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Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:50 pm

Hello,

Here you are my contribution for this topic.
It's a type 3 specific front beam tow hook

Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:10 pm

who knows...

Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:06 pm

Somebody was being funny at the repop factory.

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:22 pm

dekatee wrote: who knows...

wow shouldnt those go on a RHD Car since they are backasswards?
Kinda cool actually

Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:10 am

original style VW rack

Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:03 pm

riccardo wrote: original style VW rack

Check out the Amphi-car in the backround. Now THATs rare...!

Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:41 pm

sorry it's not an Amphi-car, it's just an older power boat.
the Amphi is much smaller and windscreen is solid with body so it's body color.
I had the pleasure of driving one in and off water years ago.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:53 pm

for the early ones...

Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:54 pm

riccardo wrote: original style VW rack

I've got one of those.. Still not sure if it's a VW stamped piece or a dealer-sold accessory.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:43 pm

I am pretty sure its an aftermarket wagon acc. If you look at the legs they are all positionable to fit wider and skinnier roof widths. VW would not make, or need to make the fitment adjustable if it were for just a squareback. They are too cheap.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:31 pm

I have both. Thisis one of the OG VW racks and it is not adjustable.

The other one is on the VW type 4 accessories book, but fits the square also.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:36 pm

riccardo wrote: original style VW rack

I had one of those on my ex-'65. It came from the original owner of a '71. He said it came with the car when bought new. I don't know if that is true but I can't see a reason for an original owner to make that up.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:47 pm

dekatee wrote: for the early ones...

Now THAT's early. Within the first few thousand produced in 1961.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:49 pm

Was he over 60?? They tend to have memory loss.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:53 pm

It was his son that told me but he was there.

Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:34 am

Frank, I think you're wrong.
here's a scan from an original dealer accessory book.
it's listed here with the options of wood slats.
can't see the solid one you posted.
that could be an after market?

this manual was a great find, it's just like one of those blue service
books but it's filled with rare parts and accessories.
there's even a fender mirror for type 3 between all
weird options.

Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:23 am

I would love to get my hands on that manual for about a week, to scan it.

Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:48 am

that offroad looking camper with the visor is badass 8)

Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:18 pm

if you look close you can see has headrests on ALL seats.
never seen on early bay window buses.
this book is really a find.

Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:16 pm

I have a Type 3 nose bra for sale in the classifieds section. I would say it is rare because I can not find any pics of Type 3's with one on. They look sweet and save your paint. (or cover that smashed front apron on your lowered car)