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sovereignsamba
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I've had beetles, a ghia & a single cab & I Just picked up a 66 squareback. It's my first type 3. I'll post pics soon. It needs a motor, exterior paint & some little things but it's mostly OG.  |
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COFBack
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TimGud
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| The early squares look good, and handle well. Enjoy! |
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Hornman
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Early = '69 and older? or is '67 the magic number, like with busses? I've been looking at a '70...
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Josie_Aus
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Early is up to 1969 inclusive... late is 1970 onwards.
This is due to the major (relatively) body change in 1970! |
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Russ Wolfe
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| Josie_Aus wrote: |
Early is up to 1969 inclusive... late is 1970 onwards.
This is due to the major (relatively) body change in 1970! |
Ahh, but it was for the better. They increased the tunk space, stiffened the front for controlled collapse in an accident, AND improved the aerodynamics, for better gas milage, and top speed. The late models don't get so light at the higher speeds. The air flow is around the car instead of over and under the car.
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localboy
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^^^^But they're not nearly as cool looking... 
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Hornman
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Yeah, I do like the look of the earlier ones. Cool bumpers, smaller front turn signals, etc. BUT for now it's just dreaming; since I sold my bus. 
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localboy
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Hornman...nice avatar...
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Hornman
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| Hornman...nice avatar... |
Thanks! It's not me but is it at Rincon.
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localboy
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| Hornman...nice avatar... |
Thanks! It's not me but is it at Rincon. |
Nice LOOOOOOOOOONG right if memory serves me. Never surfed anywhere but home my whole life so no S. Cali experiences. 
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notchback
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| Yeah, I do like the look of the earlier ones. Cool bumpers, smaller front turn signals, etc. BUT for now it's just dreaming; since I sold my bus. |
That's all cosmetic and can be fixed. Just look at the pictures in this thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=155348
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sovereignsamba
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Here are some pictures. I just finished lowering the front to match the back (the PO did the back but not the front  ) Everything was loose & disconnected up front but it's pretty complete, it even has some new parts like the tie rod ends & brake lines that were just never completely installed. It's missing the front brake calipers though, are those expensive or hard to find? It looks like it had a small engine fire at one time. As soon as everything is together & working this car will replace my beetle as a daily driver.
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FASTBACKDON
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Here are some pictures. I just finished lowering the front to match the back (the PO did the back but not the front ) Everything was loose & disconnected up front but it's pretty complete, it even has some new parts like the tie rod ends & brake lines that were just never completely installed. It's missing the front brake calipers though, are those expensive or hard to find? It looks like it had a small engine fire at one time. As soon as everything is together & working this car will replace my beetle as a daily driver.
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cool I like the flat lenses they look so much better than the big standard stock tail light lenses
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Hornman
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Cool score. Best of luck getting her on the road.
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square_71
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Nice Square.
I like the youngest models the most.
Large bumpers, nice long nose.....
And most of all, parts are a little cheaper.... 
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bustedtype2
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 Cool type3 ,,, A dimond in the rough a!!!
Take your time with it. They are getting more rare. In Fresno Ca there is only a few left. |
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COFBack
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I didn't notice the dash earlier.
Looks perfect.
Lucky
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cool ride
Early is cool. Newer models are too safe.
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Paul Wilson
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Is that the correct dash for a 66 ? My 66 has the dash with the small holes.
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