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Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 14th August 2019 - 10:49pm
by Dave Summers
Hi Don, I don't look at the Type 3 gallery all that often so I've just found your thread, but it's good to see someone not too far from me (and I was brought up in the NE - Portknockie to be exact).
I haven't had a Type 3 for some time (I've got two Type 4 long-term projects) but I've quite a few spares so there's a chance I might have some things you need.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 16th August 2019 - 11:05pm
by Type1234
Hi Dave, Yes, good to have someone within driving distance for spares etc. My fastback is going to be a major project, it wasn't meant to be but I bought it unseen, other than photos and it is far worse than I expected. It was described as needing some TLC! Anyway what sort of spares would you have?
Cheers
Don
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 16th August 2019 - 11:12pm
by Type1234
Dave, Don't suppose you have an exhaust tail pipe do you?
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 16th August 2019 - 11:27pm
by 937carrera
If he hasn't, Stevedumptruck should have, he just replaced one on his notchback
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 8:46am
by Type1234
Thanks for that David. Is there a way to send him a message? Still a bit green at finding my way around.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 9:09am
by 937carrera
Of course:
Click on his name in a post or in the list of members (under Quick Links)
You can then send him a PM (Private message), or maybe a direct email, depending on how he has set his profile up
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 12:39pm
by Dave Summers
Type1234 wrote: ↑16th August 2019 - 11:05pm
Hi Dave, Yes, good to have someone within driving distance for spares etc. My fastback is going to be a major project, it wasn't meant to be but I bought it unseen, other than photos and it is far worse than I expected. It was described as needing some TLC! Anyway what sort of spares would you have?
Cheers
Don
Pretty random collection Don - some new old stock parts from dealers' stock clearances years ago (mostly Hawco's in Elgin) plus bits from cars that I've broken - ranging from bits of trim to panels and engines (one seized so for parts only). Sorry I haven't found a tailpipe but I have got a headlining, which I think is from a Type 3 Notchback but with some stitching it could work for a Fastback. It's got some staining (should clean up) but definitely not painted!
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 1:03pm
by Type1234
937carrera wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 9:09am
Of course:
Click on his name in a post or in the list of members (under Quick Links)
You can then send him a PM (Private message), or maybe a direct email, depending on how he has set his profile up
Ok great thanks for that.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 1:14pm
by Type1234
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 12:39pm
Type1234 wrote: ↑16th August 2019 - 11:05pm
Hi Dave, Yes, good to have someone within driving distance for spares etc. My fastback is going to be a major project, it wasn't meant to be but I bought it unseen, other than photos and it is far worse than I expected. It was described as needing some TLC! Anyway what sort of spares would you have?
Cheers
Don
Pretty random collection Don - some new old stock parts from dealers' stock clearances years ago (mostly Hawco's in Elgin) plus bits from cars that I've broken - ranging from bits of trim to panels and engines (one seized so for parts only). Sorry I haven't found a tailpipe but I have got a headlining, which I think is from a Type 3 Notchback but with some stitching it could work for a Fastback. It's got some staining (should clean up) but definitely not painted!
My car has the sliding sunroof so not sure how the headlining would work but I've never had any dealings with headlining. What sort of panels do you have because it looks like I am going to need a few.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 1:33pm
by Dave Summers
Type1234 wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 1:14pm
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 12:39pm
Type1234 wrote: ↑16th August 2019 - 11:05pm
Hi Dave, Yes, good to have someone within driving distance for spares etc. My fastback is going to be a major project, it wasn't meant to be but I bought it unseen, other than photos and it is far worse than I expected. It was described as needing some TLC! Anyway what sort of spares would you have?
Cheers
Don
Pretty random collection Don - some new old stock parts from dealers' stock clearances years ago (mostly Hawco's in Elgin) plus bits from cars that I've broken - ranging from bits of trim to panels and engines (one seized so for parts only). Sorry I haven't found a tailpipe but I have got a headlining, which I think is from a Type 3 Notchback but with some stitching it could work for a Fastback. It's got some staining (should clean up) but definitely not painted!
My car has the sliding sunroof so not sure how the headlining would work but I've never had any dealings with headlining. What sort of panels do you have because it looks like I am going to need a few.
Bonnets, one rear wing (left IIRC but would have to go to my garage to check - 2 miles away), bumpers, spare wheel wells, NOS rear bootlid. I've got doors but I think they're all for earlier cars - will check garage. Also a few for other models (e.g. Variant tailgate, Notchback bootlid) in case anyone else is reading!
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 2:26pm
by Type1234
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 1:33pm
Type1234 wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 1:14pm
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 12:39pm
Pretty random collection Don - some new old stock parts from dealers' stock clearances years ago (mostly Hawco's in Elgin) plus bits from cars that I've broken - ranging from bits of trim to panels and engines (one seized so for parts only). Sorry I haven't found a tailpipe but I have got a headlining, which I think is from a Type 3 Notchback but with some stitching it could work for a Fastback. It's got some staining (should clean up) but definitely not painted!
My car has the sliding sunroof so not sure how the headlining would work but I've never had any dealings with headlining. What sort of panels do you have because it looks like I am going to need a few.
Bonnets, one rear wing (left IIRC but would have to go to my garage to check - 2 miles away), bumpers, spare wheel wells, NOS rear bootlid. I've got doors but I think they're all for earlier cars - will check garage. Also a few for other models (e.g. Variant tailgate, Notchback bootlid) in case anyone else is reading!
Dave, Don't go looking at the moment for me. I will be making a list of what I need and sadly it looks like being a very long list. I will be needing a passenger side door, or door skin/repair panel possibly driver side as well.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 8:27pm
by Type1234
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 8:31pm
by Type1234
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Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 9:55pm
by Dave Summers
Ouch! That's a lot of work but I'm glad you feel up to doing it.
The outer sills aren't actually attached to the floorpan directly; they just sit alongside its edge. If they've been welded to it, that's a bodge. The sill structure is part of the body, which is bolted to the floorpan in the same way as a Beetle, although a very different shape. (I once had a nice-looking 1963 Variant which had reconstructed sills welded to the floor. After a while the previous owner wanted to buy it back, and when he did, he found some horrors lurking under the "repair", and landed up breaking the car.)
The good news is that if you need to replace the steering box, it's the same as on a Beetle, so should be easy to find. Same goes for the steering damper.
I checked my garage as I was there anyway, and I've got rear wings for both sides and a pair of late doors.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 17th August 2019 - 9:59pm
by Dave Summers
Interesting to see late 1960s style flashers on your car - not original for the longer nose model but they suit it. (And I'm one who prefers originality.)
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 18th August 2019 - 9:33pm
by 937carrera
Time to start looking at the restoration threads in detail then, here's a couple to start with
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12009
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3094
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 18th August 2019 - 9:54pm
by Type1234
Just had a look through both and they are going to be very helpful. Thanks
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 18th August 2019 - 10:03pm
by Type1234
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 9:55pm
Ouch! That's a lot of work but I'm glad you feel up to doing it.
The outer sills aren't actually attached to the floorpan directly; they just sit alongside its edge. If they've been welded to it, that's a bodge. The sill structure is part of the body, which is bolted to the floorpan in the same way as a Beetle, although a very different shape. (I once had a nice-looking 1963 Variant which had reconstructed sills welded to the floor. After a while the previous owner wanted to buy it back, and when he did, he found some horrors lurking under the "repair", and landed up breaking the car.)
The good news is that if you need to replace the steering box, it's the same as on a Beetle, so should be easy to find. Same goes for the steering damper.
I checked my garage as I was there anyway, and I've got rear wings for both sides and a pair of late doors.
Yes this is a real bummer but, I have already started stripping the car, got the doors, bonnet and bumpers Etc. off. What condition are your doors? Not sure yet if mine are going to be ok or not.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 18th August 2019 - 10:06pm
by Type1234
Type1234 wrote: ↑18th August 2019 - 10:03pm
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 9:55pm
Ouch! That's a lot of work but I'm glad you feel up to doing it.
The outer sills aren't actually attached to the floorpan directly; they just sit alongside its edge. If they've been welded to it, that's a bodge. The sill structure is part of the body, which is bolted to the floorpan in the same way as a Beetle, although a very different shape. (I once had a nice-looking 1963 Variant which had reconstructed sills welded to the floor. After a while the previous owner wanted to buy it back, and when he did, he found some horrors lurking under the "repair", and landed up breaking the car.)
The good news is that if you need to replace the steering box, it's the same as on a Beetle, so should be easy to find. Same goes for the steering damper.
I checked my garage as I was there anyway, and I've got rear wings for both sides and a pair of late doors.
Yes this is a real bummer but, I have already started stripping the car, got the doors, bonnet and bumpers Etc. off. What condition are your doors? Not sure yet if mine are going to be ok or not.
Good news about the steering box and damper being same as the Beetle, I think both will need to be replaced.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 18th August 2019 - 10:10pm
by 937carrera
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 23rd August 2019 - 6:04pm
by Type1234
I have started a new thread on the members cars and projects page. I thought that was a more appropriate place to speak about my restoration and show pics.
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 18th June 2020 - 11:15pm
by pinknotch
Hi Dave, Just tried to PM you but not sure it sent? I'm looking for a Notchback boot lid! Do you still have one available?
Thanks,
Stu.
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 1:33pm
Type1234 wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 1:14pm
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 12:39pm
Pretty random collection Don - some new old stock parts from dealers' stock clearances years ago (mostly Hawco's in Elgin) plus bits from cars that I've broken - ranging from bits of trim to panels and engines (one seized so for parts only). Sorry I haven't found a tailpipe but I have got a headlining, which I think is from a Type 3 Notchback but with some stitching it could work for a Fastback. It's got some staining (should clean up) but definitely not painted!
My car has the sliding sunroof so not sure how the headlining would work but I've never had any dealings with headlining. What sort of panels do you have because it looks like I am going to need a few.
Bonnets, one rear wing (left IIRC but would have to go to my garage to check - 2 miles away), bumpers, spare wheel wells, NOS rear bootlid. I've got doors but I think they're all for earlier cars - will check garage. Also a few for other models (e.g. Variant tailgate, Notchback bootlid) in case anyone else is reading!
Re: New to the club and new to my Type 3 Fastback
Posted: 20th June 2020 - 9:51am
by Dave Summers
pinknotch wrote: ↑18th June 2020 - 11:15pm
Hi Dave, Just tried to PM you but not sure it sent? I'm looking for a Notchback boot lid! Do you still have one available?
Thanks,
Stu.
Dave Summers wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 1:33pm
Type1234 wrote: ↑17th August 2019 - 1:14pm
I've replied to your PM. (They don't show as still in outbox until they've been read, which can be a bit confusing.)