Re: [T3] Help on locating parts

["hisham bakr" <hbakr@surfside.net>]

what part of Germany are you at? Is there a Kaeferland near you? they carry
primarily US parts and prices.
Hisham (formerly of FFM)
70 sq
74 412
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Jaranson" <jaransonT3@comcast.net>
To: <rjdiaz@greennet.de>; "T3 List" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: Help on locating parts


>
> On Dec 17, 2004, at 9:42 AM, rjdiaz wrote:
>
> > Hi;
> >
> > I saw your web site and thought I'd contact you.  I'm an
> > American stationed in Germany and I'm restoring a 1969 Type
> > III 1600L Automatic "Notchback" (savana beige with a brown
> > interior).  It is an all original, German specification
> > model with twin Solex carbs.  It was owned a German woman
> > since new and only has 70,000 km (documented) on it now.  We
> > drive it almost daily and it has always been garaged.    I'm
> > new to type III's so am having trouble locating parts (parts
> > for this car are very expensive in Germany and hard to
> > locate).  I'm planning on an engine overhaul (as soon as the
> > oil sample results from Blackstone Labs confirms the need)
> > so I'd like your opinion.  I'm leaning towards a stock
> > longblock from Gene Berg.  Can you also recommend German or
> > equal quality parts suppliers in the U.S. for steering,
> > suspension, carpet, and rubber parts?  Thanks.
> >
> >
>
> Rick -
>
> The best place to ask this question is on the www.vwtype3.org list.  I
> will forward your message to the list.  You think about
> subscribing....great group of enthusiasts with a wealth of knowledge
> about the Type 3.  There are even a few folks living in Germany on the
> List....some in the same situation as you.  Good luck with your
> project.  I am sure the List would be interested in hearing more about
> your car.....Notches with Automatics are fairly rare, as are Automatics
> with factory dual carbs.
>
> Anyone on the List that can help Rick out with a source for parts in
> Germany?  P-mail him since he is not on the List.....yet. <G>
>
> Later,
> John Jaranson
> '66 Square (Sophy)
> '71 Fasty (Jane - darkside project in waiting)
> various parts.....don't we all.
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