68 RHD Squareback

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TopGhia
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68 RHD Squareback

Post by TopGhia » 9th May 2017 - 9:17pm

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and type 3 ownership so wanted to share my new ride.
A 68 RHD square recently imported from SA, needs MOT and DVLA registration so currently sat in the workshop waiting for some attention on floorpan. A good stock interior with almost all electrics in working order, never had a VW with an original working clock!

Cheers, Jon
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Post by Editor » 10th May 2017 - 1:09am

Good looking Type 3. You may be surprised how much you like driving it once you get it road legal. The early clocks are less problematic, but time-keeping is a bit erratic. If they aren't running, it's usually the fusible solder link that's failed. The later transistorised clocks keep better time, but are trickier to mend if they fail.
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Re: 68 RHD Squareback

Post by FASTY72 » 11th May 2017 - 10:27am

Looks nice. Look forward to seeing it soon when I am down at Bobs!
Hi My name is Paul...................... Fasty back together again !!!!!!!!!!

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Re: 68 RHD Squareback

Post by markymarc » 15th May 2017 - 2:33pm

awesome squareback

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Re: 68 RHD Squareback

Post by TopGhia » 28th January 2018 - 4:56pm

Some new photos as photobucket decided to play silly buggers..

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Post by broady_6 » 28th January 2018 - 5:05pm

That looks like a wonderful early square, peaceful on a sunny day sort of situation
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Re: 68 RHD Squareback

Post by purplepeter » 28th January 2018 - 10:03pm

Nice number plate!

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Post by sparkywig » 29th January 2018 - 7:23pm

Nice looking car.

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Re: 68 RHD Squareback

Post by Editor » 31st January 2018 - 2:11am

How did you know PRH are my brother's initial, Peter?

I'm in the process of selling my Fastback RDH 96K, which I bought in Summer 1990, largely as it has my middle son's initials! Downsizing my fleet! I've just been looking through lots of photos of restoration, etc.... very nostalgic.
Dave.

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