1969 Squareback panel van

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1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 11th November 2014 - 11:27am

Hi Guys,

I am back in the VW family after a bad experience with a Fiat 126 I changed into a Hot Rod!!!
Having been into the scene from back in the late 80's and owned two Baja's, a Fastback and Beach buggy.

I got this Squareback from sheffield a couple of months ago from a very nice couple and had it trailered home.
I have plans to wrap it in vinyl as I am better at that than painting!! I hope I don't upset too many owners as I normally seem to.
I have already changed the wheels to centerlines and refurbed them in satin black. Changed the steering wheel to the one from the Hot Rod.
I hope these pictures show you the way my cars turn out?!

Mark.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by Editor » 11th November 2014 - 10:56pm

Welcome aboard, Mark. I doubt anyone here would object to you wrapping your car. What can be distressing is when major body chops are undertaken, which are hard to reverse, but no one can force their wishes on you, apart from the MoT tester! We're an easy-going lot here.
Dave.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 12th November 2014 - 5:36pm

Cheers Dave, I hope to be some shows next year?

mark.

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Post by Editor » 13th November 2014 - 1:22am

It would be interesting to see that 'in the flesh'. The van version of the Variant was very uncommon in the UK - but was a simple mod of the Variant body, with panels welded in. The factory ones had a small ventilation box in the rear panel with louvres externally. Australia imported quite a number, probably as kits.

I recall a story in an old Safer Motoring some time in the late '60s I expect, where someone in Nigeria (where VW had a plant assembling kits) bought a van version cheaply, removed the panels and fitted seats etc to bring it up to the standard Variant, and sold it to the local dealer for a lot more than it had cost him. I guess the tax levied was different, which would have helped boost the profit. I think that car came to the UK later in its life.
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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by miketyp3 » 13th November 2014 - 11:45am

Also the official van side panels are swagged for stiffness.

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The interior is boarded out and there's a bulkhead behind the front seats.

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Although as mentioned it was popular to purchase the van version and convert it to the passenger spec, as purchase tax was not payable on the van version.

Personally I'm not aware of an original UK sold PV, although I have some UK brochures where they are shown.

Mike

Edit: I think the gist of the text in the top image is saying there's 2 versions, one of which retains the passenger car interior.
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Post by markymarc » 15th November 2014 - 1:44pm

Very very interesting material you have shown, cool.

mark

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Post by Editor » 16th November 2014 - 12:27am

Yes, 'quattro finestrini laterale' must mean 4 side windows, and I've just noticed it's a RHD car pictured, with just the one sunvisor (as was standard on lower trim spec, even for 1600A Variants, though I think most were supplied with two). Odd the language isn't English - Italian I would guess. Photo taken in Malta/Cypress maybe, with Mediterranean pines and bright sun? Quite a lot of countries drive on the left (a few more back then).
Dave.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 4th December 2014 - 5:37pm

Hi Guys,

Work has been manic but I have managed to take my seats and dash to be trimmed by my local guy in Colchester. Pictures to follow when complete.
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Post by markymarc » 7th December 2014 - 7:17pm

Another little job done today.......Big bumpers removed!!
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If anyone wants them, They are now for sale. Good condition in gloss black with cutouts on the front for Golf (MK1) indicators.
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Post by markymarc » 12th May 2015 - 1:51pm

A few jobs complete as I wait for welding to be done on the floor.
Trial fit of rear seat.......then remove and paint, seats gone for recovering.
Remove rear window and tint......re-fit with new cal-look rubber.
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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by col1600 » 12th May 2015 - 5:09pm

that is a cool looking wagon
keep up the good work

colin.
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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by bigbadbadge » 12th May 2015 - 8:18pm

Very nice, wheels look great in black. Can't wait to see this one finished.

All the best

Chris

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 13th May 2015 - 8:50am

Cheers guys, I would like yo get it back on the road this year but I don't want to tempt fait!
When the wheel man had my wheels everyone that saw my wheels were devastated I was having them done black and not polished!!
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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 12th August 2015 - 12:31pm

Hello again.......work has been busy so only done a few bits to the VW van.........but did wrap the "work" van for practice on the Square-back......that's what I told the missus!
Jobs done :-
Front window back in.
New rear window panels.
Rear seat fitted.
Floor dynamat fitted.
Carpets in.
cat playing in my carpet!!
VW timeline at local dealership and my van wrap just added out of interest.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by Tight yorkie mick » 12th August 2015 - 6:25pm

I like that, something a bit different. And from near me :)

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 13th August 2015 - 5:26pm

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This is the new back seat fitted.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 13th August 2015 - 5:29pm

Tight yorkie mick wrote:I like that, something a bit different. And from near me :)
Many thanks but I am not sure I am near rotherham?
I am on the Essex/Suffolk border.....Colchester/Ipswich way, any other type 3s this way?

I have NO friends lol.......

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by Tight yorkie mick » 20th August 2015 - 9:10am

No mate :) I ment the car, it was from Sheffield which is five minutes from me you could have called for a tea on your way home.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 23rd August 2015 - 6:11pm

Tight yorkie mick wrote:No mate :) I ment the car, it was from Sheffield which is five minutes from me you could have called for a tea on your way home.
Sorry pal......I am a silly Essex boy!!!!
If I had known I would have snapped up a coffee/tea, cheers.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 23rd August 2015 - 6:25pm

My dash top is back from the trimmer and I am very pleased........fitted and dials back in......
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Slowly getting there......mark.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by jmarkha1 » 26th August 2015 - 2:51pm

nice job on that dash retrim - very tidy work around the gauge pods...
The variant Project

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 2nd November 2015 - 10:30am

Hi guys,
I have been busy with work but managed a few little jobs........
Picked up and fitted one front seat.
Fitted wiper arms and blades.
Started luggage area carpet set.

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 12th November 2015 - 8:10pm

Interior is very nearly finished.......just a few little adjustments.
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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by Kai » 12th November 2015 - 8:28pm

I'm thinking vintage "sport line" contender. You'll need se of those tubular side bars next :)

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Re: 1969 Squareback panel van

Post by markymarc » 30th November 2015 - 1:01pm

I have all the service parts needed and just waiting for RTI transport sometime this week to take my squareback to Anchor Motors for a FULL service and check before it's MOT...........watch this space!!
Mark.

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