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zocstar - August 15th, 2010 at 10:07 PM

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

vlad01 - August 15th, 2010 at 10:30 PM

nope :)

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

zocstar - August 16th, 2010 at 07:35 AM

Thanx man, that screws that plan.
I thought the tail lights would be the issue.
On to plan b.

VW-VARIANT-L - August 16th, 2010 at 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by vlad01
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.

zocstar - August 16th, 2010 at 10:09 AM

^^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 

cruiser - August 16th, 2010 at 11:12 AM

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 - August 17th, 2010 at 01:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by zocstar
^^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 - August 17th, 2010 at 06:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by VW-VARIANT-L
Quote:
Originally posted by vlad01
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. :lol:


I know, I tried it a few years ago. didn't fit
:no: Position of the pillar shape was 2-3" off.

So is there a plan "C"

Hutcho - August 17th, 2010 at 08:42 PM

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 - August 17th, 2010 at 09:15 PM

Yep, fasty and square interchangeable, except the obviouse tail light differences with early and late model.

zocstar - August 17th, 2010 at 09:27 PM

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

And thanx everyone for their input.