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Wolfman 151Wolfman 151

I got my car a month ago. It was built in 1982 and never registered or driven. Built on a 1970 pan with new everything, brakes, stock engine, tranny...everything. After sitting 32 years it needs a little love. I replaced the gas tank and rubber lines, cleaned the carb up , replaced the battery and started her up. It runs GREAT but gutless which I expected. My biggest challenge has been that I can't get the passenger door to open. The former owner/builder said it worked fine 32 years ago ;-). Also all the chrome on the exterior is pretty pitted and hubcaps pealing badly. What is the best source for the chrome trim, horn grills etc and are the headlight rings VW parts? Thanks for any and all help. I am located near Fresno Ca and look forward to meeting Troy Sloan. BTW I am 6'4" and the roll bar had to go.

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Wolfman 151Wolfman 151
Thanks, Kurt at Vintage was also super helpful. I got the door open after many hours without damaging the door. New door latch on the way. The wheels were custom made for the previous owner. The powder coat is a little messed up from sitting. I also ordered new hub caps. I got all my DMV paperwork ready to go for tomorrow. Any tips?                                                                                                                          Originally Posted by Fear the Yorkie! Phil IM356D:

Welcome Steve.  Love the wheels.  Try this.

 

http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/

 

WOLFGANGWOLFGANG'89 CMC FWB, FL Supporting Member

If the chrome on hub caps is peeling - and you like the low nipple look get some Porsche 914 hub caps (assume 4 lug) and drill them for the crests (apply a little silicon on reverse to keep from rattling). New CHINA/TAIWAN chrome is crap and has to be frequently waxed to avoid rust.  I prefer the double D tall nipple caps - CIP has them with EMPI crests for like $215 each - swap out the EMPI crests (send them to me!) and use the PORSCHE ones. 

 

Love those widened steel wheels! Could just run chrome acorn lug nuts for a hot rod look.

 

Wolfman 151Wolfman 151
Those are probably way nicer than the $120 set I ordered. I got the high nipples which I also like best. But I am not sure I like the caps as much as without. This is going to be a driver (not show). After I get the suspension dialed in it will get a HP boost. I may need to replace the tires because it sat on them for 32 years. It is sad because they are the old style TA 50's which I like and all the nipples are still on them. Since the car is so light I am hoping that a drive in the Fresno heat will bring them back.
 

If the chrome on hub caps is peeling - and you like the low nipple look get some Porsche 914 hub caps (assume 4 lug) and drill them for the crests (apply a little silicon on reverse to keep from rattling). New CHINA/TAIWAN chrome is crap and has to be frequently waxed to avoid rust.  I prefer the double D tall nipple caps - CIP has them with EMPI crests for like $215 each - swap out the EMPI crests (send them to me!) and use the PORSCHE ones. 

 

Love those widened steel wheels! Could just run chrome acorn lug nuts for a hot rod look.

 

 

Wolfman 151Wolfman 151
So, I guess I will be taking my wheels to the tire store in the truck. You guys are more than correct! I could always sell the others on Craigslist. Just kidding, I'm not that much of a dick. I will cut the side walls to keep them off the road. Do you think black hubcaps with crests would look better than chrome? I may do a quickie rattle can job on 2 so I can see what it looks like. Picking tires is always tough for me.
Originally Posted by MusbJim - '14 VS SoCal:

^ What Wolfgang said x2! 

 

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