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Hi guys,

Would 6" Ercos (3,5" + 2,5") and 205 MH Dots fit on a 67 with stock length axles?

Thanks,

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BeetleBug

I don't think so. I am affraid that the edge of the rim would be outside the edge of the fender... Sarge?

Thanks, let`s see what Sarge says   :)

You "might" get away with it using stock '67 drums, but I seriously don't think so with disc brakes or Type 3 drums.

I concur.

Thanks guys,

Original drum brakes will be used.

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BB

Like deano said i think they will stick out,3.5 inch is alot 8)

It is 3.5 inch inset and 2 1/2 inch out.... Look at this picture, this is a short axle car with the same rims but with a little narrower tire - don`t you think there is room (and will look even better) with the wheel 1" further out?

The 205 tire may rub then 8)

I think that red car looks just about right. Long axles will move the tire out about 1 1/8" on each side I believe.

Zach, that red car used to belong to Trond. Personally I think it is to much air between fender and tire but it could be that the angle is fooling me.

THIS is the look I`m after. 67 with original axles, 6" Ercos and 205`s;

Looks much better in the last picture... I agree

I think that's because it is lower...

Just sold a 67 with the same wheels and yes they stick out, I can email you pics if you want......

Or just ask Peter, he owns it now....

Found a Pic.....Kinda Hard to see but you get the point....

Excellent info Dom - If you do have a pic of it showing how far out they are it would be highly appreciated.

Thanks,

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BB

Its not hard to switch to short axles! Just do it! ;)

How does it work?
Do you have to tear apart the gearbox or not?

It could be done in the car, but I wouldnt recommend it unless you're a glutton for punishment ;) You need short axles and tubes with short end castings. Dont forget the proper bearing cap. When you take it apart you will see how its not all that difficult, its pretty much "out with the old, and in with the new". If the axles are used, make sure they go back on the same side they were previously used on- Ive heard that they take a "set". When you bolt the retainers back up to the trans, you have to make sure that the axle moves around with just a slight drag, not loosey goosey, not too tight. You adjust it by adding/removing gaskets. Its pretty simple really!

arn't 67 axles inbetween short and long axle lengh?

or do they run long rear axles?

There are short-short, long-short, and long-long axles. '67 are long-short. The second portion of that description is the length of the splines...