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 ian.mezz
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| posted on January 25th, 2009 at 01:06 PM |
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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?
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https://www.vwparts.net/WHEELS_AND_ACCESSORIES.html
http://www.classicveedub.com.au/
http://www.vintageveedub.com.au/products.html
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 07:01 AM |
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hey AUSSIE_MICK.
The rear wheels are aftermarket Fuchs, while the front are genuine.
There a Porsche style wheel.
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 07:27 AM |
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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!
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Mick058
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 07:39 AM |
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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.
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 07:44 AM |
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back right side of the car
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 07:57 AM |
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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
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 08:06 AM |
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No probs mate
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 08:10 AM |
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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...
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 08:12 AM |
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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???
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 11:04 AM |
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where are you bumpstops?............
yeah either semi auto "twin plate" spring plates there or maybe type three (both same)
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 11:08 AM |
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(bumpstops) heehee - got too excited trimming them down, i need to get some new ones.
Do twin plates do any good?
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 11:09 AM |
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Sweet ride, slow and steady wins the race
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 11:16 AM |
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(bumpstops) heehee - got too excited trimming them down, i need to get some new ones.
Do twin plates do any good?
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yeah bit stiffer, goodera for racing or offroad
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| posted on January 27th, 2009 at 11:24 AM |
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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.
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| posted on February 2nd, 2009 at 08:38 AM |
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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...
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| posted on February 2nd, 2009 at 08:42 AM |
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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.
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| posted on February 2nd, 2009 at 08:44 AM |
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And then some random shots - i assume people like photos???
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| posted on February 2nd, 2009 at 09:18 AM |
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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
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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
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| posted on February 2nd, 2009 at 09:35 AM |
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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.
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| posted on February 2nd, 2009 at 09:38 AM |
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now how about some circlework shots eh? I assume you know how to DRIVE it? Or maybe I need to show you...
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| posted on February 2nd, 2009 at 09:45 AM |
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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.
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| posted on February 3rd, 2009 at 04:22 PM |
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just trying to remain within the laws of the land
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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.
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| posted on February 3rd, 2009 at 07:09 PM |
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looks great, it's a credit to you
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| posted on February 4th, 2009 at 05:58 AM |
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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)?
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| posted on February 28th, 2009 at 03:48 PM |
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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
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| posted on February 28th, 2009 at 06:10 PM |
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hey mate - their 16s - do you need a motor 
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 07:14 AM |
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Hi Mick
Thanks for the info and no i dont need a motor allready have an early pobjoy motor.
Why are you selling?
Mick
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 07:43 AM |
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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
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 09:27 AM |
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thanks on the comments lads.
engine wise, we'll see 
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 12:13 PM |
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Hey Mick.. What are those external mirrors off?
Your car looks the business mate.. Well done..
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