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rubyparts Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:39 pm

I have Brm wide 5 and i want to instaal them on my type 1 1969, i want to know if i can swap the wide 5 drums from my type 1 1966 to the 1969 with out any machining.

Also wich tires to install on these wheels , they are 15" 5.5" width.


Thank you,
Merry christmas and ahappy new year,

MEANIRISHMOFO Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:59 pm

Ask in the Late Bug forum, They are always doing that stuff.

Alan Willis Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:41 pm

Faking the Funk,are we?

volkswagenut Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:22 pm

Alan Willis wrote: Faking the Funk,are we?

:lol:

rubyparts Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:17 am

my question was if i can do it or not!



thank you all,

dubtype1 Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:41 am

yes you can.

front---- '66 backing plates, hardware, bearings, '66 drums, ect....Bolt-On.
rear----- '73 Thing drums, '66 type1 w/axle nut spacer, and /or type3
drums.

tires---- depends on your ride highth. For mild lowering---145/15s or
135/15s. For slammed---175/55/15 or 145/65/15s.

volksauto Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:57 pm

I have a 1970 vert with pre 60 bus drums with the snout milled down and stock 1970 backing plates and 67 bug drums



rubyparts Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:03 am

Thank you very much,

JDGas Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:42 am

Alan Willis wrote: Faking the Funk,are we?

Running wide 5 on a late car is a vey common practice in the off road world if not running disc brakes.

Some people just can't answer a question straight out.

dubtype1 Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:12 am

I'm faking the funk and damn proud of it.



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