looks good - nice job

Stuart - first thing to check is whether there are signs of any leakage from the gearbox end - as opposed to the differential end. Check that the vacuum is connected to the engine. They are quite sensitive to oil level - read up online on how to check oil level with car running - half a litre of ATF...

best to get the wheels first and then measure up if you want max tyres. i would say 4.5 on front and 5.5j on back - ideally with ET42 wheels. depending on what look you're after - a tried and tested would be 195/65/15 on back and 145/15 on front for classic stance - prob get fatter tyres on but best...

looks like a good solid project - 2 door as well
what are your plans for it?

disconnect the orange side light (running light) for MOT.
CV joints are the same...

yup - they used one of the 4x130 holes and drilled 4 new ones at 130 on centre - they marked everything out for me.

very nice - love the edging
how do they fit up?

I had my discs and hubs re-drilled - most competent engineering companies will do this for you - fairly easily. If you take the M14 x 1.5 studs along with you they will also press fit them for you too. couple of pics of mine - you can also buy front discs in 5x130 pattern and the rear hubs put they ...

looks like a good solid shell - 2 engines?

Insurance valuation(agreed value policy) and market value 2 very different things.
I would insure it for 15k - lovely car btw- black roof and detailed fuchs makes it...

sounds good - that was fast!
lets see some pics otherwise it didn't happen

you can adjust the cable at the gearbox end - put it in park and take slack out at rear of car - I think I googled it when I rebuilt the car - there were some instructions from an original vw service manual that described it in more detail but should not be sinister - just need to adjust - good lck

Couple of pics - not the best unfortunately but it does fit the hole. I did actually cut the filler to clear the front bulkhead rather than make a hole in bulkhead - if you look at a picture of an early car you will see how it routes originally - works for me :-) http://imageshack.com/a/img913/6226/...

i used an early tank in my 1970 car. I did this mainly due to preferring not to have a filler flap on the outside and all the pipe work (rust traps). Works well but you need to lift the bonnet at fuel stations

you can buy re drilled hub and drum for rear and buy 130x5 porsche discs for front.
try machine 7 for fronts - type 3 detectives used to re-drill rears and few places in US sell rear kits
avoid using converters on rear due to offset -

Its a hunt down job

rear bumpers from late karmann ghias and type 4 411s foit the rear of your car also.
i think a company called harrigtons do sell polished stainless bumpers for early and late type 3s but they are pricey...

5 stud vw conversions are expensive if you want the original 205x5 porsche pattern 130x5 is a cheaper option and porsche wheels tend to have a good offset for the type 3 if you stick with vw 4 stud and want a useable low car rather than a scraper I would look for wheels that have a large offset - st...

congrats on getting the old girl MOTd - we need pictures

There should be a blank if not fitted - google will help you :-) Essentially - the reverse lights are fed 12v from the coil or local ignition source and the switch earths them when switch pushed by rod inside gearbox. Sell the lights for 10.00 each - they are both very good - can send you some pics ...

reverse switch is on the gearbox if a manual car - I have a pair of good used rear light bezels with indicator bulb holders if interested

not sure you can still buy the original tarboard but most people now replace with a improved product that reduces noise and vibration and is self adhesive and quite flexible for fitting into corners and around edges - can also be cut with strong scissors. found a link for 10 sheets of silent coat - ...

very nice - earlyanthracite with Salt and pepper interior -

Fast work muddy - nice one.
keep up that pace and you'll get thru the rebuild this winter.

keep the photos coming - cant beat a good resto thread...

The patina craze is alive and well in Slovenia then
nice job...

Very impressive work on the car - looks really good - what colour have you painted it?