dansam
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Post by dansam on Feb 5, 2009 21:19:03 GMT -5
WOW low profile! Whats the tire size?
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vintagevwnut
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Post by vintagevwnut on Feb 5, 2009 21:48:33 GMT -5
Those are very nice, with the screw on caps. Where did you get those? Now you need to go with a 5" beam, at least a 4". Check out this thread, can help give you a idea of what your rims look like with different setups. www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247735 |
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jmallen05
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Post by jmallen05 on Feb 5, 2009 22:02:03 GMT -5
^^^I agree, I would go 5''. You don't need shocks, they just stiffen the ride. Rims look good by the way, they'll look really nice against that fresh red paint.
jerry
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gokart
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'67 Beetle - Ruby
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Post by gokart on Feb 5, 2009 22:20:38 GMT -5
WOW low profile! Whats the tire size? 165R15  It's just the angle of the picture. The rim is sitting on top of the tire (not mounted). I'm not doing anything extreme with the ride. Just low enough to get the fender openings even with the tire.  |
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gokart
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Post by gokart on Feb 11, 2009 23:29:27 GMT -5
And now, with tires.   |
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Post by bren on Feb 12, 2009 17:15:08 GMT -5
Hey Ed. I like the rims.
Did you do the headliner already? I see you have the windows in. The back windows have to be out for a headliner install....
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gokart
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Post by gokart on Feb 15, 2009 18:06:05 GMT -5
I'll do the headliner sometime in march. The rear window rubber has already been cut. It's just sitting in place. I have new front and rear window rubber with chrome trim. I do need a new windsheild.
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gokart
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Post by gokart on May 5, 2009 17:52:55 GMT -5
Small update: Found a '67 plate this weekend. Not much else to report.  |
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Post by bren on May 5, 2009 18:27:14 GMT -5
Did you get the pair?
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gokart
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Post by gokart on May 5, 2009 22:50:37 GMT -5
Just one. Do I need a pair to re-issue it?
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Post by bren on May 6, 2009 16:25:28 GMT -5
Problem can arrise when you go to register it. If someone else has the mate and it is registered then you can't use yours. That is why it is most always more expensive to buy the pair.
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steve71westy
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Post by steve71westy on May 6, 2009 18:06:05 GMT -5
When I did my plates I was told that if the year the plate was issued required a front and back then you had to have both. Although all they required was a photo copy of the plate to register it so you might get by with only one
Steve
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gokart
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Post by gokart on May 6, 2009 19:06:00 GMT -5
Worst case, it will look good on the wall of my garage.
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Post by bren on May 6, 2009 19:40:21 GMT -5
You might be able to call the historical plates division and check if it is useable or not.
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ryanoftheeld
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Post by ryanoftheeld on May 6, 2009 22:28:57 GMT -5
How does that patching work? Just cut, weld, and sand? Looks wild.
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It's just the angle of the picture. The rim is sitting on top of the tire (not mounted). I'm not doing anything extreme with the ride. Just low enough to get the fender openings even with the tire.
