1967 VW Variant

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1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 22nd July 2020 - 10:46pm

THe origin can be found here viewtopic.php?f=1&t=14816

I was lucky enough to be in the right place, right time, and with the right money,
to become the new custodian of this piece of original un molested german metal,

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It has not seen outside its resting place since 1970 when it was parked up there.
Rubbers on steering trackrod ends, look like new.


Now bad for 53 years old.

Its in better shape than the fasty I am finishing at the moment.

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by Danny Lord » 22nd July 2020 - 11:13pm

:shock: :D :cool:
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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 22nd July 2020 - 11:30pm

Looks like I put a couple of 67 variant posts, into my other fastback thread,

If some kind mod could rectify an old geezers mistake, I would be eternally greatful, thankyou

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 27th July 2020 - 10:19pm

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 28th July 2020 - 1:14pm

And 53 year old speakers to boot :D

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And colur coding stil visible on the brake pads. As well as decades of sand

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Along with the bleed nipple cap

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 28th July 2020 - 1:16pm

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 28th July 2020 - 1:29pm

There is no place at all on the floor pan that needs any repairs.

The only welding required is in the area of the bumper mounts, front and rear.
And a little low down on the front clip.
Thats is, job done.
There is absolutely no need to split the shell from the pan.

This is an amazing barnfind, best in the country.

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 28th July 2020 - 9:04pm

This area rarely survives through the years.
My own white fastback did not have a trace of this flap or surrounding metal.
Yet on this 53 year old car, its intact and serviceable, with the rubber seal.

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And the valve settings are the recommended 4 thou, and heads are clean
looking.

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Here is a good view of the flap just mentioned.

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 28th July 2020 - 9:10pm

In this picture of the inner wing at the rear on the drivers side,
you can clearly see the inner wing seal that is intact, and still sealing the wing area as it
is meant to. Strangely enough its supple and strong even after all these years.

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by Aaronslimvw » 29th July 2020 - 8:00am

Great to see! Looks like it just needs a good pressure wash!

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 4th August 2020 - 5:46pm

Engine is now running beautifully

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7WjqKqFjU


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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by broady_6 » 8th August 2020 - 10:56am

kaddy wrote:
28th July 2020 - 1:14pm
And 53 year old speakers to boot :D

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And colur coding stil visible on the brake pads. As well as decades of sand

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Along with the bleed nipple cap
Interesting to see the caphead bolts in the calipers. Ive never seen that before. and I like it!
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Looking at photos a bit futher down, the exhaust looks to be missing a clamp. But a very sold car, get it cleaned and a fresh coat of dinitrol on and youre golden!
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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 9th August 2020 - 10:59am

I have 2 NOS exhausts to fit this baby no problem.

THis is definitely a keeper. It starts quicker than my other fasty.

Just have to clean out all the crap from the seats, and check the brakes and steering,

and away we go.

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by broady_6 » 11th October 2020 - 5:54pm

How are you getting on?
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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 25th October 2021 - 10:38pm

Nothing going on at the moment, I am just recovering from a heart attack. No major damage as I got to hospital before anything kicked in.
Just needed a couple of stents, and I am well on the road to recovery. Back cycling 6kms a day now, so its all good. Stents are like a couple of helicoils :badgrin: :badgrin:
Just tidying up a couple of bits on the white fasty, then i will be rolling in the variant for some work.

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by jmarkha1 » 26th October 2021 - 9:55am

glad you're on the mend Kaddy - must have been a shock - the car looks like a survivor that hasn't been messed with - :thumbsup:
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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 26th October 2021 - 10:57am

jmarkha1 wrote:
26th October 2021 - 9:55am
glad you're on the mend Kaddy - must have been a shock - the car looks like a survivor that hasn't been messed with - :thumbsup:
Something like meself :badgrin: :badgrin: :badgrin:

Thanks I am well on the mend. I knew it was coming on the day. Chest felt different but no pain. Doc said I was very smart moving when I did because most dont until they are unconcious. I am further down the road of recovery than the variant, but I plan to change that very soon. Just as soon as the discs are on the fastback. :thumbsup:

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by broady_6 » 26th October 2021 - 5:12pm

Sound like a lucky escape! Glad you are still with us!
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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 26th October 2021 - 7:05pm

broady_6 wrote:
26th October 2021 - 5:12pm
Sound like a lucky escape! Glad you are still with us!
I think it was on the cards, as I have family history for dicky tickers. But cardiac surgeon who did the stents said my heart was 100% and no muscle death
associated with it. If there was it cant be repaired once its deprived of oxygen for more than a few minutes. And a heart echo confirmed that the pump
was 100%, but the fuel lines were clogged. So as i say a few helicoils (stents) were fitted, and i have to go back for 2 more, and the jobs a good un.

Back to 6k cycling a day 2 weeks after being let out of hospital. So its all great. :thumbsup:

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 16th February 2022 - 11:20pm

I managed to undo the bodge on the cooling flaps that were jammed open. I sorted all the parts from my stash, including a thermostat from a 1600 type 2 engine that I had. I checked it over and its working perfectly. The only part that I did not have was the horizontal rod from the flap to the rotating linkage thats operated by the thermostat.
So I made that from a carburetor rod that I had spares of. All done, and tested a few times to make sure it opened and closed freely. And the jobs a good un.

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I also did a top end rebuild . I fitted new rings, and balanced all the pistons to within .5 of a gram. One piston was 6 grams heavier than the rest.
Cross hatch honed the barrels to aid the bedding in of the rings.

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No reason why a little old heart attack should stop me from having fun. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 19th February 2022 - 12:16am

I manged to get my engine re assembled and fitted the start up kit on the engine stand. Carbs cleaned and timing and valves all set on the engine.
10 minute cold crank to get the oil pressure up. Fingers crossed, and chocks away....

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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by broady_6 » 6th September 2022 - 8:38pm

Good work that man, but a 10 minute crank!? That poor starter.
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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 8th July 2023 - 12:40am

broady_6 wrote:
6th September 2022 - 8:38pm
Good work that man, but a 10 minute crank!? That poor starter.
Agh Broady.....I.m not that cruel :D
I meant during intervals, a total reasonable cranking to get the oil around the engine. ;)

Its been a while since my last visit, but between a new kitchen I made for the cook, and a boiler replacement, classics have been on the back burner.
Never fear, I got back to them about 2 months ago.......rust removal, and metal replacement, as per usual for type 3's.

I originally thought this type 3 variant was in very good shape, sadly it wasn't, which meant loads, and loads of work. I had to remove all the front clip, inner front clip, and both wheelhouse bulkheads. Too rusty, and if in doubt, cut it out. Which is what i did.Of course bulkhead panels are either not available, or cost more than the wifes kidneys, so I had to make both bulkhead panels left and right.
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Re: 1967 VW Variant

Post by kaddy » 8th July 2023 - 12:44am

And once the left side was done, I moved over to the right, and rinse repeat, hey presto. These are some pics taken during the process.
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