Forum: For Sale
August 14th 2009, 14:38
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Views: 2,027
1967 Sedan
Originally a California Car. Zenith Blue exterior, Cumulus White wheel rims, roof rack, 12 Disc Pioneer CD player with detachable faceplate and 10” subwoofer.
I have owned the car since May of...
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Forum: For Sale
August 14th 2009, 14:30
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'72 1302 (Super) Pan-Off Resto Project
The body is presently on a solid rolling dolly while the pan rolls on its own wheels and tires. (Because of some centre tunnel rust, I started a pan off restoration.)
The engine case has been...
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Forum: Wheels
May 9th 2009, 11:48
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,301
Aspect Ratio/Rolling Diameter
Thanks Humble and Steve. Your car looks great, Humble. I particularly like the look with the larger wheels.
Steve, thanks for the info on rolling diameter. I have and will continue to try to get...
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Forum: Wheels
May 7th 2009, 14:01
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,301
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Forum: Wheels
May 3rd 2009, 13:51
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,301
Not 15" but 17" 'for sure'?
Thanks, Steve.
Yesterday someone suggested wheels no wider than 7” (front and rear). One person suggested no smaller than 16" whereas another suggested 17" for sure. It was recommended that I...
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Forum: Body
May 2nd 2009, 14:21
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Views: 908
GT Silver or Seal Grey and Carbon Fibre
I recently rejoined the German Look forum after some time away for health reasons.
I am somewhat anxious to return in earnest to my project - an off-pan restoration of my ’72 1302.
Because...
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Forum: Wheels
May 2nd 2009, 14:00
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,301
What size wheels 7" X 15" ?
My mind in numb from spending the last several days skulking about the GL pages as well as the Super Beetles Only site. (The link to the “Tyre Bible” site – wow, back to grade school for me –...
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Forum: Suspension
May 1st 2009, 23:07
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,622
Wrenchride247 - thanks. That is a great link. I...
Wrenchride247 - thanks. That is a great link. I had not been to the site before following your link. At first blush it does then seem that the P parts are something for me to seriously consider.
I...
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Forum: Suspension
May 1st 2009, 14:12
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,622
924S/944 vs VW Specific Aftermarket
EvilC - thanks. I had not yet considered a 924S or 944 as a source. I will look into that suggestion. My garage is not that well equiped nor is my mind or hands. I do have a couple of shops and...
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Forum: Suspension
May 1st 2009, 09:14
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,622
Suspension
Thanks for the responses. I live in Metro Vancouver (BC). My daily drive is about 30 minutes. It is a little freeway, a little highway, plus some farm roads and a wee bit through "town".
I do...
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Forum: Suspension
April 30th 2009, 13:55
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,622
Newbie Looking For Input For a Great Handling GL
I am now ready to resume work on my '72 1302. (Health problems forced me to shelve the body-off project for quite sometime.)
Though I would like to be able to put in a Porshce or Berg 5 spd...
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