Over the last couple of years I have been attempting to revive a '71 Notch back back to its former glory - getting close to a roadworthy now.
To keep me inspired during this time I have visited quite a few V Dub shows and have always had a great time checking out the mix of vehicles on show. However , while there are always numerous numbers of beetles, bugs, buses and buggies present there are rarely any Type 3s. (There were acres of vehicles at the Abbey last weekend - but only 2 type 3s when I went through).
So - because they so hard to see in the flesh - how about posting just one photo of your Type 3? I'd enjoy to see some more of the squares, fastys and notches that are out there. Maybe a little back story about the car as well.
I'll kick it off...
Jan '71Notch-been off the road since 2002. Resto work commenced in 2013.
2 pac respray in Shantung.
Matching numbers - completely stock. (Any grandma would feel quite comfortable driving it).
New TMI interior. ISP West just about everything else.
Original VW stamped perspex weathershield.
Down the track - Maybe some alloy rims - or dress rings on current wheels. Keeping it stock .
pv370 ·
Here's a 72 Square for you to look at !!!!!
pv370 ·
Its For Sale........... PM me for the details.........
jedsgpz ·
I owned and drove this 73 Square for 5 years, unfortunately I was taken out from behind while stopped on the way home from work last November. Now I too drive a shantung 71 Notch, dead stock and original, needs a little TLC, but is also my daily driver.
Jed
jedsgpz ·
Sad day!
jedsgpz ·
The day she arrived at my place.
d3wy ·
Just a 71 Notch
adlbeetle66 ·
My Original condition 72 Fastback. Also for sale - PM me.
All service history, original carpets, runs and drives great. 😂
volksmanharry ·
here are my three:
1970 Clementine Auto Fasty
1967 Peru Green Notch
1963 Gulf Blue Square
adlbeetle66 ·
Hey ~ it was you that got that ratty square! I almost bought that before my fasty! Whats it like?
type36 ·
Love the blue square. . Just picked up a 65.
under the black seat covers was a fairly decent salt and pepper interior. . No too much cancer. Originally mouse Grey but has been repainted at some point a lighter color.
Runs nicely, converting back to wide 5 with discs. Going to rego as is after necessary repairs.
Picked up our 71 Notch Auto from Caboolture. Short drive home to Peterborough was great, ran as smooth as you like. Everywhere we stopped someone would come over to tell us they had had a Type 3 in their lives.
10 months and still going strong.
empi ·
volksmanharry wrote:here are my three:
1970 Clementine Auto Fasty
1967 Peru Green Notch
1963 Gulf Blue Square
Are u sure the square is a 63? willing to bet 64 - 67.
What is the 3rd digit of the vin?
Sunset Garage ·
Was a 65 and a 64 when I looked at them last year in Bathurst. I can't remember which one was which. Glad someone finally made a car out of one of them. One was Gulf Blue & the other one Sea Blue. Found by Sam Hutchins "Aussiekombihunter" on Instagram.
Sunset Garage ·
empi wrote:Are u sure the square is a 63? willing to bet 64 - 67.
What is the 3rd digit of the vin?
It can only be a 64 or 65 Empi. A 66-67 doesn't have the recessed valance vents.
pv370 ·
70,68,65??? squares
pv370 ·
different view 68,70
pv370 ·
squashed 73 ute project
pv370 ·
patina for sale to highest bidder
wombatventures ·
Seems like all the Type 3 have been hiding in back yards and paddocks!
Reckon we should be getting them all back together. Imagine a show with as many Notches, Fasties and Squares as there are Beetles and Kombies!
I have a dream.....😀
Fastie ·
1970 fastback.
1835cc Turbo with water/meth injection.
Megasquirt, holden vs front discs & falcon rear, 15" ATS cookies front, 16" Fuchs rear. Rancho box and custom interior.
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adlbeetle66 ·
That is one sick fastback!!
More pictures PLEASE 👍👍😵
brendanwright ·
1970 wagon, took it camping on the weekend......
brendanwright ·
enjoying the sun....
beetle_nut ·
65 notch.
hpnotch ·
All classics. Agree with vwo60 - the type 34 is a great looking vehicle.
Volkswagen4me ·
Here's my '70 Fastback 🙂
Paul Cave ·
Project Outback
Born November 1965.
Lived in SA for most of its life. Now with me in QLD.
Anyone in SA recognise it?
MrScooter ·
my fasty
Drewtay13 ·
This is Gertrude, 08/1970 Type 3 Variant (Squareback), 1600 dual carb, original engine.
Has been sitting in dry storage for the past few years, time for her to shine as my daily driver for now.
Delivered in South Australia.
Worked hard on her for the first weekend, did all new fuses, traced wires and resolved all electrical issues (except the horn, waiting on the ring behind the steering wheel).
Ordered new front brake pads and Vintage Speed exhaust from Boris at Vintage Vee-Dub (great guy, and very helpful), put them on on the 2nd weekend. Registered her and am already using her as my daily.
Have list of parts that I want to order, but mostly I just want her as my daily and as is, and in 12 months am looking to return her back to her former glory.
Drewtay13 ·
Pickup Day
Drewtay13 ·
Interior is awesome
DubEnthusiast ·
kathawkephotos ·
This is Thelma. She resides with me on Sydney's northern beaches 🙂
1967 lefthand drive squareback from USA (originally New Mexico, then CA). Imported early 2013
She's a stock 1600 DP/twin carb absolute champion, doesn't skip a beat 🙂
Heres mine, not as nice as Kats above tho 😉
Just relised ive been a member of this forum since 2009 and this is my 6th post haha
jedsgpz ·
Just an update on my Notch since my earlier post, now sporting a few accessories that were on my Squareback, original weather shield, roof rack, wheels and dress rims. The venetians are the latest addition, a Christmas present from my wife. More to come!
PHAT BUG ·
My current build.........
Grey 57 ·
My 64 Type 34 Ghia.
Sunset Garage ·
Current type 3 is a 67 fastback. Have had quite a few early's over the years but never had a fasty. Always loved the squares the most for practical reasons, but really digging the sportier lines of the FB. The 69 SB was moved on a few years ago to a guy in the next suburb.
vw54 ·
I have had several over the years this was the last 2 which my sons learnt to drive with and had a for a few years
vw54 ·
and more
robb ·
love the centre console
adlbeetle66 ·
Yeah, me too.. Is that an original factory option / accessory?
robb ·
yes they were back in the day only for certain models I think also only for the aussie market as well but don't quote me
adlbeetle66 ·
OK ta ... From memory, i think there was an article in a VWMA magazine that had a bit of info on these things.. ❓
vw54 ·
I had one in each car they were cool with the Tacho Factory option
Sold them separately for 500 each wish I still had a wagon much easier to carry my golf clubs around