Ah that's a shame, still there are worse things that can go on these, at least its good and solid

Very much enjoyed reading through your progress mate, where are you up to now on it?

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?

Wahey you sorted the pictures! That looks to be in lovely nick

Keep up the good work, enjoying reading your progress

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

Hello, did you ever get any joy on this? I think my 71 fastback may require similar

Thanks, think I'll be pulling mine out to check at weekend

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?

Should hopefully have mine on the road soon so will try to take some decent photos

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

Looks nice that

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.

Ouch £40...are they the same as a ghia or any other models? Pretty sure they're different to beetle ones.

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 :/

Thanks for the help, I'll get some bits ordered and hopefully get them back on soon

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?

They're due sometime next week, will keep you posted.

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.

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...

Thanks, I'll recruit the gf, she's a bit of nutter for old air cooleds

adamrush! wrote:Are they the tmi 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.

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...

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.

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.