pyr0 flame-on
4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
hows the polishing of the wheels going ? still going to do it ?
Founding member of the C'town Rat-Pack
Titchy Bling 25/10/07
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Nah, not going to do it. Even though I sooooo want them done.... 😢
I might just save my $$'s and find some sweet 'already polished' Porsche rims.... but I doubt if I'd want to part with the teledials! Dilemma dilemma....
I might just save my $$'s and find some sweet 'already polished' Porsche rims.... but I doubt if I'd want to part with the teledials! Dilemma dilemma....
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Looking smick Laws...
get some polish fuchs or 4 stud BRMS and you'll be set... oh, and drop the rear another inch (get KKK off his fat butt to help ya!) or maybe even a set of polished 928 rims.. they're one of my faves...
get some polish fuchs or 4 stud BRMS and you'll be set... oh, and drop the rear another inch (get KKK off his fat butt to help ya!) or maybe even a set of polished 928 rims.. they're one of my faves...
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
yes yes yes, I know semiauto's have IRS, but I realised that after I did the camber.. believe me, it would've been easier to NOT put in the camber...
Well PPB, I think you should take this path. I've taken the leberty to give you shorter 36HP rear axels and narrowed your front beam by 4.5" or so...
[ Edited on 20-12-05 by oval TOFU ]
Well PPB, I think you should take this path. I've taken the leberty to give you shorter 36HP rear axels and narrowed your front beam by 4.5" or so...
[ Edited on 20-12-05 by oval TOFU ]
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...and Robert's ya father's brother...
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Hahaha, thanx Chris! :P
Not sure I like those wheels though... but they'd grow on me.
My next thing to get will be a 75amp alternator, then I'd like a narrowed adjustable front beam. Next service I'm going to get the rear lowered a tad more to even it up with the front. The torsion bars I got a while ago are so good, they didn't settle down hardly any! 😉
Then when I get the narrowed front beam, I'll get some slightly thinner tyres for the back, and she'll be lowered all round a bit more! 😀
Not sure I like those wheels though... but they'd grow on me.
My next thing to get will be a 75amp alternator, then I'd like a narrowed adjustable front beam. Next service I'm going to get the rear lowered a tad more to even it up with the front. The torsion bars I got a while ago are so good, they didn't settle down hardly any! 😉
Then when I get the narrowed front beam, I'll get some slightly thinner tyres for the back, and she'll be lowered all round a bit more! 😀
kabv Casual Dubber
21 posts · joined Dec 2005 ·
I like the wheels you currently have
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Same, thanx kabv!! They'd look better polished though... 😉
mscabrio Cabriolet Queen
2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
I like the teledials too ! What about empi's ?????? Have a set of 5's for my oval and they look sweet, especially when mounted on thin rimmed whitewalls ........
🤘
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I love Empi's, but not sure about a set on my car... she was built around the teledials, I'd feel bad changing them to something else anyway! 😁
killakornkobb where's that clutch?
1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
swap discs/drums with me so i can have some fuches from work.. and u can have 4 stud BRM's 🙂
Tagedeezee Heezy
0 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
i still like the teledials best
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Thanx Damien, but I'll keep what I have thanx. 😉
I agree Steve, teledials are awesome. Some Bugs may not suit them, but I love them on mine. 😀
I agree Steve, teledials are awesome. Some Bugs may not suit them, but I love them on mine. 😀
Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter
2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·
Condemn me to hell if you will... but I think she'd look beautiful slammed with stockers, VW hubcaps, and whitewalls. 😎
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I won't comdemn you for that, as I agree with you!! 😂
killakornkobb where's that clutch?
1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
ahh well it was worth a try 🙂
the dials suit your bug perfectly anyways:P u thought about getting then shadow chromed?
the dials suit your bug perfectly anyways:P u thought about getting then shadow chromed?
Tagedeezee Heezy
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
What's shadow chrome....? Sounds kinda interesting.... :P
killakornkobb where's that clutch?
1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
a lot of new rims come out in "shadow chrome" but it's paintable.. my boss' uncle does it as he runs a custom paint buisness "racepaint" where he just finished a beetle for his daughter🙂
it looks like a brillian silver on the face of the spokes, and then a dark silver almost getting to black in the sides/shadows
would suit the dials no end 😀
it looks like a brillian silver on the face of the spokes, and then a dark silver almost getting to black in the sides/shadows
would suit the dials no end 😀
Tagedeezee Heezy
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
OMG, I want that now! Sounds exactly like the look I'm after.... :P
You say your boss's uncle does it.... how much would it cost to have my wheels done do you think....?
Could you u2u me....?
You say your boss's uncle does it.... how much would it cost to have my wheels done do you think....?
Could you u2u me....?
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
i thought shadow chrome was just an darker shade of chrome, sorta like a 'iron' colour..l but yes, I agree, the Dials WOULD look good in Shadow.. do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it !
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Hahaha, thanx Tofu!! Will find out how much it is, but it's a definite possibility..... :P
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
definately maybe!
free bump for me!
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=47196
[ Edited on 21-12-05 by oval TOFU ]
free bump for me!
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=47196
[ Edited on 21-12-05 by oval TOFU ]
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
killakornkobb where's that clutch?
1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
he told my boss how to do it... and he told me.. seems pretty easy.. just have to get the effect basecoat but thats where all the $$$ is.. i'll ask the boss tonight if he can get his hands on some 😀
Tagedeezee Heezy
boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber
145 posts · joined Dec 2005 ·
thats absolutly mint, well done
nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk
2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Hey PBB-it looks bloody nice just like it is.Like the badge on the engine lid-I can relate.
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Thanx boxofrabbits, and thanx to you too nbturbo!! 😉
Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber
367 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
I haven't been to AVD in a while so I've been going through all the Members' Rides. I'm also loving the colour P.B.B. Great ride!
After looking at the first picture I thought the colour was similar to mine (pic below) but yours is actually lighter in the sunlight.
I've been in Denmark for a year and haven't seen my bug in that long! Can't wait to get back to her!
It sounds like you're having a really fun time learning about your VW! Enjoy it and welcome to the boards!
After looking at the first picture I thought the colour was similar to mine (pic below) but yours is actually lighter in the sunlight.
I've been in Denmark for a year and haven't seen my bug in that long! Can't wait to get back to her!
It sounds like you're having a really fun time learning about your VW! Enjoy it and welcome to the boards!
1971 VW Beetle
Currently being restored - click here
Currently being restored - click here
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Wow Oppressa..... your Bug is nice as! :P Awesome colour too 😉
Thanx for commenting on mine!
Thanx for commenting on mine!
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
One word: Hoodjax!!
Apologies for the darkness of the photo.... storm clouds are finally rolling in over 40+ degree Melbourne.... about time!! *panting*
Apologies for the darkness of the photo.... storm clouds are finally rolling in over 40+ degree Melbourne.... about time!! *panting*
0 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
How did you get the hinge pins out?
I'm scared I will rip the whole thing off!
I'm scared I will rip the whole thing off!
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
It was easy fairly easy! :P
Just involved a metal nail punch thing, a big hammer, and some muscles (Eden's.... 😀)
Sing out if you need a hand!
[ Edited on 23/1/2006 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]
Just involved a metal nail punch thing, a big hammer, and some muscles (Eden's.... 😀)
Sing out if you need a hand!
[ Edited on 23/1/2006 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]