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flat4pilot Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined May 2009 · 18 Jul 2010, 9:09 pm

#791339

Hi everyone.
I have just purchased a couple of beetles that need a bit of resto work and would like to know a couple of things.
The beetles are a 1961 and the other i think is a 58. The earlier one has semaphores but no small oval window rear so thats why i think it is a 58, could be wrong though!
One thing on my mind is that i do want to lower it and understand that the beams can be lowered?
Also whats the reason for narrowing the beam?
I know these are newbie questions but i think i qualify haha.
Andrew.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2010, 9:24 pm

#791341

G'day Andrew

Big window semaphores could be 58-59
Beams can be lowered
Cutting is involved and rewelding. Usually with adjusters

Narrow beams are usually for
* looks
* go lower
* lowered and wider tyres

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flat4pilot Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined May 2009 · 18 Jul 2010, 9:50 pm

#791347

Thanks Bizarre.
I want them to handle well.
Whats the best front end for bugs and rear end. I understand there are quite a few different ways to go with this.
Andrew.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jul 2010, 8:11 am

#791402

flat4pilot wrote:I want them to handle well.
Whats the best front end for bugs and rear end. I

hah..... I am the wrong person to ask because i will tell you get a strut front end 😂

Anyway.... have a read on the following link

http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles/handling.htm

also read the other articles there

Barry

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