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Re: [T3] 63 notchback purchase??


<x-charset iso-8859-1>221975 is the first vin # of the 64 model year which was built in late 63.
This paticular car (vin #247098) would be a 64 which were occasionally
registered as 63's because of the date at which they were sold new.

For Australia most of there cars were basically a RHD "N" model . Push-pull
headlight/wiper switches with the black metal or plastic block off plate
would be "correct" for this car. It will most likely have bullit style turn
indicators, no side chrome, no passenger side outside door lock, markers
above the body line, no overriders, painted vent window assemblies, and prop
rods for the hood and deck lids. Inside most had a typical "N" style
interior with the non-wrap around dash (no split in the speaker grill), flat
door panels, bug style armrest, no passenger visor, no clock, and a few
other minor un-needed trim items (especially in the trunks). Motor was
probably a single side draft as well.

Seat is doubtfully a hounds tooth 61-63 style like Scott was probably
hoping, but just as rare in good condition anyways. Should have a gray seat
base with gray knob just like Scott's 65 square seat should be.

I would be interested in knowing if the front apron has a full "mickey
mouse" horn grill or just the half of circle style. My guess is full mickey.

I know there has to be someone on list from Australia that is very
knowledgeable on T3's. Please add, subtract or correct me if I'm wrong.

Great find in original paint. That makes it worth even more to me.
Many single parts on that car are worth what he is trying to sell the whole
car for!

PLEASE BUY IT!

Pat D.

----- Original Message -----

> Simon wrote:
> >>I think I am about to buy a 1963 notchback but would like some
> feedback from vwtype3.org listees....<<
>
> So it's a very early 64 model. Does it have a single carb or dual carbs?
> The non-wraparound dash points to a 1500N.
>
> It's common for early Type 3s to have had the pushbutton unit replaced
> with push-pull switches mounted on a metal plate (VW offered this
> arrangement as the replacement for malfunctioning pushbuttons).
>
> US$150 for an almost complete, rust free Notch? You really have to buy
> it.
>
> Scott

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