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- 9th August 2017 - 5:22pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Window chrome trim
- Replies: 10
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Window chrome trim
Can any one tell me if there is a difference between beetle and type3 chrome window trim found a company selling it in 5 meter lengths plastic coated chrome , not the original metal one . Will it be ok to use
- 23rd July 2017 - 5:06pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Engine carbs help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2303
Re: Engine carbs help
Thanks sorry to confuse issues , it's a 32 solex carb top I require the bracket for the filter is broken off . I have some one on the forum sorting me out . I will look at the link you posted thanks graham
- 17th July 2017 - 9:03pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Engine carbs help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2303
Engine carbs help
I got two engine when I bought my square back the one I am fitting has balance pipes to the carb manifold is the correct set up . So lex 32 carbs . I have stripped down one engine for parts . And thought I could use the head off one off the carbs but they are different . And we're is the best place ...
- 30th June 2017 - 5:27pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: pipe work fuel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2974
Re: pipe work fuel
Thanks that's it sorted
- 18th June 2017 - 9:27pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: pipe work fuel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2974
Re: pipe work fuel
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Type-3-Fuel-Tank-Balance-pipe-68-73-fastback-squareback-notchback-311201179B-/201394008115?fits=Car+Make%3AVW&hash=item2ee404b033:m:mtXcP7TznHKW3-4xLwuY99w J bit goes on the filler neck, raised grommet bit goes through the inner wing into the front bonnet area http://ww...
- 16th June 2017 - 9:08pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: pipe work fuel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2974
pipe work fuel
hi can any one help me . where does the small breather pipe from the tee piece on the filler neck go to on my squareback .
- 24th May 2017 - 10:27pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise for parts and lowering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3389
advise for parts and lowering
chrome window trim whats the profile off it . best place to buy . trim around door aperture push on what size . front bonnet badge . and advise on lowering have read about inner and outer splines looking to go 2 notches front 1 at rear . whats the best to lower inner or outer splines . and whats the...
- 17th May 2017 - 10:40pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Bulkhead area in trunk
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2346
Re: Bulkhead area in trunk
have a look through my thread here http://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3094&p=60417#p60417 Its what im working on at the moment thanks my area around the air box and drain is solid , slight surface rust , but some one has cut open the bulkhead and fabricated a lid hinges and...
- 16th May 2017 - 5:31pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Bulkhead area in trunk
- Replies: 3
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Bulkhead area in trunk
Hi my 1972 square back has had its bulkhead cut open at the top , and replaced with a lid and hinges to access the air intake . Can anyone send me pics or advise on replacing this to original . its not rotten just been chopped open I think . Was thinking of leaving it but replacing with nicer frame ...
- 5th April 2017 - 5:07pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: steel wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3343
Re: steel wheels
your
Your problely correct me wrong new to type3 just thought it was same as beetle .
Editor wrote:I'm confused - is this car from an odd corner of the world? 1972 is normally double-joint axle, not swing-axle. There was a Swedish heavier load spec one with swing-axle, I believe.
Your problely correct me wrong new to type3 just thought it was same as beetle .
- 1st April 2017 - 1:45pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: steel wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3343
Re: steel wheels
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 bes...
- 31st March 2017 - 10:14pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: steel wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3343
steel wheels
planning lowering 2 notch front . 1 on rear with steel wheels what size wheel on rear and front with largest tyre possible with no rubbing . best place buy correct steel wheel with correct offset
- 27th January 2017 - 10:29pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: convert from 4 stud to 5 x 130
- Replies: 5
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Re: convert from 4 stud to 5 x 130
thanks for the pics . i sub contract to a big engineering company will ask one off the boys to do mine . also some one on hear is selling the front discs and ma swap the rear hubs for my 4 stud thanks for the help first type 3 .
- 27th January 2017 - 7:57pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: convert from 4 stud to 5 x 130
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3405
Re: convert from 4 stud to 5 x 130
Look good did the engineering company work out the setting for you i.e. 5x 130
- 26th January 2017 - 10:32pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: convert from 4 stud to 5 x 130
- Replies: 5
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convert from 4 stud to 5 x 130
whats the best way to covert to 5 stud 130 from 4 stud so i can get a better offset wheel . and if i lower it 2 splines front and 1 at the back tyres and rim size
- 26th January 2017 - 10:28pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: advise
yes got a spare engine too was seized bit diesel turned ok stripped it down good for spares also got 2400 dollars parts full interior seat carpets all the seals lots more thank god . now i see prices
- 21st January 2017 - 6:37pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: advise
Grahamhenderson2 Flickr for picsjmarkha1 wrote:sounds good - that was fast!
lets see some pics otherwise it didn't happen
- 16th January 2017 - 8:20am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: advise
Posted some pics on Flickr graham Henderson 2 cheers g
- 13th January 2017 - 6:06pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: advise
Take some tomorrow roof stripped in primer . Sand down drivers side sat . Wings doors tailgate bonnet soda blasted next week .
- 12th January 2017 - 11:24pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: advise
well stripped right down back to metal found 4 small pin hole at window .2 inch rust door pillar small plate needed couple small holes to sills that s it car has been wax oiled all over , bonus . always think the worst when you start stripping it back to metal
- 11th December 2016 - 7:10pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: advise
first type3 whats the bad points and what should i fully check when i get it sat had a good look around it last week solid floors and body s good
- 10th December 2016 - 11:32am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: advise
Thanks for the info looking to have it lowered slightly but still have good ride will hunt about when ready for bigger offset that's again . Can you still get aftermarket bumpers and trim ok or is it hunt it down job thanks g
- 9th December 2016 - 11:35pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: advise
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
advise
hi all just picked up a 1972 square back project . looking for advise on lowering / wheel size its 4 stud . or can you convert to 5 stud . best place for parts . air bags all around/ can you fit early style bumpers on later model . be on asking for more advised thanks g