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FS - SA : early type 3 seats off the market
type3lover - April 8th, 2010 at 03:42 PM

Name: Toby
Location: Adelaide 5022
Contact: here or PM or email type3lover at hotmail.com
Payment: cash, bank deposit

Pickup in Adelaide preferred or buyer to organise courier

Up for sale is a set of early type 3 front lowbacks and matching rear seat in fantastic condition.

I had them professionally repaired and recovered with all new foam and new TMI red basket weave covers last year. The frames were sandblasted, welded and painted and the broken springs all repaired. They have been fitted to the car once.

There is one small tear on the top corner of the back seat which I did when test fitting...gotta be more careful! Also, one of the front seats is missing the chrome piece on the adjuster. Other than that they look amazing!

They owe me around $900 ($250 for the TMI material and $650 for the repair and recovering work) but for a quick sale I'll take $600.

Reason for sale is that I am fitting some jap front seats and I no longer need a back seat :no:

A few pics...can take more when I eventually find my camera charger!! This was test fitting in the car so nobody tell me I should have put carpet in first :spin:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN0545-1.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN0547-1.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN0548-1.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN0549-1.jpg


Scarab - April 9th, 2010 at 07:51 AM

These look awesome!!

oh man.....I soooooooooooooo want these....but no cash for at least a month.....

I'll check back with you then in case they havent sold.

Good luck with the sale (secretly hoping they dont sell though, so I can get them :lol:)

Scarab (aka: Paul)


type3lover - April 9th, 2010 at 07:26 PM

hahaha Paul...I'm in no hurry so you never know!

Also included is a set of plastic guides for the seat runners (bought last year from cip1.com)


Scarab - April 9th, 2010 at 09:59 PM

glad to hear you're in no hurry.....you never know!!!! :lol:

Scarab (aka: Paul)


Notch65s - April 11th, 2010 at 08:04 PM

They are pretty hot, would like nice in an early Fasty, any ideas what the courier would be to melbourne?


HGFS - April 28th, 2010 at 01:07 AM

The seats look great, since you are in Adelaide this would be an easier option than getting material from the US... Just wondering if the back seat will fit OK in a squareback. When I've looked on US sites for TMI stuff the squareback rear seat is always listed separately to notch/fasty seats. Do you have a photo of the tear?


type3lover - April 28th, 2010 at 05:15 PM

Notch65s: I have no idea what a courier would cost? The rear seat is a little long for a pallet.

Greg: I do not think the back seat would suit a squareback. Hopefully someone who knows could confirm this though.

Below are a few more pics including detailed shots of the back seat showing the damage on BOTH top corners. This is only visible on one side when fitted as you can see below.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1258.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1265.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1266.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1267.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1268.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1269.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1270.jpg


Klaus - April 28th, 2010 at 09:18 PM

nope sqr back different has a board fixed for loading area fold down


HGFS - April 28th, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Klaus
nope sqr back different has a board fixed for loading area fold down


Damn yeah I thought that there was some difference but wasn't sure what it was, I'm new to type 3's, only had beetles before.

Too good to be true, I need an interior and this one is in Adelaide!!

Thanks for letting me know guys.


3andeasy - May 2nd, 2010 at 08:01 AM

...would the front seats fit into a '70 model square?,mine has lowbacks but not sure if the fixings etc are the same??


type3lover - May 2nd, 2010 at 11:53 AM

3andeasy: I'm pretty sure they were the same up until 1972/73?

I notice you are only 20 mins away from my place too. You're welcome to pop over to check em if you like.

Here's a pic of the rails in my 68 notch for comparison :

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj18/type3lover/DSCN1271.jpg


mattie - May 3rd, 2010 at 04:37 PM

yep they fit i had a 65 fasty in my 72 fasty it all fits inc door panels dash ect


3andeasy - May 3rd, 2010 at 05:41 PM

...cool!,cheers people,typically i only need the drivers side as the passengers side is perfect!,but nice red lowbacks dont come up that often,especially round the corner so i might come and have a look!


type3lover - May 8th, 2010 at 01:32 AM

still for sale


jhp1 - May 8th, 2010 at 12:07 PM

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type3lover - May 8th, 2010 at 01:18 PM

no I don't :no:


jhp1 - May 8th, 2010 at 03:44 PM

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type3lover - May 8th, 2010 at 04:52 PM

got it...reply sent


type3lover - May 14th, 2010 at 04:35 PM

still for sale


Chop Top VW - May 15th, 2010 at 07:14 AM

hi mate,
would the front seats fit in a beetle 68 mod


jjwebb123 - May 15th, 2010 at 07:46 AM

wow,they are in great condition.
Good Luck with the sale.:)


type3lover - May 15th, 2010 at 11:51 AM

I don't know if they would fit beetle mate...anyone know?


type3lover - May 20th, 2010 at 08:17 PM

sold pending payment


type3lover - May 25th, 2010 at 05:57 PM

Gonna have to hang onto these for a while now.

I have been unable to contact the person who agreed to buy them a week ago and I'm over it.

Partly my fault as I didn't specify that I wanted immediate payment and I didn't get a phone number...

These will now be going into my notch for rego and until I source suitable jap replacements.

Sorry if any inconvenience caused. I'll delete the thread shortly.