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vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#192108
i would like to ask the type 3 gurus some questions so if you are please let me know
cheers
Andrew

dak dak ute Seriously Crusin Dubber

119 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#192109
what would you like to know???

Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#192113
Ditto......


Not Guru..... just a freak.....


Tazz
1962 Type3 Squareback
1967 Type3 Fastback "Kermit"

The truth is important. It will set you free

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#192125
cmon ask the question and see which one of us the guru. I know a bit. The engine is in the back. Spare tyre is in the front. Has 2 doors just like all sports cars. Some can break gearboxes if they try to do burnouts but miss the water and dump the clutch on VHT. Who wants to buy mine?
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

dak dak ute Seriously Crusin Dubber

119 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#192137
mine has a spare motor......... i keep it in the back.............

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#192466
ok here goes......... where do you guys buy all your rubber parts, spares and stuff for them?
where is the best place/store in australia for parts?
and what sorta parts do you guys know of that arent available for them anymore?
also any good websites/books with australian type 3 history?

im asking this as i have a 73 square that im going to restore and need to start sourcing parts and info now
thanks for any help
cheers
Andrew

SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#192497
there is no PLACE for parts, get to know people, visit wreckers and mech's. etc. ask on here. later type 3 stuff is cheaper and easier to come by.

rubbers from west coast for ok quality stuff or source some quality german stuff

the only parts being repoped are the heater chanel area under the door, everything else is pretty much no longer made.

cheers

jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#192501
Well I bought my new rubbers from Vintage Vee Dubb in Sydney...they give forum members a discount...

Vintage Vee Dub Supplies
Unit 1 / 11B Harp Street Campsie NSW 2194 Ph 02-9789-1777 Fax 02-9718-8704

They can send you a catalogue of their West Coast Metric stuff...

There are other suppliers around...WCM stuff is good....

I've got a '70 sqback....can't get decent hinge covers for the rear door.....and no one does the repro rubber mats for the back either ....other than that you can pick up any other part repro or second hand...

Go to VW swap meets.....search ebay or TheSamba....

Check out our trading/Bazaar section here & place a WTB if no one is selling what you're after...there is usually someone with the part in their shed...Then you strick a deal together...

WCM online catalogue so you can see what's out there..

http://www.westcoastmetric.com/

and the Wolsburg West one....

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643

...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe

type_one Custom Title Time!

1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#192505
Also try a google search on typethreedetectives in the uk.

jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#192523
Here they are...but not too good for parts...

http://www.typethreedetectives.com/

People tell me that I might get the rubber mat for the back from the UK...but I've done extensive searches and come up empty!!
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643

...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe

PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#192531
I find that the internet is the best place to buy parts, whether locally or from O/S. Try going to west coast metric direct, ebay, CIP, Aircooled.net. I have found buying from O/S can be cheaper than buying locally and with the strong AUD at the moment, it's a good time to buy.

As for info, AVD is a good start, there are a few type 3 lovers here, or for more specialist advice try. Some people will also sell you second hand parts if you ask.
http://vwtype3.org

Jen, is this what you're looking for

http://www.westcoastmetric.com/type3.php?Section=Floor%20mats%20and%20carpets&stat=1
Ain't nothin' like the wind in your hair.

jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#192546
YES....H is it ........ :bounce

Thank you!!! :kiss

I'm gunna go back and look at my catalogue again...I'm sure it's not there...

They may have started producing them....about time...
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643

...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe

Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#193636
jenz58 wrote:Here they are...but not too good for parts...

http://www.typethreedetectives.com/

People tell me that I might get the rubber mat for the back from the UK...but I've done extensive searches and come up empty!!

They are the best place for NOS parts...

But how much money have you got?????
Being in the UK the exchange is huge.....

EBAY, SAMBA and here are the best places to start.

There are a heap of sponsers here, dont forget them!



Tazz
1962 Type3 Squareback
1967 Type3 Fastback "Kermit"

The truth is important. It will set you free

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#194203
thank you to everyone who replied, its much appreciated
cheers
Andrew