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The lever to open the engine compartment is on the left (when facing forwards) door post just above where the escutcheon plate is. For T3 parts in the UK try Type 3 Detectives, 01638 743211, PMedh10047@aol.com or for panels try Osterley Californian Classics on 0181 568 3837. Damian -----Original Message----- From: adrian_thomas@infomta.post.yamaha.co.jp <adrian_thomas@infomta.post.yamaha.co.jp> To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org> Date: 11 January 1999 13:05 Subject: [T3] Fastback >Hi, I currently driver a '71 1302, but recently I managed to rescue a '70 >fastback >from a barn. > >It looks like it will need some -major- work to get it restored. (new >wings, front valence, interior etc. , & that's without a good look under >the body ) > >I had a closer look at it for the first time yesterday & I thought I know >how to find the various components on a VW, but I cannot for the life of me >work out how to open the rear lid. There does seem to be no spare lever of >any kind inside, & when I crawled into the engine bay (the engine is lying >on the garage floor), I couldn't detect any opening mechanism. Am I being a >bit thick or something? > >Also, does anyone know of any good suppliers of T3 parts (esp. panels) in >the UK? > >Thanks > >athomik >============================================== >Remember Kids, don't try this in your Beetle ! >============================================== > > >------------------------------------------------------------------- >Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > >