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On Sun, 2003-03-23 at 21:00, hedge wrote: > Although I used to own a '74 transporter, I am totally new to Type 3's. > I just bought a "69 German fastback and was wondering if there was any > differences between it and those made for the American market. > Does this car have Fuel Injection? The American one did. Does it have 4 bolt wheels with disc brakes? Does it have sealed beam headlights. > Also, does anyone make a replacement fuel tank for this car - or a > racing fuel cell that might fit in the same hole? I can't be the only > one with a crappy gas tank. > Is the tank just rusty? They can be cleaned. The cause for the rust, is that the tank overflow under the right front fender is probably broken and needs to be fixed. This is a common problem. > And another question: The metal around the headlights is totally rusted > through - if I gave it a good kick, the headlights would probably > disappear into the fenders - does anyone make this extreme front part > of the fender or entire replacement fenders? > Depends on what part of the country you are in. It sounds like the "rust belt". There are not many new body parts available for these cars. It is best to ask here on the list, as this is probably the largest collection of used parts around. West coast is the best place to find rust free parts. > Sorry about all the questions at once, I am sure it probably violates > some kinda rule. > No problem, and welcome to the list. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org