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butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#537700
Hi all does anyone know if all mercedes mags fit bay window kombis or just one type of mags,as my brother inlaw has gave me a set of 16inch mercedes mags for when i find a kombi to buy thanks.Thats if i find one very thrustrating?????.

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#537708
yes they do.
the alloys I had on my '73 kombi came off a merc.
just be careful of the centre bore size, but you should be fine.

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butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#537722
Thanks vwtyp2 now i have the wheels i just have to find the kombi.ps,your bus looks great just the look im after???

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#537846
cheers, sold it about a year ago.
was a little bit lower after the pics were taken. Had to raise it back up to get it approved with the v6 engine.
Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#537858
butmonkeys
the early bays had 5 wide (ley soaced bolts)
later they became studs
and thats where u may have a probl especially with wide ones 6" maybe ok but 6.5 may touch on steer arm if the OFFSET is not suited

then u may need special bolts (longer ones prob actually nits on ;ater ones but they do not all fit bays !!!!
best post up a pic and some measurements.
just pretty cars with pretty wheels wont prove a thing !!
check it out with care..i learnt the hard way too.
Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#537906
Thanks karmen not sure if im getting early or late bay, I know what you mean about the different stud patterns,The wheels are free so if they dont fit i will look for other wheels.All i have to do is find a kombi now.???

chester Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#538152
Saw a nice looking Kombi in Belmont on way to Newcastle on sunday. Green. Didnt stop to check it out but looked pretty straight froma distance. Where are you located?

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#538178
Im in nowra south coast but will travel if its the right price,I want a microbus as i need the back seats for the family.If you can get a price or some pictures that would be great thanks chester.???

Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#538277
you prefer a regoed kombi or a project , as i have sitting in a farm shed a 73kombi that has a nice body but ugly paint and has no motor or box. but can rustle up most of it.

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#538278
Is it a microbus what colour is it and what price are you after???.I was after one with rego to use as my daily transport, how much of the bus is missing.

Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#538716
only wanted about 300-400.
it has hardly any rust ,its just an ugly orange thats worn thru. The compliance plate says seating 2 but it has flipper windows in the back, I've got enoughparts to put it back together with a 1600 kombi box but it has no motor.I can email photos if interested. its located about an hour east of marulan or 2hrs from wollongong

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#538735
Klaus is it a low light front and original paint,Maybe easyer to send some photos thanks.

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#540256
Picked up the wheels on the weekend,the centre hole is 6.5cm the offset is 14.5 cm back of rim to centre.The rims are 16x7 have photos but not sure how to post them,can anyone tell me if these are to wide thanks.

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#540301
I think standard steel rims for a Kombi are 7", and I just measured the offset on one of mine and it seems to be about 13cm, and the center hole bore is around 6ish so it should all be fine *I think*, so long as you have low enuff profile tyres. 🙂

I'd get a second opinon tho anyway.

As for getting a Kombi, did you happen to notice the blue camper for sale for 6000 bucks on the dirt in South Nowra not long ago?.... it seemed pretty schmick bodywise, but had a very oily engine bay and no engine seal. regardless tho, an engine can be fixed. 😎

not sure if its still for sale... bu worth checking. 👍

Cheers!

Kieran
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

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#540447
Thanks for that im chasing a microbus not a camper im sure something will come allong soon,The wife did see that one but i do need a bus thanks for the info any way cheers.

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#540485
Schmoburger wrote:I think standard steel rims for a Kombi are 7"
14 x 6

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#540505
Ah okidoke... 😎
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

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#540785
Pick up the new kombi on saturday so i will see if they fit,But i dont think i want to put them on it as the kombi is very original and clean so i dont whant to spoil its looks.Thanks for all the info everyone cheers.

butmonkeys Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#544913
No kombi so i have put the wheels on ebay under mercedes parts if any whants a look thanks.