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zocstar Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#796316
hi guys needs some info,
are the type3 rear quarter the same on the square and the fast back? and for all years?

thanx heaps
'69 Squareback

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#796330
nope 🙂

All different between the models and also above/below 1970 was a tail light change.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

zocstar Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#796399
Thanx man, that screws that plan.
I thought the tail lights would be the issue.
On to plan b.
'69 Squareback

VW-VARIANT-L Seriously Crusin Dubber

154 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#796420
vlad01 wrote:nope 🙂

All different between the models and also above/below 1970 was a tail light change.
What's different between fastback and squareback rear guards ?
AFAIK these are interchangeable. pre-70 have the smaller rear lenses, and also differences between earlier models rear reflectors, but the metal is the same pressing.

Notchback are a completely different pressing due to the different air intake.

cruiser Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#796450
They are different on each model, not only different because of the intake but mostly where the rear part rolls over at the top.

The notch and fastback have a roll over to meet up with the boot lids (each are different) whereas the squareback has no roll over since it just meets the vertical part where the windows are.

VW-VARIANT-L Seriously Crusin Dubber

154 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#796768
zocstar wrote:^^So do you think I can use one from a 71 fastback?^^

But if not can someone help with..... Bum,bub,baaaaa.....
Plan b:-
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=85423
Checked on a fasty and a squareback side by side, and they are the same shape rear fenders, so you can fit fasty panels to your squareback. The shape of the base of the C pillar is the same on both models.
I wouldn't fit a 71 fender though to your 69 as the stock earlier small rear lenses look much better. You can get panels from several VW shops in Melbourne, not sure about NSW though.

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#796852
VW-VARIANT-L wrote:
vlad01 wrote:nope 🙂

All different between the models and also above/below 1970 was a tail light change.
What's different between fastback and squareback rear guards ?
AFAIK these are interchangeable. pre-70 have the smaller rear lenses, and also differences between earlier models rear reflectors, but the metal is the same pressing.

Notchback are a completely different pressing due to the different air intake.
Different shape where the rear window pillar meets the panel. 😂


I know, I tried it a few years ago. didn't fit
🙅 Position of the pillar shape was 2-3" off.

So is there a plan "C"

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#796901
As vw variant said. They will all bolt to your car. Notch had no side vents as air intake came over the back window and through the bellows. Up to you what rear tail lights you want to run but you run the risk of it looking like a bitsa if you cross the great model divide!

Cheers
steve

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#796927
Yep, fasty and square interchangeable, except the obviouse tail light differences with early and late model.
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zocstar Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#796934
Plan c? What's wrong with plan b? I think I have a bonnet.

And thanx everyone for their input.
'69 Squareback