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Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:57 am

Hi Guys

Did not want to bore you with all the details of my Fastback Resto Project, but I am at the end and it went out for its 1st spin.

Here is my Aircooledvwsa post.

Well guys, its been a year, and then some, the S^*t hit the fan a few times, other times things went very well, BUT at last the Fastback is on the road, and driving well.

Went on the 1st outing today, for a 80 Km round trip breakfast, Ran like a dream, what a feeling to run the thing that you have worked on for so many hours, man this was great. :D :D

For the guys with 20/20 vision, (HR) you will find that the back storage compartment is still awaiting the carpets, the arm rests still await the arrival of the rest pillows from the Upholsterer. Also the under dash cover, Yes, they do not come out with them, but mine will have a white one, with a parcel shelf, ( note to Santa.....)

Well here goes, the Photos of the (more or less) completed 1968 Fastback :D

Well will let you know when she goes through roadworthy, and gets her new number plate,

Should you like to follow the full thread, please click on this link

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=20281

Comments Please.......

Herman

Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:30 am

That fasty looks Good! 8)

Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:35 am

Thanks Mike,

Tried to make it DASHing,............. :oops: :roll:

Herman

Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:04 pm

Car looks good...you know, for a Fastback.

Is it metal flake paint or do you have faerie dust on the car in the one photo?

Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:29 pm

Looks good!

that interior kinda looks Kamei-ish!

Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:03 pm

ataraxia wrote: Car looks good...you know, for a Fastback.

Is it metal flake paint or do you have faerie dust on the car in the one photo?

Thanks,

Metal flake in the bottom clear coat, ...and sh*t camera

Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:04 pm

ALLWAGONS wrote: Looks good!

that interior kinda looks Kamei-ish!

Thanks, I think......

(Kamei-ish....Whats that.??....)

Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:51 pm

Car looks good cause it is a Fastback !!! And because you've done a nice job with it. Congrats & thanks for sharing yet another cool Fasty with us.

-Laurence.

Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:28 pm

Retrovan wrote: ALLWAGONS wrote: Looks good!

that interior kinda looks Kamei-ish!

Thanks, I think......

(Kamei-ish....Whats that.??....)

It's a compliment, they make nice front spoilers and my parcel shelf is a Kamei (I have only seen pics of a 1 or 2 other ones) http://www.kamei.co.uk/car-styling/ http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?...ton=Search

Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:29 pm

It's looking like 2012 is the year of the fastback. Sweet job on it!

Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:34 pm

supaninja wrote: It's looking like 2012 is the year of the fastback. Sweet job on it!

That's what I was thinking too. Either they're getting finished up, or some are just getting started. Looks good Herman. Maybe we should take Sue's Fastback to the Invasion instead. :wink: Naw, we going in the t-34. 8)

Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:37 pm

Bobnotch wrote: supaninja wrote: It's looking like 2012 is the year of the fastback. Sweet job on it!

That's what I was thinking too. Either they're getting finished up, or some are just getting started. Looks good Herman. Maybe we should take Sue's Fastback to the Invasion instead. :wink: Naw, we going in the t-34. 8)

What are we gonna do for parts? :cry:

Herman- looks great! I like the dash. :wink:

Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:00 pm

ataraxia wrote: Car looks good...you know, for a Fastback.

Is it metal flake paint or do you have faerie dust on the car in the one photo?
Bro stop the hate on the Fastbacks you know you want one.

Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:03 pm

Great looking Car I would love a RHD Fastback one day maybe.

Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:00 am

Thanks guys, your comments mean a lot to me, as the car would not have looked this good without your postings, every thing helped, thanks again.
And for those that do not like Fastbacks, it because you do not have one, should you ever drive in one, you will be spoilt for life, and dump the other type 3's........ :lol: :lol:
We Fastback guys, never comment on other type 3's, as we feel sorry for those that are deprived....... :roll:

:wink:

Tram, thanks, and now its your turn to "Show and Tell"

Herman

Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:33 pm

Retrovan wrote: Thanks guys, your comments mean a lot to me, as the car would not have looked this good without your postings, every thing helped, thanks again.
And for those that do not like Fastbacks, it because you do not have one, should you ever drive in one, you will be spoilt for life, and dump the other type 3's........ :lol: :lol:
We Fastback guys, never comment on other type 3's, as we feel sorry for those that are deprived....... :roll:

:wink:

Tram, thanks, and now its your turn to "Show and Tell"

Herman

Back surgery Friday, so it's gonna be awhile. :roll:

Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:42 pm

Tram wrote:
What are we gonna do for parts? :cry:

I was kind of thinking the same thing. Oh well, at least there are still some Square's out there for part donors. :wink:

Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:59 pm

im really diggin that white interior. looks good man. wish my fasty was still a driver.

Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:26 am

Hey bad to hear you going under the knife again Tram.
Trust it will go well, and that its finally fixed.
Else you need to train the seat-cover to do the projects, and sit with beer in the Directors chair.
All the best bud.

Herman

Sat May 04, 2013 2:38 pm

Short update, the Fastback is still running fine.
Have taken it to a few shows since.
Runs like a dream, even towing my new baby, here is a photo of her......
PS, Thats my Fugly at the back, with my kid and her BF having fun with the Fastback at VWSA

Enjoy

Herman