OT: Type 3s, who has one? Options

[Series9]

Try ISP West. They specialize in Type 3s. I used them quite a bit when I had my last T3 and was a satisfied customer.

http://www.vwispwest.com

[MattR]

I have a 69 squareback I got as a daily driver, but the engine went south. It needs a small rebuild (just top end) i think, but I havent had time to mess with it. As soon as it gets that, Im going to throw on some paint and sell it. I'd rather drive my 912 any day. It is a cool looking car, and you can throw it into corners better then most wagons. I wanted to rat rod it (satin black paint with red wheels and white walls). But this damn education has got in my way of almost anything car related.

If you want a project T3, I know where you can pick one up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[Aaron Cox]

QUOTE (MattR @ Jan 25 2005, 10:00 PM)

I wanted to rat rod it (satin black paint with red wheels and white walls).

that was my idea you big jerk.. and your squareback is an advertisement for bondo

dude...we need a bondo smiley (mixing and slapping it on) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

[MattR]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 25 2005, 09:09 PM)

QUOTE (MattR @ Jan 25 2005, 10:00 PM) I wanted to rat rod it (satin black paint with red wheels and white walls). that was my idea you big jerk.. and your squareback is an advertisement for bondo dude...we need a bondo smiley (mixing and slapping it on) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

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No rust or bondo, the seller said so himself!

I cant complain for $650.

[charlesmac]

I"m still working out the bugs with the d-jet on my '70 fastback. Love the car though. Just rebuilt the 1600, port and polish job on the heads, 1.25 ratio rockers, runs awesome wehn everything works right. 2.0 liter fuchs, good thing i decided to go with 5-lug on the teener.

[Walter]

I love my daily square as well:

(IMG:http://www.keversite.com/fotoalbum/fotos/221220041910341.jpg)

Never left me stranded. Maybe it has s/th to do with the fact that I did outfit it with a 914 1.8 engine (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Greetings,
Walter

[kafermeister]

I just recieved Hot VW's March 05 issue yesterday. There's a nice early Notch with American Racing 5-spokes on it and re-drilled drums. Very nice. I'd love to have a nice notch.

Oh, found a pic of Dad Robert's Type III.

Dad Robert's Type III

R

[URY914]

QUOTE (kafermeister @ Jan 26 2005, 06:59 AM)

I just recieved Hot VW's March 05 issue yesterday. There's a nice early Notch with American Racing 5-spokes on it and re-drilled drums. Very nice. I'd love to have a nice notch. Oh, found a pic of Dad Robert's Type III. Dad Robert's Type III R

I saw those pictures on that Notch too. Very clean and looks good. Sorta like a VW version of the BMW 2002 or Datsun 510.

Paul

[Bleyseng]

I have had a 69 fastback and a 64 SB 1500S. Loved them both.

Nice car Walter! I can tell by the pic that you are in the Netherlands but where exactly?
I can tell by the sidewalk and street bricks...

I currently have a 76 Westy that I am gonna do something with, including installing that good 80hp motor I got from dan root.

Geoff

[ematulac]

We had a fastback and a squareback when I was growing up ... loved 'em both. Eventually sold the squareback, and lost the fasback to a fire. Been a couple of years since I worked on any type I's or III's, but parts didn't seem to hard to come by.

Dad Roberts does have one, but I wouldn't call it a type III.

[Bleyseng]

Nice parts hauler but its got that big ass thing in the way! I can see now why Brad is always wanting to customize 914's.

Geoff

[maf914]

Where is the transmission in that thing? The engine appears to be in the axle centerline as opposed to mid-mounted or tail-dragging.

[Dad Roberts]

My old fastback only hauls one thing........and it ain't parts... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) . Seriously, I've had several other squarebacks. Still have a pair of rear fenders that may end up bein a trailer. Be glad to help in any way I can with your project. I'm currently lookin for another set of flat tailight lens( all red )...............Dad (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

[maf914]

Where's the tranny?

[jd74914]

QUOTE

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 25 2005, 05:47 PM) im a sucker for a cal look notchback with fuchs smilie_pokal.gif agree.gif i'm always lookin' for a notch...

So am I, though I almost bought a $800 fasty on ebay the other day. I i had the money I would have (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

[Dad Roberts]

Engine and trans were from a 70's Oldsmobile, front wheel drive, Toronado. I used only the engine, trans, and differential. Adapted the Toro axle flanges over to VW cv's. Custom axles made from 9 inch Ford shafts. The engine is mild, maybe 300 horse.......keeps me from tearin chit up.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) . Now that I have it back, been thinkin real serious bout a new short block,one with a tad bit more compression. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) .....Dad... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

[roundboy914]

my folks had two of these back in the '60's. I have always thought they looked good. How are they to drive? Same as a bug, or quicker? Can the engines produce similar power to the typeIV engines? and how is the heat - something about a pre-heater??

[lapuwali]

I can't comment on how they drive, as I haven't driven one, yet. They're basically Type I (bug) engines wrapped in different tin, with the cooling fan hanging off the end of the crank (like the Type 4). About 60hp for a stock-ish 1600. I expect they're slower than a late Bug, but much faster than my 850 Mini.

In colder climates, lots of people use one of the gas heaters (Eberspacher) to supplement the engine heat. I expect here in NoCal, the engine heat would be adequate.

I'm mostly interested in a parts-hauler that's adequate on the freeway. If I was smart, I'd just get some small Japanese pickup. I'm pretty stupid, though. I considered a Mini pickup (as in, an old British Mini in pickup form, which were made by the factory), but they're very expensive for what you get (roughly $6000 for one that's in the same shape as a $1000 Squareback), they're smaller than a Squareback, and unless I spent even more money, they'd be quite a bit slower. I thought about a Bus, but that's bigger than I'd like (or need).

[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

[GTeener]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 25 2005, 05:47 PM)

im a sucker for a cal look notchback with fuchs (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

An ex-housemate sold his notchback basket-case for $1,800 last year.