Buying first Type 3

Chromeo · 2011-11-06T00:09:36+00:00

Hi all, I have been considering buying a Type 3 for some time now. I have never owned a car older than MY83 so jumping into the 'old car' scene is a little daunting. I intend to use it as a daily so reliability is paramount, my current ride is a MY97 RWD Hilux... I have good technical knowledge, limited repairs experience and nil body work experience so I am thinking that something restored would be ideal. I'm into early T3's, specifically squares, MT only. I love the rat look but would prefer a clean, slammed, original cal style car. On to my questions; I thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of things that I should be looking at, i.e. common mech issues, key rust locations/ways of identifying body issues and maybe even thing that SHOULD have already been done in a properly restored vehicle... Budget is around 8K or 2K with swap of current ride. Timing is not an issue I'm in NO hurry. I am prepared to hang out LONG TERM to find the ideal car. Any help/comments would be appreciated.

Chromeo Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 14 Nov 2011, 10:00 am

#872155

Anyone know this car?

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=93767

Go easy on the slang - I'm not quite sure what I'm doing...

I'm into early Type 3's and Ghias. Never owned a VW or anything older than MY94 for that matter.

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2011, 10:13 am

#872157

Yes!

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