OT: Type 3s, who has one? Options

[lapuwali]

Been thinking about getting one (Squareback, need a parts hauler...), and I'd like to know specifically about the parts situation (vendors and availability), but I'm interested in hearing any general opinions on them.

Yes, I know all about TheSamba and related boards. Been reading them. Just casting for opinions. Most of the Samba people seem to be interested in ditching the FI for carbs, and doing a search on MPS comes up completely blank, so I wonder about the general ability there to handle the D-Jet. Were I to get one, I'd prefer an EFI model, and this would be my first D-Jet car (both 914s were not).

[Natedog]

I have a 73 Squareback and LOVE it! It has lots of space to haul stuff and it really moves on the highway. I can easily cruise at 80+!! It handles like a champ in the snow too. In fact I like driving it in the snow more than anything else! The heat is great too. I just use the stock heater setup.

I pulled this one out of a junkyard for $300 and restored it. I used a 1641cc engine out of another Square. It has dual Weber 34's. I focused my restoration on the body and interior. West Coast Metrics had all the rubber and trim that I needed. It's next to imposssible to find the chrome trimmed window seals. I got a new wiring harness from a guy out in California - can't remember his name.

I had a custom interior made up by Sewfine Fabrics in Littleton Colorado. Between new fabic interior and new seals - the cab is actually pretty darn quiet and warm! And when it's too hot - I open the factory sunroof (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

I got into the 914 thinking I would take the 2.0 out and put in the Square. But then I got to liking the 914.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

I have an extra set of engine tin and some heat exchangers for the Square if any one is interested.

Cheers
Nate