[tcb] Re: OT - Type 3 Dub rant
- From: <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:52:56 -0500
Would that mean then that the type IV is twice as good?
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From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:45 AM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: OT - Type 3 Dub rant
The real problem with a Type III is that it has to many ones. Subtract one and
you have ....Type II.
Will Wood <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I just love Type 3s
Parts that are unique
wheels that don't fit
ugh
I recently had a set of Formula Vee wheels redone. Well they were at the
powdercoaters for 7 months.
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.
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?!?!?
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...
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...
Oh well, they're purdy in black powdercoat with polished outers and clearcoat..
Here's a pic of what they look like sandblasted.
http://www.amayesing.com/images/vwparts/FormulaV.jpg
Never let it be said that simplest thing like changing wheels can be a
challenge on a Type 3.
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