Fastback in Hippyville

[Mike Fisher]

You could cut 100 lbs of inner fenders/gas tank off of it rather than adding 100 lbs of steel fenders/hood/apron.
Stay away from the fugly hood pins!
What kind of bumpers are you planning to run?

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69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold

Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey

[BonesBIR]

My understanding from the previous owner is that the front end is already pretty light especially with the 1800cc engine. He and his family were big into the local drag racing scene, and a lot of teenage paychecks went into the car.

Hood Pins, no. But I retired from aviation, so 1/4- turn dzus panel fasteners make sense, a Monza style filler port instead of what is going on with that fuel door.

My vision for this is a period rally car, streetable but capable. So a bumper that fits that vibe. I'll likely have to fabricate it.

[Mike Fisher]

I do agree with keeping the 100 lbs in front to help balance out the 300 lb engine in back.
You can buy these curved bumpers ready made but I think the crossbar is custom?
Round stainless pipe makes good looking bumpers?
I hope you can see my Imgur picture of this '57 oval window ragtop we bought in Junction City?
https://i.imgur.com/XUGqIhv.jpg
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https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold

Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey

[BonesBIR]

I see it. My neighbor has a 56 convertible.

I have a welder and can fab up what I need once I get to that point.

but there is far more to do before I get to that point.

[BonesBIR]

Had to make room in the shop for a place to work on the car.

Was able to carve out a small area near the door, for easy walking distance. As you can see, the car is on ramps to access underneath. Once it starts cooling down, actual work can begin.

[BonesBIR]

Pulled the carpets, insulation and door cards.

It is not as bad as I expected.

[BonesBIR]

Sketching out the overall design

[Max Welton]

Max
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1967 Type-3 Fastback
Under the Knife https://shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=151582
Home Stretch https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=767836

[Mike Fisher]

Plenty of room for big tires & wheels!
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https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold

Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey

[BonesBIR]

The only thing left to do is everything

[Bobnotch]

[BonesBIR]

thanks.

It is only a starting point. Things will definitely change as the build progresses.

I am about to address the surface rust and start rolling protective paint on the pan, which is not listed, but implied before laying out soundproofing/insulation.

The cage has not been definitely decided yet as well as just what design of bumper to go with.

Like I said, it is a starting point. I did manage to get a foot plate made. So I go that going for me.

[VWporscheGT3]

Hell yeah, progress is progress!

[BonesBIR]

It has been a while since I have posted anything

I have been slowly getting the engine sorted out. I have since learned that is has a fairly well-put together 1776cc engine in it and the bores and heads are in decent shape. It is getting fresh gaskets and seals, an oil pump and a Gene Berg sump that I found in the boxes of spares.

The DRLAs have been rebuild and mounted on GB 580A intakes, with a set of CB sand rated intake filters.

Additionally, I had some wire mesh that I welded to a pair of headlight rings and mounted to the front clip.

Yup, progress is progress.

[BonesBIR]

Engine went back into the car today. I needed to ensure to air cleaners will fit (they don't but it is workable) and the car is going into storage while we relocate.

[DQDan]

Your level of organization is fascinating to me. I so need to get my sheet together and you are my inspiration.
Tomorrow I'm getting more storage with lotsa drawers.

I'm guessing the USMC air freshener is the clue to the source of your focus.

:salute: (or is that inappropriate from a civilian?)

Thanks for your service!?

[BonesBIR]

[rosevillain]

I'm late to the party...Reading your list, I would recommend replacing the soft brake lines, and even upgrading them to the braided stainless sleeved teflon lines. Hope your move goes well and you get back to fun things before you expected.