That’s the problem with ethanol blended fuels -dissolving the resin in fiberglass tanks. This has been a problem noted in the marine industry for years. You are lucky you didn’t have the tank come apart and seriously leak all over the place. Nice looking new aluminum one though. Could you have gotten one a little taller or longer for more…[Read more]

I wonder if I should be spending a few more hundred for an enclosed carrier, as opposed to an open carrier.  There’s about a $400 to $500 dollar difference, but this car has no top to enclose it for the journey. 

Yeah, saw those. The speedster guy who praised them said he had a good experience & they were low bid. But I don’t know if I’d use them with that many bad reviews.

I just looked up VLS LLC online and wow, they have a number of bad reviews, damaged cars and non delivery claims.  A few good reviews, but not enough to sooth the bad ones.Thanks, anyway.

 
Have you tested the automatic transmission yet? Are rebuild parts available? It would defeat the purpose if it didn’t run after you reconnected the good parts.
This is going to be like a reality TV show only better. It’s real.  

Starting to take shape for you. Please continue the photos on the chassis restore. The knowledge you are gathering is sure to help others. Keep up the good work. Mike N Scarlett40800.8389930556

Where did you buy that pretty tank, just in case other forum members have to replace their original tanks.
 

I think the cheapest and simplist way to go if you are looking for that is to buy another set of tires. Go back to the 145’s that were on there in the first place. Or go to a 165-45 or 50 series tire. Just a thought. Mid America Motorworks sells them.

There is one on the car but not sure of the condition. I have a new one to install but haven’t gotten to it yet. I’m having the wheels balanced on the car Friday which need to be done anyway. The guy feels sure it’s an our of round tire by the symptoms. We’ll see. I’ll try to swap out the dampner this weekend as well. Can’t hurt especially since I…[Read more]

Another Speedster-recommended shipper out west:”VLS LLC/The Car Carriers”

Send it! Send it! I need it on my dash.

Here you go…
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3132382
A Type 3 Automatic
Type 3 aka “Squareback” and “Fastback”

 

Like the phoenix arising from the ashes, or in this case, from the rust!

Marc wins the kewpie doll!

According to someone else who asked the question, it is a type 3 automatic. (per Samba)

Bill:I bought one of the big Bluemels Brooklands look-alikes at socal. With minor mods it bolted up where the old Grant was–three bolts. It was crazy high though–near $400. I don’t regret it one little bit–even though I’m a reporter like you.Lots of folks tell me they don’t think they’d like driving with it–since it leaves so little belly…[Read more]

I know what you mean. I also need an engine and floor pans. Just haven’t found the pans I want. 

Thanks. I’ve been watching those sites. The only problem is that I keep coming across other stuff I’d like to have, too. 

I also am in need of a steering wheel as my kit didn’t come with one. I’ve been visiting the classifieds in http://www.thesamba.com (search for wood steering wheel) and eBay. haven’t found the one I want yet. Those are the two places I frequent. There is also the VW show route. Never know what you might find there.

That picture posted is the Solex 30PICT carb, Ed has the 34PICT.