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by Angelo Amato
5th May 2023 - 1:02pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Which Engine Mounts
Replies: 5
Views: 1623

Re: Which Engine Mounts

I have a late type 3 (IRS) to which I added an early (SA) sub frame that has had the IRS pivot brackets welded in. I also run the rear (late) mount bar. I have a type 4 motor in it but same principle. I'd recommend you run the rear support bar with frame horns also. The late type 3 'box does have th...
by Angelo Amato
16th September 2020 - 12:10pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Replies: 700
Views: 329368

Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback

Looking good !

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
28th July 2020 - 1:03pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 73’ fastback
Replies: 57
Views: 40920

Re: 73’ fastback

We done AAron, saw it at UD this year. That's my mate Paul giving you the trophy :) I'm on the Wirral not far from you so hope to see you around once this Covid lark is over ! I got 7.5's wide wheels on mine and thought I did well! Always thought I could squeeze 8's on, but 8.5's respect! :thumbsup:...
by Angelo Amato
28th July 2020 - 12:56pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 28 years later: Finding and buying back my old 72 Squareback
Replies: 36
Views: 21769

Re: 28 years later: Finding and buying back my old 72 Squareback

Wecome back Steve, we did meet once when my friend bought the blue sandrail off you. Getting it out down the stairs to to side of your house was interesting !

I still have my yellow fastback, look forward to seeing your sqaure.

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
23rd October 2019 - 9:27pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Type 3 Windscreen...
Replies: 8
Views: 7596

Re: Type 3 Windscreen...

Still considering it.

Price was a bit of shocker but shouldn't be a surprise these days I guess.

My main issue would be that it fitted properly after the bad experience I had with a Triplex one albeit that was over 2 decades ago.

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
23rd October 2019 - 9:02am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Help! Fastback Body Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 9236

Re: Help! Fastback Body Removal

Well done, never under estimate the resto on a Type 3 :P
by Angelo Amato
23rd October 2019 - 9:01am
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Type 3 Windscreen...
Replies: 8
Views: 7596

Re: Type 3 Windscreen...

For those interested, had a response from Pilkington......... Good morning Our screen are made against a tooling fixture that has been modelled from an original screen. I have listed the measurements below and attached a measuring guide to assist. Please see below price information for the front scr...
by Angelo Amato
14th October 2019 - 11:30pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Type 3 Windscreen...
Replies: 8
Views: 7596

Re: Type 3 Windscreen...

Cheers, I've emailed them to see what they say.
by Angelo Amato
14th October 2019 - 11:18pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Help! Fastback Body Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 9236

Re: Help! Fastback Body Removal

I've just been looking at my fasty build photos, I think you've got them all, they chassis/body joint has a real sticky mastic type seal, it may be just this holding it together. try a trolley jack with a good bit of wood on top and jack up under somewhere like the rear engine mount hangers and see ...
by Angelo Amato
14th October 2019 - 10:52pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: project 72 fastty
Replies: 291
Views: 172851

Re: project 72 fastty

loving those inner wings, genius !
by Angelo Amato
14th October 2019 - 10:48pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Type 3 Windscreen...
Replies: 8
Views: 7596

Re: Type 3 Windscreen...

Thanks Peter, if anyone has any experience with these would like to hear your opinions.

Cheers.
by Angelo Amato
14th October 2019 - 7:20pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Help! Fastback Body Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 9236

Re: Help! Fastback Body Removal

done the bolts on top of the shock absorbers in the rear boot/trunk ?

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
14th October 2019 - 7:04pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Type 3 Windscreen...
Replies: 8
Views: 7596

Type 3 Windscreen...

Hi all , I asked this a long while ago and hoping things have progressed (also I've forgotten :P ) I'm after a decent replacement windscreen for my Fasty, prefer new but last time (25+year ago :P ) I got a new branded (Triplex) one the fit was down right appalling that I eventually binned it and fit...
by Angelo Amato
9th September 2019 - 6:20pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: project 72 fastty
Replies: 291
Views: 172851

Re: project 72 fastty

Brilliant work as always,

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
18th August 2018 - 10:06am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Vw Type 3 Performance brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 8278

Re: Vw Type 3 Performance brakes

I'm running CSP vented (slotted) discs with Mk1 golf GTI calipers - these bolt straight onto late model stub axles. I did originally run Audi coupe calipers (54mm bore) but could easily lock up the front end so the GTI (48mm) much better). Remember the weight of the car is rear biased so over brakin...
by Angelo Amato
16th July 2018 - 9:21am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: project 72 fastty
Replies: 291
Views: 172851

Re: project 72 fastty

FAB! lovin the extend front wings :)
by Angelo Amato
2nd February 2018 - 5:59pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: project 72 fastty
Replies: 291
Views: 172851

Re: project 72 fastty

looks great! - car's good too! :P

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
4th January 2018 - 11:28pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: project 72 fastty
Replies: 291
Views: 172851

Re: project 72 fastty

Liking the chassis kit, will be watching this with interest! :)
by Angelo Amato
2nd January 2018 - 3:38pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: My Notchback.... One for the haters
Replies: 129
Views: 78711

Re: My Notchback.... One for the haters

Thanks for that, I am liking the arches :)

Keep up the good work !

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
29th December 2017 - 1:08am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: My Notchback.... One for the haters
Replies: 129
Views: 78711

Re: My Notchback.... One for the haters

Good work Kai

can you tell me was your windscreen brand new ? if so what make was it ? I had a brand new Triplex one years ago and was very poor fitment/quality.

Also what are the arches? look well ;)

Angelo
by Angelo Amato
29th December 2017 - 12:59am
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: project 72 fastty
Replies: 291
Views: 172851

Re: project 72 fastty

glad to see you getting on with it again. Liking the change of plan, I do the same kinda thing after a couple of years :D
by Angelo Amato
25th April 2017 - 11:29pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: VW Budburg at Oulton Park, Cheshire May 5-7th
Replies: 4
Views: 4522

Re: VW Budburg at Oulton Park, Cheshire May 5-7th

Let's hope it has the same feel :roll:
by Angelo Amato
10th May 2016 - 12:00am
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Dubworth, Oulton Park 6-8th May 2016
Replies: 54
Views: 28057

Re: Dubworth, Oulton Park 6-8th May 2016

Yeah, should of mingled more, but was nice just hangin out in the sun with some most needed shade by a tree. Reminded me of the Bug Jam's of old when they were in single figures LOL ;)
by Angelo Amato
9th May 2016 - 11:52am
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Dubworth, Oulton Park 6-8th May 2016
Replies: 54
Views: 28057

Re: Dubworth, Oulton Park 6-8th May 2016

of course you can Will.

:thumbsup: