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Chris21
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 Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:24 am Post subject: type three vs. type one |
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Hey,
I've got a 71 squareback that I've been workin on for a while, and it's about done, so I'm gonna be sellin it soon. I've got a friend who's never had a volkswagen but is interested. What he and I want to know is how similar is a type three compared to a type one? Is the front end the same? Would a narrowed bug front beam or bug dropped spindles work on a type three? Are the brakes similar? I've never had a bug before so I can't help him so any help would be appreciated.
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blankmange
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:07 am Post subject: Re: type three vs. type one |
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| Chris21 wrote: |
Hey,
I've got a 71 squareback that I've been workin on for a while, and it's about done, so I'm gonna be sellin it soon. I've got a friend who's never had a volkswagen but is interested. What he and I want to know is how similar is a type three compared to a type one? Is the front end the same? Would a narrowed bug front beam or bug dropped spindles work on a type three? Are the brakes similar? I've never had a bug before so I can't help him so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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the beam on a Type 3 is both completely different and superior to the beam on a Type 1. A narrowed bug beam would work, but you would have to do a major engineering/install job....
some of the brake parts a similar, but the rotor and calipers are different..
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Chris21
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| do they make narrowed beams or dropped spindles for type threes? That's the main thing. My friend and I just want to know if they are similar to work on or if parts are available for type threes before he decides to buy it. |
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blankmange
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Chris21 wrote: |
| do they make narrowed beams or dropped spindles for type threes? That's the main thing. My friend and I just want to know if they are similar to work on or if parts are available for type threes before he decides to buy it. |
nope - no narrowed beams -- the front beams are adjustable, don't need dropped spindles...
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Chris21
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| no dropped spindles? Are type threes easy to lower? |
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Built_To_Spill
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GermanlookT3
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Yes they do make narrowed beams for Type 3's ! www.Kustomcoachworks.com Will hook U up!
As for the dropped spindles You can get them at http://www.airkewld.com/pages/welcome.php
A type 3 is The best Dubb around In my opinion! But not as much stuff to buy for mods and Bugs! 
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Barter_Builder
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It is not a type three beam. What I have read about it is that it is not bolted on to your pan as secure as a stock type 3 beam. |
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60DoubleTurd
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cool vs played out
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Tram
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It is not a type three beam. What I have read about it is that it is not bolted on to your pan as secure as a stock type 3 beam. |
Just drop it. We don't need Dope Beat Derrick in here "skoolin'" Russ and I again. 
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Chris21
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| cool vs played out |
I gotta agree with that. My friend wants to buy the car, but I think that I want to keep it now. I'm not sure. |
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blankmange
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mkrks
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why use drop spindles when air bags are avalible? buy the kit ... they've already figured it out and it's ready to buy, no hasstles no refiguring install and roll....
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GermanlookT3
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Who gives a crap if the beam isnt bolted on as strong! Its all about cool!
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Tram
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| Who gives a crap if the beam isnt bolted on as strong! Its all about cool! |
Please tell me you're being sarcastic. With you I really have to question that.
I thought you disowned us? Did you change your mind? Drat. 
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blankmange
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| TomChristoe wrote: |
| Who gives a crap if the beam isnt bolted on as strong! Its all about cool! |
Please tell me you're being sarcastic. With you I really have to question that.
I thought you disowned us? Did you change your mind? Drat. |
one can only hope for so much in this life, Tram -- having TomChristoe(!!!) disown us for the exciting forums over at Franklin's is way too much to hope for...
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