[tcb] Re: OT - Type 3 Dub rant
- From: Will Wood <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:08:49 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
It depends on condition. There are a few sets on TheSamba for sale now. Not
like last summer.. Doh.
I have more in the refinishing than the wheels. How's that work out?
-----Original Message-----
>From: Bergmans <bergmanfamily@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: May 13, 2008 12:33 PM
>To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [tcb] Re: OT - Type 3 Dub rant
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>I got a set of those. I've been trying to sell them. What are they worth?
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>Of Eric Woodall
>Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:20 AM
>To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [tcb] Re: OT - Type 3 Dub rant
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>Those will look cool in black!
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>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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