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Buscowboy
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 Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:41 pm Post subject: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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Here is my latest project, August 10th 1967 RHD Fastback in Regatta Blue. My first foray into type 3 ownership.
2.0 rims are going in favour of some freshly powder coated steels clad in Whitewall tyres, trim rings and dog dish caps. Slight raise of the suspension, a quick visit to the paint shop for some corrections and finally fit the NOS muffler and plumbing, throwing out the 4 into 1 and quiet pac.
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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
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ALLWAGONS
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| Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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Beautiful! Do Aussie cars have a gas tank fender like our '68s in the states?
Martin
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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| ALLWAGONS wrote: |
Beautiful! Do Aussie cars have a gas tank fender like our '68s in the states?
Martin
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I presume so but wouldnt know for sure, Im from across the pond in the U.K. my U.K. 67 does have a gas flap fender you mention though.
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1962 Gulf Blue Patina Deluxe Beetle
1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:51 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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| Johnnylongtime wrote: |
| ALLWAGONS wrote: |
Beautiful! Do Aussie cars have a gas tank fender like our '68s in the states?
Martin
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I presume so but wouldnt know for sure, Im from across the pond in the U.K. my U.K. 67 does have a gas flap fender you mention though. |
That's a beautiful Fastback. I really like the colour of it, as it's not that common here in the states. It looks very complete, and the PO took good care of it during their ownership. Over here in the states, an August 67 build would be a 68.
It's possible that the right front fender has been replaced though. I only say that, as it looks like it's missing the fender welting in the lower part of the nose. It looks like a 69 front fender (no finger indent). I think the left rear has been off at least once (maybe electrical work), due to the fit of it's lower welting too.
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 3:09 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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As far as I am aware all panels are original. Fenders have been off for some rust repair to inner arches. Build date of Aug 67 makes it a 68 model year car.
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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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Buscowboy
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TornadoRed06
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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 yeah, cool looking but I'm not that sure on the white walls thing.
I do have a feeling that the previous tire/wheel combo was spot on, sorry about that. |
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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yeah, cool looking but I'm not that sure on the white walls thing.
I do have a feeling that the previous tire/wheel combo was spot on, sorry about that. |
I understand your opinion but it was always my intention to return the car to stock. If we all liked the same thing this hobby would be rather dull.
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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:15 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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Nice work.
The stock appearance looks 10x better to me |
Thanks Everett🤙 Stock rocks in my opinion these days.
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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
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ataraxia
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:39 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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| Car looks great - much better in stock form! The blue is beautiful. |
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:47 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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| ataraxia wrote: |
| Car looks great - much better in stock form! The blue is beautiful. |
It is a great colour, Id not come across it until purchasing this vehicle. Regatta blue is one of my favs now 🤙
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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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| Very nice looking Fastback! |
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 12:11 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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| Very nice looking Fastback! |
Thanks buddy, its my first Type 3 and I love it.
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1962 Gulf Blue Patina Deluxe Beetle
1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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RichOakley
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:38 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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Love it, it's great being stock. Early RHD Fastys are a rare commodity.
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:55 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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| Love it, it's great being stock. Early RHD Fastys are a rare commodity. |
Thanks Rich
I must admit I was after a Sqb but this popped up and the colour did it for me. Id never seen a Regatta blue car in the flesh.
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1962 Gulf Blue Patina Deluxe Beetle
1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:12 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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Not a big fan of the black basket weave, I think blue, grey or beige would of been better on a blue car.
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1962 Gulf Blue Patina Deluxe Beetle
1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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RichOakley
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:30 am Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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I think Black suits it. I have two very early UK RHD Fastbacks (Sept 65 and May 66), VW Blue and Delta Green, both have Platinum interiors.
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Buscowboy
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: RHD 67 Fastback L50F |
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That is early 👍
Black is ok but I always like a bit on contrast in the interiors. Early Beetle cloth interiors are really my thing. This is my first Type 3 so its a learning process.
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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo
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