1967 VW Variant

[kaddy]

Once all the bulkhead areas were ready to trial fit the inner sparewheel panel , and the front clip, I motored on. Once i was happy with the fit up, it was time for the welder, and crossed fingers that all would work. Considering I had to make one of the fuel tank/suspension mount sections, I knew it might be tricky at this stage. Happy days, I just have a bit of final welding, and thats a big job out of the way.

[kaddy]

And this is where i am now, thankfully.

[Dave Summers]

That's a fine bit of work. It's a shame the car wasn't as sound as you thought, but it's coming on nicely and well worth doing.

[broady_6]

Very nice sheet metal work. Bringa back cold memories for me.

[kaddy]

Thanks lads.
Yeah it turns out the car is rattier than i thought. I had some thoughts on scrapping it, and then i thought, to hell with it, i'll carry on and save it. Then mosied on for a few weeks, and discovered both heater channels needed replacing, along with work when i took off the rear wing. Had another scrappie moment, and thought................oh dammit, a bottle of gas and another roll of mig wire, and as the chief in "The outlaw Josey Wales " said we must endeavour to persevere....So I kept going.

New heater channel made and installed on the r/h side



Inner and outer



Test fit the newly made components

[kaddy]

Its refreshing to know that there are other vw enthusiasts every bit as mad as me when it comes to saving a rusty old type 3. We always save them no matter what

[kaddy]

[broady_6]

Its refreshing to know that there are other vw enthusiasts every bit as mad as me when it comes to saving a rusty old type 3. We always save them no matter what

Yeah, exactly what I had to go to keep mine going! Quite satisfying to make actaully