Aircooled VW South Africa

Howzit Guys

Thought id share my progress on my bug

Nice, cannot wait to see it done

Herman

retrovan wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:57 pm Nice, cannot wait to see it done

Herman

Will definitely post pics when its done .

This wheels is giving me headaches ,not sure if they will fit.
I have a suspicion the caliper is going to hit the wheel
Wheels are 15x8.25j with ET 20 offset

TheRookie wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:38 pm ....,not sure if they will fit.
I have a suspicion the caliper is going to hit the wheel

Do not stress, you can always fit spacer plate made for Mags, most tyre wheel places sell them, then you only need longer bolts.

Just get the right locating ring for your hub, think the vw is 57 mm

Herman

if you need spacers made, I can make them up to any thickness that you wish

car is looking good, would love to see how it looks with the rims on - I think they'll suit it nicely

Tony Z wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:13 am if you need spacers made, I can make them up to any thickness that you wish

car is looking good, would love to see how it looks with the rims on - I think they'll suit it nicely

Thanks Tony

Any idea what 20mm will cost

TheRookie wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:41 am

Tony Z wrote: Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:13 am if you need spacers made, I can make them up to any thickness that you wish

car is looking good, would love to see how it looks with the rims on - I think they'll suit it nicely

Thanks Tony

Any idea what 20mm will cost

Whatsapp me, youve got my number (I think).
There is more than one way to make these up, easy and cheaper or properly and pricier.

A small update

Car is currently at the upholstery shop.

I opted for oxblood red interior

I like the colour combination.

she looks great

Mini update

So the car is still at upholstery, Upholsterer took a longer than normal holiday

I cleaned up my exhaust and been on the hunt for a flange to build a Phatboy back box as the stinger is not neighbour friendly.

Got a pair of inertia seat belts and a spare front beam forbthe front adjusters .

Cleaned up the flat face rear drums and had them drilled and tapped to 4x100 .

hi all you bugsters, i am replacing the rear axle bearings on my buggy. I am unsure of the washer size between the outer spacer and the bearing. should the o ring/ sealing ring be compressed against the washer by the outer spacer? in other words first the bearing, then the washer, then the o ring then the outer spacer? please help!

Mini update

Interior is finally done

New carpet and headliner. Did a steering wheel test fit too

You’re getting close.