[T3] 69 type III fastback

[Robert Klein]

I'm in the middle of the same thing. I'm doing a 69 fastback also :) and it is a great yr! I just got a rancho pro street with the super diff and the freeway flyer gears. All new tie rods and ball joints new rear torsion bars 27mm ;) this thing is going to be fun! Good luck with your project and those hard to find parts. Rear view mirror is on my wish list and a factory tach but I know I'm dreaming with the last one :)

Sent from the desk of Robert Klein 


On Nov 4, 2013, at 11:50 AM, "Jim Adney" <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:

> On 4 Nov 2013 at 10:38, Hunt Williams wrote:
> 
>> I have opportunity to restore 69 fastback.
>> Body & engine in good condition.
>> Needs all new wiring, paint & interior.
>> Any suggestions?
>> Worth fixing?
>> Best place to get parts?
> 
> '69 is a great year. It's got the classic early body style as well as 
> IRS, 12 V, and fuel injection. (Is it still FI? I hope so.)
> 
> As for parts, the best thing to do is to ask here first for specific 
> items. Some parts will be hard or impossible to find new, but good 
> used parts are often available from people here. In general, opt for 
> good used OG parts over new, because new parts are often Beetle 
> parts, which are often slightly different, or are not as well made as 
> the originals.  
> 
> I suggest that you not try to replace all your wiring. Just repair 
> what you have. There are new FI harnesses available; they are good, 
> but they are expensive. Good used ones might be had if you want to 
> save money.
> 
> Main advise: Get your car running and the bugs sorted out BEFORE you 
> start working on the cosmetic stuff. Do it the other way around and 
> you may discover that you don't have enough money to finish the job.
> 
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