1968 VW Type 3 Squareback
When we set out to find a project car, this is what we were initially looking for when we bought the Dart. We could not find a decent, workable example at a reasonable price. They were all either rust buckets, asking an exorbitant amount of money, or both. Ultimately, thanks to a friend of ours, this showed up for a very reasonable price, roughly 1 hour away! We fortunately were first in line and were able to snatch it up. The goal is to make a nice driver, not necessarily a show quality factory restoration. Megan has decided on Rave Green from our old 2002 GTI that was converted into a race car as the color. Otherwise, it will be mostly stock, although will look to aftermarket wheels.
The Trip Home
In order to get it home I had to install a winch on our flatbed trailer. Although the trailer is almost a year old, this was the first time using it. It performed beautifully!
Rust, rust, and more … wait, is that metal?
Nope, it’s rust. Pans, fenders, inner fenders, rear deck – all need to be replaced. The battery floor is a loose piece of old metal Visa sign! I’m going to attempt the inner and outer fenders, and the pan. We may look to farm out the rear deck.
