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The 1970 VW Type 3 introduced one of the most noticeable exterior updates in Type 3 production, often nicknamed the “Pig Nose” facelift. With its extended front nose, increased front luggage space, square-section bumpers, larger wrap-around taillights, 1600cc air-cooled “pancake” engine, Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection on many applications, front disc brakes, and IRS rear suspension, the 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 is an important model for classic VW restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1970 Volkswagen Type 3, including Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1970 VW Type 3 parts and accessories, including engine parts, fuel injection parts, brake parts, disc brake parts, IRS rear suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, lighting parts, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1970 VW Type 3 and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a fuel-injected driver, restoring a Squareback, preserving a Notchback, rebuilding a Fastback, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1970 VW Type 3
Factory-style details
- Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications
- Extended front nose, often nicknamed the “Pig Nose” facelift
- 1600cc air-cooled flat-four “pancake” engine
- Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection on many applications
- Torsion-bar front suspension
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- Front disc brakes
- Dual-circuit brake system
- 4x130 wheel bolt pattern
- 12-volt electrical system
1970 Type 3 notes
- 1970 introduced the extended front nose, adding approximately 115mm of length
- The longer nose increased front luggage space
- Square-section bumpers were introduced during this facelift period
- Larger wrap-around taillights were added
- Fuel-injected Type 3 models continued using Bosch D-Jetronic equipment on many applications
- Body, trim, engine, fuel injection, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, transmission, and body style
