Well that went smoother than expected....

Welcome.  I like its stance.  Get use to give the thumbs up back...... 

Large congrats ! Real nice looking car but fill in some details. Where did you drive down to ? What's it got for engine / running gear etc. ?

And please expound on the DMV ( Ontario ) 's reaction to it being registered as a VW. Did you check that out in advance...just take a chance or what ? Thanks..

of course!

It was a run straight south to Atlanta, and then a slightly more 'calm' drive back over 3 days.

Vintage Speedster, Chico built 1800, and I believe 3.88 but I have yet to confirm those (and a few other) details still.  (that sounds odd, I know. It's a long story! lol)

Handles extremely well, and isn't game-changingly stiff or soft.  I love the stance and ride height; I'm not that huge myself so we 'fit'! 

With my work/holiday schedule, I only had time to drive it back and leave it in Toronto before I had to come back up here.  So this weekend I'll be able to spend some more time with it.

(and trust me, I can't bloody wait!)

Oh, and don't worry everyone! Soon I'll have my screen name changed to something less......'regal'......! hahaha

Welcome to the madness, sir!

Very nice. I'm kind of surprised that the 'twist' / 'pinwheels' look right at home on the speedster. 

Good purchase!

Congrats,
Ted

Love the car congratulations, the drive home after purchase is one of the best drives at least for me it was. Are those 17 inch rims? if so, how much rubber do you have sitting on the ground and are they staggered rims?

Welcome to the madness.

I totally agree on the wheels - love em.

Next best thing to having Fuchs 5-spokes on there.  Kinda like Fuchs updated to something more current.

Glad it worked out for you at the local licenceing office. If yours is titled as a '67 VW, how did they react to that when you exported the vehicle from the states and how did they react to that on the Ontario side of the border ? I'm just trying to get up to date info as my speedster got wrecked two weeks ago and I'm looking for a new one.

I may have more options than I thought earlier. Thanks...

Seeing that pic of you in your Speedster, I can see your giant grin all the way from SoCal!! 

Welcome to the Madness!!

Thanks everyone! Will post more soon but David check your pm, hopefully that helps?  Let me know if it does, we can discuss

I've often wondered how a set of Porsche twists would look on a speedster.  I can't decide if I like them or not.

I'd also like to know what size, width, and offset they are.

well for ME (ymmv), since the car was updated (911 discs, rebuilt engine, stance, etc) I took to the 996's.  I feel it sorta "lets you know" that it's more than your regular 75hp cruiser.  And, for me to change the entire look of the car, all I have to do is buy a couple of sets of wheels.

Coming from the older Chevys, I'm a fan of the super wide whitewalls so I can see myself getting some tall whites with a chrome dome in the future. 

For offset I can't comment as yet, but they're 17's and they're the same on all corners (not wider in the back).  If I'm wrong, I'll find out soon!

I was more concerned with checking rubbing, travel, and clearance issues when I picked it up (of which there are none, unless you've got a hard lock at low speeds. In that case there is a slight rub up front, but luckily I haven't visited the gym in over a year so with no power steering there's no chance of turning a tight radius anytime soon...!) but they are 5-bolt.

Might even see if I can find an OG steering wheel to match the classic wheels if/when I get them...!

Excellent purchase---you won't regret it!  I like those wheels too---they go perfectly with the car which surprises me that they do, and they bring a bit of a "modern" look to the package. Gorgeous.

Hope to see you in Carlisle---take a look under "events" for last spring's Carlisle.  Having the car is only half the fun---the spring gathering with the knuckleheads at Carlisle is the other half.

Congrats on your new ride!

Sir Lapalot, the more I look at the photo you posted of your new ride the more I like those wheels.

I search my local Craig's List and found a set for $550. 

17x7

17x9

ET 55

I think I'll contact a local shop that widens/narrows wheels and find out what it would cost to have them narrowed to fit under my fenders.

I suspect it would cost at least $250 per wheel.

Congratulations (sorry, I know you've told me your first name before; how about part of your screen name as your first name so this is easier?)! I didn't realize you were from Canada! Do you know what's in the engine? How high does it rev to with power? And Jeffrey asked about tire sizes- come on, we want details!

And I'm with Ron; not too sure if I like the wheels. While they may be a little too modern for me, it you like them that all that counts, isn't it? And I've found that sometimes a picture doesn't always convey the full "feeling" you get when seeing something "in the flesh", so I may have a different opinion if we ever meet. But it's a small detail, it's your car and that's all that matters.

Again, WTTM! Al

PS- Oh; looks like Ron may have changed his mind!

Ron- 2 pairs of 17x7's, narrow 1 pair 1" for the front, narrow the irs trailing arms and you'll be able to fit 195/45's (24" tall) and 215's or 225's (225/45's are 25") on the back... Come on; you know you want to! 

Just think; Yokohama S drive's all the way around!