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Deadpan Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Apr 2014 ·

#988288
Looking at a buying a resto 70s Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback which is a with auto transmission but as I want to have a manual apart from obvious pedals,trans,clutch cable are autos easy to convert to manuals,any help greatly appreciated for a VW noob but I do have resto and repair experience with Yank,Aust,European,etc Thanks
Shaun,Part-time secret snake relocator,full time reptile keeper and small collector of ugly projects bugs ...🤪

Carl and Emily Officially Full-On Dubber

349 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·

#988299
I'm no expert,... but from what I've read in the past it's easier to find a manual pan and swap them over.

I'm sure people who know will chime in soon.

Deadpan Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Apr 2014 ·

#988302
thanks,but from what I have researched the main pan difference is the clutch cable tube,the manual shifter apparentely can bolt into the auto tunnel and of course the pedals need to be swapped,yes would be easy to swap pans but would have to find a manual one
Shaun,Part-time secret snake relocator,full time reptile keeper and small collector of ugly projects bugs ...🤪

Deadpan Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Apr 2014 ·

#988316
Looking at an early 70's fastback Saturday,would be great for some advice regarding auto to manual change over and any other pitfalls to be mindful of,
thanks
Shaun,Part-time secret snake relocator,full time reptile keeper and small collector of ugly projects bugs ...🤪

Dibsy Seriously Crusin Dubber

182 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·

#988318
Afraid I don't know the difference in the pans, but I have three manual floor pans for sale complete with pedals etc.

You are welcome to buy one - or just come and take measurements so you can convert your pan.

Have plenty of Fastback, Notchback & Squareback parts for sale also.
Located at Greenbank on Brissy Southside.

Cheers,

Mark.

Deadpan Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Apr 2014 ·

#988320
Mark, if I buy this fastback you might end up being my new best friend,it's not in the best shape with a alot of parts missing,but that's part of the fun
Shaun,Part-time secret snake relocator,full time reptile keeper and small collector of ugly projects bugs ...🤪

Deadpan Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Apr 2014 ·

#988438
thanks Carl and Emily I did enjoy the reading the Samba thread, I am stuck on this car that I am looking at on Saturday,while is an auto, I want a manual,it has alot of good points,but also not alot of Type 3's about,I have driven alot of the super cars of the world and still find them abit boring in autos
Shaun,Part-time secret snake relocator,full time reptile keeper and small collector of ugly projects bugs ...🤪