Author Topic: Noooob! (Read 9805 times)

beetleboy · « **on:** July 30, 2007, 08:55:51 PM »

hello...I ve been buying hot vee dub magazines and vw trends since I can remember.....I ve been looking for a car for quite a while now...I have a super beetle that I ve had for years. I recently have started parting it out and have finally had someone come and purchase the remaining bits....was hard to see it go althoughI was able to purchase this car...just trying to get it off of photo book now. While I was looking for a car this sight was EXTREMELY helpful...thank you emilio (egspot) for all of your great advice...and everyone else...I ll try and post pics of my bug

beetleboy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2007, 08:58:56 PM »

OUTKAST · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:07:54 PM »

Welcome aboard

beetleboy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:37:24 PM »

my plans so far are to change out the tires and rims...I have a 1600 that I am going to put into it...not sure if I am going to gow I beam or spindles....still debateing...I am in DESPERATE need of a steering wheel...the guy lost the stock wheel...and put on one of those weird spongey 12 inch steering wheels....any other suggestions from anybody would be greatly appreciated....am hopeing to go to the gcvw in august..and OH...I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR!!!!!......hehe

egspot · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:07:40 PM »

Welcome and congrats.

silas · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:20:17 PM »

nice ride & welcome to the asf.

as far as a steering wheel and other needed parts go, start by putting some wanted adds in the classifieds on this site....you'll more than likely get a great response. or try shane or chris at http://www.acvw.net for parts. or make sure you check out the swap meet at the great canadian vw show.

thecarguy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2007, 07:34:59 AM »

Hey man , from one newbie to another , welcome aboard . What are you going to do with the wheels that are on your car now ? How much do you want for them ? I might be intereted .

Cory

amishrabbi · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2007, 05:49:06 PM »

put me down for also wanting the rims and tires

beetleboy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2007, 09:43:23 AM »

hmmmn....didn t really think about selling them..the story is that the guy I bought the car from only used his car for car shows and parades in parksville and surrounding area...he said to only use the white walls for show as they were an expensive purchase. SO....I was just going to put them away, but if I can get an interesting trade for them I would probably do it.(I don t plan on this car being a trailer queen) nor do I plan on attending any parades...car show mebee. This car is my daily driver so the white walls are not really in my plans for the car.

James Buchan · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2007, 10:33:36 AM »

What kinda trade are you looking for?

beetleboy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2007, 11:24:41 AM »

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beetleboy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2007, 11:36:43 AM »

wooooa thats a big picture...everyone that I have talked to so far has said not to sell them...nobody has given me a price and I have been unsuccesful so far on trying to find them on the internet...I m hopeing you guys can help me out a bit...here is what is written on the tires.
4 ply polyester cord tubeless Commander. load range B. max load 970lbs. at 32 psi max inf.
tread is 95% my wish list includes something like these..http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D6638 for rims
and these for a carb setup for my 1600 http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?Prod...Code=C18%2D3285 I guess pending how much these are worth...I can pay the xtra cash or whatever...I would rather sell or trade them to someone who can use them...thanks all

driverfound269 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2007, 09:30:42 PM »

Nice ride and welcome

beetleboy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2008, 11:20:54 AM »

update.....electrical has been redone original steering wheel put in, roofrack and brakes done.....now for suspension

berliner · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2008, 06:19:05 PM »

nice car...that steering wheel in particular!

beetleboy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2009, 11:30:21 PM »

picked up a weird van last week, something to do for the winter..

and a newer picture of the beetle

beetleboy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:52:42 PM »

Some updated pics. I ve got me a fancy new beam am putting in this weekend, and I redid the wood slats on my roof rack...I know I know...lame sauce....

beetleboy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2012, 11:10:02 PM »

beetleboy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2013, 08:55:51 PM »

drop spindles, Tires, four inch beam, flat four steering wheel, 75 amp alt and a bunch of other stuff.....also some new berg stuff...

beetleboy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2013, 04:27:02 PM »

buddy boy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2013, 04:57:14 PM »

Brm's just took ur ride to the next level , love it!
Imho get rid of those deck lid stand off's and use the extended latch one!

beetleboy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 26, 2013, 06:31:53 PM »

Ty jaga, I had taken them off a while ago!! And I m still meh on the BRMs....going to try some chrome Fuchs next.

Stephan Schmidt · « **Reply #22 on:** November 20, 2013, 09:03:00 AM »

Frank, I love the BRM's - If the car was one colour I think the BRM's dark contrast would pop more!

Either way, liking the Berg parts too!

Herrlowlight · « **Reply #23 on:** November 26, 2013, 06:56:07 PM »

... but what happened to the ww tires?

Trevor

silas · « **Reply #24 on:** November 26, 2013, 07:50:08 PM »

Quote from: beetleboy on October 26, 2013, 06:31:53 PM

Ty jaga, I had taken them off a while ago!! And I m still meh on the BRMs....going to try some chrome Fuchs next.

i'm with you, kinda on the fence about the brms.

you mentioned fuchs, i was thinking empi 5 spokes, but i like the idea of chromed something…the car just kind of screams early resto-cal to me and some chromed out goodies would look good!

regardless of my opinion and anything i say, you got a bitchin ride and good for you for switching it up every once & awhile and trying different things. it looks like you're having fun with it and it's your car to do with as you please. good job!!

beetleboy · « **Reply #25 on:** December 07, 2013, 08:46:17 PM »

ty for the kind words everyone! I m having some great fun changing it up every so often!

beetleboy · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2015, 08:00:18 PM »

yesterday! hopefully I ll be able to get it to gcvws this year

silas · « **Reply #27 on:** August 09, 2015, 03:24:28 PM »

nice work!! looks good with the fuchs & the rack!! hope to see you over for the gcvws!!

Author Topic: Noooob! (Read 9805 times)

Stephan Schmidt