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Life Style / Re: 61 Bug Project

« on: October 27, 2012, 05:16:40 PM »

Wow, this was the last post on the forum, from August. Not much action on here these days. Fix the door and and color match the deck lid, narrow the beam and slam... Maybe roll it with freshly painted stock wheels but it would be cool in the original patina, surface rust and all.

Saludos!

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Life Style / Re: '90 civic hatch

« on: December 11, 2011, 08:18:59 PM »

I too have a '90 Civic hatch... wagon. Welcome to the forum.

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Life Style / Re: Dacia 1310TLX Romanian hoodride

« on: December 11, 2011, 08:15:28 PM »

Welcome to forum! That is some crazy action right there... I've never seen a car like that before. So is it front wheel drive? I'm guessing that's why you're running wider wheels in the front than in the back. Unusual set-up. Thanks for sharing all the pics.

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Life Style / Re: Let's See Your Garage

« on: October 06, 2011, 07:34:33 PM »

Bringing this thread back from the grave.

Jack!

Welcome...
Yeah, this forum hasn't seen much action lately. I was hoping you would post up pictures of your garage. As I'm sure you've noticed, Nimrod's garage is also on the first page. I am familiar with your build from being a member on The Garage Journal. I can say that you're space is truly an inspiration. Simply fantastic!

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General Discussion / Re: Is my almost wife ex-girlfriend stalking me on here?

« on: September 24, 2011, 09:48:44 PM »

Nope... didn't understand a word.

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General Discussion / Re: Help me slam my 64 Bay.

« on: July 17, 2011, 01:14:27 AM »

Here's a few links to Wagenswest located in the states.

Narrowed, adjustable beam: http://www.wagenswest.com/partstore/index.php/bus-front-suspension/1968-79-narrowed-vw-bus-beam.html
Lowered spindles: http://www.wagenswest.com/partstore/index.php/1968-79-dropped-2-5-inch-spindles.html
Horse Shoe plates for the rear: http://www.wagenswest.com/partstore/index.php/root-category/1968-79-4-5-inch-rear-drop-plates.html

If you cant go that low, you might want to just try the dropped spindles and nothing else in the front. It's cheap and easy, but not a lot of drop. You can also re-adjust the spring rate in the rear to lower the back at no cost at all. Having to be able to fit a coke can under a vehicle is a pretty stiff law. I can't imagine the principal and reasoning behind that... In the states we can lay frame if we want.

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General Discussion / Re: Help me slam my 64 Bay.

« on: July 14, 2011, 09:10:59 AM »

Welcome to the forum Ryan,

Bags are possible on a Bay but as expected, are costly. You can fabricate your own or get a complete narrowed front beam that's already set-up with the air system. The rear is not so simple and will require a lot of additional work including notching the frame, building bag mounts etc... Wheel sizes are really up to preference. You can go lower with a 15 inch rim but the look of 17's tucked nicely under the fender is dope as well.

I would suggest a static drop... Lowered spindles, adjustable, narrowed front beam with horseshoe plates in the rear.  You can get pretty low with this set-up and it's by far cheaper. If you notch the frame in the rear and tub the front, you can get even lower. I'll post some links for you shortly.

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Tech / Re: motorcycle tires for ultimate stance???

« on: July 04, 2011, 01:33:04 PM »

Skinny wire wheels... Looks like he used those tires because the wheels were 16x4 and he wanted something narrow and low profile. However, that stance can be achieved without using bike tires. Not a lot of options with this route really. There are tons of car tire combinations out there to fit almost any wheel application thinkable.

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Life Style / Re: Early Bays Anyone?

« on: July 03, 2011, 11:34:16 PM »

I love this look with my whole heart!!! Its so sweet!!!

I have the opportunity to get a '71 bus like the green one for $500 . . . motor went out but thats all thats wrong with her . . . to buy or not to buy! What do you think?

Yeah, pretty sure that's not much of a decision for me. Rolling a bay for 5 bills is a no brainer. Put a motor in it for 400 and flip it for 2k if you're not down, but don't pass it up.

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Life Style / Re: Let's See Your Garage

« on: July 03, 2011, 11:30:35 PM »

Picture this! I have a beautiful gravel floor and a sky blue with occasional overcast as my ceiling. PLenty of ventilation available . . . I will even rent it out, if you dont already have one yourself.

I wish I had a garage so bad.

If you can build in the gravel, you're set. Nothing harder...

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Life Style / Re: "Nicks slick fifty-sicks"

« on: May 19, 2011, 02:50:05 PM »

Welcome to the board. You can go to the Gallery page (located in the top of the menu bar) and post your images there. You should then be able to link the image back to your thread for easy viewing.

Now post up!

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Life Style / Re: Let's See Your Garage

« on: May 12, 2011, 04:10:53 PM »

Chido! Big shop. Let's see more pictures of that single cab.

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Life Style / Re: B.K.S Rules

« on: May 12, 2011, 04:09:08 PM »

Welcome to the board Ignacio!

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General Discussion / Re: AZ Club Welcomes Hoodrides

« on: December 20, 2010, 01:15:31 PM »

You guys have a nice forum. Thanks for the link.

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General Discussion / Re: why and shit

« on: December 20, 2010, 01:13:35 PM »

Welcome. Post more pics over on the Lifestyle section. Let's see more what you're building...