RE: [T3] Mud Flaps

["Erkson, Toby" <toby.erkson@intel.com>]

The stock mud flaps fit both early and late model Type 3.  The brackets that
come with them were meant for the early models.  The brackets won't work on
a late body (I know, I have a late body and a complete mud flap set...hmmm,
that came out kinda wrong...).  To put the mud flaps on a late body you will
need to secure the flap to the lip of the fender with bolts -- not sheet
metal screws but bolts, with washers on both sides so as not to crush
through the flap lip.  The inner portion of the flap can be held up with a
zip tie or wire that passes through the flap corner and attaches to the car
body.

The VW mud flaps that are rectangular and available in many after-market VW
stores will NOT work readily on a Type 3, at least a late model body.  This
I know as a fact.  The triangular style mud flap, like used on many
automobiles today, is the proper one and affords the most protection.

They are not being reproduced, you can only find them used.  Prices vary but
if you pay over $50 you're paying too much.  However, since they aren't
common and good condition ones are becoming more rare.

You can sort of see one here:
http://www.icbm.org/erkson/personal/riteside.jpg
A bad picture of one here:
http://www.icbm.org/erkson/ttt/engine/full_flow_oil_system/full_flow4.jpg

   Toby Erkson
   air_cooled_nut@pobox.com  <-- Please use this address for email
   '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed
   '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension
   Portland, Oregon, http://www.icbm.org/

>-----Original Message-----
>    I purchased a set of mud flaps for my 71 Fasty. The brackets that were 
>shipped with the mud flaps do not fit in any reasonable way behind the rear

>wheels. Any suggestions as to where the brackets can be mounted or what 
>modifications are required?

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