Re: Fw: [T3] Rear drums

[Simon Glen <simonglen@bigpond.com>]

Russ Wolfe wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Russ Wolfe" <russella@prairieinet.net>
> To: "Phillip Bradfield" <phillip@volkshaus.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 5:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [T3] Rear drums
>
> >
> > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 1:04 AM
> > Subject: [T3] Rear drums
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Anyone know if Thing drums (Rear) will fit a Type 3 backing plate
> (Rear)?
> > >

I used to own a 1971 Volkswagen 181 ("Thing" in USA) with swing axles and
reduction gears.  At one stage I had to rebuild the braking system.  I could
not get 181 parts here in Australia because these vehicles have never been
marketed here but I soon found out that the front and rear brake cylinders and
shoes were identical to those on swing axle Type 3s and that solved my
problem.  So, I suspect that there is a strong possibility that 181 drums just
might fit on a swing axle Type 3 .

And, if you could get hold of a complete 181 transaxle and reduction gears, you
might have a very nice off-road Type 3 !!!???  My VW 181 also had the optional
locking differential.

Simon Glen
Toowoomba, Australia.

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