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 pettles
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Type 3 Wanted
Well thanks to everyone who’s been sending me info. I’ve been searching hard but not luck as yet.
I've decided that I want a 67-69 type 3, white or beige (light colour) with either brown/black interior preferred.
I know it’s specific!
It can be earlier than 67 but would prefer 12V + discs brakes but not 70’s (want old shape).
My partner has a new job so I need this car for a daily ASAP.
Condition good to very good (no rust).
Will pay and travel. Feel free to phone (08 8346 5451 or 0421353075) or email (nickandem@adam.com.au) or U2U.
Cheers
Nick
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 10:37 AM |
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Fastys were made from 66 -74
Did u get mu u2u??
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 10:44 AM |
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discs and early body shape would make it '69 only I think.
Not sure on the colours available, but I can't remember seeing a beige '69 before.
There was a nice '69 fasty for sale in Adelaide not long ago, search some old posts.
Good luck, their a great car to own!
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I've decided that I want a 67-69 fastback, white or beige with either brown/black interior preferred.
I know it’s specific!
It can be earlier than 67 but would prefer 12V + discs brakes but not 70’s (want old shape).
Nick
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 10:51 AM |
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68 and 69 have discs and early body shape. Disc conversion from drum to discs is easy on any type 3 .beetle and kombi are a bloody nightmare to
convert.
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 11:07 AM |
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Was it IRS only on '69 then? Or did that come in '68 also??
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 11:09 AM |
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69 on was irs . but then again the rear subframe of a type 3 is bolt on and interchangeable.
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 11:16 AM |
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I just got a '69 Fasty from Adelaide, but it wasn't advertised.
This one sounds great for a rust-free Fasty, but it's late shape... http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=52320
This one's in Brisvegas but does have a little rust... http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=52180
Good luck finding one! :thumb
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 04:15 PM |
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Hi Guys,
thanks for the replys.
Yep 67 has drums not discs as first thought! IRS on 69 and onward.
empi have u2u
Pretty_Blue_Bug Dave showed me your car a little while back. Congratulations on the purchase. Wasn't quite in the nick I was after
but looked good.
I'll keep on searchn'
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 09:07 PM |
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This is a very nice one, says low original miles too.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VOLKSWAGEN-TYPE-III-TS-FASTBACK_W0QQitemZ4645460488QQc...
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| posted on June 3rd, 2006 at 02:21 AM |
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Yeah i already offerd this car to Pettles , 110% car this one needs nothing comes with og sales reciept , sales booklet and ALL service history. They
dont come much cleaner than this.... but its the wrong colour!!!
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I love the colour, looks like Ruby Red?
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| posted on June 6th, 2006 at 11:41 AM |
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Correct L456 Ruby red. like my notch.
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| posted on June 8th, 2006 at 07:23 PM |
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I'm comming around on the ruby red. empi's machine looks hot.
Empi: I did follow that car up and talk to dean? In my opinion they're asking too much for it but thanks for the lead!!!!!
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| posted on June 8th, 2006 at 08:20 PM |
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what's there to come around on ?? - nice machine !!
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| posted on June 9th, 2006 at 09:48 AM |
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Thanks guys.:kiss
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| posted on June 13th, 2006 at 10:45 PM |
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I know I've been looking for a fasty/square......=no luck so far. How about a notch??? I'm definatly starting to think notch or
square now.
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| posted on June 14th, 2006 at 02:19 AM |
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Not to sound like a grouchy sod...but You will probably be waiting a very long time to specifically get a perfect condition 69 fasty OR notch in beige
or white... its just not on the cards. :duh
You reallly should just take the next one you can find in your pricerange that meets all other criteria EXCEPT the color... regaardless of whether it
is pink, purple,black or whatever, you will at least have a reliable car that wont rust underneath you. 
A car can be resprayed after all... 
Sorry to be an asshat...but when it comes to buying a decent classic motor vehicle of any kind, it doesnt pay to be picky about superficial things
like the the color... if you are picky then more often than not you will be waiting years. The fact remains type 3's were made in far fewer numbers
than the bug or kombi, and the fasty is the least common of the lineup.
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Hi Kieran,
Yeah your grouchy sod.............he he. I do take your point though. I've been around classic cars my entire life, so I do know about the rarity and
difficulty to find one!
I wanted to set the bar high to start with, and move back for there. Which I’m pretty much there!!! I would like to pursue the year model though for
a little longer!!
Another one of my problems has been price. I'm looking around 5 - 6K at the momement. There have been some great cars around 8K, and a heap for
cheap. Once again I may have to compromise, but I though I'd be in the right range.
So any 68 – 69 notches or squares out there let me know!!!! Or maybe just any pre 70’s!!!!!
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 12:07 AM |
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So how much did Dean at Volkspower want for that ruby red fasty Pettles, saw that it did not meet the reserve on ebay and was at about $3600. Surely
that one could be had for under $6000. looked pretty clean and orig from pics
Pat
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Hi Pat, Dean was talking between $7000 - 8000 from memory. It was fairly high and maybe a little optimistic upfront (maybe the ebay bidding confirmed
this?). From what I've seen, I reckon (my option only) is worth about 4ish. I guess I'm concerned with a car that is fully original and untouched
that more work (particularly engine) will be required in the not to distant future. Maybe I'm being naive?
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 10:23 AM |
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If it has a good body on it I'd day snap it up if it enters your price range.
It's easier to rebuild or replace an engine than to chase rust.
Saying that...if the car hasnt been thrashed then there is nothing wrong with an original engine... just have to be drive conservatively (ie don't
make a habit of dragging off at lights, pulling 'nuts and shifting at 4000 revs! )... main thing to watch for is case cracks... but that risk exists with any engine retaining its original magnesium crankcase, as
most probably do.
I've heard of splitters that are running to this day and have never had the engine out in 30 years. :bounce
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 01:28 PM |
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Hey pettles, hope you find something soon!
My Fasty was a bargain, you should have snapped it up but I'm glad you didn't! I'll be throwing a few $$$$ at it and he will be one sweet car.
I think to find an original one in great condition is rare and will cost a lot more dollars. If you do get a clean car for $2k, and have to spend
another $2k on it fixing little things, you've got a great car for $4k.
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 01:29 PM |
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Oh... and if you do find the perfect car but it's not the right colour, white is the cheapest paint! :P
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 01:48 PM |
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how bout a beetle?!
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 02:36 PM |
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Hi Pretty Blue,
Thanks for your comments. We were seriously considering your car, but were looking for a driver straight up!!! It did look good!!!
Paint is becoming less of an issue, as I've resigned myself to respray (if needed) early on. Have slightly gone off the fastback for the moment
though, and are heading towards a notch or square. Defiantly understand your 2 + 2K comment though. I have a few new leads at the moment, so we’ll
wait and see. Looking forward to seeing pics your machine on the road real soon.
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 02:51 PM |
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how about a black notch ?
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| posted on June 15th, 2006 at 05:37 PM |
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Thanks guys,
bond Cheers nick, but just can't do a bettle!!!!
Bails Yeah I love your car, but too many $$$$$$$$$$$$ for me!!! Good luck with the sale!
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