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Stock Steve · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:33 am Size: 964x1600 Views: 0 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Finally got the ebay-sourced (China mfg'd) raised white letter tires mounted onto the refinished 5-slot mags. I also have some new repro center caps, and new center cap attachment screws ready to go. Looking forward to mounting them up on the '70 Bug next chance I get...

Stock Steve · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:33 am Size: 1480x1600 Views: 1 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Finally got the ebay-sourced (China mfg'd) raised white letter tires mounted onto the refinished 5-slot mags. I also have some new repro center caps, and new center cap attachment screws ready to go. Looking forward to mounting them up on the '70 Bug next chance I get...

Stock Steve · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:33 am Size: 1600x899 Views: 5 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Finally got the ebay-sourced (China mfg'd) raised white letter tires mounted onto the refinished 5-slot mags. I also have some new repro center caps, and new center cap attachment screws ready to go. Looking forward to mounting them up on the '70 Bug next chance I get...

Stock Steve · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:33 am Size: 1600x897 Views: 1 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Finally got the ebay-sourced (China mfg'd) raised white letter tires mounted onto the refinished 5-slot mags. I also have some new repro center caps, and new center cap attachment screws ready to go. Looking forward to mounting them up on the '70 Bug next chance I get...

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:47 am Size: 592x333 Views: 7 Rating: Not rated

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A Facebook friend posted a small clip from a 1984 made-for-TV movie "Attack On Fear," that showed actor Paul Michael Glaser (of Starsky & Hutch fame) driving a Karmann Ghia of unknown year. I do not know how or where they came across the film clip, but here's a screen shot that I made.

Stock Steve · Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 12:10 pm Size: 1600x1268 Views: 16 Rating: Not rated

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I had been running a "Low Back Bug Front Seats Wanted" ad on TheSamba for a bit, looking for some '66-'67 style to fix up and use in my '70 Bug. Air George responded to my ad and sent some pictures of some very decent used '66 seats that he had. A deal on price was struck, and then I arranged to drive down to pay him and pick up the seats--which I just accomplished today (Saturday, February 13th, 2021). Air George is a super-nice, and super-helpful guy, and I very much appreciated working with him on this seat deal! He graciously posed for a photo with the seats loaded up in the back of my dirty Subie for the ride back up to Connecticut. It was an all-around fun & satisfying adventure to The Garden State, and a real pleasure meeting & doing some business with Air George!

Stock Steve · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:59 am Size: 1600x1173 Views: 10 Rating: Not rated

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Just acquired this nice set of five. They use the four-ear, screw-attached type center caps. No manufacturer markings visible on preliminary review, but came with four "P/S" center caps, so assuming "Per-Spec" industries,

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:26 am Size: 1600x1049 Views: 6 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I sold my trusty "Creeky" '69 Bug last year, on which I used to run a Connecticut "Early American" vanity plate, "CREEKY." I don't have an antique car available now to put it on (and it wouldn't seem right actually to put that actual plate onto another car). Did realize, however, that I could request a vanity "regular" Connecticut passenger plate (on "Save The Sound" base, which I think is really attractive) with the same inscription, and did so just recently. So, now, "CREEKY" lives on, as a tribute, on my '05 Outback.

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:26 am Size: 1600x855 Views: 6 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I sold my trusty "Creeky" '69 Bug last year, on which I used to run a Connecticut "Early American" vanity plate, "CREEKY." I don't have an antique car available now to put it on (and it wouldn't seem right actually to put that actual plate onto another car). Did realize, however, that I could request a vanity "regular" Connecticut passenger plate (on "Save The Sound" base, which I think is really attractive) with the same inscription, and did so just recently. So, now, "CREEKY" lives on, as a tribute, on my '05 Outback.

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:10 pm Size: 1600x531 Views: 14 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Clear, dry roads, and not-uncomfortable temperatures allowed an & informal little get-together, Friday, January 1, 2021, at a Dunkin Donuts in Madison, CT, not far from Hammonasset State Park. Great opportunity to exercise the oldies. Thanks Bill A. and Jeff M. from CVA (Connecticut Volkswagen Association) for setting it up and getting the word out via Facebook. I was glad to make it there with my '70 Bug. Here are a couple of panorama pictures I attempted with my I-Phone.

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:10 pm Size: 1600x385 Views: 24 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Clear, dry roads, and not-uncomfortable temperatures allowed an & informal little get-together, Friday, January 1, 2021, at a Dunkin Donuts in Madison, CT, not far from Hammonasset State Park. Great opportunity to exercise the oldies. Thanks Bill A. and Jeff M. from CVA (Connecticut Volkswagen Association) for setting it up and getting the word out via Facebook. I was glad to make it there with my '70 Bug. Here are a couple of panorama pictures I attempted with my I-Phone.

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:55 am Size: 960x686 Views: 23 Rating: Not rated

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Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2021. A beautiful day with clear and salt-free roads (thanks to some preceding non-freezing days with some rain, that washed the salt off, and staved off the salt trucks from adding more, at least for a bit) to drive my '70 Bug up to my brother-in-law's place, out in the woods of Guilford, CT.

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:55 am Size: 960x720 Views: 13 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2021. A beautiful day with clear and salt-free roads (thanks to some preceding non-freezing days with some rain, that washed the salt off, and staved off the salt trucks from adding more, at least for a bit) to drive my '70 Bug up to my brother-in-law's place, out in the woods of Guilford, CT.

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:31 pm Size: 1600x1031 Views: 11 Rating: Not rated

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As-purchased (from a reputable Samba seller) and as-refinished (a nice sliver powdercoat; just picked 'em up from Shoreline Coatings LLC in North Branford, CT today). Will be getting some ebay-sourced budget white letter tires, 205/70R14 mounted up on them, and then try 'em out on my '70 Bug...

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:31 pm Size: 1600x1025 Views: 9 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
As-purchased (from a reputable Samba seller) and as-refinished (a nice sliver powdercoat; just picked 'em up from Shoreline Coatings LLC in North Branford, CT today). Will be getting some ebay-sourced budget white letter tires, 205/70R14 mounted up on them, and then try 'em out on my '70 Bug...

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:31 pm Size: 1600x930 Views: 18 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
As-purchased (from a reputable Samba seller) and as-refinished (a nice sliver powdercoat; just picked 'em up from Shoreline Coatings LLC in North Branford, CT today). Will be getting some ebay-sourced budget white letter tires, 205/70R14 mounted up on them, and then try 'em out on my '70 Bug...

Stock Steve · A little post-Christmas pleasure drive to Guilford, CT, 12/27/2020

Stock Steve
Nice afternoon for a short air cooled drive with the '70 Bug yesterday. Roads pretty clean and dry. Felt good! This picture is at "Trav's Mobil" on Route 1, where I always seem to get some good lighting for a picture--here's one from a couple years ago: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1613170.jpg

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:54 am Size: 1012x1328 Views: 9 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
The date was this past Saturday, November 14th, 2020--a nice clear & mild day in Connecticut. Got a couple of old VWs (my '70 Convertible, with our puppy riding along with me, and Moogie32's '63 Ghia), plus a first-gen Miata (belonging to Moogie32's sister), out to Branford Town Hall, in Branford, CT, to hand in our donation to The Christmas Caddy (https://www.facebook.com/christmascaddy), to help brighten kids' and families' Christmas once again this year.

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:54 am Size: 1600x1399 Views: 39 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
The date was this past Saturday, November 14th, 2020--a nice clear & mild day in Connecticut. Got a couple of old VWs (my '70 Convertible, with our puppy riding along with me, and Moogie32's '63 Ghia), plus a first-gen Miata (belonging to Moogie32's sister), out to Branford Town Hall, in Branford, CT, to hand in our donation to The Christmas Caddy (https://www.facebook.com/christmascaddy), to help brighten kids' and families' Christmas once again this year.

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:54 am Size: 1600x1341 Views: 29 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
The date was this past Saturday, November 14th, 2020--a nice clear & mild day in Connecticut. Got a couple of old VWs (my '70 Convertible, with our puppy riding along with me, and Moogie32's '63 Ghia), plus a first-gen Miata (belonging to Moogie32's sister), out to Branford Town Hall, in Branford, CT, to hand in our donation to The Christmas Caddy (https://www.facebook.com/christmascaddy), to help brighten kids' and families' Christmas once again this year.

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:54 am Size: 1600x802 Views: 15 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
The date was this past Saturday, November 14th, 2020--a nice clear & mild day in Connecticut. Got a couple of old VWs (my '70 Convertible, with our puppy riding along with me, and Moogie32's '63 Ghia), plus a first-gen Miata (belonging to Moogie32's sister), out to Branford Town Hall, in Branford, CT, to hand in our donation to The Christmas Caddy (https://www.facebook.com/christmascaddy), to help brighten kids' and families' Christmas once again this year.

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:53 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 40 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
You can purchase them in this right red finish, which is what I did (I think white and silver are also choices). Tires are 195/60R15 Goodich's. I had some chrome center bullets on my shelf, and also some chromed plastic lug bolt head covers. Not quite visible are some chrome bullet valve caps also.

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:53 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 47 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
You can purchase them in this right red finish, which is what I did (I think white and silver are also choices). Tires are 195/60R15 Goodich's. I had some chrome center bullets on my shelf, and also some chromed plastic lug bolt head covers. Not quite visible are some chrome bullet valve caps also.

Stock Steve · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:07 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 28 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I had bought a set of those inexpensive repro 5.5" wide 5-bolt smoothie wheels from CIP-1 last year, but have NOT had good luck with the hub cap clips they came with... Old-style Volkswagen wheel hub cap clips kits (http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm…) came in from WW yesterday. They look decent and pretty much "factory style." I ordered 5 kits, and just opened up one of them here to look at. One of the clips is slightly "squished" relative to the others (red arrows), not cool, since I'm gonna want to reshape it slightly (maybe use some propane torch heat?)... In addition to the clips being the nice "tall" style, they also have that nice little crease at the tip end (green arrows) that should make them work with hub caps as they should... So, the plan now is to wire brush the wheels locally where the clips mate up, buck the rivets, and then bring the fully-clipped wheels over to my local powdercoater for stripping & re-coating.

Stock Steve · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:07 am Size: 1600x1075 Views: 39 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I had bought a set of those inexpensive repro 5.5" wide 5-bolt smoothie wheels from CIP-1 last year, but have NOT had good luck with the hub cap clips they came with... Old-style Volkswagen wheel hub cap clips kits (http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm…) came in from WW yesterday. They look decent and pretty much "factory style." I ordered 5 kits, and just opened up one of them here to look at. One of the clips is slightly "squished" relative to the others (red arrows), not cool, since I'm gonna want to reshape it slightly (maybe use some propane torch heat?)... In addition to the clips being the nice "tall" style, they also have that nice little crease at the tip end (green arrows) that should make them work with hub caps as they should... So, the plan now is to wire brush the wheels locally where the clips mate up, buck the rivets, and then bring the fully-clipped wheels over to my local powdercoater for stripping & re-coating.

Stock Steve · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:07 am Size: 1600x1041 Views: 25 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I had bought a set of those inexpensive repro 5.5" wide 5-bolt smoothie wheels from CIP-1 last year, but have NOT had good luck with the hub cap clips they came with... Old-style Volkswagen wheel hub cap clips kits (http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm…) came in from WW yesterday. They look decent and pretty much "factory style." I ordered 5 kits, and just opened up one of them here to look at. One of the clips is slightly "squished" relative to the others (red arrows), not cool, since I'm gonna want to reshape it slightly (maybe use some propane torch heat?)... In addition to the clips being the nice "tall" style, they also have that nice little crease at the tip end (green arrows) that should make them work with hub caps as they should... So, the plan now is to wire brush the wheels locally where the clips mate up, buck the rivets, and then bring the fully-clipped wheels over to my local powdercoater for stripping & re-coating.

Stock Steve · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:49 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 21 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Info for bnam

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:36 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 53 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Nice day for an informal gathering of gear heads in the "age of lockdowns." Wheels are the repro 5.5" 5-bolt smoothies from CIP-1, and using 4-to-5 adapters. Tires are 195/60R15 BF Goodrich.

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:43 am Size: 1600x1324 Views: 64 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Not sure of the year on this shot, but maybe around 2010 or so.

Stock Steve · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:59 pm Size: 1600x807 Views: 40 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Sold the Creeky Bug, but kept the set of knobbies that I put together for it a short time ago. These are the China-repro "Pre-A" wheels, 16"x3.25", and the tires are some super-knobby "Deka" brand tires that Coker sells, that require tubes. I forget the size designation right now--will try to come back and note it. And four-to-five adapters too, of course, No rubbing, but I still think I may put some KYB gas-charged shocks on the back, just to correct that tiny bit of rear end sag. Anyway, fun stuff!

Stock Steve · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:59 pm Size: 1600x1004 Views: 33 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Sold the Creeky Bug, but kept the set of knobbies that I put together for it a short time ago. These are the China-repro "Pre-A" wheels, 16"x3.25", and the tires are some super-knobby "Deka" brand tires that Coker sells, that require tubes. I forget the size designation right now--will try to come back and note it. And four-to-five adapters too, of course, No rubbing, but I still think I may put some KYB gas-charged shocks on the back, just to correct that tiny bit of rear end sag. Anyway, fun stuff!

Stock Steve · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:59 pm Size: 1600x1151 Views: 41 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Sold the Creeky Bug, but kept the set of knobbies that I put together for it a short time ago. These are the China-repro "Pre-A" wheels, 16"x3.25", and the tires are some super-knobby "Deka" brand tires that Coker sells, that require tubes. I forget the size designation right now--will try to come back and note it. And four-to-five adapters too, of course, No rubbing, but I still think I may put some KYB gas-charged shocks on the back, just to correct that tiny bit of rear end sag. Anyway, fun stuff!

Stock Steve · Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:45 pm Size: 1600x801 Views: 14 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
What it looks like in my '70 Bug Convertible--picture for Jim.

Stock Steve · Creeky at new owner's home, 10/20/2019

Stock Steve
I delivered the car to the new owner's home, a few towns away in Connecticut, on Sunday morning, October 20th, 2019. It had become clear that it was time to pass the car along to another enthusiast, who may have some vision for it and energy to pursue that vision. End of the story for now, but we are friends with the new owner, and will be eager to see what develops in the future. It was a fun nine or so years! Onward and upward!

Stock Steve · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:50 am Size: 1389x1591 Views: 205 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I've had very satisfying Samba transactions with Richie from Riche's Garage in New Jersey over the years, but this was my first time meeting him in person! A real pleasure! Richie is a very nice guy and very knowledgeable. This photo was taken last week at the big AACA meet at Hershey, PA (October 9-12, 2019), at Richie's flea market space. That's Samba member "moogie32" in the nice posed photo with Richie. Thanks again for everything, Richie, and looking forward to doing more business with you again in the future!

Stock Steve · Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:48 am Size: 1600x957 Views: 55 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
The '03 LeSabre that my daughter drives had to go into the shop unexpectedly--thankfully Sarah knows how to drive manual, so she was able to jump into my Subaru, to get to all her jobs. That means that Creeky Bug once again becomes *my* go-to! I was out and about to New Haven and back with it yesterday (7/5/2019), and then a gas-up stop at the Branford (CT) Leetes Island Road Mobil station by the highway. Out and about getting some stuff done today as well. Running good! Happy Saturday...

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:30 am Size: 1600x707 Views: 163 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I bought some of those China-repro 15x5.5 smoothies from one of the "hot" California parts houses, that came finished in a nice gloss white, and with hub cap clips already in place. I had my local garage mount & balance the set of 195/60R15 BFGs that I had been running on my other car, and finally put them all on Doug the '60 Bug this past Saturday, 6/22/2019. The clips were NOT happy accepting hub caps, and even though I spent some time tweaking all of the clips, I still lost a hub cap driving to a cruise night on Sunday 6/23 in Derby, CT (where I had a nice photo-op with a '66 Bus from New Haven). I kinda like the "Herbie" look that the fat wheels & RWL tires give the car.

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:30 am Size: 1600x935 Views: 158 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I bought some of those China-repro 15x5.5 smoothies from one of the "hot" California parts houses, that came finished in a nice gloss white, and with hub cap clips already in place. I had my local garage mount & balance the set of 195/60R15 BFGs that I had been running on my other car, and finally put them all on Doug the '60 Bug this past Saturday, 6/22/2019. The clips were NOT happy accepting hub caps, and even though I spent some time tweaking all of the clips, I still lost a hub cap driving to a cruise night on Sunday 6/23 in Derby, CT (where I had a nice photo-op with a '66 Bus from New Haven). I kinda like the "Herbie" look that the fat wheels & RWL tires give the car.

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:30 am Size: 1600x1341 Views: 153 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
I bought some of those China-repro 15x5.5 smoothies from one of the "hot" California parts houses, that came finished in a nice gloss white, and with hub cap clips already in place. I had my local garage mount & balance the set of 195/60R15 BFGs that I had been running on my other car, and finally put them all on Doug the '60 Bug this past Saturday, 6/22/2019. The clips were NOT happy accepting hub caps, and even though I spent some time tweaking all of the clips, I still lost a hub cap driving to a cruise night on Sunday 6/23 in Derby, CT (where I had a nice photo-op with a '66 Bus from New Haven). I kinda like the "Herbie" look that the fat wheels & RWL tires give the car.

Stock Steve · Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:31 am Size: 1600x1117 Views: 44 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Rainy season returns to Southern Connecticut... Coincidentally with my need to commute in the Creeky Bug this week with my Subaru being in the shop. Couple pictures from yesterday evening's (Monday, June 10th) drive home (I-95 northbound approaching the Q-Bridge in New Have, and a Staples stop in Branford), and this morning's (Tuesday, June 11th) drive in to work gas-up stop in West Haven, CT (southbound I-95 service plaza)... Bug's running good! Rain-X is working great! Ha ha!

Stock Steve · Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:31 am Size: 1600x1059 Views: 61 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Rainy season returns to Southern Connecticut... Coincidentally with my need to commute in the Creeky Bug this week with my Subaru being in the shop. Couple pictures from yesterday evening's (Monday, June 10th) drive home (I-95 northbound approaching the Q-Bridge in New Have, and a Staples stop in Branford), and this morning's (Tuesday, June 11th) drive in to work gas-up stop in West Haven, CT (southbound I-95 service plaza)... Bug's running good! Rain-X is working great! Ha ha!

Stock Steve · Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:31 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 32 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Rainy season returns to Southern Connecticut... Coincidentally with my need to commute in the Creeky Bug this week with my Subaru being in the shop. Couple pictures from yesterday evening's (Monday, June 10th) drive home (I-95 northbound approaching the Q-Bridge in New Have, and a Staples stop in Branford), and this morning's (Tuesday, June 11th) drive in to work gas-up stop in West Haven, CT (southbound I-95 service plaza)... Bug's running good! Rain-X is working great! Ha ha!

Stock Steve · Creeky Bug in New Haven, near old Armstrong Rubber building, 6/9/2019

Stock Steve
Drove in to New Haven to mail some stuff at the main post office that’s located right near the big New Haven (CT) IKEA store (IKEA’s campus incorporates the historic old Armstrong Rubber building, that is considered an architectural treasure of New Haven—although it does not appear that IKEA is actually doing anything with it—other than hanging big “sale” banners on it that are visible from the highway--even though they’ve had to have been there now at least 10 or 15 years).

Stock Steve · Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:27 am Size: 1600x901 Views: 86 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Drove Doug the '60 Bug over to "Nataz" restaurant in North Branford, CT yesterday evening--great food and BYOB--works for me! Rather dim ride back home later in the evening, though, with those *6V* headlights, ha ha!

Stock Steve · Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:20 am Size: 1600x819 Views: 60 Rating: Not rated

Stock Steve
Still haven't done a ton of shakedown driving with this current wheels & tires setup, but brought a bunch of sockets and a breaker bar with me just in case. Of course the bolts holding the adapters to the car, and the bolts holding the wheels to the adapters are different size, LOL!... Photo is at the Branford, CT I-95 southbound side service plaza, gas-up stop on the way to work this morning... Happy Wednesday...

Stock Steve · Cheryl and John from Branford at the North Haven Cruise, 5/27/2019

Stock Steve
Posted a picture of me and John from my town (Branford) at the North Haven, CT cruise night on Monday evening, May 27th, 2019 (Memorial Day), that was taken by John's wife Cheryl, and realized I needed to post a picture of Cheryl & John's cars too--especially since Cheryl's is a VW! The blue '66 is Cheryl's pride 'n joy, and the red hot rod '74 Nova is John's! Two really nice folks! A picture of them with the Creeky Bug is also added here for good measure!

Stock Steve · Cheryl and John from Branford at the North Haven Cruise, 5/27/2019

Stock Steve
Posted a picture of me and John from my town (Branford) at the North Haven, CT cruise night on Monday evening, May 27th, 2019 (Memorial Day), that was taken by John's wife Cheryl, and realized I needed to post a picture of Cheryl & John's cars too--especially since Cheryl's is a VW! The blue '66 is Cheryl's pride 'n joy, and the red hot rod '74 Nova is John's! Two really nice folks! A picture of them with the Creeky Bug is also added here for good measure!

Stock Steve · Creeky hitting the North Haven, CT Memorial Day cruise night, 5/27/2019

Stock Steve
Beautiful evening to get out to North Haven, CT, on the early evening of Memorial Day, May 25th, 2019. A great group of local car enthusiasts, "The DooWop Cruisers" car club of North Haven runs these cruise nights on Monday nights in the summer, at the North Haven shopping plaza on Washington Avenue in town. I had a chance on Memorial Day to get over there with the Bug and had a great time. The guy with the red shirt posing with me is a fellow old car nut, John from Branford, and John's wife Cheryl took the picture (thanks again Cheryl!). Cheryl is also a Bug driver, and owns a beautiful blue '66 Bug--I will follow up with another picture...

Stock Steve · Creeky hitting the North Haven, CT Memorial Day cruise night, 5/27/2019

Stock Steve
Beautiful evening to get out to North Haven, CT, on the early evening of Memorial Day, May 25th, 2019. A great group of local car enthusiasts, "The DooWop Cruisers" car club of North Haven runs these cruise nights on Monday nights in the summer, at the North Haven shopping plaza on Washington Avenue in town. I had a chance on Memorial Day to get over there with the Bug and had a great time. The guy with the red shirt posing with me is a fellow old car nut, John from Branford, and John's wife Cheryl took the picture (thanks again Cheryl!). Cheryl is also a Bug driver, and owns a beautiful blue '66 Bug--I will follow up with another picture...

Stock Steve · Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 1:25 pm Size: 1600x1001 Views: 46 Rating: 10

Stock Steve
The first attempted fitment of the red China-repro 16" Pre-A wheels and knobbies was Friday, May 10th, 2019; tried them on the Creeky '69 Bug first, since theywent well with his gnarly character. Used 4-to-5 bolt adapters at all four corners, and 3/8" spacers at the front, to clear the disk brake calipers (the car has Karmann Ghia disk brakes in front fitted). These pictures are from that first-bolt-on, with the car outdoors in the driveway.


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