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My 68 Fastback

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Its my new fasty, got it last week
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Re: My 68 Fastback

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Congratulations Beetlepower! It looks like a very nice car indeed. Hope you have many happy miles with it :wink:

What are your plans for the car?
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Cool.Looks very complete.
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Re: My 68 Fastback

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Dont know yet, first up is to give it a proper service and maybe some other wheels, it doesnt need much else
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Keep us updated :mrgreen:

There are quite a few Type 3s that are coming out of the woodwork :D
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Congratulations on a nice find Reuben, She looks lovely. We wish you all the best with it.

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Looks good...
Hope you are happy with it.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
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Car has been serviced, brakes done, clock fixed, new tail lights
Wax on wax off tomorrow and taking it out for a run tommorrow
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Can we see some more pcitures and have fun tomorrow.
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Can we see some more pcitures and have fun tomorrow.
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Now sporting new shoes
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Re: My 68 Fastback

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What size Rostyles are they?
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15 inch 4.5J Ive got 165/80 15 inch tyres on
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Just needs to be lowered in front and it will have a nice stance 8)
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yeah there was an step by step article in Volksworld a few months ago on how to do it but now I cant find that issue....apparently no modification like on a beetle is needed
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