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Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:00 am

Ahh the bigger whitewalls.

I got a smaller ring on the set of tires with it.. do you have a link to the sort pictured?

Nearly killed my budget on the door handles alone already :)

Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:32 am

DanUK wrote: Ahh the bigger whitewalls.

I got a smaller ring on the set of tires with it.. do you have a link to the sort pictured?

Nearly killed my budget on the door handles alone already :)

Haha...the classic whitewalls will certainly finish off your budget...just started this topic last week: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=628402

I have the Firestone Bias Ply wide whites...for UK buyers Vintage Tyres in Beaulieu and North Hants Tyres in Aldershot stock them, they are 5.60-15.

Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:12 am

Very nice Tires. I picture shipping costs to the UK and cringe a bit.. maybe next trip over my family will agree that carrying a tire each in our cases is better than clothes?

Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:41 am

DanUK wrote: Very nice Tires. I picture shipping costs to the UK and cringe a bit.. maybe next trip over my family will agree that carrying a tire each in our cases is better than clothes?

Vintage Tyres here in the UK will offer you free carriage within mainland Britain if you ask nicely...
http://www.vintagetyres.com/item/240/560-15--560x15--firestone-car-tyre--road--70mm-white-wall

North Hants Tyres will probably price match...
http://www.northhantstyres.com/main-tyre-pages/firestone-vintage-pages/560-15-firestone-1-wsw.html

Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:51 am

DanUK wrote: Which are the beauty rings you are referring to ?

I think John was truly referring to the chrome (or SS) "beauty rings" on the wheels, not the white walls................

Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:16 am

WooleyNelson wrote: DanUK wrote: Which are the beauty rings you are referring to ?

I think John was truly referring to the chrome (or SS) "beauty rings" on the wheels, not the white walls................

Correct...I'm a stock man so I like the early Lemmertz Beauty Rings and prefer the chromed side trim whatever the style of Ghia. I'm not sure wide whites look good on white Ghias.

Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:32 pm

Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:33 pm

Just a couple of photos of my 69' coupe. Been in storage for a while. Have been thinking of bring it back out. Need to find a new fuel tank.

Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:58 am

John Moxon wrote: WooleyNelson wrote: DanUK wrote: Which are the beauty rings you are referring to ?

I think John was truly referring to the chrome (or SS) "beauty rings" on the wheels, not the white walls................

Correct...I'm a stock man so I like the early Lemmertz Beauty Rings and prefer the chromed side trim whatever the style of Ghia. I'm not sure wide whites look good on white Ghias.

Ahhh ok. Yes- didn't go exactly stock on this one. We have a few nods to "Cal Look" in the final result

Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:37 am

I've heard rumors JMoxon is a closet patina guy. 8)

Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:11 am

c21darrel wrote: I've heard rumors JMoxon is a closet patina guy. 8)

Actually I don't think I've kept that a secret Darrel...although it has to be genuine patina.

Nothing worse than faux patina and rusty neglect is not patina either :twisted:

Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:23 pm

1968 Ghia Coupe

My new project for my wife. She's always wanted one and now she has one.
:D

Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:25 am

I figure it's about time I posted some pictures of Gigi.

Sun Jun 07, 2015 7:28 am

Shot some photos the other day, got some nice details I think

Sun Jun 07, 2015 7:48 am

More of the actual car..

And a self portrait..

Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:26 am

^^^^^Excellent...keep 'em coming. Post them to the Samba Gallery (see me signature for details) :)

Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:13 am

DanUK wrote: More of the actual car..

golly..........

that reminds me SO much of the 63 vert I had back in the 70's...........

:shock:

Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:38 pm

Had our '56 out for a romp today...

Sun Jun 14, 2015 12:30 am

moogie32 wrote: Had our '56 out for a romp today...

Well what's not to like about that beauty. :D

Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:45 am

Thanks, John! If I were taking this one on my tour my top troubles would be over!