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Boy are we in T-3 heaven...Thank God we heeded your advice about that '66 Fastback w/T1 engine ($300--Didn't buy it). Called about a VW Pickup for free...Missed it by two days, hmmm. :( This darn VW stuff is getting addicting ;) Was browsing thru local Recycler and in the Salvaged Vehicles section---1972 Squareback...Not running...$300. Sounds interesting. Turns out to be UNBELIEVABLE! Car has been in some industrial wherehouse for 10 years(NON-OP'ed @ DMV for past 9 yrs))--doesn't have an engine(Hmm, We have a extra T-3 engine:). This guy and partner were into purchasing cars and fixing them up-Partner moved to Georgia and said GET RID OF VW STUFF. Started restoration on this car 10 yrs ago. Replaced two panels (one in front & rear) Body does not have ANY-RUST-ANYWHERE! Looked ALL over. Lifted mat covering gas tank (Little dust)Like NEW from factory. Body is SO STRAIGHT(has luggage rack)Just needs paint job and beading(& engine), Interior has cobwebs but otherwise LIKE NEW. All window rubber LIKE NEW--NEEDS door rubber, bumpers, light fixtures. Told the guy it would be ALOT of work & $$$ putting this thing back together-offered him $200. Guy countered said he needed at least $250 and would throw in all other parts he had-SAID he had everything. Sounded good-We'll take it. He was selling suped up engine to someone else who was going to put carbs on it--so he was removing ALL fuel injector stuff to include w/car. Husband went over to pick up extra stuff--GUY SAYS "TAKE ANYTHING THAT HAS VW ON IT" NEED THE SPACE--and came home with a Van full! A milk crate full of rubber(STILL IN PLASTIC BAGS!) a container full of seals-Brand new, still in sealed plastic bags-4 sets of retractable seat belts-2 control modules-2-3 sets of heads, 2 sets of Injector sets (minus distributor)-NEW brake parts-spark plugs, original radio's, bumpers...etc..--UNBELEIVABLE--! Enough EXTRA parts for TWO T-3's. He is even delivering the squareback to our driveway and its loaded with boxes full of extra parts. ALL FOR THE INCREDIBLE PRICE OF $250(Guy knew we were getting an incredible deal-We were very appreciative;-) So to all you fanatics...Keep looking-There probably alot more treasures just waiting to be found. Sonya '71 FSTBK (Daily driver) '70 FSTBK (Parts Car <-Shell left <-> Need to get rid of) New addition to family '72 SQBK