Re: Re[2]: T-3 Census

[sboicourt@juno.com (Steven K Boicourt)]

I didn't know that it was a kit...  I thought the previous owner was
really off.

There was a black plastic cover (thermal formed) over the air cleaner...
 It didn't line up so well, so they had to cut a hole in it.

How it runs?  Well, sad to say, I have never heard it run.  When I got it
(my first VW, by the way), it had several problems preventing it from
running.

Transaxle:  It had a broken "Hockey Stick" .you experts probably know
what that is, but when I went to get one I identified the part as
"...this thing that sticks out of the transaxle...".  To which Nick
replied "Oh, a Hockey Stick".  Anyway, that is fixed now.

Electrical:  Previous owner tried to troubleshoot a cronic fuse blowing
problem...
 	...I'm still sorting that out.  Hope to be done soon.  I don't
have a good Service manual (my Hayes doesn't have color coded wiring
diagram  :( .  I got a nice color coded one from M&M (Nick let me borrow
his book and go make color copies).  I had several copies laminated
(anybody interested?).

I still have no idea what condition the motor is in...  I'll let you know
when I get there.

As for the signal covers, or for any other parts, I'd be happy to help
you clean out your garage.

Steve Boicourt
'70 sb

On Tue, 08 Apr 97 07:22:00 PDT Jason Renville
<Jason_Renville@ccm.al.intel.com> writes:
>Well how does it run with the (probably weber?) carb?  There actually 
>was a kit 
>developed for the type 3 that involved cutting a hole in engine 
>compartment lid.
> It was a 2bbl weber progressive.  I would guess that's what you have. 
> It is 
>pretty difficult to convert back to FI.  If you wanted to go to Dual 
>carbs I 
>think you willl spend about 3-4 hundred dollars.  I have seen used 
>sets for 
>less.  You can look for carbs from an early carbureted car.  They will 
>probably 
>sell for around $100 or so.  A carpet kit is fairly inexpensive.  Less 
>than 
>$100.  Dash covers vary.  They can be a real pain in the butt to 
>replace unless 
>you get the overlay type.  Those are cheap and easy.  
>        I wish I would have met you a few weeks ago.  I threw out some 
>bumpers. 
>I actually might have some signal covers?  I can't remember off hand.  
>If I do I
>will give them to you.  I am trying to clean out my garage for my 
>current 
>project.  It is non VW so I won't discuss it.
>
>anyhooot I gotta go.
>
>Jason
>
>
>Jason,
>
>I'd love to go up north with you all, but my wife and I have a newborn 
>in
>the house.  It's difficult to get away.  Thanks for the offer.  Thanks
>also for the information.  I have to sort out my current dilemma...
>
>My '70 sb xfi isn't in the best shape.  I don't know if carbs is where 
>I
>should start.  It needs (just to be a daily driver):
>-Carpet
>-Dash Cover
>-Carburetors and manifolds (I mentioned previously that it has a type 
>1
>single sticking up through the floor)
>-Tires
>-Paint
>-f&r bumpers
>-signal lenses (3 of 4)
>
>Why do I keep it?  Well, I just like it.  I don't know why.  I'm sure 
>you
>all understand
>
>Maybe someone out there has some insight about where I should start.
>
>Thanks
>sboicourt
>'70 sb xfi
>