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RafCarre12
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Well, while in the process of selling squareback, I was keeping an eye out for a new project and I've found it. A new to me 1967 VW Type3 Fastback.
With the square, the body and engine were in solid shape and most of what I did would (and should) be considered predominantly cosmetic. For this project, I was looking for a little bit more of a challenge. And I think I've found it.
If you aren't familiar with the squareback, here is the thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=278286
Anyway, about this project... it has had a very... colorful past.
These were taken by 2 owners ago prior to Aug of 2008 (jesus skarky):
Fast forward to this past Saturday when I took my turn to make this car my own. Based on the pictures above, I give Chris (the PO) a lot of credit for starting the cleanup and for sorting out a bunch of issues.
Welp, this is what she looked like when I picked her up:
Little video: www.youtube.com/embed/S7eLKbf5L7U
Let the fun begin!
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flyinglow94
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She cleaned up nicely.
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FASTBACKDON
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Boy DE-Sharking now thats funny but if you ever meet Shark he is a cool dude. Tha car is a diamond in the rough. I am glad you up graded from a Squareback to a Fastback. GOOD MOVE!!!
Im waiting for ninja to argure that point 
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Bobnotch
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Yes, it cleaned up nicely, but it does have some more "DE-Sharking" to go. Does it still have the dune buggy fuel tank in it?
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RafCarre12
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That it does Bob.
I'm still in the compiling phase of what will be a rather large order from ISP West. 
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ataraxia
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Boy DE-Sharking now thats funny but if you ever meet Shark he is a cool dude. Tha car is a diamond in the rough. I am glad you up graded from a Squareback to a Fastback. GOOD MOVE!!!
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I don't know that I'd consider it an *upgrade*  There's a reason the Germans exported them... 
It does look like quite the project-mostly getting it back to stock and 'desharking' it. There's a large difference already-and it looks much better!
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RafCarre12
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Thanks guys. Spent a bunch of time cleaning up the paint. I'm happy with the results with as little work as has been done on it.
Another video that shows the results: http://youtu.be/g0G-5-hXtLc
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RafCarre12
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Ok, I feel a little better.
I'll post pics when I'm done working on it for the day.
No more plaid! Those gauges are next...
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RafCarre12
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not til i pick out what the interior is going to look like.
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ha ha ooohhhh...haha
1st and foremost the plad was NOT Mine!!
altho the guages were
they were cheap and worked great
the tank was because the OG was Rusty as shit.
and made alot of peole Really Wonder where my engine was!!
haha
and i assure you I Did Alot to that car and it took me Many o Miles
(dc to chi and back)
the only things he did to it was
take tint off
finish taking paint off
replaced the pans
swaped wheels and tires
maybe a wire or two here or there
but Everything worked on it...and i mean Everything!
be glad i dont have mooola'
or i would of picked it up from him and had it shipped out here
Id LOVE to have that car back
i put alot of money and time in that thing
including an engine
brakes
suspension
im glad someone worthy got her
cant wait to see what You do to her
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I was wondering when you would chime in on the Desharkanization!
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sharkskinman.... i know how you feel bro. and like i said before youve come a long way in this forum. i personally feel that was your "learning car" . unfortunately a bunch of us have those becuase we were too dirt poor and knew too dirt little to do anything for our cars.... dont feel bad bro.... they are being a little harsh tho.
anyways , its neat to see a car go from rat ride to potentially a great car , good luck raf!!!!
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Nice enough day to hit up a gtg.
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Veeeeery Niiice!!!
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RafCarre12
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I'm trying to track down a stock replacement. I've messaged a few people on here already including the guy that has one listed in the classifieds. 
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but there is still much work left to do, lol.
