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Does anyone know who owns this Fastback in Vic?
Major - September 29th, 2010 at 10:06 AM

Howdy, just seen this fastback on ebay and was wondering if anyone knows who owns it?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Volkswagen-1600-1973-Type-3-TLE-Fastback-/280568075248...


type3disease - September 29th, 2010 at 02:50 PM

the guy selling it I think...


zocstar - September 29th, 2010 at 03:14 PM

I'd hope so.


Major - September 29th, 2010 at 03:23 PM

ha, ha. Ask a silly question, get a silly answer!

I thought the car looked alright, but wanted to see if anyone on here knew anything about it.

I know it has had the "Rear chassis was rewelded in the area of the engine mounts. According to the VW workshop that did the repair (and the VW workshop used more recently for routine service work), this is a common, if not inevitable issue with Type 3's, and once properly addressed should not recur. Floor rewelded in rear passenger footwells due to some rust in that area."


Burrelli - September 29th, 2010 at 05:48 PM

It's very common for the bracket that the engine mount bolts to, to break away and need welding up. Both the cars with that system I've owned have needed to be welded. If I got one that has not been welded I'd be keeping an eye on it.


Major - September 29th, 2010 at 07:15 PM

Thanks Burrelli, good to know.

Cheers Paul