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hitlers revenge wrote:I am going to read this full thread tomorrow. Its bed time now.

But in the mean time explain to me "F1 parts".

Cheers

FI parts, that stands for Fuel Injection Parts, my type 4 was a Fuel Injection, have the computer,and all the relays, switches and other parts as well as wiring harness.

But will not be using it, Got some carbs, and will put them on.

Good Night..........

Ok cool, but sorry, have no interest in that lot.

Is the any pictures of the IMPI shroud????

hitlers revenge wrote:Ok cool, but sorry, have no interest in that lot.

Is the any pictures of the IMPI shroud????

Will post some of the shroud's that you need to make the type 4 work in a type 3 body......





Hope this helps

Herman

OK, so this I gather is a locally made part by our good friend IMPI.

Therefore calling IMPI, come in IMPI

This thread has me almost as exited as Retrovan, I wanna see what the car looks like man! Its killer waiting like that hey.. but, then again, they say good things take time!
Looking very good so far, good job!

Hi All,
Good Friday to day...................

The prodigal Son has come home.. ..

At last went to collect the Fastback from the paint shop, Her is a photo of her on the trailer leaving the body shop to prove it.....



If you can not see the car, maybe this one is better......



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No sorry you will have to wait for the full car reveal to see more......

Have to assemble now,
Till later,
Herman

Started again on reassembly of the Fastback, Spent the day putting the final coat of Rubber-riser on the under body,wheel wells, and other exposed steel parts.

Cleaned the rear chrome reflector holders, and fitted to the fenders, before refitting the fenders, with new Fender "I" rubber.

Fitted the re-worked bumper brackets, and the re-chromed rear bumper.

Tomorrow, will be the turn of the front of the car......................... .
Full day of work ahead......

Herman

(note to self) still have to rework the door hinges pins....

retrovan wrote:Started again on reassembly of the Fastback, Spent the day putting the final coat of Rubber-riser on the under body,wheel wells, and other exposed steel parts.

Cleaned the rear chrome reflector holders, and fitted to the fenders, before refitting the fenders, with new Fender "I" rubber.

Fitted the re-worked bumper brackets, and the re-chromed rear bumper.

Tomorrow, will be the turn of the front of the car......................... .
Full day of work ahead......

Herman

(note to self) still have to rework the door hinges pins....

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This thread makes my heart bleed. I will own another nice Fastback someday!!

No man - come on, where are the photos Herman !!!!

He is probably so busy now and enjoying the reassembly that he finds no time to post.

Some of us who have experienced this condition of satisfaction will understand. The pleasure of seeing your vision coming true. The motivation to work on projects until early hours of the morning. (And then still getting up early to work on the project.)

We must just be patient and give him some time.

Ok, .....Ok...... You guys are hard on a man.......

Here is the Fasty getting back Home, only hung the parts on so not to damage them...





Next post will be the Painting and assembly of the parts,

Herman

The next job was to clean the car and ready it for the final Rubber Seal coat, before assembly could start.









Then the fenders had to be fitted with the Fender "i" rubber, As the previous owner had only used Half the screws, I had to get from Midas, Screws and fixing clips. The Back fenders had the reflector Chrome housings fitted 1st, and then fitted followed by the back bumper......





The observant of you would have noticed that I fix the Chrome housing with counter sunk screws, and not with the reflector, as is normal with the Type 3.
This is because the correct reflectors are hard to come by, so now all I have to do is stick it in with double sided tape, so future replacement will be easy.....

Then the preparation for the front fenders started....



Then the front end with fenders, crash bar, and chrome bumper was next.



Durring the long stay at the Spray Shop, the door hinges rusted up, Had to take then off, but as this could damage the door, the hinges, and the paint work, I decided to drill holes into the hinge at a downward angle, to make oil pockets.

This has done the trick, the oil has penetrated the hinge, with out having to remove it, and should I have removed them, besides the possible damage, the pin would have been to small for reuse, after cleaning, now the hinge is fine and no play.







Only when seen in the sun, can you notice the sparkle in the Clear Coat, just livens up the colour a level.....



Also had to place the new dash in place to get the full effect, Can not wait to fit it, but alas, I have to get the electrics done and tested before the dash can go in permanently ....



Next the prep for the sound proofing, and then the wiring.......

Till next time..

Herman

Exciting stuff Herman, the car is looking stunning so far

Thanks for the pics, and good luck with the rest ..........

The fastback is looking good Herman Keep up the good work.
Black dash on red paint looks VERY VERY NICE !