Thanks for the info. Do you think one of these would be any good (long enough) I think the type 3 one is about 2 metres long ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEETLE-CABRIO ... 5405eafd56

While trying to adjust the bonnet catch today we managed to snap the cable of the bonnet release. Luckily the bonnet is open. Any idea where the best place to get a new one for a 72 Fastback is ? had a quick look but can only see early ones for £16. I need the one that attaches to the lever in the g...

Thanks for the help guys ! got some ordered along with lots of other bits and pieces I need to put it back together Exciting to be putting it back together.

Hi I am putting my Fastback back together after restoration/re spray. the front brake pipes from the brake fluid reservoir are part metal pipe and part low pressure hose. I have cleaned up the metal sections but the hoses linking them could do with replacing. Any suggestions where to get this hose f...

Hi Can anyone post some pictures of how the bonnet springs go on a late type 3. took mine off when welding in that area and they don't open the bonnet properly now. not sure if they are on right.cheers

This is what you want !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Type-3-Fue ... 2ec8ddd16d

This Item is from the seller you want but I cannot see one listed in his items. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Typ-3-Fuel-Filler-Flap-Neck-Seal-all-models-66-74-fastback-squareback/360663508465?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D828336359008...

One of mine !

Coool pics ! Got an more of the blue Fastback (LAB 886K) thats mine ! have not seen pics of it at that show before. Where was it? looks like Dubfreeze maybe ? looks like this at the moment !!!

Are you talking about the front ones that look like this ? http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/slapheadpaul/bumperironbracketbeetle.jpg If so I got some to replace the rusted ones on my 72 Fastback. they are not exactly the same I had to adapt the hole slightly to get them to fit. Hope this helps...

My Fastback has a 1776 which the previuos owner had built by these guys.
http://www.kingfisherkustoms.co.uk/index.php
they are in Smethick west Midlands. May be worth giving them a call........!

Glad you asked this question been meaning to ask myself ! Found this supplyer.
http://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Spire_Nu ... _type.html
Need the rubber washers that go on the inside of wing bolts as well anyone no a good place to get these ?
Cheers
Paul

I got TMI covers from Karmann konnection for mine. great fit good price when I got mine a few years back. shop around if you want TMI covers as the price varies a lot from supplier to supplier.

Go for it I am doing my 72 Fastback at the moment and it is very rewarding. These guys might be very useful to you in the us they have loads of parts.http://www.vwispwest.com/home.php?cat=268

I have been repairing this area on my Fastback recently so I decided to add a few pictures of my solution. After cutting the top of the outside off to get access to repair the rust I decided to make an access flap so it is easy to keep the drain hole unbloked and also to reapair if it does rust in t...

Late of course, can't you tell by the shape of the bonnet and back lights.

Built this in the garden today as mine is in bits !


Hope the snow goes soon !

So do I
Old seats recovered with TMI covers !
Any more pics of the work yet.

Love the pics it is very helpful to see how others have done things as I am just starting similar jobs on my 72 Fastback. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/slapheadpaul/fastyresto2008.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/slapheadpaul/fastyresto2007.jpg Only removed the wings and doors so ...

The Number plate bulge on mine was cut out and smoothed over using the original front panel. The rear number plate light had the same treatment. Good luck sorting out all the rust! mine has some rust problems in the same areas which I need to get sorted. No MOT at the mo. http://i78.photobucket.com/...

Welcome. Your Fastback is almost the twin of mine.

Good luck with it I have had great fun with mine.

Nice Pics Danny. Was a lovely weekend and great yo meet some other type 3er's. Thanks to danny and Dave. it was good to put faces to the names. Hopefully see you again soon at a show.

Hi, I want give my air filters a clean on my Dellorto carbs. What is the best way to clean them and what sort of oil should I put on them after cleaning? Cheers.

Nice one. just looking on E bay and thought you might be interested. Did you know you could get it on a mug? You should buy one and see if he realises the number plate is right. :lol: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FASTBACK-PERSONALISED-MUG-REG-VW-TYPE-3-CAR-VARIANT_W0QQitemZ110239611513QQihZ001QQcategoryZ27...

Looking good. fancy doing mine next Don't think I could afford the labour ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££. Wish I had a workshop like that to do mine in. My garage is only just big enough for the car and there is no power as it is in a block of garages away from the house