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UltraSheen Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2014 Posts: 44 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:29 am Post subject: Call me crazy -- just bought 1973 412 |
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It is a runner, but I have lots to do. Floors need to be fixed (replaced) first. The body is shabby. It needs quite a few interior parts, but I plan on redoing the interior entirely. I may need some pictures from you guys to know how it's supposed to look inside, because though just about everything is there, nothing is "right."
I bought it yesterday. I drove it from where I bought it to my work during my lunch break. That was an adventure, as on the interstate I didn't know if I was going to survive. People were surprisingly forgiving of my 60 mph speed, as I did try to stay out of anyone's way and never moved from the right lane. On my drive home from work last night, the engine stumbles a bit at stop-lights, to the point the red (alternator?) light flickers. No heater, so the trip was cold! It stops... eventually. And the transmission likes to stay in second; at 40 to 45 mph, I can hold the speed and it holds second, but then, out of nowhere, boom! Third gear.
But I am so happy! I talked the original owner down to $600. Add a 0 or two, and a year or two -- or five -- and I'll have a nice, unique car.
I'll have pictures soon. I'm going to try to document this whole "resurrection."
This is my first air-cooled VW.
Wish me luck! |
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19super73 Hardcore Stock Nazi
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oasis Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! I don't remember seeing your 412 before. The Sports Bug wheels on your impressive wagon look dynamite.
And, good luck to UltraSheen, too! _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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19super73 Hardcore Stock Nazi
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oasis Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:48 am Post subject: |
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19super73 wrote: |
They are actually off the Porsche 914 and the size is 5.5X15 ET40. In my opinion, they make the car look 100000000X better. Never understood why VW when making this the most expensive, luxurious ACVW to date, would not have upped their game and put something nicer on than stock steel Beetle wheels and caps. |
Ah, yes, different offset ... anyway, I guess it was for the same reason Beetles and Supers only got the 1600 engine but never officially front disk brakes in the US -- keep the cost down with the then-ever-changing exchange rate.
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Oh, a set of Marathons look good on these as well! |
I'm a big fan of Marathons, too, but they only came in a 4.5-inch wide wheel. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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19super73 Hardcore Stock Nazi
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Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:16 am Post subject: |
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oasis wrote: |
19super73 wrote: |
They are actually off the Porsche 914 and the size is 5.5X15 ET40. In my opinion, they make the car look 100000000X better. Never understood why VW when making this the most expensive, luxurious ACVW to date, would not have upped their game and put something nicer on than stock steel Beetle wheels and caps. |
Ah, yes, different offset ... anyway, I guess it was for the same reason Beetles and Supers only got the 1600 engine but never officially front disk brakes in the US -- keep the cost down with the then-ever-changing exchange rate.
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Oh, a set of Marathons look good on these as well! |
I'm a big fan of Marathons, too, but they only came in a 4.5-inch wide wheel. |
I thought of putting a set of Marathon's on as I have 3 full sets, but I really like the Sport wheels better. The 5.5 wide is also a huge factor. _________________ 1970 Campmobile [url=https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-47260.png]Click to view image[/URL]
1970 Fastback 1600 TL
1971 Doka [url=https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-14845.png]Click to view image[/URL]
1973 Super Beetle
1973 Westfalia [url=https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-31892.png]Click to view image[/URL]
1974 412 Variant
1975 La Grande Bug
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UltraSheen Samba Member
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19super73 Hardcore Stock Nazi
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UltraSheen Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:16 am Post subject: |
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I guess I should ask my questions in my own thread instead of starting a new one each time.
So here's my next question.
I had a blow out and need new tires. My rims are kind of questionable. So I think I'll get 5 new rims and tires. 5, because the spare won't hold air either.
What's a good, modern size? What's the consensus? What's the largest tire (looking for grip in my hypothetical high-speed turns) that you guys run without suspension modification?
Thanks!
PS I say hypothetical because speed is not this car's strong suit. |
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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I have 185X60X15 on stock steel wheels tubeless. I wouldn't go any wider than that on stock wheels. If you are worried about the wheels leaking install the new tires with new inner tubes. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
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UltraSheen Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, so what if I just wanted the standard wheels that came on the car and (I think) the Beetle of the time. Just those plain rims with the big chrome VW caps. Is there a name for those, so I can find a vendor for some new ones?
Google is letting me down a bit. Too much SEO from online storefronts... |
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ubercrap Samba Moderator
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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I think these cars will take a slightly wider/ lower offset wheel than stock, judging by the pics I've seen! Some of these have a slightly lower offset but are very close: http://www.mamotorworks.com/vw/subcategory/stock-style-4-lug-wheels and maybe could work for you. _________________ '74 412 wagon
(2) '74 412 2dr. sedan
'73 412 2dr. sedan |
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UltraSheen Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Ok, more decisions (or, more accurately, day dreaming). You can see my car in the photo section. You know it's orange.
I picked a color for paint. Do a Google search for "pearl orange paint" and you should see some images that show that color on some cars. I think it'll look great and it's not a major departure from the original color.
Next, Wal-Mart of all places has some decent prices on tires. Nexen SB802 tires: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nexen-SB802-Tire-165-80R15/19473481 Those are $59 each, and $9 mounted. I can go to any Wal-Mart for issues, which is nice.
Finally, here are the rims I'm looking at:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C32-EIC-A
I'd like to find these local because shipping is expensive on these rims.
What do you guys think of this combination on a 4-door fastback 412? |
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Clementine Orange on Type 3's is a nice orange. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
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