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 mickya
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| posted on December 28th, 2011 at 05:59 PM |
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WTB NSW 5.5inch 4 lug stock wheels
Hey guys,
Im after 2x 5.5inch wide stockers for my 68 beetle. I have seen some home made jobs which looked a bit rubbish, after some factory ones in good enough
condition to get powdercoated (no pitting). Was it the type 3s that had them?
Im in the Newcastle area, so someone close would be ideal, although i dont mind a drive to central coast, sydney or a little north.
Please pm me a pic here, or give me a call on 0411883526
Cheers!
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| posted on December 28th, 2011 at 09:23 PM |
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As far as I know the only OEM 5.5" steel wheels were on limited edition Beetles only available overseas. Some Type 3's have 4.5" wheels. If you
want 5.5" wheels you can get hold of some 6 cyl Volvo 15" rims (sorry, can't remember the model- maybe a 164 from the 70's) and have the VW
centres professionally welded in to the Volvo rims. End result looks very good when done properly but will likely cost nearly as much as a set of
Chinese made alloys nowadays. Mine were done over 15 years ago
Cheers..Wayne
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mickya
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| posted on December 29th, 2011 at 06:44 AM |
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Oh really? I was on thesamba and saw a guy with a US 67 with 5.5s in the rear, and he was explaining they are pretty easy to find in the UK. I'll
keep looking and see how I go
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mickya
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| posted on December 30th, 2011 at 06:56 PM |
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Yeah adelaide is a bit far. Are they factory ones? Have a pic? This is the car I was referring to
http://www.latebug.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11
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mickya
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| posted on December 30th, 2011 at 10:31 PM |
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Ahh okay then, I give up. Cheers mates
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| posted on December 31st, 2011 at 11:41 PM |
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i have some 6' in newcastle if your keen give me a call on 0414 881 084 cheers
ALL GOOD THINGS HAPPEN IN NEWCASTLE. JUST ASK A NOVACASTRIAN :  !! |
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