Buddy Scott is making slow but steady progress on the rebuild of his totally rare Type III. So much progress in fact he had to start a blog. And while the vehicle in question may be lacking the ALUMINUM UND SHTEEL! found in modern Deutsche-coupes, Scott's blog is indeed highly precise. How highly precise?

You really know you've got a 1500 when you set the valves at .008".

Totally frigging Bruce, meine Jungen. The engine goes back in over the holidays. Stay tuned to this channel for the test drive... – Jonny Lieberman

[VW+VW1500]

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