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Re: NEW 69 FASTBACK OWNER


On 19 Feb 2005 at 19:48, franzmoore@optonline.net wrote:

> Overall the body and pan are in good
> solid condition, except the battery tray area under the rear seat.
> There is a perfect rectangle rotted clear through the floor in the
> shape of a battery. Does anyone know of a source for a repair panel
> for this specific to the type 3, or can a readily available type 1
> panel be modified to fit?

This is such a inconspicuous area that I'd just get a good welder to put in a 
plain steel patch. Save your sweat and money for parts that matter more.

> Second question would be whether there are
> any sources for the rear pop out window seals. I would guess that
> these are near impossible to find

Yes, almost no one has these, but you might try ISP West. Expect them to be 
expensive. I've never done this job, but others have reported that it is almost 
impossible to get the metal frames back in place after putting new seals in 
place.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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