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PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:55 pm    Post subject: type 34 Australia Reply with quote

hi. Great forum. I am in the process of restoring a 1967 type 34 in Adelaide, Australia. finding parts here is impossible, so I would be interested if anyone has type 34 parts for sale, any help appreciated, thanks,
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you put up a WTB ad some time ago, and that may not be working for you? For the Type 34, I have some Nice Old Stuff I can sell.

Go to my blog, scroll down and on the right under 'Parts Bin'. More stuff is being added this week. If you don't see what you need in there, email me.

http://the-nautilus.blogspot.com

...and there's also some dreck in there concerning my own Type 34 debacle.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not looking to spend a fortune on some headlights for my type34 and I've been told I may be able to fake a pair of buggy headlight trim rings on the type34. I know it would not be correct and it may be a tad goofy but does anyone have any advice. I plan on modifying some of my type 3 buckets and bulb holders but its the trim ring that I'm not sure on. This is one of the only things keeping me from being able to drive the ghia on the road. Joel
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a friend here with a T34 that has non Hella rings around his - nobody but a T34 nerd would know. They were like that when he bought it though, so has no idea what they came from
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boo-Koo-Z wrote:
Not looking to spend a fortune on some headlights for my type34 and I've been told I may be able to fake a pair of buggy headlight trim rings on the type34. I know it would not be correct and it may be a tad goofy but does anyone have any advice. I plan on modifying some of my type 3 buckets and bulb holders but its the trim ring that I'm not sure on. This is one of the only things keeping me from being able to drive the ghia on the road. Joel


I can't help you on the trim ring, but if you look in my T-34 gallery, you will see the differences in a T-34 bucket/mounting plate, and a regular T-3 part. The plate is kind of unique, but it also uses SB12 parts.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did some measuring last night and just placed an order for some 50s era Vespa headlights to try and use for the fog light holes and ordered some vintage Mini Cooper trim rings that I hope to use with a set of modified type 3 buckets. All the parts were $90 including shipping. I know not correct but just might work out. I'll report back.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boo-Koo-Z wrote:
I did some measuring last night and just placed an order for some 50s era Vespa headlights to try and use for the fog light holes and ordered some vintage Mini Cooper trim rings that I hope to use with a set of modified type 3 buckets. All the parts were $90 including shipping. I know not correct but just might work out. I'll report back.


I would go to the t34 world on Face and ask what you are looking
might cost or spend Same amount buying the correct parts vs. modified and try to make it work and end up unhappy after all
Carsten is very reasonable on prices
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boo-Koo-Z wrote:
I did some measuring last night and just placed an order for some 50s era Vespa headlights to try and use for the fog light holes and ordered some vintage Mini Cooper trim rings that I hope to use with a set of modified type 3 buckets. All the parts were $90 including shipping. I know not correct but just might work out. I'll report back.


It looks pretty certain to me that Volvo P1800 headlight rings will work!
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you tried them? Any leads on where to buy them from if so?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Have you tried them? Any leads on where to buy them from if so?


No, but I can as I have examples of both here. It's just raining cats and dogs here now and likely will all weekend!
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the look of a fiat 850 spyder trim ring.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

First report...
Recieved in the mail today a pair of Vespa headlights I ordered off eBay to try and fit them as fogs and wow I literally pull them from the box and they snapped right into the factor holes and actually hooked into place. They will still need some securing but I'm very happy with the look and the fitment. Here is a link the ones I ordered off eBay
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/130496369494

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For the headlights I bought a used pair of vintage Mini Cooper headlight trim rings on the cheap and recieved them today. The report on these is the diameter is too big for the headlight ring area and won't work

I also ordered a pair of the Volvo ones Tram mentioned but have not recieved them yet. Will report back.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Joel: I am actually going to do a test swap later today when I get a minute. Glad the Vespas worked out- that's good info!
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So the Volvo and Mini Cooper headlight rings won't work. The outer lip is the correct diameter to fit the headlight retainer ring but then the flare out to much and arou about 1/2 inch too large of diameter at the edge that meets the paint. So now to look for other options that I can make work.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:17 am    Post subject: Re: Official Type 34 thread Reply with quote

asking for a friend here, how do you take the gauges out on a T34??
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:14 am    Post subject: Re: Official Type 34 thread Reply with quote

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asking for a friend here, how do you take the gauges out on a T34??


If you reach behind the gauges you'll feel a bracket and two knurled nuts behind each one. Loosen the nuts and pull the bracket off and the gauge will come free. Best to disconnect the battery before doing this! If not you'll probably short an electrical circuit in the adjacent wiring.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:11 am    Post subject: Re: Official Type 34 thread Reply with quote

Hello people!

I've a '65 T34 and someone (PPO probably) has 'fixed' the sills on both sides and while they aren't rusty or anything, they don't really look like original at all and doors don't fit too well, either and I'm assuming that is related to poor sill repairs.

So I've a experienced (VW) body guy who could replace the sills with either the parts he makes or by the set available. Door openings would be fixed at the same time, making it a bit harder.

But the question: Does it make any sense to make those sill pieces (both sides, 3 per side) by yourself as ready-made are available (and quite good if I understood correctly)?

Making just one set takes a lot of time and when it's professional time, it's not cheap. So this isn't going to be cheap, no matter what. I can live with that as long as the end result is good.

Opinions and ideas welcome: This whole project currently exists only in my head so anything is easy to change.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Official Type 34 thread Reply with quote

I think it's a discussion to have with your body guy. The exterior rocker sheet metal is fairly simple but behind that things get more complicated. The reproduction sheet metal is expensive but so is skilled professional time, as you have said.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Official Type 34 thread Reply with quote

Finally getting the interior done

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Official Type 34 thread Reply with quote

Seats, door panels, and carpet are done

(yes, I know the e-brake boot is supposed to be gray)

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