all will be quieter and crisper than a zoom tube. I remember putting a zoom tube on my first beetle (that I still have) and I loved it but long trips got a bit noisy... The EMPI exhaust is a budget system - it hangs out the back of the car, usually needing the rear valance to be "massaged" out a lit...

The EMPI exhaust is a budget system - it hangs out the back of the car, usually needing the rear valance to be "massaged" out a little - mine did not last well. The Thunderbird version above is much better quality but does not fit the type 3. The monza 4 tip is similarly low quality and sits really ...

Bit of an update - finally. All welding done and bodywork prepped. Welded up trim holes, fuel filler flap and bumper tube holes and removed large front indicators to be replaced with front bullets. Car is now away being painted in Porsche Meissen Blue - a 356 color - mid grey / blue. Will upload pic...

1200 beetle - bought for £400 in 1987 - still have it in my garage - without the newspaper and chicken wire sills

excellent news - glad it got recycled into another car...

Not sure of compatibility but I have a entire type 3 fuel injection system for sale - loom, ecu, all components, tank, pump - everything - if the fuel pump or other components are the same - you can buy...

they sell a LOT of stuff to vw owners.
I have used them about 5 times - for carbs, jets, rebuild kits, filters - always good service and delivery...

Cannot believe I have not touched the squareback for a year now! - Too many other projects. Decided to crack on with the car - decided on painting it vw mango green L346. I am building a 76x90.5 motor for it (1955cc) with carburetors and removing all the fuel injection stuff. I have a couple of smal...

Agreed - but if the indicators flash orange, the brake lights red - they are legal as long as they are bright. Strange hoe Europeans (some) want to fit all red lenses and US want to fit euro lenses...

Red rear lenses do look cool - I have a set for my late square when I finally get around to finishing it! - One option is to fit indicators in the reverse light section with orange bulbs - another option is to fit green leds to the indicator - through the red lense - the light appears orange - appar...

really nice car and top quality job...auto too.

there are some great videos on youtube detailing how to lower the front and back of a type 3.
Yours should be IRS being a 71 so camber will not be affected like Swing Axle on earlier cars...

great work - will be nice and solid after this lot -

thanks T3PO - I have been looking for a set for ages to match a red interior. I contacted cocomats today and ordered a set like WheelerDealer has in the blue car - thanks for the post love the car. do cocomats have templates for squarebacks? I would love a set of left hand drive mats for an automati...

love the car. do cocomats have templates for squarebacks? I would love a set of left hand drive mats for an automatic car. Post some pictures when you have them fitted - they sound really good. enjoy the square... Hello New to this forum, and I want to share my beautyful Sqaure with you all. Bought ...

It would be good to find a compact gas heater or even a ceramic heater - probably need an alternator though...

excellent news - after all that graft must be very satisfying...enjoy

There are some really good videos on YouTube on how to raise the rear and front of a squareback. Suspension uses torsion bars rather than traditional springs - the video will help make it clear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMxBolHOJR4

2.5k is steep unless you are going for something really special. If you bought door panels, seat covers and seat pads, headliner from TMI and took the lot to a decent trimmers and asked them to make up a carpet set - I cannot see that coming anywhere near 2.5. Frostys trimmers in Feltham are good bu...

Many thanks Dave - appreciated.

good luck with the project btw -

rickycox wrote:Hi...

I have now have Ernest's old 412..... LCG 970L

Any photos you have, info on the car and Ernest would be greatfully recieved.

The car is on the road and used daily.....

Interested in the marine section bumper rubber - been trying to find some original stuff for a while but if marine stuff works - would appreciate any details you have - thx That's Ernest Hurdle's old car. He has been a club member since 1991. he was very proud of it - I think the bumper rubber has b...

Fantastic work here - you will have a solid 412 at the end of this...

thanks re engine & box. Agree about the holes - very happy with the car - I am used to a lot more rot

If you could find them in the first place...