Re: Customize My '68?

[t.hughes@chem.csiro.au (Tim Hughes)]

>Toby was right.  It is very easy to raise the car.  Same as lowering the
>car.  You will probalbly need new shocks.  There was a type 3 fastback
>road rally car featured in VW Trends a while back.  I thought it
>actually looked good.   If I found a rust bucket I was going to chop up
>I might do it.  Don't cut up an otherwise good T3 for that though.  Just
>my opinion.  Don't bother with t-1 suspension.  The only thing you might
>want to use from a bus is the transaxle.  These are good for offroading.
> See any issue of "VW's and Hot Dune Buggies".  Lotsa info there.
>
>                                Jason Renville
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>I would rather attempt something great and
>Fail than attempt nothing and succeed.
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>Jason_Renville@ccm.al.intel.com
>69 Fastback second owner.
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>Subject: Customize My '68?
>Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
>Date:    4/15/97 8:51 PM
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>Hey all,
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>          I have been pondering a thought about my type 3 squareback for some
>time now and I thought to myself, who better to ask than the type 3 internet
>officionado club (you guys with the tips). So in asking my question I am
>looking for any and all suggestions. So go nuts.
>          I recieved my SB as a gift from my parents so not much money has
>gone into it yet. I have had many ideas for it though. For starters; I would
>really like any tips on how to give my SB the most power possible. I have
>talked to VW shops but most only know about the bugs, OF COURSE, NOTHING NEW
>THERE. Anyway, I also would love to have a baja car to take on camping trips.
>I know bugs make dirt cars but I love my SB. So, I need to know if there is
>any way to raise my SB and maybe put dirt-worthy tires on it in orde to
>handle rougher terrain. Would bus suspension work? Or would baja type 1
>suspension work? Granted my SB is a tough little car right now but I would
>love some more heat under the hood (or should I say behind the seat) and as
>much clearance as possible.

In Oz, I have seen a type 3 wagon grafted onto a type 4 (Kombi) chassis; ie
it has type 4 engine, gear box, suspension.  It was set up for off-road use
with large tyres and high ground clearence.

Tim