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- 21st January 2014 - 8:52am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: My 1973 fast back
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23595
Re: My 1972 fast back l
Ah that's a shame, still there are worse things that can go on these, at least its good and solid
- 21st January 2014 - 8:51am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: 1968 1600TL Fastback Automatic
- Replies: 289
- Views: 155542
Re: 1968 1600TL Fastback Automatic
Very much enjoyed reading through your progress mate, where are you up to now on it?
- 21st January 2014 - 8:47am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: My 1973 fast back
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23595
Re: My 1972 fast back l
Would a good compounding with a buffer and decent compound polish not likely cut away the hazing, or will it be the full clear coat that's gone?
- 20th January 2014 - 9:16am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: My 1973 fast back
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23595
Re: My 1972 fast back l
Wahey you sorted the pictures! That looks to be in lovely nick
- 20th January 2014 - 9:15am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: Casa de Fye's autos...
- Replies: 689
- Views: 335373
Re: Case de Fye's autos...
Keep up the good work, enjoying reading your progress
- 17th January 2014 - 1:57pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: front beam upper bearings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2557
Re: front beam upper bearings
Many thanks! I've spoke to T2D, they can actually get hold of some bearings, but was advised it's a pig of a job! I'll try the above first
- 17th January 2014 - 11:15am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: front beam upper bearings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2557
Re: front beam upper bearings
Hello, did you ever get any joy on this? I think my 71 fastback may require similar
- 16th January 2014 - 8:03pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Headlight Switch.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9527
Re: Headlight Switch.
Thanks, think I'll be pulling mine out to check at weekend
- 16th January 2014 - 1:12pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Headlight Switch.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9527
Re: Headlight Switch.
Hello, apologies for digging up an old thread, but I'm in the market for a headlamp switch for my 71 Fastback, which pulls out twice for main beam, and twists for dash illumination. Except the dimming keeps cutting in and out. Can anyone point me in the right direction to acquire a replacement?
- 14th January 2014 - 1:20pm
- Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
- Topic: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15405
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
Should hopefully have mine on the road soon so will try to take some decent photos
- 14th January 2014 - 10:29am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Re: Struggling to get seats out
Found these on ebay from the US, works out at under £25 a set if it helps anyone
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TYPE-3-SEA ... 43c401e338
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TYPE-3-SEA ... 43c401e338
- 14th January 2014 - 8:30am
- Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
- Topic: My 67
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4365
Re: My 67
Looks nice that
- 14th January 2014 - 8:28am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Re: Struggling to get seats out
No, I don't doubt for a second is do similar, supply and demand and all that. If that's the going rate I'll stop being tight and pay it thanks for your help.
- 13th January 2014 - 9:33pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Re: Struggling to get seats out
Ouch £40...are they the same as a ghia or any other models? Pretty sure they're different to beetle ones.
- 13th January 2014 - 9:27pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Re: Struggling to get seats out
Thanks! That's really odd...the drivers side which is the one that was not sliding properly, has the plastic slider rails. The passenger side, which was moving freely, doesn't. I'm confused :/
- 9th January 2014 - 9:54am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Bumper bolt sizes?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2034
Re: Bumper bolt sizes?
Thanks for the help, I'll get some bits ordered and hopefully get them back on soon
- 8th January 2014 - 11:33pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Bumper bolt sizes?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2034
Bumper bolt sizes?
Hello, I've got a type 3 fastback that has had the bumpers taken off before I owned it. I have the bumpers with brackets attached and the front damper/reinforcement, just wondered if anyone could tell me what size bolts I need to buy to re-attach them?
- 7th January 2014 - 9:59pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Carpet sets
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9776
Re: Carpet sets
They're due sometime next week, will keep you posted.
- 7th January 2014 - 2:31pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Carpet sets
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9776
Re: Carpet sets
I contacted JBug but they cannot supply to UK. TMI will ship direct from the states. Type 2 detectives had some but they were expensive. I've ended up ordering black ones from Spirit of the 50's.
- 7th January 2014 - 11:23am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Re: Struggling to get seats out
Don't forget to lift the release knob on the outer side of the seat base first! Try rocking it sideways to free the guides on the runners (which should be plastic material. Once it starts moving forward, it will hit the spring tab, so press it down as mentioned. If you have carpet on the tunnel, th...
- 6th January 2014 - 7:24pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Re: Struggling to get seats out
Thanks, I'll recruit the gf, she's a bit of nutter for old air cooleds
- 6th January 2014 - 10:54am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Carpet sets
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9776
Re: Carpet sets
Possibly, I'm waiting to hear back off them. I'm calling Spirit of the 50's in a little while to get pricing, I'll update once I've done so.adamrush! wrote:Are they the tmi sets?
- 6th January 2014 - 9:57am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Re: Struggling to get seats out
You're describing the very late 3 rail system... As this a 71 it will be 2 rail which uses a spring clip on the inner rail. Its needs pushing down with a long screw driver so a tab on the seat base can pass over it. Once its moving though! Mike Zaha! I will give this a try and report back :) Many t...
- 5th January 2014 - 9:44pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Struggling to get seats out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7405
Struggling to get seats out
Hello, I'm currently stripping the interior out of my 71 fastback to refurb. I've got all fabrics et c out but the seats won't budge. I know in beetles they slide and lift off, is it the same in the type 3? I've given the rails a liberal dousing in wd40 for now in the hopes they're just ceased up.
- 5th January 2014 - 4:43pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Carpet sets
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9776
Re: Carpet sets
I'm looking into a set from Jbug in California, works out cheaper than a lot of the UK suppliers from what I've seen so far.