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Hi Everyone ,
I've been wanting to try this for a while , this is the US spec 67 I bought from BRM Mark here on the Lounge , I put a 2 inch narrowed beam on it and fitted the wheels off Ned Bug . I think it looks awesome , with great stance . What do you guys think ?

Cheers Rob

Another pic

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needs a gasser bonnet  ;) and flared arches ;D

looks like a great project 8)

Looking good but think you should go down a tiny bit more at the front  ;) :)

I think that looks great!

It needs to go down an inch at the back . I put a long block in it , but it needs the rest of the weight and to settle .
Its deceptive , I can see why you say lower at the front , lots of space above the tyres . But when you see it in person you'll see it is pretty low , the frame head is only 3 inches off the deck !

Thinking about putting short axles on the back and using my Douglas 15x7 spun ali rims off the back of my buggy .

Plan is to weld up the trim holes and paint just the outside in the original Java green, but since fitting the wheels I like it just as it is .

Cheers , Rob

Looking good , but .... by the time you get the right stance with the 13's your valence will be on the floor  :-\
just my 2 cents  :)

That 67 ended up at a bargain price iirc?

Looks great as is.

Lee

IMHO, the small wheel looks odd in a large opening.  Given the option, I would use a 15 or 16 in. wheel and a short tire.

15 inch wheels w/ a 145 or 155 tire ;)

It was a bargain , and BRM Mark is a really nice guy , kept the car over winter for me in a nice dry garage . Just needs two tiny bits of welding .

What does 'iirc' mean ?

Cheers , Rob

 

Dude cant find who bought my 13 rims But martin taylor had them made for me... Worth a phone call.


100% run with the 13s



Rob

iirc - If I remember correctly!

Lee

They are in Belgium with Wunderwolff on here...

Ah , thanks , I'll send him a message .
Thanks , Rob

Haters will hate. I love it

Rob, when it comes to 13" DDS wheels or the like here's an example.

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Just don't go too tall on the rear tyres IMO.

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Hi Died , yeah seen that before , looks spot on to me !

Is this car going to be a street car?  Will it be driven in traffic and on the highway / freeway?  Keep in mind that these wheels were probably intended for race use, on a smooth straight track.  These are small, lightweight wheels made of thin gage aluminum. This type of wheel may not be the best choice for regular use. Be careful!  How well will the car stop with small wheels and tires like that on the front of an already light car? The wheel are probably rare and worth money as well and regular raod use could damage them.

Sorry to be a worry wart, I just would hate to see someone get hurt driving their car. Wheels do look cool though.
My $0.02

Super look. I'm going the same way with front 13 inch DDS wheels :)

Hi Jeff

Appreciate your input , Yes it will be a street car , and I may fit my de-tuned race motor . My 13 inch fronts are not DDS , not sure what they are . But they are a heavy guage , much heavier than the street weight Ercos on the back . I was thinking that a smaller wheel should allow a bigger/wider tyre . I will stick with drums , I don't see the point of discs on a car with skinny tyres.


Thanks , Rob

ALOT heavier gauge  ;)

Hey that's me kneeling in the foreground of the picture !
That is John Plow's Euro '67 with the 13" DDS wheels on the front.
 :)

I thought that was you....