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rwf8ball
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Thanks Victor |
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MonT3
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:54 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| thanks. I have The bumper guards for the back bumper . And I will try to get some interior pics and engine pics today at lunch. |
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61 BUS 
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:13 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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That's a damn fine looking fasty you have there. Is it still fuel injected? We love pictures. How about some shots of the interior and engine?
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:28 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| 61 bus yes it is still fuel injected. And I would like to see some pictures of your 66 fastback if you have any thanks. |
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EasternNotch
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:51 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| Eastern Notch, The status currently is nonrunning , but the PO told me that he was having ignition problems, and transmission problems , but while he was addressing those the fuel went bad and the battery went dead , but he assured me that he was driving it before he started addressing those problems. And yes it has been off of the road since 2013 |
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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here are some more pictures of the engine, engine bay, interior and floor pan. |
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Donnie strickland
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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That's a good looking car!
Check out the "How to get your FIFType 3 running after it's been sitting" thread :
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=624072
Don't try to run the car until you've replaced all the fuel lines.
And read the FAQ at the top of the forum. Don't throw anything away yet! Ask your questions in this thread so everything will be in one place. You can find out just about anything you need to know about your car in this forum.
You're on your way!
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| Very cool, thanks |
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Sqrbckguy38
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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Very nice looking car. I second the idea of changing the fuel lines, not sure why these things don't hold up, but it's a fact of Vw life.  Are you planning on keeping it Fi? I would recommend it, it's a lot more fun.
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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Rig up a water pressure gauge from Home Depot to test/adjust your fuel pressure for 28-30 lbs. There should be a plugged off test port between the 3-4 or 1-2 injectors. Check that your fuel return line on the passenger side is not plugged up. You need about 13.5-14 volts from your generator for fuel injection. Jim Adney [email protected] stocks/sells the correct rubber brake hoses etc if they get collapsed inside & mess up your braking.
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| Yes I will be keeping the FI |
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61 BUS
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:15 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| rwf8ball wrote: |
| 61 bus yes it is still fuel injected. And I would like to see some pictures of your 66 fastback if you have any thanks. |
If you click on my "Gallery" link and scroll down, you'll see a few pictures of my Garnet Red Fasty. I just completed a 6-12V conversion on it.
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:01 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| OK cool I'll check it out. I just love the look of a fastbacks. |
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:22 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| 61 Bus, that is a very nice looking ruby red fastback you got. Is that dash pad original or is it aftermarket? |
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61 BUS
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:30 am Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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The dash pad is a reproduction. My original was cracked in numerous places. (I did not discard it.....) The paint color is "Garnet Red". A respray by one of the previous owners, but in the original color
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Bobnotch
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rwf8ball
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| Hey Bobnotch, how come you couldn't find one 27 years ago? It seems like they're hard to find and more expensive now. And thanks for the kind words. And I will look into that link you sent me thanks . |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: New to me 1968 fastback |
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| rwf8ball wrote: |
| Hey Bobnotch, how come you couldn't find one 27 years ago? It seems like they're hard to find and more expensive now. And thanks for the kind words. And I will look into that link you sent me thanks . |
Well, first you have to remember that there was no internet back then (1989). That means cars for sale were in lots, in front of peoples homes, listed in the papers (news and trader), so finding a 69 Fastback in good condition was scarce. I ended up buying a 70 Fastback instead back then. We still have it too. 
I did have a 66 Square back in 1983, and put some miles on it. I sold it when someone came along and offered me good money for it. I dropped out of the VW scene for a few years, then went looking for a 69 Fastback, and bought the 70.
Ten years later I bought my 65 Notch (with Sunroof) after selling my 70 Square I bought a year earlier, as I really wanted a Notch. I had bought the Square for my wife, but she actually preferred the Fastback. So we made a deal, she could have the Fastback, and I'd look for a Notch. Found 1 on e-bay, and was high bidder, but reserve was not met. contacted the seller, and found out my bid was 100 short of reserve, and bought the car, then had it shipped north. It was actually more rustier than I thought a Texas car should be, but nothing I couldn't handle.  I still have it today as well. It's more of a "resto-custom" as I built it as a driver/long distance cruiser, which it does very well. 
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