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Post by jlfama on Jun 3, 2020 20:40:01 GMT -8
Hi there. First post here to the forums but I've been lurking for a while.
After wanting a squareback for about 20 years I finally picked one up last year. Even better, it was right here on the island.
I'm new to VWs in general, nearly bought a Karmann Ghia and a Notchback in Saskatchewan about 15 years ago but decided not to on either of them and always regretted it. That said, I've worked on cars in the past (Volvos, BMWs, Triumphs) but just starting to get to know this one.
Hope to get the car on the road this summer and, virus permitting, meet some other VW owners.
Also, if anybody has tips on any type 3 parts on the island, hit me up, there are a couple out of production bits I'm looking for.
Cheers,
Jon
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Post by CrazyBrit on Jun 3, 2020 20:51:00 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum. Let's see some pictures of your car!
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Post by jlfama on Jun 3, 2020 21:13:04 GMT -8
Here are a few photos of the square. Haven't done much to it but have a list to get it well on the road - rebuild a bunch of the frontend, muffler, generator, seats... Can't wait to drive it this summer. |
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Post by Volktales on Jun 3, 2020 21:53:29 GMT -8
Nice! Good to see some more Type 3's out there. I have a '69 Fastback in the same shade of blue, but sadly it has been off the road for a while now. What specific parts are you needing???
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Post by jlfama on Jun 4, 2020 8:46:17 GMT -8
I'm looking for seat adjuster cams for my driver's seat (pretty sure they're the same on both sides) or even a new seat frame.
Also looking for a new handbrake. Appears to be a little nub broken off on mine so I don't think the brake is doing much.
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Post by Volktales on Jun 6, 2020 9:55:15 GMT -8
You could ask Clay (on this site) if he has any Type 3 parts as he sells lots of other vintage VW parts. If he doesn't, then I might have something in my very rotten '69 Fastback parts car...
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Post by stude on Jun 7, 2020 6:07:21 GMT -8
That little nub on your e brake maybe just need to be reset.
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Post by jlfama on Jun 10, 2020 10:33:07 GMT -8
That little nub on your e brake maybe just need to be reset. , this is what my e-brake looks like.  |
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Post by jlfama on Jun 10, 2020 11:04:42 GMT -8
Volktales Have you got any pictures of your fastback?
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Post by Volktales on Jun 10, 2020 18:27:58 GMT -8
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Post by 1hotvw on Jun 11, 2020 20:24:25 GMT -8
all you need is to weld a little nub back on the ebrake so that it comes through the hole in the plate. then you need to find out if your e brake cables are broken or even attached at the drum end.
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Post by stude on Jun 12, 2020 8:43:43 GMT -8
Looks a little dry in that area I would pump some Rustcheck and wd mixture in that tunnel to lubricate and prevent rust for that matter I would spray the whole car down.
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Post by jlfama on Jun 16, 2020 9:05:00 GMT -8
all you need is to weld a little nub back on the ebrake so that it comes through the hole in the plate. then you need to find out if your e brake cables are broken or even attached at the drum end. Sadly I have no welding experience, that's why I was looking for the part instead. The e-brake cables seemed to have some tension on them if I place that plate over the nub so they're either attached or seized somewhere. |
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Post by owdlvr on Jun 16, 2020 9:09:21 GMT -8
Anyone know if the ebrake handle is the same as a beetle? If so, I've got a '73 parts car I could pull one from. I'm in Port Alberni, but will be in Nanaimo before the end of the month.
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Post by jlfama on Jun 19, 2020 19:35:26 GMT -8
Anyone know if the ebrake handle is the same as a beetle? If so, I've got a '73 parts car I could pull one from. I'm in Port Alberni, but will be in Nanaimo before the end of the month. I don’t know much about much but this appears to be (at least at a glance) the same part on a bunch of old VWs. With typical luck there are differences here and there by about 4mm :/ |
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