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Re: Re:[T3] Square Back 1965


Thanks for the info. I'll check SAMBA again.
Dave


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 4:22 PM
Subject: Re:[T3] Square Back 1965


> >To All:
> >Here is a list of parts I am looking for to get this square on the road
> >again. Well I hope this is all I need!
>
> >I need: a brake master cylinder with out ports on the bottom.
> >        brake fluid reservoir.
> >        brake fluid line from reservoir to master cylinder.
> >        seat adjustment knobs and parts for both sides of front seata.
>
> You might want to try the Samba classifieds for these parts. The Master
> cylinder you can get thryu a good autro supply store (remanufactured).
>
> >       ignition lock complete with switch.
> This part is made of unobtainium, and is VERY expensive (read $200+) if 
> you
> find it. Just so you know, with a little work you can use the more 
> commonly
> found (and cheaper) 68 to 71 style steering column head in your car. These 
> are
> available on the Samba, complete with the turn signal switch. Myself and a
> couple of others have done this swap, as it's fairly easy to do. It is 
> however
> incorrect for your car. It really comes down to a functioniong part, 
> versus trying
> to find an obsolete NLA part. If you talk to some of the early guys (from 
> the
> 1500 club for example), they'll tell you that the early style switch is 
> also
> fragile, and does have a tendency to fail electrically.
>
> >        turn signal assembly with head light flasher swith.
> >        head light relay.
> >        turn signal flasher.
>
> I believe most of these parts interchange with a beetle. But I think the 
> turn
> signal switch is a T-3 only part (if used with the original steering 
> column
> head and ignition switch assembly). I don't know if you've kept the car 6 
> volt,
> or converted it to 12 volts. This does make a difference. I hope this 
> helps.
>
> Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
>        71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at;
> http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977 and now running the 
> old Notch motor with
> D-jet FI engine. : )
>
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