Just got myself the 66 Squareback that was on here for ages. The pan and running gear has all be striped down and restored with new brakes, shocks, cv's, rebuilt 1600. Now time to strip down the body and make it look flash again. Not sure what look im going for yet plenty of time to sort it out.
satori ·
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satori ·
Im after a set of good running Carbs as well, with all linkages and air filter if anyone has some......
dragsters for life ·
cool another type 3 road bound
congrats on your car and ill be watching this one
ColonyVW ·
Nice one, keen to see the end result.
sund4y ·
hey satori,
i have a set of DUAL EMPI 34MM EPC CARB KIT W/ HEX BAR LINKAGE FOR ALL TYPE-3 DUAL PORT ENGINES. for $ 250 if interested
Stanley ·
Good luck with the project.
Atleast workshop space won't be an issue
vlad01 ·
bare metal, noice!
satori ·
Yeah just got the lease on the factory for my trailer business. Its only 180sqm but only cost $250 a week. There's also a huge outdoor area which is all fenced in, perfect for storing all my VW finds......
satori ·
hers some more pics of the work done prior to me buying the car.....
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ColonyVW ·
Nice one! Will be cool to see your finished product. Enjoy!
vlad01 ·
SA subframe with IRS conversion, Best combo ever!
now you can run kafer bars 👍
satori ·
The pan was off a 72 Fasty, then they had and engineer to fab up the horns from the old pan.
Shit load load of work was done.
vlad01 ·
I don't know why you did that way around?
much easier, quicker and stronger to go SA frame and graft on IRS brackets sourced from a IRS frame and not using after market brackets.
unless you go to the extreme and splice the SA "tuning fork" in half bringing it back to factory sheet stampings then stitch them back together on the IRS frame.
satori ·
Just some updated photo's of the work thats been done over the last month. I managed to find a local guy that has restored many cars over the years to straighten the body. Nothing too major but did have alot of small dings that needed filler, no rust which I am happy about. Last weekend I finally got it etched and primed. Now im in the process of blocking back the guide coat. I now have huge respect for panel beaters, this shit is hard and dirty work.
tar76 ·
Loving this thread 😎
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type3me ·
Satori, this looks great so far. There are not too many of these older wagons in the West. It would look awsome as a panelvan...I am looking forward to seeing how it comes out.
satori ·
Just some added photo's of the new TMI interior and paint work.....
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satori ·
I finally got around to preping the car ready for paint. Man it takes soooo long just to getting it to painting stage and then there's sanding and buffing. I can see why 2 pac is the way to go, instant shine. All went with out too much hassle. I ended up spending twice as much on paint as couldnt get the right colour. The little colour swatches totally look totally different when sprayed out. I would still go lighter if I had more time. But pretty happy with the colour.
shaven ·
type3me wrote:It would look awsome as a panelvan...
do you need 4 original inserts👍
hey satori... mate credit to you. whats the colours. is it like a deep cream? ok dont take this the wrong way... if i had to be critical of only one thing it would be how you finished the black paint down the front pillar... the angle thing🤓 haha i just would have cut it straight or extended it down😘
still love it though.
cheers matty
satori ·
Yeah it does look like it comes down quite abit on an angle but most of it is behind the windscreen rubber. I checked out so many photo's of 2 tone paint jobs and really didnt like the ones where it was cut off straight, it just looked odd. The below pic is the look im after......
shaven ·
yes yes yes... will look stunning when its done... any UPDATES😁
type3disease ·
i like the way the two tone finishes on the pillar, blends nicely and will be nicly hidden behind the window rubbers
can you show/tell me where (from your research) the colour changes around the gutter line - I've always been between opinions (with myself) if the colour change should happen inside or outside the gutter, I painted one car with the roof colour up and over the gutter line and one right on the top edge of the gutter line...
ps: great looking square so far, looking forward to more progress... cheers Ben
satori ·
Its been a long time since any updates. I got really lazy and pissed off with the build for a few months. Just kept hitting a brick wall every time I tried to finish something. Always not having the right bolts or the thread being stuffed. Anyway ive got the ball rolling again, so should be ready within the next month. These pic's are from a couple of months back when I first cut the paint back. Its was a very happy moment to finally see all the hard work pay off. It turned out amazing.
ColonyVW ·
Looking tremendous! Well done, will be good to see it totally finished.
satori ·
couple of photo's of the lights and front bumper on. Still on the look out for a good rear bumper. At the start of this project I was shocked by how much people wanted for straight bumpers, now after 6 months of looking I can understand them charging the earth.
satori ·
Here are a couple of pics of the interior. I coated the pan and cargo area with some brush on bituman and then used some sound proofing sheets to deaden the sound. I ended up using Flash tape from Bunnings not the expensive stuff from auto shops. It worked a treat, it has really firmed up the floor pan where before it had a loud drumming sound. Im hoping it deadens the engine noise too. The roll only cost $150 I think. About half the cost of the other stuff.
the last photo is the new carpet. Ive still got to sow the outter trim on. The previous carpet I bought from TMI was really thin and didnt like the colour choice.
empi ·
Nice... pics pics (Lowering and wheels too please!!)
satori ·
Na, I might raise it and put a set of jelly bean's on it.
empi ·
🤪ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGH!!!!!!
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shaven ·
satori wrote:Na, I might raise it and put a set of jelly bean's on it.
HAHAHAHA ...
thats what i wanted to hear. now i know adam wont sleep for a well😂😂😂
mate stunning car... love the work you have done. keep those pics coming👍
L469 ·
This car is coming along nicely top effort👍👍👍
modnrod ·
Looks good man.
Always had a soft spot for cream paint with chrome to set it off.
Is the colour Ford "Sweet Cream", used on late '70s?
Nice ride. 😏
satori ·
Finally getting to near completion of all the little things that ive been putting off. Stripped down the gauges today. They were pretty ratty and had alot of surface rust. Abit of sanding, paint and a good rub of Autosol for the chrome. Pretty happy how they turned out. Also finally got myself a half descent dash. It is off a late type 3 but have managed to get it on. Are the later modle dashs different shape to the 66 dash. I found it very hard to get on, doesnt really line up properly. I have mounted a late dash on a 68 fasty and had no problems???? It also came with a well made dash mat that looks the part until I find a early uncracked dash (yep, I know i'll be waiting a long time)
satori ·
modnrod wrote:Looks good man.
Always had a soft spot for cream paint with chrome to set it off.
Is the colour Ford "Sweet Cream", used on late '70s?
Nice ride. 😏
I know what you mean about the Chrome and cream paint coming together. They really go well together....
ColonyVW ·
Loving it!
shaven ·
this is nice... keep the updates coming
NCH-003 ·
What colour have you painted the roof?
haybales ·
Ohhh dude! Your square is looking mighty fine! I'm currently looking for one to do up myself, very excited!
eXraycer ·
Very nice work on this Squareback. Love the colour too!
shaven ·
UPDATES...
we know your at a point in the resto when "Stalking" is allowed... give us pics😵😘👍
beetle_nut ·
Great looking square mate.keep up the good work.
satori ·
Yeah I'll get some more pics today. Its been pushed aside yet again for the last month. Works been a abit crazy, plus getting my new DC T3 taking priorty. Hopefully get more done this week......
satori ·
Well after about 9 months of ignoring this project and then trying to sell it ive just started to finish off a couple of things. I had a few people interested in the engine so I took it out to sell it separatly. I ended up getting inspired so I stripped it back to check the heads and give it a clean up and repaint. As you can see from the photo's it looked totally shit house. Dont know what they were thinking when they spayed it. Anyway got most of it scaped back and painted in KBS engine paint and did all the tinware also. Starting to look the part.
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eXraycer ·
Mate I saw it for sale and was a little dissappointed you weren't going to enjoy it after all the hard work. Chassis pics tell the story of lots of solid work. It's a very tidy unit. Are you keeping it now or still selling?
satori ·
Not sure mate. I do want to have it running and drivable to experience it before selling it. It wasnt till I put it up for sale that I relised my attachment to it. Before then it was just in the way and a burden on my mind to complete it. Now its getting dark early I have been getting in the shed to work on it a hour or so a night. I would love to see it sitting on a set nice Fuchs wheels and have the engine looking and running awsome. I think then I would be happy to sell it.
tilbrookfamily ·
once again, impressive pics and very interesting to follow the build and curious to see what happens with this one...
shaven ·
i liked the RED
empi ·
shaven wrote:i liked the RED
yeah coz it goes with yr feathered Mardi Gras costume!!
satori ·
shaven wrote:i liked the RED
Cool, if this square ends up in your hands ill be sure to spray it in fire engine red before pick up.........
shaven ·
satori wrote:
shaven wrote:i liked the RED
Cool, if this square ends up in your hands ill be sure to spray it in fire engine red before pick up.........