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| posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 01:18 PM |
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Type 3 Questions?
I'd like to build a wheelchair accessible car from scratch (the chair rolls in from the side door and the driver can drive from their chair) and
think the type 3 may be perfect. I just have some questions?
Can the body be separated from the floorpan like the beetle? If so does anyone have a picture of the floorpan?
I heard the auto gearbox is rare and expensive and there are not many working any more. If this is true is it possible to transplant and old Subaru
engine/gearbox like the EA81? I've seen a lot of VW based trikes using these to make them automatic.
How much/does anyone know of anyone selling a type 3 with a really bad body but good floorpan in SA? I don't need the body.
The body will be a custom fibreglass shall, probably a 20s style hotrod body because they are easy to get and would have enough headroom.
In case you're wondering I've already checked with the SA Department of Transport and they said there shouldn't be any problem getting it
registered.
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| posted on October 23rd, 2008 at 06:06 AM |
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Can the body be separated from the floorpan like the beetle?
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yes its the same and can be driven if you have a back support for the engine otherwise the engine and gearbox will hang down
most trikes use the back sub frame from the type 3 as this unbolts and has all the rear suspension attached
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| posted on October 23rd, 2008 at 07:25 AM |
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Sounds like an intersting project mate, Please keep us up to date on your progress, and the best of luck! 
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mobbug
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| posted on October 23rd, 2008 at 10:28 AM |
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Is the floorpan flatter than the beetle? Or does it also have the tunnel in the middle?
Does anyone know of a cheap type 3 in SA with a junk body. The few that I have seen around the body is too good to destroy.
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 06:14 AM |
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the type 3 is wider that the beetle and it has the same tunnel shape down the middle
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| posted on October 24th, 2008 at 09:45 AM |
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Thanks
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| posted on October 26th, 2008 at 10:05 AM |
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Auto is not rare in type 3's and is also very strong.
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| posted on October 26th, 2008 at 12:36 PM |
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Thanks Rocket do you know of any auto boxes for sale where you are?
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