[T3] hanger bar on 68 notchback

Jim Adney jadney at vwtype3.org
Thu Mar 12 07:17:12 PDT 2020 

I just double-checked the parts list to make sure that there were no late '68s 
made with the rear mounts. The only '68s made with the rear mounts were 
the AT cars (M249), which were IRS, not swing axle.

Is it possible that someone welded IRS rear support brackets into each side 
of the body? I think that's the only way you could end up with a Type 3 that 
had rear mounts with a swing axle tranny.

I also see that your photo of the engine compartment does not show the little 
tab that would have stuck forward from the rear edge of the engine opening 
to hold the support for the "handle" that constituted an extra support for the 
rear of the engine on swing axle cars.

Is it possible that you misunderstand what a swing axle looks like? A swing 
axle car has axles in axle tubes that run out to each rear wheel. Those tubes 
are 2" or so in diameter and don't rotate. An IRS tranny has exposed axles 
which are less than 1" in diameter and rotate with the wheels.

What's your VIN? Note that model year '69s were made starting in August of 
1968. My guess is that what you have is an IRS model year '69.

Jim

On 11 Mar 2020 at 9:46, J L Stamey wrote:

> She's def a 68,. Birth Cert photo, all VIN #'s match too:
> 
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2009951.jpg
> 
> automatic would be on options list so I don't think it was an auto.
> Kiel Germany was destination built on 11/21/67.
> 
> odd ball late 67??
> 
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> >    1. Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for 1968
> >       swingaxle notchback (David)
> >    2. Re: Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for 1968
> >       swingaxle notchback (Dave Hall)
> >    3. Re: Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for 1968
> >       swingaxle notchback (Dave Hall)
> >    4. Re: Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for 1968
> >       swingaxle notchback (Jim Adney)
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 22:40:04 -0400
> > From: "David" <rdavid at rochester.rr.com>
> > To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: [T3] Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for 1968
> >         swingaxle notchback
> > Message-ID: <000401d5f685$34b9c210$9e2d4630$@rochester.rr.com>
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> > I never heard of a IRS hanger breaking before!
> >
> > Unless for some reason it is rusted out, but that one certainly looks like a
> > clean metal break to me.
> >
> > Dave Pallo
> >
> > '72 Square ~ Elwood
> >
> > Fairport, New York
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> > Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:05:17 +0000
> > From: Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk>
> > To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for
> >         1968 swingaxle notchback
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> > From: "David" <rdavid at rochester.rr.com>
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> > Subject: [T3] Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for 1968 swingaxle notchback
> >
> > I never heard of a IRS hanger breaking before!
> >
> > Unless for some reason it is rusted out, but that one certainly looks like a
> > clean metal break to me.
> >
> > Dave Pallo
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> > Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:39:41 -0000
> > From: "Dave Hall" <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk>
> > To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for
> >         1968 swingaxle notchback
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> > I have known them break, but it was under extreme conditions when a motor
> > industry research organisation in the UK tested a 1969 Auto Fastback.  The
> > pav? test proved too much for the hanger and it cracked across the centre
> > after a few hundred miles of tooth-shattering driving.  I think I gave CDs
> > of the test report to Jim and John.  It's a very comprehensive report
> > involving a complete strip-down of the car, weights for all the components
> > etc, chassis stiffness tests, performance figures etc.
> >
> > Dave,
> > UK VW Type 3&4 Club.
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> > From: type3-vwtype3.org <type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org> On
> > Behalf Of David
> > Sent: 10 March 2020 02:40
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> > Subject: [T3] Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for 1968
> > swingaxle notchback
> >
> > I never heard of a IRS hanger breaking before!
> >
> > Unless for some reason it is rusted out, but that one certainly looks like a
> > clean metal break to me.
> >
> > Dave Pallo
> >
> > '72 Square ~ Elwood
> >
> > Fairport, New York
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> > Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:40:49 -0500
> > From: "Jim Adney" <jadney at vwtype3.org>
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] Need "hanger plate/bar bracket" L and R side for
> >         1968 swingaxle notchback
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> > First off, your subject line says "1968 swingaxle", so I wonder how that's
> > possible, since a swingaxle car would not have this crossbar. You clearly
> > have the rear mount crossbar, which was only used on IRS Type 3s, so this
> > can't be a swing axle car and probably isn't a '68, since the only IRS '68s
> > were the very first AT Type 3s, sold only in Europe. So I'm guessing that this
> > is a '69, which is almost identical to a '68, except for being IRS.
> >
> > Check your VIN. The 3rd digit of your VIN is the last digit of the model year.
> >
> > Okay, that said, I've never seen one of these break either, but this one
> > clearly did. There were 2 versions of the rear mount crossbar. The early one
> > has a large (~1") hole, which I think I can see just to the right of the break.
> > The later one eliminated that hole. The hole was there to allow access to a
> > screw head that attached the tin to a tab on the heat exchanger. I believe
> > both versions were equally strong, but you should try to find one with the
> > hole if you need it for that screw access. (VW changed the tin to eliminate
> > the need for the hole in later years.)
> >
> > The rear mount crossbar is bolted to the case with two 10 mm bolts and one
> > 8 mm bolt. To replace the crossbar, you'll have to remove the fan and the fan
> > housing, which can be done with the engine in the car, but it's not
> > straightforward. In the meantime, I agree that it's reasonable to find a shop
> > that can weld the bar back together temporarily. You should check to make
> > sure that the hangers that support the ends of the crossbar are not putting
> > excess stress on the crossbar. Their positions are adjustable.
> >
> > On 9 Mar 2020 at 11:50, J L Stamey wrote:
> >
> > > Got the car tuned up and ready to roll yesterday. On way back from gas
> > > station I heard a pop and a grinding or dragging sound. Pulled over and
> > > noticed right side of engine was WAY low. Looked up underneath and
> > > immediately noticed the hanger bar or bracket had snapped in 2! I figured
> > > while I am in there, may as well replace both sides!
> > >
> > > Looked around on ISP and a few other sources, all I see is IRS brackets.
> > >
> > > pic of the motor drooping on the right:
> > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2009130.jpg
> > >
> > > pic of the bracket piece I need (attaches to underside of engine area with
> > > 2 large, maybe 17mm or 19mm, bolts)
> > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2009131.jpg
> > >
> > > Anyone know how to get these and any tips or tricks to installing them?
> > >
> > > Many thanks!
> >
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> > Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
> > Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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