Editor wrote:Looking good. I may have some seats, though they'll be UK spec lowbacks. When I'm back I'll check if you're interested.

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No, sorry Dave - only after high backs

Hello again everyone, It's been a productive previous week :D - the Type 3 has been stripped down completely with all interior taken out and grinding has begun :thumbsup: It is looking good so far. Almost all dents have been rid of and filler has been added. We have discovered that out of the 5 seat...

Are there any events specialized or ones will include type 3's that are coming up soon or anytime this year? Will there be any events to buy Type 3 parts or where owners are going and setting up? I need to buy a lot of new parts for my '72 Type 3 fastback which i am doing a restoration project for. ...

Editor wrote:Is it running at the moment?

It's not currently running and I have a custom FI system from a beetle inlet manifold with a modern VCI which i was going to try? Is that worth a shot?

Does anyone think this would be possible to do with my '72 fastback? how much it would cost? hours of work?

Hi col1600, i'm glad you replied to my comment and have found the pictures of the build and car when finished... WOW!! that is impressive you did everything there was to be done and i hope mine looks like that one day, check out my post in the Members' car and project news if you have time because i...

I would love to see the result of this when it is finalised - I am looking to go through a restoration project like this on my orange type 3 fastback and would be great if I could see yours when it's finished.

Here are some pictures:

So these are the stages we have to go through: Step 1: LHD to RHD conversion - I would need list of parts. (might stay LHD - being debated) Step 2: Rub down and paint - Guess what! Absolutely NO rust!! Step 3: Remove and rebuild the engine - new clutch and fuel injection system(last one got nicked) ...

Hello! Please can you help? My name is Fynn and i am new to the VW Type 3&4 Club community and looking for some insight into a Type 3 restoration. I am 15 and i have purchased a '72 Type 3 fastback from California to restore for when i reach 17 and to have as my first car - I am over the moon!! But ...