Owned now since roughly the Campout in Feburary, when JIMGOW shat it's pants, the HN(Hotty Notch) has been in the garage ever since really..

The Notch is the third VW I currently own, and possibly the best. For those that haven't been in a Type 3, they are far more quiet than a Beetle, as well as way more room and interior space, including TWO boots.

Anthony(BLKBUG) did a great job with this car, and most of the work and condition can be attributed to him, so by no means can I take the credit for it. Once I got it, then yeah, whack some more accessories on it from the Beetle or that I had collected, and bingo, cruise it.

The best part is the originallity of the car combined with the ride height and accessories, resulting in something quite different, and something that is quite individual at this stage.

the notch looks good... are they easy to lay down low... and for parts...

looking good Jim

does the bazooka work or is it just for wipin' out cyclists ??

Splines all round, so lowering not a problem, but the good fellas down at Vollkommen Art perfected the ride height, as well as the tail lights(clear).
Parts, no dramas yet, but they are still 35 odd years old, like Beetles, but just not as many made of course.

Very impressive to see in the flesh, nice ride Jim

Ok jim shes now the urban assault vehicle.
This will top the road rage!!!!!

Totally agree with you about the plusses of owning a TIII (I have owned 4 of'em!). She's very nice, the factory got it so right with the Notch didn't they? Jst lay'em down and your set...Well maybe some more hourse power would be the go! Have you checkout Aarons SquarePanel in the latest Fast Fours & Rotaries Mag? Still go the bug?

Loved it then and love it now.A well known ride in the Vic scene.You deserve it Jim.

Jim lov yer car its so cool.
With it being so low do you have problems with bump stear or is that only bettles. I don't now alot about suspention and I want to lower mine but its my daily driver. Don't want to make it a handfull to drive in trafic. Any advice would be great.
Thanks Nige:thumb

Steers beautifully. Uhh... I do have minor problems with bottoming out the suspension mounts when hitting a pothole..

Bump steer.. hmm.. not sure exactly what your definition of that term is.. Hope this helps.

Thats great Brentton do ya now how many splines she has been dropped and also what type & size tyres are you running?

Thanks Nige

Umm Brentton?
Dunno about the spline situation and so on, but I am running 135's/165's, and with two people in the car, the front tyres rub near full lock..

Arr sorry about that selective reading disorder.
Thanks for the info Nige

Some new toys arrived for her today...

A bit of a Rod influence.. KustomKool, this is what we talked about..

Hopefully have them on for the next cruise, but I don't wanna drill holes, so I gotta think of how I will make some brackets..

Kool stuff Jim just drill the holes you gonna have to.It will look sweeet.Cant wait to see em on HN nellie.

SNAP! jim got the same dummy spots at the parents house awaiting to go on my notch! you could probably make some sort of bracket? but i agree with dames just drill! but then again im no vw purist and dont find it a sin to drill holes and cut a dub up!

any pics with 'em on yet ??

Purists, look away.

This hurt. A lot. A LOT.
After numerous days of thought of how the dummy spots were to be applied, today was the day of climax.
And well... I have to say it... I drilled into the panels. It was like drilling into my soul..

A bit of a pain in the ass I must say. Where they are placed, is on the guards. There was thought of the bonnet, and even the sill of the front windscreen, but this was best.

And finished..

And the headlights..

And the other side..

I guess I am an Official Member now..

Jim I hope you realise your going straight to hell for puttin holes in Nellie. Just kiddin she looks great, good to see someone thinkin outside the square!