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Re: [T3] 65 Variant Restoration Progresss & Fan Shroud Number Questions


On 27 Apr 2004 at 9:49, Cybernotchback wrote:

> Didn't Squares get stiffer torsion and sway bars? 

Yes, but those aren't in the pan itself. They are in the front axle beam and 
the rear subframe.

> Other than that are there any other differences?  

Not sure. I'll check the microfilm tonight to see if there actually were any 
differences.

> As a side question how does one tell the difference between the different
> torsion bars.  Is there a different paint code, is the diameter
> different...or? 

The diameters are different.

> I ask because I have a '68(?) replacement pan that was reclaimed from a
> wreck, by a dealership.  And at some time in it's life the chassis # has been
> cut out.  All I can tell is that it is a swing axle, (the sub frame could have
> been changed), has two fuel lines, and it still has the weird '68-'69 master
> cylinder.  So my guess is '68, but which model?  And no front beam 

Must be a '68, as you say. Most likely a fasty or squareback, but you might 
have to pull a torsion bar to be sure.  

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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