how close is a type 3 to a late model bus?

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thenexttownshend
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how close is a type 3 to a late model bus?

Post by thenexttownshend » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:36 pm

Is the flat four engine the same, at least the long block? dual carbs? transmision? My bus is a 73 that ive restored pretty darn period correct and was wondering if any parts would be good towards a new vw project.
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Post by hambone » Sat Jan 14, 2012 12:16 am

Nope, type1 engine with different FI etc. Window cranks maybe.
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Post by whc03grady » Wed May 09, 2012 10:19 pm

thenexttownshend wrote:how close is a type 3 to a late model bus?
Oh, I don't know, six, seven feet maybe?

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Hambone is exactly correct, of course.
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Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
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Post by hambone » Thu May 10, 2012 8:31 pm

Yellow! I had no idea. That shore' takes me back.
I'd love to have a Squreback of my own some day. Never got a chance to enjoy the one I repaired and sold.
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