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Title: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on July 27, 2007, 05:34:38 am Well after many years of patience I have purchased a set of 4 original BRMs. Hopefully they should be on my door step by this time next week (or sooner I hope ;D)
I'm personally interested in what additional hardware I need to mount these to my Beetle. What helps maintain the wheels/polish. Any help is appreciated. I would like to see this topic explode with info and pics regarding Original BRMS, anything and everything goes.... Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on July 27, 2007, 09:49:55 am you will need special insert for lug on wheels
F.A.T made it I thought you could find to F.A.T the center caps too I ve got mine last year and wait another one to have a set of 5 wheels you could find pictures of my wheels in the post callook wheels did you will use them on a bug or other vw did you have pictures Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: 71CALRIPPER on July 27, 2007, 10:49:16 am LUCKY MO FO :)
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Donny B. on July 27, 2007, 14:58:51 pm I have 4 genuine lug inserts and no genuine wheels. They are just sitting on a shelf waiting for someone in need.
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Ivan on July 27, 2007, 16:33:21 pm What helps maintain the wheels/polish. A lot of spare time, Mothers mag polish and finger tips that don't wear out. Oh, and after that, lot of spare time, Mothers mag polish and finger tips that don't wear out. They are like owning the Golden Gate or Fourth Bridge. By the time you have finished polishing it's time to start again. Welcome to purgatory - it's a place between heaven and hell. ;D Still, original BRMs are worth the black finger tips in my opinion. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: louisb on July 27, 2007, 16:44:24 pm Cool wheels.
IMHO I have to agree with the statement Sarge made. There is more to life than a can of Braso. While your polishing your...wheels, I will be out driving mine. ;D I would leave them grey so everyone knows they are the real things. 8) Oh, and welcome to the forum Don. For those that don't know, Don Bulitta has a very nice, and well traveled, '66. --louis Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Ivan on July 27, 2007, 17:15:43 pm I have to agree with the statement Sarge made. There is more to life than a can of Braso. I haven't polished my BRMs for ages, they get a once-over once a year if they aren't naughty. I would love that better than chrome Magnesium shine, but I am just beyond being able to allocate that amount of time to the quest - especially while there are still places that sell beer left on this planet. If I could locate the place where you go to employ really cheap labor, I'd have my very own full-time Berm Polisher, and he'd have on of those shirts with a name patch on. I wouldn't even beat him or anything like that; He'd have job satisfaction, I'd have gleaming Berms. Everyone'd be happy. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: The Ideaman on July 27, 2007, 18:03:48 pm Very cool, Chris. I thought you were only buying one wheel. When do you pick them up?
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Peter Roberts on July 27, 2007, 18:08:44 pm Happiness is BRM shaped ;)
(http://www.funkenblitz.com/upload/IMG_6972.jpg) Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Diederick/DVK on July 27, 2007, 18:12:50 pm wicked!
-awesome new stance- Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: louisb on July 27, 2007, 18:15:15 pm Happiness is BRM shaped ;) (http://www.funkenblitz.com/upload/IMG_6972.jpg) What is your wheel size front and back? Thanks, --louis Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rune on July 27, 2007, 18:20:56 pm You running T-bars now Ivan?? Looking good.
Congrats with your new wheels Slingy. I have a set of four BRMs myself. I like them better when they are dull, or maybe I'm just lacy lol. The best polish I have found is the one made by snap-on. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=15087&group_ID=1886&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Not cheap, but works like a dream!! Rune Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Peter Roberts on July 27, 2007, 19:02:43 pm (http://www.funkenblitz.com/upload/IMG_6989.jpg)
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on July 27, 2007, 23:19:29 pm thanks for the link
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on July 28, 2007, 17:50:26 pm DONNY B - YOU HAVE PM.
Luke I can't belive I bought all four, but I figure I will be into the Cal Look For Life, and BRMs are not getting easier to find or cheaper. And the price was right (as far as BRMs go). I just can't wait to get the Single Cab on the road so I can move on to the 67' , It's going to look damn mean, can't wait ;D Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on July 29, 2007, 19:40:14 pm Does anyone have any Original BRM Caps or Inserts they are willing to sell?
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on July 29, 2007, 19:41:54 pm good luck ;)
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Jim M on July 30, 2007, 05:46:07 am A few pics from Pat Tina's garage
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Jim M on July 30, 2007, 05:47:27 am nos left hand thread brm studs
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: 71CALRIPPER on July 30, 2007, 08:24:34 am god i think i need a set of BRMS :)
Rune when your done with yours give me a heads up :) Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Ivan on July 30, 2007, 10:41:55 am If I can test drive the car, post polish....you have a deal. I even have my own "Jim" patch. I wouldn't mind at all Jim - I'm not the precious about the car that I don't let people drive it. Mi kafer, su kafer! Trouble is it'd have to be the next time you're in the UK and you'd have to get grip with driving in what would be your passenger seat and shifting gears with your left hand. Ask Bill Schwimmer what it's like - he'll tell you as he's driven my car already. The first time you try a RHD after a life of LHD - you try and find a shifter on the door panel - it's weird but fun. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: H67bug on July 30, 2007, 10:58:53 am Mi kafer, su kafer! I look forward to my turn ;D ;DTitle: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on July 30, 2007, 12:05:54 pm more pictures please of the pat tina garage ;D
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Cornpanzer on July 30, 2007, 17:04:49 pm On my magnesium Americans, I use some 0000 steel wool and Mothers polish. Makes quick work of a mildly tarnished wheel.
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rune on July 30, 2007, 22:15:38 pm god i think i need a set of BRMS :) Rune when your done with yours give me a heads up :) In your dreams buddy ;D Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rune on July 30, 2007, 22:17:07 pm Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on July 31, 2007, 02:11:15 am nos left hand thread brm studs So let me get this straight, The longer part of the stud threads into the stock drum, and the shorter part of the stud, is the lugnut end. So you tighten your lugs by threading them left? Please correct me if i'm wrong. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Jim M on July 31, 2007, 03:17:50 am nos left hand thread brm studs So let me get this straight, The longer part of the stud threads into the stock drum, and the shorter part of the stud, is the lugnut end. So you tighten your lugs by threading them left? Please correct me if i'm wrong. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Jim M on July 31, 2007, 03:22:52 am more pictures please of the pat tina garage ;D Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on July 31, 2007, 05:39:59 am more pictures please of the pat tina garage ;D Steve Niendorf. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Jim M on July 31, 2007, 07:03:29 am more pictures please of the pat tina garage ;D Steve Niendorf. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on August 04, 2007, 20:16:17 pm Recived my BRM's Today !!!!! :o
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/IMGP1422.jpg) Can't wait to get them all fixed up and detailed. (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/IMGP1424.jpg) (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/IMGP1427.jpg) Does anyone know if Original BRM Caps were made of MAG or ALUM? I would like a pic of an original lugnut, if there is such a thing. If anyone has a spare BRM they are willing to sell PM me. Thanks Guys Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rune on August 04, 2007, 20:54:58 pm Looks like a set of very nice wheels..
As for the caps, the original ones are aluminium. The hardware picture is borrowed from David Mayes homepage. I have a couple of original studs and nuts, and I had a new set of hardware made for me through a friend. I managed to find enough original caps for my wheels. Try a wanted add on the samba or something, it worked for me Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on August 04, 2007, 21:40:31 pm Looks like a set of very nice wheels.. Hello Rune The Cap you have pictured in the Center is a repop(english Brm,Cip1) (Not A Fat Performance Cap)cap pictured has the three small bumps on the sides to keep them in and the lettering is differnt smaller font. Fat Perfomance caps are the closest to the real thing you will ever find they are spun aluminum clear anodized and silkscreened. I would say that the fat and the Original are the same in looksAs for the caps, the original ones are aluminium. The hardware picture is borrowed from David Mayes homepage. I have a couple of original studs and nuts, and I had a new set of hardware made for me through a friend. I managed to find enough original caps for my wheels. Try a wanted add on the samba or something, it worked for me Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rune on August 05, 2007, 14:29:27 pm Ok, good to know..
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on August 05, 2007, 17:46:20 pm Next Subject...
Tube or not to Tube??? that is the question. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Lids on August 05, 2007, 17:52:56 pm no tube
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rune on August 05, 2007, 18:16:57 pm I would use tubes..
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on August 05, 2007, 18:18:18 pm tube for me ,nice set slingshop :P
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on August 05, 2007, 18:56:26 pm I don't want to run tubes as I feel it somewhat defeats the purpose of running a magnesium wheel and all.
Lids do you or have you run BRMS on a car with out tubes w/ no problems? Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Frank LUX on August 05, 2007, 19:01:53 pm Recived my BRM's Today !!!!! :o (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/IMGP1422.jpg) Can't wait to get them all fixed up and detailed Does anyone know if Original BRM Caps were made of MAG or ALUM? I would like a pic of an original lugnut, if there is such a thing. If anyone has a spare BRM they are willing to sell PM me. Thanks Guys Are these from Restojohnny on the Samba??? Frank Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Joe_G on August 05, 2007, 19:04:46 pm So how many proper BRMs are there on here??? :)
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Fastbrit on August 05, 2007, 19:58:03 pm So how many proper BRMs are there on here??? :) Every car with them has four too many... IMHO opinion, of course! ;DTitle: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: . on August 05, 2007, 20:02:04 pm I have a set of 5 original Magnesium BRM's for my 1966 GTV MKIV.
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Azureblue52 on August 05, 2007, 20:16:36 pm I did have 11, but I sold 4 to a guy called Lucas with a nice original paint Oval last year. I've got 7 left, it sounds odd but it's a good number, 4 road tyres, 2 slicks and a spare ;D
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Bill Schwimmer on August 05, 2007, 20:35:26 pm You can run them with out tubes, if you like 4 flat tires.... As for spacers Jack @ Jaycee is able to make them he may have the program in his CNC. He used 1 of mine as a sample. The FAT caps look good. I clear coated mine to make them a little closer to orig. The orig. caps have a little more sheen & depth than the copies but they are pretty close. And for Keith , he does'nt like BRM's because they would'nt fit on any of his 411's & he is still mad about that.
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Frank LUX on August 05, 2007, 20:54:12 pm Here's a Pic of the Inserts I had made... ;)
They will go into my Modified Flat4 Brm's... Frank Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Azureblue52 on August 05, 2007, 20:56:16 pm And for Keith , he does'nt like BRM's because they would fit on any of his 411's & he is still mad about that. ;D Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on August 05, 2007, 21:41:39 pm Recived my BRM's Today !!!!! :o (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/IMGP1422.jpg) Can't wait to get them all fixed up and detailed Does anyone know if Original BRM Caps were made of MAG or ALUM? I would like a pic of an original lugnut, if there is such a thing. If anyone has a spare BRM they are willing to sell PM me. Thanks Guys Are these from Restojohnny on the Samba??? Frank Yes they were... Why do you ask??? Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Frank LUX on August 05, 2007, 21:44:52 pm Recived my BRM's Today !!!!! :o Can't wait to get them all fixed up and detailed Does anyone know if Original BRM Caps were made of MAG or ALUM? I would like a pic of an original lugnut, if there is such a thing. If anyone has a spare BRM they are willing to sell PM me. Thanks Guys Are these from Restojohnny on the Samba??? Frank Yes they were... Why do you ask??? Just curious, I liked that Set aswell...RestoJ is a very Nice guy to Deal with!!! Have lots of parts from Him Aswell... Very Nice Wheels BTW!!! Frank Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on August 06, 2007, 14:48:45 pm may be we can create all toghether an international BRM owner club ;) or symply a web registry no?
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: mr.speedwell on August 06, 2007, 16:09:34 pm (http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4654/dsc00072uo1.th.jpg) (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00072uo1.jpg) i have them on a vert ;D
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rocket Ron on August 06, 2007, 16:52:30 pm I did have 11, but I sold 4 to a guy called Lucas with a nice original paint Oval last year. I've got 7 left, it sounds odd but it's a good number, 4 road tyres, 2 slicks and a spare ;D I camped right next door to Lucas and his brother inlaw at EBI. Realy nice guy, he supplied me and a freind of mine with beers and burgers when we where putting up our tent in the dark. His oval ran in the 14's that week end, I think it was his first weekend out with the car and a real nice soild original paint car. Didn't get to say thanks to him for his hospitality. so errrr thanks Lucas if you out there Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rune on August 06, 2007, 19:37:58 pm This car?
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Rocket Ron on August 06, 2007, 20:16:40 pm thats it complete with hand cut gravel guards. 8)
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Azureblue52 on August 06, 2007, 20:26:40 pm Yep, they're my old wheels, I think the car looks great. I'm glad I sold them to him.
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: jick on August 06, 2007, 20:29:52 pm david....
i'd have been willing to trade those scruffy old wheels for my shiney new stickers...... ...if only you'd asked ::) it is a great looking car though.............. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on August 06, 2007, 22:05:44 pm how many brms at last euro bug in ?
2 set on outlaw cars (white oval and blue bug) this one oval bug Kurt's bug Paul rui's car russel's cream bug thats all ???? Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on August 06, 2007, 22:11:33 pm Here's a Pic of the Inserts I had made... ;) All you need to do now is narrow the ribs on the spokes now Frank The Real BRM's are thinner then the Flat 4's and change the Valve stem hole LOL ;D ;D ;D ;DThey will go into my Modified Flat4 Brm's... Frank Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on August 06, 2007, 22:15:41 pm heres two 67 DSK car's and 8 BRM's ;D ;D
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: louisb on August 07, 2007, 02:37:09 am Slightly off topic but there is a pic in the bible of the Pincher with a set of early BRMs with a different spoke design. (Which I think looks better than the production items, but that is just me.) What is the story on those? Where there any more ever made?
--louis Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: SlingShot on August 07, 2007, 06:54:11 am You can run them with out tubes, if you like 4 flat tires.... As for spacers Jack @ Jaycee is able to make them he may have the program in his CNC. He used 1 of mine as a sample. The FAT caps look good. I clear coated mine to make them a little closer to orig. The orig. caps have a little more sheen & depth than the copies but they are pretty close. And for Keith , he does'nt like BRM's because they would'nt fit on any of his 411's & he is still mad about that. Why do they go flat? Porosity, or the design of the wheel? Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: jick on August 07, 2007, 07:27:31 am Slightly off topic but there is a pic in the bible of the Pincher with a set of early BRMs with a different spoke design. (Which I think looks better than the production items, but that is just me.) What is the story on those? Where there any more ever made? --louis a dude in the States certainly had 1 of them (maybe more??) there was a small picure in Volksworld about 4/5 years ago of one at a swapmeeet stand....i'm sure the Californians on here would know who it was....maybe it was Chris Morely?? Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: JS on August 07, 2007, 07:51:07 am how many brms at last euro bug in ? 2 set on outlaw cars (white oval and blue bug) this one oval bug Kurt's bug Paul rui's car russel's cream bug thats all ???? Canīt remember now, but iīm sure I counted at least 8 sets. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on August 07, 2007, 10:21:30 am 8 set so I miss two of them can you list them?
Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empi67rag on August 07, 2007, 10:29:22 am how many brms at last euro bug in ? 2 set on outlaw cars (white oval and blue bug) this one oval bug Kurt's bug Paul rui's car russel's cream bug thats all ???? Canīt remember now, but iīm sure I counted at least 8 sets. Don't forget the set on Ivan's car. Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: speedwell on August 07, 2007, 14:35:54 pm Slightly off topic but there is a pic in the bible of the Pincher with a set of early BRMs with a different spoke design. (Which I think looks better than the production items, but that is just me.) What is the story on those? Where there any more ever made? --louis a dude in the States certainly had 1 of them (maybe more??) there was a small picure in Volksworld about 4/5 years ago of one at a swapmeeet stand....i'm sure the Californians on here would know who it was....maybe it was Chris Morely?? ;) Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empicolector on August 07, 2007, 14:51:48 pm yes I forget Ivan bug you' re in true
who got the last one? Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Ivan on August 08, 2007, 10:55:17 am yes I forget Ivan bug you' re in true who got the last one? It's OK, sometimes I forget my own car - my memory has become bad as I have got older. I opened the front the other day and found my spare is also a original BRM . ;D Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: empi67rag on August 08, 2007, 10:58:16 am yes I forget Ivan bug you' re in true who got the last one? It's OK, sometimes I forget my own car - my memory has become bad as I have got older. I opened the front the other day and found my spare is also a original BRM . ;D Sorry to say Ivan, but that is still my spare You used to get back home from EBI :) Title: Re: BRM A MAIN INGREDIENT OF THE CAL LOOK Post by: Ivan on August 10, 2007, 13:36:09 pm yes I forget Ivan bug you' re in true who got the last one? It's OK, sometimes I forget my own car - my memory has become bad as I have got older. I opened the front the other day and found my spare is also a original BRM . ;D Sorry to say Ivan, but that is still my spare You used to get back home from EBI :) Ha! My memory might be bad, but it ain't that bad Kurt! ;D Oh, and you're just greedy - you don't just have a spare - you've got a spare SET! Cool! |