CrossFit_Pete
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« on: August 30, 2021, 21:56:36 pm » |
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Has anyone fitted a set of 14" Fuchs to a Cal Look bug? Are they really too small or is it the tyres that are the problem?
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Larry S
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2021, 22:13:07 pm » |
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This was my 57 back in 1982-83 with 14" alloys
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2021, 22:20:19 pm » |
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Thanks Larry, looks great
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Larry S
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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2021, 22:33:35 pm » |
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you are welcome, I never had any issues and they worked great. I had a 1750cc (69x90) huge welded heads and IDA's on it along with close trans. 4:12 R&P and a 1;21 4th. high RPM motor, with the shorter tires it didn't bother it. It ran pretty well, didn't lose to many street races with it. They were Michelin tires on them.
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2021, 12:06:49 pm » |
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I have dropped spindles on the front of mine, not sure they will fit otherwise I'd get a set.
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Steve67
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2021, 07:26:25 am » |
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Which Front beam do you have? 66 and later will most likely be an issue.
I even had to modify my dropped spindels for Ronal 15 inch wheels
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2021, 20:39:33 pm » |
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Which Front beam do you have? 66 and later will most likely be an issue.
I even had to modify my dropped spindels for Ronal 15 inch wheels
Car is '67 2" narrowed beam with dropped spindles. |
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stealth67vw
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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2021, 21:58:29 pm » |
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I have dropped spindles on the front of mine, not sure they will fit otherwise I'd get a set.
I run 15 x 6s with dropped spindles and they hit the inside of the wheel hoop. No way you could run 14s with dropped spindles. |
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John Bates
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1967 street bug 2020lbs w/driver
12.34 @ 108 mph 1/4
7.76 @ 89mph 1/8
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leec
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« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2021, 12:13:07 pm » |
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CB dropped spindles? They are not machined deep enough for the bottom ball joint to sit in, hence they foul/rub the wheel rim
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stealth67vw
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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2021, 19:21:10 pm » |
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CB dropped spindles? They are not machined deep enough for the bottom ball joint to sit in, hence they foul/rub the wheel rim
Empi and CB both rubbed on the lower ball joint. |
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John Bates
JB Machining Services
1967 street bug 2020lbs w/driver
12.34 @ 108 mph 1/4
7.76 @ 89mph 1/8
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Larry S
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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2021, 22:02:14 pm » |
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I ran stock spindles, disc brakes on link pin front end, was lowered via adjusters. didn't have any issues with clearance on both 14" and 15" alloys.
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56BLITZ
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« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2021, 05:36:53 am » |
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This is my 1970 . . . stock width beam . . . stock spindles . . . 14X5.5 alloys in the front and 15X6 alloys in the rear.
I recently put 14X5.5 alloys on the rear w/215-70 tires and it now looks much better than with the puny 165s in these photos!
FWIW . . . my son's 1969 with Empi dropped spindles rubbed on OG 15X5.5 Riviera wheels, so . . . the dropped spindles had to go away!
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2021, 20:02:07 pm » |
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I'm running genuine gas burners with no issues at present.
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67paulo
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« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2021, 04:26:03 am » |
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I'm running 15x6 original Fuchs, CB 2 inch narrowed beam, CB dropped spindles on my 67 and have no rubbing issues.
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Steve67
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« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2021, 07:08:48 am » |
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I'm running 15x6 original Fuchs, CB 2 inch narrowed beam, CB dropped spindles on my 67 and have no rubbing issues.
Hey Paulo, Do you have an picture is your 67 with the 6 inch Fuchs in the front? A friend is planning the same setup for his 67. Best regards Stefan |
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leec
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« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2021, 07:26:33 am » |
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I'm running genuine gas burners with no issues at present.
Nice wheels. Are you planning to take these off to run the 14” Fuchs? |
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2021, 11:10:29 am » |
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I'm running genuine gas burners with no issues at present.
Nice wheels. Are you planning to take these off to run the 14” Fuchs? Probably keep them for a while, will probably get 15" Fuchs to be honest but would have been happy with 14" if they fitted, they are a lot cheaper!  |
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leec
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« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2021, 11:46:17 am » |
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Yes, although the 14” ones seem to be getting more expensive.
Have you got a pic of your car with the Burners?
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2021, 12:28:35 pm » |
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Yes, although the 14” ones seem to be getting more expensive.
Have you got a pic of your car with the Burners?
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Steve67
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« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2021, 16:46:31 pm » |
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Looks great on the Gasburners!
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #20 on: September 25, 2021, 19:20:35 pm » |
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Looks great on the Gasburners!
Thank you! I think they're underrated. |
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Baz54
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« Reply #21 on: September 25, 2021, 20:39:24 pm » |
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Hi,Here’s mine on 14”s. Very similar to Larry S . I think it suits the car,no drop spindles but an adjustable beam.
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Baz54
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« Reply #22 on: September 25, 2021, 20:44:40 pm » |
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I’ll try again , hopefully it’s not upside down  [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] |
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CrossFit_Pete
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« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2021, 21:42:10 pm » |
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Very nice  |
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Baz54
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« Reply #24 on: October 04, 2021, 21:02:20 pm » |
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Cheers |
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