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- 10th December 2019 - 5:14pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
- Replies: 176
- Views: 104200
Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
nice work - I like US spec running lights on front - late 3s rock :-) Yeh, they were wired like this when I bought the car. I like them too :) When i did the re-build I found that there wasn't actually any side light bulbs in the head lights, so I decided to extend the wiring and re-fit new side li...
- 3rd December 2019 - 6:34pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
- Replies: 176
- Views: 104200
Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
I've now started on my sounds :D . I don't want them to look out of place so trying to do every thing as basic as I can (well that's the limit of my skills anyway) Luckily I originally bought the car with a bamboo shelf, which i hadn't got round to fitting, so this has become the platform for all th...
- 3rd December 2019 - 5:54pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
- Replies: 176
- Views: 104200
Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Some pics of it lowered.
- 28th November 2019 - 12:27pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
- Replies: 176
- Views: 104200
Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
The wheels are a nice contrast to the rest of the car and given its rare to see tele's in anything other than silver or black. I like. Those tubbs seem to have been let if very nicely, how does the top shock mount? It looks like the ear on the beam is close to the inner arch so you wouldnt be able ...
- 16th November 2019 - 8:42pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Indicator flashing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5818
Re: Indicator flashing
Thing is it's taken me 3 years to really think about it :retard: I do still have a problem i think with the instrument cluster, when the ignition is off and the hazards are put on the fuel gauge swings with the same frequency as the hazards :D. So I guess there is an earth fault still (and probably ...
- 16th November 2019 - 8:38pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
- Replies: 176
- Views: 104200
Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Ok, so another update; so having been to 2 car shows I've got my car showing mojo back. So this winter I've decided to take the car up another notch (Pardon the pun) for next years shows and beyond. So under some secrecy the car has been at Eva Resto for the last 5 weeks having some serious suspensi...
- 16th November 2019 - 8:22pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
- Replies: 176
- Views: 104200
- 16th November 2019 - 8:01pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
- Replies: 176
- Views: 104200
Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
It's been a while so thought I'd do a few updates (Seeing that I've had some special work done :D ) So after finally getting the car running I went to 2 car shows late Summer, the Classic Car show at Thoresby Hall and the Drivers Collection with Clique 53 car club. Some Pics: Thoresby Classic Car Sh...
- 16th November 2019 - 7:46pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Indicator flashing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5818
- 16th November 2019 - 5:01pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Indicator flashing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5818
Indicator flashing
As I've not seen another Type 3 to compare, I don't know what the "norm" is, but when I select an indicator (Either side) both the left and right green lights in the instrument cluster illuminate and flash (Like they would do with hazards). Now that I've been out in it more I've thought a bit more a...
- 12th November 2019 - 11:49am
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: Parts sources
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19851
Re: Parts sources
Good stuff, I bought loads of bits and pieces from the following when I did my build:
Machine 7
Car builder Solutions
Woolies trim
AES - electrical
Frost - for paint (POR15)
CPS - Germany
Machine 7
Car builder Solutions
Woolies trim
AES - electrical
Frost - for paint (POR15)
CPS - Germany
- 12th November 2019 - 11:44am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 700
- Views: 332535
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Looking good
- 27th September 2019 - 11:26am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18089
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
That's some money that? What is the current output of an original dynamo 30A?broady_6 wrote: ↑21st September 2019 - 8:30pmOh and ive know about this for over a year and never bloody remember. Its dear but im having one. Full on original look
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ ... tegory/197
- 21st September 2019 - 4:01pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18089
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
That’s doable, I can fab a bracket up no problem. Just need an alternator more than 40amp, 50/60/70 would be better. I’ll do an interweb search sure there will be a high output mini alternator out there somewhere
- 19th September 2019 - 7:37am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18089
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
Yeah thats a type 1/2 alternator. If youre planning go that route, it can be done much cheaper, thats generic universal alternator. Ive used it on a few things. Ill get the details off the box tomorrow. But a quick googles brought uo this https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/compact-lightweight-40-amp-alt...
- 16th September 2019 - 8:26pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18089
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
@ Broady. That's the beetle set up i guess? That's too much metal work and removal for me. I might just opt for this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TYPE-3-55-AMP-ALTERNATOR-CONVERSION-KIT/132785006619?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D40733%26meid%3D31231167b8e84133b8f30c9b686...
- 11th September 2019 - 9:16pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18089
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
Mine has a Mazda rx7 conversion too...very small alternator & looks a very tidy conversion.(not done by me). I did it! was quite easy and cheap to do.. just need to adapt a strap and grind a bit of the case way for it to sit straight in. Mark. Hey Mark, do you have any more details on the alternato...
- 11th September 2019 - 9:09pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Steering on low ffasty
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6241
Re: Steering on low ffasty
@Aaronslimvw
Thanks.
I've been dropping Max at Evaresto emails regarding the front and rear. Seems to know his stuff. I saw one of the cars he has done at a car show on Sunday and it looked mental (might have been you?).
Hopefully, if the price is right I can get some work done front and rear.
Thanks.
I've been dropping Max at Evaresto emails regarding the front and rear. Seems to know his stuff. I saw one of the cars he has done at a car show on Sunday and it looked mental (might have been you?).
Hopefully, if the price is right I can get some work done front and rear.
- 31st August 2019 - 6:42pm
- Forum: Type 3 Gallery
- Topic: My 69 Squareback
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12504
Re: My 69 Squareback
Nice lookin squareback
- 28th August 2019 - 8:16pm
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 71 Fast Back Recommissioning
- Replies: 247
- Views: 121537
Re: 71 Fast Back Recommissioning
Rust areas look the same as what I had hidden under all the outer panels etc of my car. You may find that under the battery tray sound deadening that it may be a bit worse. Unfortunately there aren't many reproduction panels for these. I bought brand new sills and heater channels, and made all the o...
- 28th August 2019 - 7:42pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Steering on low ffasty
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6241
Re: Steering on low ffasty
Hi Aaron, really interested in knowing a bit more on your limebug front beam? How's the quality? Did you get it fully built up with leaves, bushes, grease seals all fitted? Also what air shocks do you have (I've got monroe shocks) and what travel do you get from lowest to highest ride height. Apolog...
- 28th August 2019 - 7:23pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18089
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
Thanks guys, that'll keep me busy over winter.
Now that the cars alive now, 2020 show season becons and my audio install is on the list to do, alternator is a must (even if I've got 2 batteries and a split charge system).
I'll update my build thread when I do it.
Now that the cars alive now, 2020 show season becons and my audio install is on the list to do, alternator is a must (even if I've got 2 batteries and a split charge system).
I'll update my build thread when I do it.
- 27th August 2019 - 7:35am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18089
Re: ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
Do you have any details on your conversion? I might look at doing this over the next winter.Aaronslimvw wrote: ↑18th May 2019 - 9:08amI have done the conversion successfully using a daewoo matiz altenator.
- 27th August 2019 - 7:30am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Seat Runner Lubrication
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4161
Re: Seat Runner Lubrication
Whether it's right or wrong, I had to put a small amount of silicone lube on my new runners, as the seats were very difficult to move. They move much more freely now.
- 27th August 2019 - 7:27am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
- Replies: 700
- Views: 332535
Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Interesting read on the alignment. Something I'm hoping to do soon too.