Old Volks Beetle restorer

[LannaGuy]

3 hours ago, gobs said:

Thanks, Steve! This is a nice wheel.

For a (light) sporty-look '60s-'70s Beetle, to my taste, this Empi wheel is one of my favored ones...

 

 

 

 

no stock

[gobs]

50 minutes ago, LannaGuy said:

no stock

 

I'm almost sure these steering wheels can be found in Thailand. We just don't really know where to look for. It would be easier if living in Bangkok, I think...

 

For EMPI parts and others I found this:

http://www.vwshowtime.com/v2/catalogue/index.html

 

Here some 4 lugs rims (BRM, EMPI):

http://www.vwshowtime.com/v2/catalogue/4_detail/wheel.html

 

Just an idea, Lannaguy:

What about opening a thread in the TV cars motor-forum and ask gents there if someone know about some "big" Classic Beetle parts dealer?

Many seems really knowledgeable  there...

 

 

[oldcarguy]

13 hours ago, gobs said:

Today I went to a tires/wheels small family shop near home to get my Beetle punctured spare wheel fixed.

By chance the guy has many clean 2nd hand alloy rims sets for sale. Some 15" 4 lugs, but 5" or 5.5" wide.

I asked him if there were 4 lugs 130, he didn't know (or understand?). H

 

As far as I know the only cars with the 130mm  bolt pattern are VW  and 914 Porsche

 

it is not on any Japanese cars  , you   can look on wheel manufacturer websites  to check

Edited February 9, 2017 by oldcarguy

[LannaGuy]

10 hours ago, gobs said:

 

I'm almost sure these steering wheels can be found in Thailand. We just don't really know where to look for. It would be easier if living in Bangkok, I think...

 

For EMPI parts and others I found this:

http://www.vwshowtime.com/v2/catalogue/index.html

 

Here some 4 lugs rims (BRM, EMPI):

http://www.vwshowtime.com/v2/catalogue/4_detail/wheel.html

 

Just an idea, Lannaguy:

What about opening a thread in the TV cars motor-forum and ask gents there if someone know about some "big" Classic Beetle parts dealer?

Many seems really knowledgeable  there...

 

 

these all look nice (from Google search) but not sure about any black 'n' chrome combo?  the first one look cool i think

[gobs]

I agree, I like the first one.

To my tatse the BRMs are "too much".

 

My favourites are those EMPI. They are actual copies of the '60s - '70s EMPIs rims, so if "mandatory", they are period correct:

 

 

Or those, no black spokes:

 

Available from the link above...

 

Ah, not easy to decide

 

 

Edited February 9, 2017 by gobs

[alaninlamphun]

I agree, I like the first one.
To my tatse the BRMs are "too much".
 
My favourites are those EMPI. They are actual copies of the '60s - '70s EMPIs rims, so if "mandatory", they are period correct:


 

 
Or those, no black spokes:


 
Available from the link above...
 
Ah, not easy to decide
 
 

Take your time, there's no rushing required in a beetle


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18 minutes ago, alaninlamphun said:

Take your time, there's no rushing required in a beetle


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I agree, no rush!

First take her as she is, then drive and go around, while learning how she behaves and how you feel. And by the time ideas to "improve" or "modify" her will emerge...

 

 

[oldcarguy]

There have been Repros made of the EMPI 8 spokes  since the 1970s , probably   copied by a dozen companies so make sure the set you get is matching !

at the swap meets around here you can get a set of  4  for $200

 

another nice look are the Minilites , but much  harder to find ,

[LannaGuy]

yes those EMPI do look rather gorgeous and, i quite like that; black spoke/chrome rim on a blue Bug in your photo

 

hmmm...  doubt I'll find a set but my first pic is probably my fav with the oval design

[alaninlamphun]

If i wasn't stuck in a cold snowy England I would be going to the Siam VW Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/Thaivwclubcom-151614388199333/



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[LannaGuy]

6 hours ago, alaninlamphun said:

If i wasn't stuck in a cold snowy England I would be going to the Siam VW Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/Thaivwclubcom-151614388199333/



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yes me too but just can't get down to BKK

[LannaGuy]

so because the straps are white (no choice) maybe go for the white wheel?  what do you think?

[LannaGuy]

well I guess everyone got bored haha

 

going for a cream wheel, cream interior for seats and side panels and dark grey flooring if anyone's interested and still unsure about the wheel rims but they can wait    :)

Edited February 15, 2017 by LannaGuy

[steve187]

12 minutes ago, LannaGuy said:

well I guess everyone got bored haha

 

going for a cream wheel, cream interior for seats and side panels and dark grey flooring if anyone's interested and still unsure about the wheel rims but they can wait    :)

loads of grab handles at the vw siam festival, i had a brief visit but had to travel further afield for a family funeral photo from Type2shop

Edited February 15, 2017 by steve187
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[LannaGuy]

30 minutes ago, steve187 said:

loads of grab handles at the vw siam festival, i had a brief visit but had to travel further afield for a family funeral photo from Type2shop

wow... next year - maybe a group of us could meet up?     :)

[steve187]

Lannaguy look here for your grab handles, steering whell and other bits you may need-  https://www.facebook.com/Classicpartskrabi/

[LannaGuy]

Well... decided on the combination of white/cream and take out as much of the black stuff i can as i think it looks far more classy. Now at the upholsterers getting cream seat coverings and delivered the wheel to Khun Nui this week

[steve187]

35 minutes ago, LannaGuy said:

Well... decided on the combination of white/cream and take out as much of the black stuff i can as i think it looks far more classy. Now at the upholsterers getting cream seat coverings and delivered the wheel to Khun Nui this week

could you post a picture of the finished seats, would be nice to see 

 

this were for sale the other week, but sold within the hour

[LannaGuy]

1 hour ago, steve187 said:

could you post a picture of the finished seats, would be nice to see 

 

this were for sale the other week, but sold within the hour

yes happy too... also decided to go with wheels rims 130 4 bolts as have read there may be issues with the conversion to 5 bolts (load, bearings, brakes etc.). I have also converted all drums to disc brakes.

[dave2]

44 minutes ago, LannaGuy said:

issues with the conversion

i saw this thai style conversion of a beetle in a houses garden  in santitam

in feb 12 :)

class eh !

dave2

[gobs]

8 hours ago, LannaGuy said:

Well... decided on the combination of white/cream and take out as much of the black stuff i can as i think it looks far more classy. Now at the upholsterers getting cream seat coverings and delivered the wheel to Khun Nui this week

Great!

Can't wait to see some pics too...

[gobs]

6 hours ago, LannaGuy said:

yes happy too... also decided to go with wheels rims 130 4 bolts as have read there may be issues with the conversion to 5 bolts (load, bearings, brakes etc.). I have also converted all drums to disc brakes.

Wow the "full" set-up!

I agree. I think better to go with the 130 4 lugs rims: safer in my mind...

[gobs]

6 hours ago, dave2 said:

i saw this thai style conversion of a beetle in a houses garden  in santitam

in feb 12 :)

class eh !

dave2

Ah-ah-ah! That's a kind of a dream car

Some people are very imaginative...

 

 

[LannaGuy]

33 minutes ago, gobs said:

Ah-ah-ah! That's a kind of a dream car

Some people are very imaginative...

 

 

 i guess they call it a 'Roll-O-Bug'  not quite sure I'll go that route though... lol 

[alaninlamphun]

Its all gone quiet?
How's the car going & any updates?


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[LannaGuy]

6 hours ago, alaninlamphun said:

Its all gone quiet?
How's the car going & any updates?


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Good morning sir!  well i got banned for 5 days but mostly I'm waiting for the Upholsterers to get the car back to Khun Nui  :)   hopefully this week I can post some photos of those new cream seats and roof rack will be fitted.

[LannaGuy]

Not sure if anyone is still here  lol but still not finished but the interior is looking better. Ordered new Rims and Tires, cream steering wheel fitted soon. Off to Philippines hope to collect it first week in May.

[alaninlamphun]

Not sure if anyone is still here  lol but still not finished but the interior is looking better. Ordered new Rims and Tires, cream steering wheel fitted soon. Off to Philippines hope to collect it first week in May.

Looks nice, who did the interior?


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[LannaGuy]

On 4/12/2017 at 9:56 AM, alaninlamphun said:

Looks nice, who did the interior?


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Hi, sorry been in Philippines last two weeks... will go pick up Bertie this week or early next and will post some new photos. The interior was done by a guy Mr. Nui knows

 

he should have installed the roof rack, steering wheels and new rims soon i hope  :) 

[LannaGuy]

On 4/12/2017 at 9:56 AM, alaninlamphun said:

Looks nice, who did the interior?


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I kept the interior 'real' and simple and decide no piping etc. which, although looks nice, sort of looks too 'modern' for me so just plain cream

 

I debated in my mind modern rims too... but decided that they really do enhance the car so have ordered a plain chrome set (no black contrast) but I think any thoughts on picking up this week was just a hope  lol

 

I guess, with Songkran, it might be late may or June before i finally get to pick Bertie up - I'll go over next week and take a look