Re: [T3] Beam clamp wanted

["Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>]

I have a bunch of good ones, but if that clamp is rusted out, its very
likely the beam is all rusted out under the rubber bushing too.

Keith


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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces@lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces@lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jim Adney
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:15 AM
To: type3@vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Beam clamp wanted

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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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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