1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met

[wcfvw69]

Holy shit, Hankooks are going to rule the world! They are like the Chinese version of Firestone, or Michelins today. My bus is rocking the 14" stockers. The gals Honda is rocking a set now.

BTW in case folks don't know this- The Honda Hankooks I wanted were $160 per tire at Discount Tire. I found them for half that on Ebay. Discount matched the Ebay price when I sent them a link. Cha ching in the $300 dollar savings.
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Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.

**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours**

[Xevin]

[notchboy]

I am leaning towards painting the rims silver. Going more stock.

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[Xevin]

I like the silver contrast. I like the black rims on Xaties 76 with Crome hubcaps because it ties in the black Brazilian side mirrors. Since you can’t run hubcaps. Silver rims on your rig would pop.
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Keep on Busin'

[Bleyseng]

I like the stock silver and nice synchro!
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70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles

[wcfvw69]

[notchboy]

[SamboSamba22]

Hahaha now that’s funny.
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The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.

Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
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March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
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[EZ Gruv]

I just powder coated my wheels back to stock color, or at least VERY close to it:

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Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
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[Stuartzickefoose]

Dont forget to always recheck the torque on the lug nuts at 25, and 100 miles after new powdercoat OR paint!
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Stuart Zickefoose

2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDi 6 speed manual

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[notchboy]

Looking good Eric. Im just going to paint mine and not blast off the og paint thats there. Think Ill just paint the face.
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[EZ Gruv]

[wcfvw69]

I had the powdercoater tape off where the wheel lugs meet the rims. Far too many people have had a tire/rim come off when the lugs loosened up.

I painted my rims with automotive paint on my current bus. I didn't tape off the lug spot on the rims because I forgot. Yup, the lugs loosened after a few miles. I then removed all (4) rims and got the dremel out. I removed ALL the paint from the lug securing area! No problem since.

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Contact me at [email protected]
Follow me on instagram @sparxwerksllc

Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.

**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours**

[notchboy]

I think Ill venture out tomorrow and see if I can find a place to open my center holes up to 66.5 mm then hopefully pop the rubbers on soon after.

I want to get some snazzy lugs. Whats the thread pitch on stock bays - Im looking at these?

http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/lug-nuts/small-ball-seat-closed-end-lug-nuts.html
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[notchboy]

No answer on deez nutz? Is this what I need?

http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/lug-nuts/small-ball-seat-closed-end-lug-nuts.html

Found a nice OG weld/fab guy here in Escondido. Has a nice little shop and does work for Bimbo. You know the new Twinky people

He cut perfect holes for the hub. Next will be to fully clean these, paint the front face of the rim Silver, go to Discount and have them mounted with metal valve stems. Then we will see if and where it rubs prior to a lift.

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[Ride_On]

I'm using those T3 lug nuts on our bus. Yes, no problem.
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1977 Westfalia 2.0 FI Skills EJ25 w SubaruGears 5sp
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=687254
2018 Golf Sportwagen 4MO DSG (Dieselgated 2013 Golf Wagon TDI DSG)

[Stuartzickefoose]

Just PM christopher schmike here, he will help you out with the correct stuff very accurately.

Also, Loogy is the other expert here for wheel and tire fitment.
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Stuart Zickefoose

2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDi 6 speed manual

206-841-7324
[email protected]

[Bleyseng]

Those are what, 15" rims?
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70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles

[notchboy]

[notchboy]

Got some good weather. Its been rainy the last couple days here in Sunny San Diego! More on its way as well. Im glad I brought some down from Seattle

Got the rims mostly cleaned and put some paint on them. Tomorrow AM Ill drop them at Discount for a mount, ballance and stems.

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