AUSSIE_MICK wrote:Hi im new to this site and your car is FANTASTIC. I would love a set of those wheels for my oval, where could i get a set?
https://www.vwparts.net/WHEELS_AND_ACCESSORIES.html
http://www.classicveedub.com.au/
http://www.vintageveedub.com.au/products.html😂🤪😂🤪😂
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲
hey AUSSIE_MICK.
The rear wheels are aftermarket Fuchs, while the front are genuine.
There a Porsche style wheel.
Hey mick 58, i put a set of coil shocks in the back of my ragtop many years ago and it worked a treat, i run a type 4 in the rear and everytime i took off the rear just crouched right down but the coils stiffened it right up and made the front actually lift more when taking off, mine were a really fat type of shock and coil i havent seen anywhere before but you should get the same result, the extra weight of the type 4 may make mine smoother that a lighter type 1 but i never considered the ride too bumpy for me, hopefully it wont be for yours, nice car!
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
RExy, i got them mainly for the inch extra in ride height, as my car was way low after settling (back wheel was about an inch on the guard). I put them in on the weekend and OOOOO man, i fell in love with my car all over again.
I can't believe how big a difference getting the car off the ground makes. SO much more driveable. The rear wheels are about an inch from the guard now instead of an inch in the guard - i think this may settle a little bit, which will leave the car at a really good height - a balance of look and comfort - but man, what a difference.
back right side of the car
Hi micko58
Thanks for the info, i have 15"s and 16"s Fuchs that had been chrome plated many years ago the chrome is peeling so its time to update!
will have to start shopping
Thanks
No probs mate
its always a joy to get under the car at the moment - everything is so new and clean. its easy to forget how much work went into the pan. One day it probably wont look like this...
Now can someone tell me about my rear setup?
I think there are a few type 3 bits there??? i know their type 3 drums, but what about the rest???
where are you bumpstops?............
yeah either semi auto "twin plate" spring plates there or maybe type three (both same)
(bumpstops) heehee - got too excited trimming them down, i need to get some new ones.
Do twin plates do any good?
Sweet ride, slow and steady wins the race
Mick058 wrote:(bumpstops) heehee - got too excited trimming them down, i need to get some new ones.
Do twin plates do any good?
yeah bit stiffer, goodera for racing or offroad
quite a lot of tricks under the shell - just not sure what they all are - i have those country buggy beam supports on the front end aswell.
Finally got the tinware in - not too pretty, not 100% sealed, but its in.
Has anyone out there got a modified tinware piece installed within a 36hp engine bay? i'd love to see it and know where you trimmed it!
Anyways, here it is...
I've also decided to go for the 'open boot lid' look. A section of tinware from the right side above the gearbox has been removed to let more air in - the hot air to exit via the open boot lid.
And then some random shots - i assume people like photos???
make sure no-one picks that up with the kerbside clean up, they would score well🙂
sits nice and looks good from the rear mate, i had to cut heaps off the rear tinware of my 60 kg, its chrome as well so had to make sure i didnt damage it too much with the tin snips, i also had to modify heaps on my split ute, i went the otherway on that 1 and cut and bent the round area down, big job that too
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
yeh its a pain in the butt job - snip and trail, snip and trial - tedious. You'd need to trim it, fit it, then powdercoat/chrome to make it look good.
now how about some circlework shots eh? I assume you know how to DRIVE it? Or maybe I need to show you...🤘
just trying to remain within the laws of the land 😎
REally holding out for it - can't wait to really push her round, and push myself too - Aim is wakefield really - before then if im lucky, but slow on getting my cams organised. Still want to get my front sway bar in too.
Mick058 wrote:just trying to remain within the laws of the land 😎
yeah, sure....
werl, I've got a way to bust you out of your, "I'm behaving myself" sooky talk, there's a come and try motorkhana at eastern ck next saturday (14th). come along and have a go.
don't worry about your front sway bar, just come and race. you don't need a helmet or racing license.
looks great, it's a credit to you 🙂
Thanks 555bug - shes a joy to drive after upping the rear end.
Pete - are you going along? Do they do it on the half track? Cost? Time? Do you run on your own (lap time)?
Hi micko58
Are your front wheels 15's or 16's
My car is allmost complete except for electics and interior will have to post up some pics soon, this things been sitting in my garage for 14 years.
Thanks
hey mate - their 16s - do you need a motor 😀
Hi Mick
Thanks for the info and no i dont need a motor allready have an early pobjoy motor.
Why are you selling?
Mick
Top looking car, you arent taking out that Pobjoy to fit some alien engine I hope?
Mate you have done a brilliant job of that car it is a credit to you.
RJ
1957 Oval type IV
1956 Oval poss project
1954 Oval impossible project
Ass 70's Beetles
http://www.users.on.net/~rogerbyrne/index.htmthanks on the comments lads.
engine wise, we'll see 😁
Hey Mick.. What are those external mirrors off?
Your car looks the business mate.. Well done..
