Who Has A Vw

I Know I'm Gonna Die For This, But I'd Like To Pick Someones Brain For Vw Info. You Guys Have Been Good To Me In The Past, And I Tried The Vw Forums And Didn't Get Any Help. Thanks

 

You asked nice enough.

But with the first sign of Drama, this Thread is gone...

 

Narrowing A Front Beam, Lowering,

 

PM me wingnut. Lets keep the board clear.

I can probably help...

 

Oh, I did that.

What do you want to know?

Edit.

Maybe TxRat is right...

P/M one of us.

 

PM me I have 4 VWs and could answer most questions

 

did you try www.TheSamba.com They are exclusively into VW's of all types and shapes. There is alot of info to search for...especially the topic you want to covered.

There are even downloadable cad drawings to do what your asking.

I hope this helps.

 

Check out The Cutting Board on www.volksrods.com
or www.shoptalkforums.com

Some people here are alergic to V*#k$wag*%ns.

 

I just narrowed the beam 5" and installed dropped spindles on my '60 ragtop. I don't know much but would help if I can.

Luckystiff knows his VW sh!t too.

Feel free to PM me.

JH

 

You can PM me, as well, used to work for both of the V*******n Magazines, from 1997-2005. I know SoCal Tex can probably answer most of the questions, too, he's a real accomplished V*******n builder.

 

somebody show how its done...

i gotta do the beam on my daughters vw.

 

Killer, you got a PM.

 

I need to see it too-Thanks

 

I have done many and built and owned the best thing in the US!

 

http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/members/nucleus/

They have a online viedo on doing it and its got some pretty cool stuff. Maybe some day I will do my notchback that is sitting in storage.

 

Me too ,it's not hard.

 

It seems there are a lot of people here with knowledge about VWs. I also know a thing or two about them. Had a couple featured in the mags. If I can help in any way feel free to PM me. It might take a few days to respond though, i'm taking a road trip to TX to pick up a new project--- a 32 sedan. I will post pics when I get back.

Mike

 

HEY you are supposed to be working on your house!!!!. Just what you need another project. Can't wait to see it and the caddy on the road. If you need any help with the house or the car let me know. Congrat on the new project.

 

Yea, this makes project #8...I think. I still have a lot to do on the house, so I hope to start working on a car in the spring. Oh well, it sucks to have to act like an adult!!!!

Mike

 

We know it is just an act, You will never be an adult...lol By the way Ed says the Bug is calling your name...I'llStop By some time and give you a ride in the Ghia.
Wingnut,
I also Have a VW Pm me and we can talk as far as beams go, KCW has a video on there web site showing how to build a beam from stratch.

 

I've got quite a few VW's.Got 4" narrowed beam with drop spindals in my Oval.If you want my input I can help you,looks like you've got you bases covered with this thread.For as many people on this board that bash VW's there sure are alot of VW owners.

 

yeah i gotta agree with that...

with that said my new '63 should be making it's way from new mexico to north carolina next week. stoked. on the beam to all of you guys kcw was doing hoodride beams for $300. the are cut original german beams with all the torsions and tie rods and everything narrowed. by the time you buy and do all the stuff yourself your gonna have not far from that in it. and that price is outrght no core charge. there has been a recent staffing change at kcw and i don't know if the hoodride beams will still be available when the supply they have is gone. probably not. the folks who left are rumored to be starting to do them still but nothing is in stone yet. i will advise -4" or more go ahead and lose the shock towers as they will only make the ride worse. really i'd say -3" but it a close call. if you do leave the towers use worn out old oil filled shocks not new lowered shocks as it will be stiff as a board with them. -4"/-5" is the way to go. my new car has a -5" beam on it , but still needs dropped spindles as it's sitting with the adjusters all the way down and still isn't low enough.
Harrison and i have been communicating about vw's for the last few weeks. they are an old love affair for me that i can't ignore any more. sold the xs650 and hopefully someone will give me enough for the '55 plymouth to buy a set of Randar's Rader repops for the '63. if not there will be a set on there by spring anyhow.
i know the boss here doesn't dig vw's but there are ALOT of folks here that do. ALOT. this new car makes my 30th vw. how could you not like such a simple yet udderly cool car. if a slammed to hell bug can stir a few thinking fellar ideas for you then you ain't livin'. and for most people that don't like them all it takes is a good drive in one to see how much fun they are to change their minds. I love them. always have always will. on an unrelated note my wifes New Beetle got crunched pretty good this week. it hurt...ken....

 

I have a VDub too.....60 Ragtop.

Justin

 

I have a '59 on a 71 pan with a type four motor and a fiberglass tilt front end in storage...

 

Here's mine 65' Kellison dune buggy...Its for sale

 

check out http://www.swov.org (southwest ohio vw). I am an owner of the site and it is fairly close to you. Lots of guys will lend their vw knowledge.

 

My link isn't working so just try swov.org

 

Check out:
http://www.franklinsvwwerks.com/phpbb/ and the rest of their web site as well. Experts at narrowed beams etc. and nice folks!

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

 

Hey luckystiff, When you are ready for the Randars get in touch with me. Randy is one of my close friends and my old thing that is on the first page, and here, is the very first set sold off the production line! I had them before anyone! but I can hook you up when the time is right!

 

Drove this VW bus around for about 5 years before the DMV kicked me off the road. Pic's show it being taken to the crusher. Take a look at the 51' Ford also going to be crushed.