chopper476
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« Reply #2280 on: January 25, 2015, 06:26:02 am » |
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That's a stunning machine! What size are the tyres? They look perfect  |
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #2281 on: April 07, 2015, 07:25:05 am » |
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Seen at the New Zealand Nationals this weekend. Whilst the roofrack isn't strictly Cal Look I really liked this Super Beetle.   |
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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andy198712
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« Reply #2282 on: April 07, 2015, 09:00:42 am » |
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I like the 8's in black too
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #2283 on: April 08, 2015, 00:56:48 am » |
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Yes, me too. Had 185 (forgotten profile) tyres on the front, so should grip well.
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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Catbox
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« Reply #2284 on: April 17, 2015, 20:29:54 pm » |
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That is a very nice super beetle.
The front tires are probably 185/60's like I have on the front of my car.
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stevenery
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« Reply #2285 on: April 18, 2015, 05:50:59 am » |
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73 Bug with a 2.0 type 4 motor, 901 5 speed box, IRS and MK4 Golf rear disc conversion   |
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« Reply #2286 on: April 18, 2015, 21:40:36 pm » |
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Not in Cornwall is that? thought i recognised the grave yard...
What rear tyres are those on the Brown bug you think? look nice and chunky. this i should paint my 8's black now!
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« Reply #2287 on: April 19, 2015, 07:44:35 am » |
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I think the black 8 spokes had 205/65 on the rear...but my memory may be wrong. I looked as they did seem to fit so nicely...
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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andy198712
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« Reply #2288 on: April 19, 2015, 11:23:45 am » |
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I think the black 8 spokes had 205/65 on the rear...but my memory may be wrong. I looked as they did seem to fit so nicely...
They do indeed! |
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Pas Jr
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« Reply #2289 on: April 20, 2015, 10:19:36 am » |
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I just found this thread and I love it  there are some really nice cars to get ideas for my 1970  [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] |
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« Reply #2290 on: April 20, 2015, 12:24:09 pm » |
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Maybe you could start by removing the chromed parts on the grids and the rear fenders ?  |
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Pas Jr
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« Reply #2291 on: April 20, 2015, 12:34:22 pm » |
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Maybe you could start by removing the chromed parts on the grids and the rear fenders ? Once I order some tbars they will be coming off I do have drop spindles and some 2L alloys to be put on soon |
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« Reply #2292 on: April 20, 2015, 14:01:13 pm » |
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If the car has genuine bumpers Pas Jr I would be interested in buying them if you want to part with them |
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Sam K
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« Reply #2293 on: April 21, 2015, 04:57:50 am » |
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73 Bug with a 2.0 type 4 motor, 901 5 speed box, IRS and MK4 Golf rear disc conversion Sweet Bug! Are those Ronal wheels? |
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stevenery
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« Reply #2294 on: April 24, 2015, 06:43:35 am » |
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73 Bug with a 2.0 type 4 motor, 901 5 speed box, IRS and MK4 Golf rear disc conversion Sweet Bug! Are those Ronal wheels? Yep! Ronal Kleeblatts, believe they came as an option on later convertible bugs - forever being asked to sell them! Andy the pics were taken in Oxford. Would like to do some long trips over the summer so may get a few in nicer settings Thanks for the comments though. Some very, very nice cars on this forum! |
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« Reply #2295 on: April 25, 2015, 19:00:21 pm » |
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Here's the late looker I'm currently piecing back together after a chassis swap. It still has a long ways to go but she's been a good car to me. List of things still to do.... Finish wiring Headliner Mount my Recaro Trophys on stock mounts Brakes Fit my 914 gauges Fender welting Paint decklid light, headlight trim and turn signal trim Lots more in sure but that's just the immediate stuff.  |
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« Reply #2296 on: May 20, 2015, 09:12:09 am » |
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« Reply #2297 on: May 20, 2015, 10:08:36 am » |
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Difficult question! |
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« Reply #2298 on: May 20, 2015, 11:13:35 am » |
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My 68 is very similar to yours, I also have Fuchs on it but if I will had to choose another set of wheels, I'll go with riviera. During last bug show, I count more than 4 chinchilla or savanha late models fitted with Fuchs. I still love the look,it's just so classy,but I would look at others options to stand of the crowd |
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Mertman
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« Reply #2299 on: May 20, 2015, 16:49:18 pm » |
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Empi Sypder or Fuchs on my late model ?   Spiders, Fuchs are too common IMO. |
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Mertman
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« Reply #2300 on: May 20, 2015, 17:00:48 pm » |
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« Reply #2301 on: May 20, 2015, 18:09:20 pm » |
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Spider IMO but ultimately what you like. |
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West Coast Blitz... "Motha Sucka!"
You may have some Swag, but I OWN da Swagoo!!
This right here is my 'lil Nazi-killa!
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« Reply #2302 on: May 20, 2015, 18:12:26 pm » |
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I'd go for spiders in gold for that classic oldschool look.
Fuchs are more "new school"
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« Reply #2303 on: May 20, 2015, 21:23:19 pm » |
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Jdanet, I like the spiders, but maybe a lighter grey?
Mertman, i love Sprintstars on a late model but there's nothing wrong with Cosmics! Narrow axles on the back might be a better bet for tuck, but you'd have similar problems with the Sprints in my experience.
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Mertman
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« Reply #2304 on: May 20, 2015, 21:32:07 pm » |
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Jdanet, I like the spiders, but maybe a lighter grey?
Mertman, i love Sprintstars on a late model but there's nothing wrong with Cosmics! Narrow axles on the back might be a better bet for tuck, but you'd have similar problems with the Sprints in my experience.
Yeah I was thinking of going to short axles on the rear. I do love the Cosmics, but it's a right pain to get them to work with dropped spindles. I'll be selling them to help fund my engine build. |
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jdanet
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« Reply #2305 on: June 01, 2015, 14:37:53 pm » |
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My Bug last week  |
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Mertman
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« Reply #2306 on: June 01, 2015, 23:04:02 pm » |
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Looks like this is fast becoming the beige page! Loving those bumper guards you guys are running, are they the original EMPI ones? |
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jdanet
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« Reply #2307 on: June 02, 2015, 09:24:25 am » |
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Yes, the bumpers are original empi
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« Reply #2308 on: June 02, 2015, 13:48:51 pm » |
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I also have a '68 but I have detailed pedrini's on it. I have a question for jdanet - Does your car have a standard width beam or has it been narrowed? Also, do you have drop spindles on it? Are the wheel genuine Fuchs or reproductions. Are the fronts 4.5 inches wide or 5.5? I have been thinking of changing to Fuchs so that's why I'm asking. Your cars look very nice! 8)Thanks
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jdanet
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« Reply #2309 on: June 02, 2015, 14:11:14 pm » |
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Dear Jeff,
not narrowed,
I have drop spindles and a saw a way
My Fuchs are reproductions (SSP). polished rims and painted by myself
The fronts wheels are in 4.5 (5.5 on the rear)
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