Crusty, my '67 Squareback

Yanked the gas tank out today, turned it upside down and no liquid came out, only dust and dirt- Took it over to Sims Radiator to be boiled out. Every fuel line will need to be replaced too

how much was that boiling out?

peregrine67 wrote:

Grifspop wrote:

It's Hip to be Square!!

LOL

That would be a good t-shirt with a picture of a nice or "ratty" square.

buggin70 wrote:how much was that boiling out?

It's $65 just to boil it out, or $130 to boil it and seal it. This one had a real clean inside, but some rust in the neck, so I'm going to pass on sealing it and take my chances

jshmnghm wrote:

peregrine67 wrote:

Grifspop wrote:

It's Hip to be Square!!

LOL

That would be a good t-shirt with a picture of a nice or "ratty" square.

I read where someone was going to get a Vanity plate with "Hiptobe" and put it on their Squareback- how funny!

DiggerD wrote:Sounds pretty good!!

It does sound pretty good. Shouldn't be long.

Attorney Isaiah Loophole wrote:

DiggerD wrote:Sounds pretty good!!

It does sound pretty good. Shouldn't be long.

Thanks, I'm anxious to get this one rollin' too

Some pics from today

love it! My next VW is gonna be a squareback. looks like you got a really nice project. hopefully in a couple of years when a finish my bug up I can afford one

Better pick one up now, before they go up like a split bus

Grifspop wrote:Better pick one up now, before they go up like a split bus

At the rate you guys are scarfing em all up, before too long they will be a scarce as splitties!!

DiggerD wrote:

Grifspop wrote:Better pick one up now, before they go up like a split bus

At the rate you guys are scarfing em all up, before too long they will be a scarce as splitties!!

Wisely spoken by someone who got in on the ground floor of the Split Bus phenomenon!

Picked up some Marathon wheels from Caveman (thanks, Caveman), hoping they'll fit even with the crazy Type 3 offset-

Oh man they look much better at your place! Hope they work out good for you.

Finally saw crusty in person today, and I can say " that shit will buff out.............well most of it."


Jus kiddin, It really looks like a good solid start. Can't wait to see how the marathons look....

Replace the back bumper today

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Today

Very nice!

Type 3 is the best.....if you have a fat wallet....well that is if its not complete or interior is shot., I still think they were the best of all models,the ride,the comfort ,the simplicity. Only a person that has done one from start to finish can appreciate them. Everything about them is near the same but better,have enjoyed all of my type 3's the most. Good luck to you ,you won't regret it.

Thanks, the Type 3 was VW's luxury car- it is heavier, with disc brakes, dual carbs, tons of storage and the best ride of any VW- but like you said, Type 3 parts are expensive

Thanks for the well wishes, I've gotten a lot of ideas from "pearl" and from Hank's square too

Bumper looks nice!!

DiggerD wrote:Bumper looks nice!!

Thanks, I didn't want a new rechromed one, this one matches the patina on the car- now, if I could locate a front bumper with the same patina

Grifspop wrote:Picked up some Marathon wheels from Caveman (thanks, Caveman), hoping they'll fit even with the crazy Type 3 offset-

Mine are marked "ET34" and they fit fine on my square. I also have an extra straight wheel if you need it. I think I got a center cap or 2 around. I will look if you need them.

Thanks, I could really use some center caps- PM me if you've got some that you can turn loose- yours looks really clean with the Marathons- what size tires are you running? Is yours lowered any? thanks

The tires are 165s. I will look for the caps tomorrow and pm you.

Thanks!

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