Hi has anyone changed mirror glass on their type 3s any tips to remove glass and refit only I want to change the length of the arm so I can see out of passenger side!
Thanks in advance
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- 27th June 2020 - 8:53pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Wing mirror replacement glass
- Replies: 1
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- 3rd May 2020 - 8:42pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 70s bumper rubbers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3532
70s bumper rubbers
Anyone got any idea where I can purchase the bumper rubbers at all for the centre of the front and rear bumpers? Would one off a beetle fit?
Thanks
Thanks
- 20th April 2020 - 8:01pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 700
- Views: 329631
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Looks good broady. What mirrors you thinking of? I am still looking had a mis match pair on mine. Passenger side one can't see anything out of and was poorly fitted
- 20th January 2020 - 9:14pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacement Calipers Help!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2567
Replacement Calipers Help!!
Hi as some of you know I have rescued a fastback that's been sitting in a garage for a 30+ years. I am now trying to get brake parts together. I am struggling to find new calipers for my 72 fastback. The bolts are around 72mm centres apart. I have bought a couple of old sets with the hope of rebuild...
- 4th October 2019 - 6:47am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Brake advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3011
Brake advice
Looking at rebuilding my brakes on fastback as has been sitting for years. Any advice on what to replace with or where to buy good quality parts from will be appreciated. It's a 72fasty.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
- 15th August 2019 - 8:53pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: TYPE 3 FUEL PIPES
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3849
Re: TYPE 3 FUEL PIPES
Thanks all for the help and advice. More aless all replacement parts ordered!
- 8th August 2019 - 12:40pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: TYPE 3 FUEL PIPES
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3849
TYPE 3 FUEL PIPES
hi all as my fastback has been sitting for years looking to change fuel lines as some have perished. I have re done all in the engine bay and re built the carbs. I now am looking at replacing the front lines but can't seem to find a fuel filler neck as top of mine has perished. I know some of the be...
- 27th July 2019 - 11:17pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Rear wheels
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2092
Rear wheels
Have been after some original comics for a while and have found a set that are 6" rears 5.5 front does anyone know if the rears will fit. Car is complete original set up
Although looking at lowering the front
Thanks in advance
Although looking at lowering the front
Thanks in advance
- 21st July 2018 - 9:33am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Fastback Floor pans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3679
Fastback Floor pans
Morning just wondered if people had bought replacement floor pans and if so where from. Still currently collecting parts for my restoration and am now toying with the idea of new floor pans. Do it once do it right as will need a small patch of welding. I know you can buy different parts of floor pan...
- 5th May 2018 - 12:29pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tyre size for a fastback
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1782
Tyre size for a fastback
As some of you know recently bought a fastback. It is in have some work done to front apron at moment. I am now looking at using through summer and then continue restoration in winter. I have seen a set of cosmics original not reproduction and just wondered what tyre size people would recommend? Tha...
- 19th April 2018 - 6:09am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17879
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
The alternator I have found is from calafonia and is around £270 delivered to UK. www.cbperformance.com
- 16th April 2018 - 8:44pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17879
ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
what are people thoughts on converting the dynamo to a alternator on here? I see there is one available online that I have found has anyone done this
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
- 21st March 2018 - 8:06pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Type 3 Spares availability
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3172
Type 3 Spares availability
I have just recent bought a type 3 after owning several other air cooled motors. Can anyone advise on good places to go for replacement panels, looks like mine needs works in the usual places! Are the parts a bit harder to source?