when did Type 3 become IRS? what year?
Mitchell
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waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on
1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
23 windows ...8 too many!
when did Type 3 become IRS?
splitbusaustralia Wolfsburg Wizard
487 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
69 - the crossover year with the nicer early body shape combined with the first IRS..
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NigeType3 Officially Full-On Dubber
371 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Did the 69's also have the wide 5 wheels
Mister Hoodjacks Casual Dubber
35 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
A long time before Ford and Holden did...
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
YEah i thought it was around 68 as well
IRS didnt ford and holden invent that HA HAH AHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHAAH
U ask them they will tell you
Back to the :beer:beer:beer
IRS didnt ford and holden invent that HA HAH AHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHAAH
U ask them they will tell you
Back to the :beer:beer:beer
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
70AutoStik Insano Dub Head
730 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Pretty sure it was '68, Holden and Ford couldn't use it, because Porche's patent hadn't expired yet and only the Japanese (OK, and some Europeans,) were willing to pay the licensing...
Tazzielittle
Former member ·
Big Bore, The auto option did not come out till 1969.
Late 68 the changed to IRS.
The other deference is in the "Changeover" models is the dash was the later type.
With the different vent controls, glovebox catch and ashtray. The later steering column was used and the doors were the later style i.e.:Later external handles, quater window locks and doortrims.
Still not as stylish as the earlier models.
They are worse at keeping the engine cool as they still have the early rear vents and very little ventalation for the 1600TP with the Auto.
A very HIGH maintance vehicle.
I know. I have one.
Late 68 the changed to IRS.
The other deference is in the "Changeover" models is the dash was the later type.
With the different vent controls, glovebox catch and ashtray. The later steering column was used and the doors were the later style i.e.:Later external handles, quater window locks and doortrims.
Still not as stylish as the earlier models.
They are worse at keeping the engine cool as they still have the early rear vents and very little ventalation for the 1600TP with the Auto.
A very HIGH maintance vehicle.
I know. I have one.
NigeType3 Officially Full-On Dubber
371 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Just another T3 question why is the 71 mod a stand alone year. When looking for some parts the 71 is refered to by itself?
Nige
Nige
Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER
1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
I have a 69 Auto, and Its not that much Of a high Maintenance vehicle! 1835 drives like a dream. EVERYDAY!
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Tazzielittle
Former member ·
Unity,
The standard 1600 is a bit little to push such weight.
Nige, a cant answer that. i thought that the 71 would be the same as a 72.
The 1835 would not create as drama as it has enough grunt to use the auto.They are worse at keeping the engine cool as they still have the early rear vents and very little ventalation for the 1600TP with the Auto
The standard 1600 is a bit little to push such weight.
Nige, a cant answer that. i thought that the 71 would be the same as a 72.
Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER
1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
Even b4 I had the motor redone, it was fine, Just a little old, and I said mighjt as well get something bigger done! Never ran hopt b4 I did it, but I might have been one of the lucky ones!!!!
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Tazzielittle
Former member ·
I had seen on a doco that the Type 3's were the slowest VW ever made.
I could not believe my ears.
But thinking about it.... that poor 1600 pushing the heavy type 3 body...
lucky they stayed around so long...
I could not believe my ears.
But thinking about it.... that poor 1600 pushing the heavy type 3 body...
lucky they stayed around so long...
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
slower than a 36hp in a splitty ??
I doubt that !😀
I doubt that !😀
Tazzielittle
Former member ·
According to the doco.... it was...
choppa Seriously Crusin Dubber
190 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Well this will thro a spanna in the works.
Ive owned two 69 typ 3's.
My first was a fastback and it was IRS. And my notch which i still own was swingaxle with the Z bar overload spring
Ive owned two 69 typ 3's.
My first was a fastback and it was IRS. And my notch which i still own was swingaxle with the Z bar overload spring
Tazzielittle
Former member ·
Is the notch a aussie built?
It sounds like it.
The german imports from late 68 were all IRS.
Some of teh Aussie built ones were swing axel.
Its probly a early 69 aussie built.
Want your spanner back?
It sounds like it.
The german imports from late 68 were all IRS.
Some of teh Aussie built ones were swing axel.
Its probly a early 69 aussie built.
Want your spanner back?
SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!
1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
type 3s are a spare parts car, every one is different ! The one adam has in his yard at the moment was interesting with all its old and new parts on it !
very funny things u find when pulling them apart !
AND damn was there a few different sized bolts in mine ! but they all fitted well.......!
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very funny things u find when pulling them apart !
AND damn was there a few different sized bolts in mine ! but they all fitted well.......!
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70AutoStik Insano Dub Head
730 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
A nice warm engine in a type 3 beats every shopping trolley on the market in the last twenty years! Smooth the profile, add sway-bars, air-dams and some decent tyres: you've got a bloody nice student car (that your future wife will probably marry you just to own.)
I'm a beetle man, but aircooled rules!
I'm a beetle man, but aircooled rules!
Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds
2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I wish that were true - when I had my Beetle all the girls I took out did not like it much. I think they detected the affection I felt for it and felt threatened, who knows?
My most recent ex can't stand my Kombi - she won't ride in it because it does not have air con, she feels silly sitting so high and other Kombi owners waving at us made her feel silly.
That's why she's an ex.
But I'm still looking...
My most recent ex can't stand my Kombi - she won't ride in it because it does not have air con, she feels silly sitting so high and other Kombi owners waving at us made her feel silly.
That's why she's an ex.
But I'm still looking...
Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER
1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
My missus Loves the notch, and Loves the bug im doing! She isnt "INTO" VW but does like them! Thats why Im looking for a Karmann Cab, TO do it up for her!
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