my type 3 project

technical description


Make and model: volkswagen variant (squareback) 1964
wheels:RS escort ford 6.5/15 polished
tyres:front:195/45/15
rear:195/50/15
brakes:front:68 squareback discs redrilled for ford epoxyed
rear:914 discs redrilled for ford epoxyed
dual master cylinder painted
front beam:from a 69 model,bump stops cuted epoxyed
suspension arms and steering arms chromed
all the rest epoxyed
rear beam:changed for a 69 irs model epoxied
a arms modified to fit 914 rear discs
axles chromed
gearbox:stock irs 8*31 from a 1303ls convertible
engine:914 2l stock,except 2 40idf carbs with shortened inlet manifolds(3,5cm less,thank to Jean-Claude!)and short KnN filters, 4/1 stanless steel BAS exaust with Supertrapp muffler,and a 009. Brackets where made to support engine and gearbox and oil filler must be shortened to fit under the engine door.
suspension:hydro-pneumatic suspension kit custom made by Max's hydrolics England.I improved the kit by fiting an ajustable sensor on the front beam who permit me to choose 2 differents minimum heights:one for show,one for drive.
body mods:deaseamed,radiused doors and bonnet.
no more :door handles,front turn signals,chromed trims,louvres under the winshield,vw emblem on the hood,licence plate place on the bonnet. new rear valence,new dashboard with 914 counters.
accessories:electric windows,1 piece windows,Dakota digital remote control to open both door,hood and bonnet and raise and lower the car.