Re: [T3] Beam clamp wanted

[Jonathan Stiles <misterstiles@gmail.com>]

Jim,

I have the set from the donor beam I can send your way. It may take me a
few days to find them though.

Jon Stiles

On Wednesday, September 25, 2013, Jim Adney wrote:

> Looking at Gary Forsmo's '69 square yesterday, it was clear that he
> needs a new clamp piece for his front axle beam. This is one of the 2
> parts that fit over the front of the beam to clamp it in place.
>
> Gary's has rusted thru at the bottom and towing the car by the axle
> beam appears to have pulled it slightly apart. I don't think he
> should tow the car again until that part has been replaced.
>
> It's VW part # 311 705 237B. This clamp piece is the same for all
> Type 3s from at least late '65-on. It's the one that the upper outer
> grease fitting sticks thru. On earlier cars the grease fitting is
> farther inboard, so there's no hole for the grease fitting on those
> clamp plates, although I suspect one could be drilled.
>
> This is a part that I never thought would be needed, so I never saved
> them, but towing puts much more stress on this part. That's something
> I never thought about when we were building Gary's tow frame.
>
> Anyone got a good one (minimal rust) they'd be willing to sell? If
> so, please contact me or Gary.
>
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