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by muddy
28th July 2021 - 5:02pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Au revoir
Replies: 2
Views: 2722

Re: Au revoir

All the best with what ever new project you take on! As long as you enjoyed the fasty while you had it, thats all thats important :D Thanks buddy. Really appreciate your help at what was a desperate time. Had some wonderful experiences and above all I really enjoyed the build more than anything els...
by muddy
24th July 2021 - 7:33pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Au revoir
Replies: 2
Views: 2722

Au revoir

Some of you may have seen me post a for sale add on Facebook this week. To my absolute surprise someone came to look at the car today, liked it (a lot), paid for it and took it away. I'd only posted the add 3 days ago. I just wanted to pop a post up to say thanks to you all for the help and support ...
by muddy
22nd July 2021 - 7:52am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Thermostat fitment
Replies: 1
Views: 1531

Thermostat fitment

Hi all, it's been a while. I'm selling the fasty but before it goes i'd like to sort out the thermostat on the engine. When I bought the car one was never fitted, many aren't from what I gather, but if it was fitted by VW then it was for a reason, and I'd like to sort it. I can remember when i strip...
by muddy
7th May 2021 - 9:11am
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: VW show Tatton park
Replies: 5
Views: 5647

Re: VW show Tatton park

I wish I could attend, but I too am at the Silverstone classic that weekend.
by muddy
16th January 2021 - 2:00pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: CANCELLED!! Stanford Hall 22nd August, Type 3 and 4 display Notchback Register display
Replies: 15
Views: 11681

Re: Stanford Hall 22nd August, Type 3 and 4 display Notchback Register display

Danny, I responded on facebook, but added my name here, whilst I was logged on to my PC. For Notchback register.... 1. Danny Lord, 1963 2. Larry and Lin 1962 3. Carl Taylor 1965 4. Ian Elver 1967 5. Rob Fisher 1965 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. For Type 3 and 4 club display..... 1. Greenfyre girl 63 Square 2. Ade...
by muddy
24th December 2020 - 5:59pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Replies: 700
Views: 329533

Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Looks fab :D
by muddy
11th November 2020 - 5:00pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Type 3 rocker chrome lower cill trim
Replies: 5
Views: 4494

Re: Type 3 rocker chrome lower cill trim

yeh Simon sells the lower trim clips. I've had some off him for mine.
by muddy
28th September 2020 - 6:13pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: '73 Fastback Project
Replies: 111
Views: 80304

Re: '73 Fastback Project

Dont used underseal, its a silent killer! clean all the well and then seal the welds with tiger seal. Once thats cured over paint with something like upol raptor epoxy primer. https://www.u-pol.com/uk/en-uk/product/raptor/raptor-bed-liner-protective-coating-uk/raptor-epoxy-primer/raptor-anti-corros...
by muddy
22nd September 2020 - 6:03pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Replies: 700
Views: 329533

Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: awesome work as ever.

I trust you used loctite on the wing mirror bolt repair.
by muddy
27th June 2020 - 12:50pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

Do you know how much you have spent on her (not asking, just interested if you have done the add up) Probably shouldn't disclose, but you'd don't need to be a rocket scientist to guess if you've read and seen what I've done so far :unibrow: :unibrow: . I did document every penny of the resto - and ...
by muddy
25th June 2020 - 4:17pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

And here's some pics all finished showing, new momo wheel, gear knob and window winders as well as the front and rear speaker pods............. Amazing what you can achieve when you throw money at something :badgrin: :badgrin: :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: :? :? https://live.staticflickr.com/6553...
by muddy
25th June 2020 - 4:05pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

In my excitement of fixing up my dream garage :D :D :D I totally forgot to upload some Frunk pictures. So here you go...... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50044005866_2c766263ca_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50044005751_04495fcdcb_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5004400565...
by muddy
4th April 2020 - 9:22pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

Aaronslimvw wrote:
3rd April 2020 - 9:41pm
Just seen the frunk pics on your instagram. Looks top class that!
Thanks appreciate it
Proper pleased how it’s come out. Going to take some pics tomorrow of the car out the garage. Shame I can’t go for a spin in it. :( :(
by muddy
1st April 2020 - 10:17pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

Thanks guys for the comments, much appreciated. Makes all the hard work worth it.
Will hopefully be finished the frunk this week, so will get some pics up of that soon
by muddy
29th March 2020 - 7:50pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

And I hadn't realised I'd not update with the front build progress either, so here's some pics: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49713718057_b9ffb20543_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49712863238_07687b226e_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49713717547_0a65014412_c.jpg https://l...
by muddy
29th March 2020 - 7:39pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

Oooh, I hadn't realised I hadn't updated with pictures of the boot build, so here you go all finished: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49712832138_68d038c9f6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49713687537_9e442fa34a_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49713687412_801da3a48e_c.jpg No...
by muddy
29th March 2020 - 7:24pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

So been a while since my last update. Over the last 2 weeks I've been mainly bodywork and paint. 1. Fixed the previously poor work around the rear quarter torsion holes (and fit new cover plates). 2. Skimmed the sills so that the bodylines are a bit better. 3. Skimmed, painted the front/valance afte...
by muddy
23rd March 2020 - 4:57pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Wing mirrors
Replies: 4
Views: 4547

Re: Wing mirrors

The normal washer is white nylon - plumbing item maybe? The taper insert in the pivot usually clamps up OK. The thing to be careful of is the shaft which is cast and can easily be broken. :thumbsup: After my removal and repair (see build thread), they all seem pretty stable and secure now with no w...
by muddy
23rd March 2020 - 4:55pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hood/bonnet springs removal/fitment
Replies: 4
Views: 4577

Re: Hood/bonnet springs removal/fitment

Not something ive expereicned. My springs have been of 3, maybe 4 times in the 11 years ive had the car. And it is only this last time ive had any issue. But much like you the panel with the hook on was removed and replaced. I put it down to my measurement being out and not doing a dry build before...
by muddy
12th March 2020 - 3:16pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: What's the largest battery you can fit under the rear seat?
Replies: 6
Views: 4963

Re: What's the largest battery you can fit under the rear seat?

I’ll have a look to see what battery type I fitted.
by muddy
11th March 2020 - 7:42pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: What's the largest battery you can fit under the rear seat?
Replies: 6
Views: 4963

Re: What's the largest battery you can fit under the rear seat?

Yep me see my build thread. Used a split charger too. Use it for stereo and air ride
by muddy
9th March 2020 - 7:10pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hood/bonnet springs removal/fitment
Replies: 4
Views: 4577

Hood/bonnet springs removal/fitment

During the resto I never removed the hood/bonnet springs, so when I popped the bonnet back on it stayed upright as design. When I had my suspension work done, the springs were removed to weld in the larger wheel tubs. When they were re-fitted, they had to be put on the furthest notch to get the bonn...
by muddy
8th March 2020 - 8:25pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback
Replies: 700
Views: 329533

Re: 1971 VW Type 3 Fastback

:thumbsup:
by muddy
26th February 2020 - 7:54pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

Smart work! I need to do something similar with one of my mirrors. Id been trying to pin the bit of stud in, But if loctite works then ill do that. Much less agro! Forgive me for asking, but is it wise to paint the face of the brake disc? The engine looks fantastic, is it still running a treat? The...
by muddy
25th February 2020 - 8:17pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up
Replies: 176
Views: 102855

Re: 1971 Fastback KBY 217K winter 2016 tidy up

Nice work. Have you got a link for the engine cover insulation? Not the same seller, but looks the same product https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123119489272 I paid about £12, not sure why there’s no more on ebay at that price. Good stuff though. I ...