find the rear ones .... seems that's enough hassle for one week .... especially after just tackling the pop outs and door overhaul ..... sometimes its best to pay someone!!

Yup that's the conclusion I'm coming too ... but they seem to look rather weird as they don't follow the curvature of the body and kind of stick right up high on the outer vents!!!

Ummmm ....

Evening all, Could anyone show me how these chrome trims should be properly installed. ... https://scontent.fhkg3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s110x80/17629998_10155226417528023_8517012798970430732_n.jpg?oh=b04596b5cdd77cee29fcbc2081d986e4&oe=596318A7 Thanks in advance for any help that you might proffe...

Thanks for that ... the rev counter seems to have been an option for cars sold out here. Anyway, I'll get back to fiddling again armed with your advice.

Hi everyone... Changing the dash bulbs on my 72 Notchback. Could anyone share a picture of the wiring behind the Rev counter as I can only make one of the two bulbs work. Looked at the wiring diagrams in Bentley but a picture would be best for an amateur like me.

Thanks in advance.

Brad

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You are right... The only way to get it off was with extreme heat. Done in the end but a real labour. You can see some of the cars features in the above link.

Thanks again everyone....

All I can say is that you were all right! No matter how much I sprayed rust release , wd40 etc on the two hexagon nuts they would budge. Six hours faffing around. Now totally pissed off. Even my brand new 46mm wrench wouldn't budge it. Now I know why the previous owner left this job untouched. Guess...

Thanks again Dave .... you've been a great help. And they really are great little cars ... definitely bringing her back to UK when I retire!

Thanks guys.... Great advice. Found all the bits including the crush rings in a fitting kit from ISP West. They are nearest for me. Meanwhile I found all the front upper and lower torsion bar bump stops were missing! Got a nice set and am ready to do that job as well. That's another story ...... Loo...

Dear Mike,

Thanks for that absolutely comprehensive and informative answer. I'm really grateful. Will post my final product once done!

Yours

Bradders

Dear T3 Friends, I have recently acquired a NOS Lange silencer and tailpipe from the USA for my 1972 FI Notchback. It looks fantastic but before I install I would like to clarify some points (forgive me if I sound stupid but its my first attempt) …. Q1. Do I need to remove the factory painted grey p...

Thanks for all the help guys. Editors advice was very helpful... Thank you so much. There's no such source of advice locally as there's only two type 3 here. Mechanics only want to fix new cars. I'll put my pics of the car underside here after I next crawl underneath. From what I saw when at the mot...

Thanks Mike - after crawling around underneath I also found that I had similar short Grippers as you depict as well a couple of long ones as well.

Thanks again!

Dear friends, My 1973 Notchback just failed its MOT here in HK as the Examiner stated there was gap between the inner wing and floor pan - in other words the joint at the bottom back of the front inner wing and where it meets the floor of the passenger footwell. There is no rust att all on the whole...

Dear Mike,

Thanks for that.
Kit included some brackets and gripper. Today is D-Day, lets see how I get on. I will post some pics of my "handiwork" !!

Brad

Hi everyone, I have managed to get my hands on a Nos set of mudflaps .... Wegu 311 821 812 D. Does any one have pics of them fitted on a late notchback. I read the German instructions on the Samba but any practical help/tips you can offer would be appreciated! After all they were so expensive I dare...

Thanks Dave,


Seems there's only the holes to secure the Windows and a cable for the HRW, seems there is some kind of plate above where the window fixes.

I'll have another fiddle as it does seem to evidence that thus was pre quipped with bolt points for three point belts.

I know this might be going over old stuff again but could someone let me know if there is a built in bolt fixing in the rear quarter roof panel, as with the late fastback, for rear three point belts. I'd like some advice before I start to mess up my nice headlining. Found all the other fixing points...