Body panel help....please!!!

Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard

646 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 8 Dec 2009, 2:43 pm

#751271

Would one of you knowledgeable Type 3 people please help out a beginner???

Would a late type 3 (1978) notchback engine lid, fit onto an early (1967) notchback? It 'looks' the same, but I guess looks can be decieving! 😂 Mine is pretty rusty and Doctor has a late one that I was thinking about getting off him to replace mine....if it fits that is!

We are talking about the outside bootlid/engine lid panel that carries the number plate light housing....not the rectangular engine cover inside the boot.

I realise that the number plate light housings will be different, just wanted to check the actual panel itself.

Do any of you guys know??

Cheers!!

Scarab (aka: Paul)

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 8 Dec 2009, 2:47 pm

#751272

Hey Paul.

No idea, But you rock. keep it up.

Jason. 🙂

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 8 Dec 2009, 3:31 pm

#751278

G'day Paul!
They are all the same I'm pretty sure.
I got a replacement one once that was from a 71 and was painted orange from memory.
Type 3's were made from 62-73.
Cheers! Toby 👍

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Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard

646 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 8 Dec 2009, 4:20 pm

#751304

Jason....thanks for the helpful input of " I have no idea" 😂😂😂 GOLD!!
As for you saying that I rock.....mmmm....dont know where you got that idea from mate. Personally, from my point of view, someone of my size normally rolls, instead of rockin! 😂 Cheers for the compliment though mate!! Hang in there with your bug mate, it will get there soon I am sure!
By the way mate, have you heard anything from Izac....do you know how his course is going and if he's well? I sent him a message on facebook, but I know he's pretty busy with things so didnt really expect a reply, Cheers!

Hey Toby, thanks for your input too mate.....I thought that 1978 sounded too late....maybe I am quoting wrong (I didnt think they were produced that late 😂 )

Visually, they looked the same, but I just wanted to be 100 % before committing to it....I guess I could cut it up and use the skin as it would at least be the same curve asm mine if the complete lid didnt fit correctly.

By the way Toby....is there a thread on here for your Notch, coz from you avatar, it looks like a nice piece of kit....would love to know more about it!

Cheers guys!!

Scarab (aka: Paul)

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 8 Dec 2009, 4:27 pm

#751308

Hi Paul! Thanks for the compliment! I did start one ages ago...sometimes I feel like I'm going backwards though! Not really got a lot online about the car.
We ought to catch up one of these days and I'd love to meet some fellow Adelaide dubbers (especially type 3 owners!) since I'm new in town :-)

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1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 8 Dec 2009, 8:10 pm

#751354

Scarab wrote:Would one of you knowledgeable Type 3 people please help out a beginner???

Would a late type 3 (1978) notchback engine lid, fit onto an early (1967) notchback? It 'looks' the same, but I guess looks can be decieving! 😂 Mine is pretty rusty and Doctor has a late one that I was thinking about getting off him to replace mine....if it fits that is!

We are talking about the outside bootlid/engine lid panel that carries the number plate light housing....not the rectangular engine cover inside the boot.

I realise that the number plate light housings will be different, just wanted to check the actual panel itself.

Do any of you guys know??

Cheers!!

Scarab (aka: Paul)

Yes they are the same including the numberplate light housing. The numberplate light housing may have holes in it for the chrome centre trim bit including the "S" model from 1964/65. There will be different pin holes for the Volkswagen and 1500 script or the VW 1600 in the actual lid above the numberplate light housing.

DH.

Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard

646 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 8 Dec 2009, 10:02 pm

#751371

Hey Toby....a catch up definitely sounds like a great idea!
Where have you moved from....seeing as you said you were new in town....and what part of Adelaide have you moved to?
I would love to pick your brain on Notch stuff!! 😁

1500S, thanks for your help! When I posted the question, I was actually thinking that you would be the one that would have the definitive answer, cheers!! 👍👍

I might have just go direct to a PM to you next time....it never ceases to amaze me the amount of knowledge available on this forum, it boggles my mind! 🤪 thanks again!!

Scarab (aka: Paul)

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 8 Dec 2009, 10:21 pm

#751373

Scarab wrote:Jason....thanks for the helpful input of " I have no idea" 😂😂😂 GOLD!!
As for you saying that I rock.....mmmm....dont know where you got that idea from mate. Personally, from my point of view, someone of my size normally rolls, instead of rockin! 😂 Cheers for the compliment though mate!! Hang in there with your bug mate, it will get there soon I am sure!
By the way mate, have you heard anything from Izac....do you know how his course is going and if he's well? I sent him a message on facebook, but I know he's pretty busy with things so didnt really expect a reply, Cheers!

Your welcome. I may try and text izac this week. I imagine he is doing some ywam stuff before christmas. he might be on here then. he did post the other day though, pm him?

Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard

646 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 9 Dec 2009, 4:09 pm

#751475

Thanks mate, caught him on Facebook last night, cheers!

Scarab (aka: Paul)

1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 9 Dec 2009, 5:30 pm

#751482

Scarab wrote:Hey Toby....a catch up definitely sounds like a great idea!
Where have you moved from....seeing as you said you were new in town....and what part of Adelaide have you moved to?
I would love to pick your brain on Notch stuff!! 😁

1500S, thanks for your help! When I posted the question, I was actually thinking that you would be the one that would have the definitive answer, cheers!! 👍👍

I might have just go direct to a PM to you next time....it never ceases to amaze me the amount of knowledge available on this forum, it boggles my mind! 🤪 thanks again!!

Scarab (aka: Paul)

That's what it's all about.. helping a fellow dubber get their car on the road. Early type 3s are getting a bit thin on the ground so it's good to see the interest in them. Now that Toby is in Adelaide, maybe he can find a "real" 1500S as I know there are a couple down there.

DH

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 11 Dec 2009, 12:55 am

#751692

Scarab wrote:Thanks mate, caught him on Facebook last night, cheers!

Scarab (aka: Paul)

darn facebook. I reallly don't want to have to go back on, ever. Ahh! Missive rant potential. Not now though.

cruiser Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 17 Dec 2009, 5:01 pm

#752857

I can confirm that the late notch boot lid will fit as I have done exactly that on my 68. The licence plate cover is the same too.

Scarab Wolfsburg Wizard

646 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 18 Dec 2009, 11:56 am

#752971

Cheers for that Cruiser, thanks for your help!!

Scarab (aka: Paul)