TheSamba.com :: View topic - Probably the coolest Type 3 in the world !

Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:19 am

From Terry’s Beetle Services in UK:

Probably the coolest Type 3 in the world !

Based on a 1967 Squareback mounted on a custom made chassis. Too many body mods to list and finished in a Porsche Polar silver.

Features carbon fibre interior trim, seats and one-off front and rear bumpers.

Power train is a 3.6 ltr 993 GT3 engine and 6 speed G60 gearbox.

Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:47 am

Maybe I'm just getting old but I don't get it.
All I see is a hacked up VW.
I can definately appreciate all the work though. It appears to be top notch.

Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:02 am

Mr. Electric Wizard wrote: Maybe I'm just getting old but I don't get it.
All I see is a hacked up VW.
I can definately appreciate all the work though. It appears to be top notch.

I'm with ya, that interior looks like shit.

Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:04 am

I always liked the look of the louvers on Type 3s - I wouldn't have shaved them.

Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:16 pm

It looks interesting but the color, wheels, and overall design don't "pop" or really grab my attention.

I like the "radback" better. I think that's the correct name? The black customed out Squareback from France with the 914 2.0L in it.

Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:22 pm

:? Sorry, It doesn't rock my boat.

Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:28 pm

and it's a repost....

Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:23 am

The car looks OK overall, except for the big square holes in the sides. If I look at it piece-by-piece though, I don't really see anything that I would consider an improvement over original - which is what I think is the point of customization.

Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:01 pm

Just buy a freakin' Porsche and be done with it!!!

Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:20 pm

Tram wrote: Just buy a freakin' Porsche and be done with it!!! Just buy a freakin' convertible and be done with it.

Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:10 pm

.....I dont get it... :?

Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:12 pm

Looks badass. I'd roll it.

Sat Nov 04, 2006 2:12 pm

hate the "german look"... the big square holes in the side look like absolute hell, and the piece of tin he hung off the ass end to hide the engine looks crappy too. Can't fault the workmanship... it looks top notch, but the design elements fall flat IMO...

A classic case of somebody spending too much time asking if they CAN do it, and not enough time asking if they SHOULD do it....

Sun Nov 05, 2006 4:50 am

EverettB wrote: It looks interesting but the color, wheels, and overall design don't "pop" or really grab my attention.

I like the "radback" better. I think that's the correct name? The black customed out Squareback from France with the 914 2.0L in it.

radback wrote: Hi!

This project was started in 1991 !
... and it's still not finished 8-[

It's a 1964 Squareback fully modified:

Specs:
* Make and Model: VW Variant (Squareback)
* Year: 1964
* Color: Audi Europa Blue (pearl)

* Body mods: Deseamed body, radiused doors and bonnet, sealed fenders.
Removed: door handles, front turn signals (now inside lights), chromed trims, louvres under the windshield, vw emblem on the hood, licence plate place on the bonnet.
New rear valence, new dashboard with Porsche 914 counters.

* Wheels: RS Escort Ford 6.5/15 polished
* Tyres:
-Front: 195/45/15
-Rear: 195/60/15

* Brakes:
-Front: 68 squareback discs redrilled for Ford (powdercoated)
Talbot Calipers (Bigger)
-Rear: 68 Drums redrilled for Ford (powdercoated)
-Dual master cylinder painted.

* FloorPan: Sand blasted and powdercoated.
* Front beam: 58 Type 1.
* Rear beam: changed for a 69 IRS model (powdercoated)
- axles and spring plates chromed, urethane rubbers.

* Gearbox: stock IRS 8X31 from a 1303ls convertible.
* Engine: Porsche 914 2l stock, except dual 40idf carbs with shortened inlet manifolds(3,5cm less) and short K&N filters
-4/1 stanless steel BAS exaust with Supertrapp muffler,and a 009 with electronic ignition.
Brackets where made to support engine and gearbox, and oil filler has been shortened to fit under the engine door.

* Suspension: hydro-pneumatic suspension kit, custom made by Max's hydrolics UK.

* Accessories: Electric 1 piece windows, Dakota-digital remote control to open both doors, hood and bonnet and raise and lower the car.

* Interior: Honda CRX seats, professionaly trimed with pale blue Alcantara Tissu (like Suede), back seat modified and trimed with the same tissu.
Budnik steering wheel on a polished column, plus other billet parts (mirrors etc...).

* Many, many new parts (too much to list! like NOS front fenders, bumpers, many mechanical parts, lights etc...)

This car won best modified Type 3 at Bug Jam 2000 (UK).
I left my car untouched between 2000 and 2005 (not even started it once!)
and I wanted to sale it, but now I want to finish it (interior etc...)

I hope you like it :)

PS: on the low position, the front apron is on the floor!

Tue Nov 07, 2006 3:43 am

The Terrys beetle services one is superb :D

Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:39 pm

53 0val wrote: :? Sorry, It doesn't rock my boat.

Imagine that.... :twisted: lol

Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:18 pm

It sucks, dude.

Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:53 pm

Lotta nice work. Interor is stupid. The rest is... mediocre.

Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:15 am

Wah, Wah Wah! I dont like it (to each his own) Whoever buit this car(Good job) Not sure if its the coolest in the world, but it looks like a quality job, nonetheless.

Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:15 am

The work is great, not much on the side vents and the black wheels. I guess with all that is done to the car i would expect a little more exterior "Flash".................i bet it does haul some a$$ though.