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Where to look for mags
76camper - February 21st, 2006 at 06:50 PM

Where abouts should i go looking for mags for my 76 bus? Have searched ebay... nothing really... will keep an eye on ebay but where else might i find some mags?

Cheers


11CAB - February 21st, 2006 at 07:09 PM

Custom Offroad

Volks Conversion

Thats two that come to mind that are VW businesses


pringa8 - February 21st, 2006 at 07:20 PM

Do kombis have the same stud pattern as bugs??

V force does a nice wheel ( http://www.beetleracing.com.au ) for beetles.


modulus - February 21st, 2006 at 07:25 PM

Have a look at:

http://www.aussiekombicampers.com/projects_bbw.shtml 

This will give you an idea of possible donor cars (like the Audi A4) then you can search ebay for options.

hth


11CAB - February 21st, 2006 at 07:25 PM

Split Screen Kombi's have the same stud pattern as early beetles, but Bay Window's have a stud pattern the same as Merc's, which is different to later beetles


twoguns - February 21st, 2006 at 07:57 PM

i have these if youre interested! kombi stud pattern. alloy. would clean up and look pretty neat.


62deluxe - February 21st, 2006 at 08:09 PM

Why don't you try a Volkswagen shop?


DOUBLECAB - February 21st, 2006 at 08:27 PM

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VWMA Editor - February 21st, 2006 at 10:23 PM

I chose to bolt on some Audi wheels, which have the exact same stud pattern as the Bay Kombis. John Sherman from Volks Conversions has a couple of different styles to choose from. The wheels are second hand, but in reasonable condition. They suited my daily driving (ie; weren't too precious to get scratched) and they look pretty neat.


76camper - February 22nd, 2006 at 07:31 AM

Wow thanx for all the replys guyz... VWMA Editor sounds like what i want to do. Im after a set of 2nd hand mags...

twoguns... where abouts are you and how much you asking?

thanx guyz


twoguns - February 22nd, 2006 at 09:36 AM

i am in taree, about 3.5 hrs north of you. thinking $200 .

[ Edited on 21/2/2006 by twoguns ]


76camper - February 22nd, 2006 at 12:31 PM

hmmm distance is bit far... and not really wat im after... thanx for the reply tho

any1 else got some 2nd hand mags?


mscabrio - February 22nd, 2006 at 02:48 PM

VOLKSFOLKS!!!!!!

Top quality wheels at wicked prices and top service !


twoguns - February 22nd, 2006 at 03:49 PM

bummer i think i am heading down to balgowlah this saturday, too.


baybuscamperkid - February 22nd, 2006 at 04:45 PM

jeez i hate being a broke artist/student, those mags would look perfect on my bus 2guns. what dimensions are they?


VWMA Editor - February 22nd, 2006 at 05:25 PM

Here's a small pic of the wheels. The centre caps are from a local mag wheel dealer. To make them fit at the front over the grease hubs, I just ground away a bit of plastic from the inside of each locking tab. The centre caps make the whole wheel package look tidier.


twoguns - February 22nd, 2006 at 06:42 PM

they are 'dominator madnums' from south australia. say 14 x 6 on the back. funny how the face measures 15 though.


76camper - February 22nd, 2006 at 09:27 PM

being a student does suck! Especially watching all these cool conversions and restoration on here. Part time cash goes straight into the tank and the rest onto the bus. Im thinking of lowering the bus before i get some mags... but will be keeping an eye out!

Those mags look sorta like the style i want... not heaps ricey but classy...

[ Edited on 22-2-2006 by 76camper ]


Fossil - February 23rd, 2006 at 12:04 PM

You could also try Peter Korsche @ Korsche Auto Recyclers @ West Gosford, Kimm Garland @ Indian Automotive @ Kingswood, Vintage VeeDub Supplies in Sydney West


Fossil - February 23rd, 2006 at 12:05 PM

Isn't there Brookvale Spares or have they closed - should be something between Manly and Palm Beach surely


76camper - February 23rd, 2006 at 07:00 PM

yea. Have now turned my attention to going low... in a month or so i will be looking to buy hopefully... just keeping an eye out for the moment seeing whats around and how much. Thanx for the info

cheers


crewcabconnection - February 23rd, 2006 at 08:47 PM

bump


76camper - February 24th, 2006 at 03:22 PM

why bump?


crewcabconnection - February 24th, 2006 at 05:19 PM

15" Merc Rims SOLD thanks...