[tcb] Re: OT - Type 3 Dub rant
- From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 07:19:48 -0500
Those will look cool in black!
Will Wood wrote:
> I just love Type 3s
> Parts that are unique
> wheels that don't fit
> ugh
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> I recently had a set of Formula Vee wheels redone. Well they were at the
> powdercoaters for 7 months.
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> This is great, I'll just replace the chromies.
> My first VW Bug had a set and I just gave them away. These are two piece
> Magnesium / Steel construction. Definitely a rare wheel.
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> Well, the Formula Vees interfere with the front brake caliper and are not
> able to fit on the rear drums without spacers. So I order up some spacers
> that are 1/2" wide (twiddle my thumbs) and pay the guy. I measured 3 times
> and was sure that was the size. After two weeks I get my spacers. Well, now
> I need longer wheel bolts, I just got them today. Went out, put them on.
> Hey wait, the spacers are too narrow, I need one inch spacers?!?!?
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> Ugh, On to CIP1 to order the spacers. But I'll be able to run the fronts
> until the other spacers arrive. Oh but first, get out the grinder and
> clearance the calipers a bit...
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> Let's see I've been working on getting these wheels on the car since last
> August. Just be patient.... Patience is a virtue.. Patience my a** I'm
> going to kill something...
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> Oh well, they're purdy in black powdercoat with polished outers and
> clearcoat..
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> Here's a pic of what they look like sandblasted.
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> http://www.amayesing.com/images/vwparts/FormulaV.jpg
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> Never let it be said that simplest thing like changing wheels can be a
> challenge on a Type 3.
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