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On 20 Nov 2001, at 14:50, matthew jones wrote: > I've just got hold of a tatty fastback for parts. The interior seems a bit > unusual (apart from the layer of mould!): > - Rear seat has folding centre rest. > - Doors have "Z" shaped full length arm rest. > - Window winders are solid polished metal (part # 311 837 583A) > - Door latches have solid polished metal surrounds (part # 311 837 235) Your parts car is just an older model; 67 or earlier, I believe. > Also, our on our '73 the window trim is faded T-section chromed plastic, but on > the '72 its shiny C-section aluminium with one side of the C embedded in the > rubber. Would it be a terrible thing to put the nice '72 window trim on our '73, > from an originality POV? Obviously the rubbers would have to swap too, but > they're OK on the '72. There are many areas on the '73 which I could tidy up, > but I'd like to keep it as authentic & original as poss. Only SOME of the 73s came with this cheap plastic trim. I think it would be fine to swap it out. Is this 72 a THIRD car? I don't think a 72 should have the parts you described above. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/