Hi guys, I have posted a few of these pics in the new member section, but I thought I'd start a thread over here for the rebuild of the Notch I picked up today.
I've been lurking on here for a while, but didn't feel able to post anything coz I wasn't a VW owner....but that is all sorted now!! Purchased from an AVW member, Splitmeister....less than 5k's from home...unbelieveable!!
I look forward to hearing any feedback/suggestions you guys might have for me, along with getting to know a few of you guys better...there is an amazing amount of knowledge on here, and I hope to make use of it as much as possible!
So...here it is...what do you reckon??

Very cool mate,congrats on ya purchase.
Looks to be in pretty bloody good nick

Nice notch. I note that there are no number plates, so I assume it isn't registered. Is that why it's on the trailer? What's the interior and engine like?

that looks mint! very sweet notch.

where abouts are you?

haha yeah thats my a square you were talking about. will be getting the other 2 BRM's on the back soon. (although i said that a year ago )

have fun mate

thanks guys! I appreciate the welcome and the comments!

Wannvee: I actually posted the best pictures of it...the passenger side is pretty nice, the drivers side is rubbish will post pics soon!

kg1962: Yes, sadly no rego, but I do have the plates. I live in South Oz, so it shouldn't be as hard to get some rego as what you Eastern states boys have to go through!
Interior is pretty scruffy and needs retrim, but the engine runs OK....it could so with a tune up etc. but I'm not too worried as it will be in bits soon hopefully.

izac: I have read your posts with interest over the last few months! I did actually notice on your posts that you said the rear BRM's were going on quite some time ago, but totally understand how things go sometimes..it is hard to get things done at times. I will be waiting with interest to hear how you go with your short axle conversion...could be handy for myself! Unfortunatley, my Notch definitely isn't mint.....but in my opinion, any Notch is a sweet Notch!
I will have to update my profile to give you guys more info abot myself, but yeh, South Australia is where I'm at.

Catch you all soon!

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Originally posted by izac haha yeah thats my a square you were talking about. will be getting the other 2 BRM's on the back soon. (although i said that a year ago )

amen to that Colonel!

OK....so you've seen the good side, here's the bad side




As you can see, that RHR quarter is going to need a serious massage! not to mention the drivers door!
I dont have any pics of interior, but if you picture a bad interior in your head, mine is probably worse!

before I log off guys, just wanted to ask what the story is with type 3 rear lenses??
There appears to be two different styles....a smooth one like on izac's square and a stepped one like on my Notch.


mine...with the step out at the top....
is this just a production year thing?

The stepped out lenses from memory are from 66 or 67.. The slimline ones are earlier up to that year. The rear quarters are the same so the lenses are interchangable, I think the only difference is the screw length and the lens, the earlier lenses should screw into the existing chrome mouldings provided you have the right screws....



Nice notch BTW..

The tail light lenses on your Notch first appeared in August 1963 on the 1500S (Germany) and August 1964 in Australia. Welcome to the better aircooled that VW made!!

DH

cheers for that guys!
so is it considered sacrilege to swap over to the earlier slim line ones?? I just think they flow nicer
As for 'the better air cooled that VW made'....I tend to agree at this stage. I didn't really have too much of a preference when looking for a new project, just that it had to be VW.
I have always admired the Notch, and decided that it would be a better option for me as I am nearly 6 foot 5 inches tall....and not too skinny...if you get what I mean
They seem to have LOTS more room inside than a bug....for someone of my size anyway
Hey Notch Nut and 1500S...are you guys related? You both have Fahvergnugen under your names. Pardon my ignorance if this means something other than your names are the same.

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Originally posted by Scarab cheers for that guys! so is it considered sacrilege to swap over to the earlier slim line ones?? I just think they flow nicer As for 'the better air cooled that VW made'....I tend to agree at this stage. I didn't really have too much of a preference when looking for a new project, just that it had to be VW. I have always admired the Notch, and decided that it would be a better option for me as I am nearly 6 foot 5 inches tall....and not too skinny...if you get what I mean They seem to have LOTS more room inside than a bug....for someone of my size anyway Hey Notch Nut and 1500S...are you guys related? You both have Fahvergnugen under your names. Pardon my ignorance if this means something other than your names are the same.

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Originally posted by Scarab Hey Notch Nut and 1500S...are you guys related? You both have Fahvergnugen under your names. Pardon my ignorance if this means something other than your names are the same.

Fahrvergnugen means driving enjoyment. It was used in Volkswagen ads in the past. See links below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrvergnügen 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdQY_BZE2uE 

well, if thats what it means, then I want in on this Fahvergnugen family!! especially if the relationship is because we own Notches!!

thanks for the education kg1962...it was VERY infortmative. I love soaking up all this VW related stuff

and yes, 1500s, I am expecting to have to modify seat positions etc. to accomodate my NORMAL size...seems like everything I buy is built to cater for midgets!

You could take the front seat out and sit on the back one for driving

DH

haha, don't joke about that....when I was younger I used to own a few Morris Mini's and the back seat idea was almost a consideration then....but it was just a little too far from the pedals, so I took to being cramped instead.
It did take practice to get into them though!

Hey all you Type 3 guys and girls, just thought I'd let you know, I have started a rebuild thread in the members rides forum
(if you are interested that is )

Cheers, Scarab (aka: Paul)

Nice one! Now let it transform before our eyes...