moons & white walls
03-05-2005, 12:09 AM
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BugBox!
Thank you for the info and yeah, this is so much better than eBay, price-wise, and it's good to know you had a good previous experience with them.
Thanks also for the quick how-to. I called a local Discount Tires store and they played dumb and said they could not do it, but I was always thinking it had to be something a person should be able to do without too much stress!
I can't wait and I think that site is located close to me...
aB
Thank you for the info and yeah, this is so much better than eBay, price-wise, and it's good to know you had a good previous experience with them.
Thanks also for the quick how-to. I called a local Discount Tires store and they played dumb and said they could not do it, but I was always thinking it had to be something a person should be able to do without too much stress!
I can't wait and I think that site is located close to me...
aB
Originally Posted by TheBugBox
http://bugzone.net/bzrims/rims2.html
Ok, I knew there was one!
Here are the 15" version WAY cheaper than what those yo yo's put on ebay. I bought a set from these guys, and all was good.
Ok, I knew there was one!
Here are the 15" version WAY cheaper than what those yo yo's put on ebay. I bought a set from these guys, and all was good.
03-06-2005, 07:56 PM
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Lucas AutoParts, in Long Beach, CA (800.952.4333) has port-o-walls for $29, new. They dont recommend the 3" on our stock 15" radials, due to the minimal bead-sealing surfaces. Buit they do have 1.5s and loads of sizes for other wheel sizes.
Suggested Diamondback Tires for new Wide Whitewall radials in many sizes.
Also suggested vinyl paint on sidewalls, said that he has seen it on some showcars,but Im not sure i want to try that just yet.
Suggested Diamondback Tires for new Wide Whitewall radials in many sizes.
Also suggested vinyl paint on sidewalls, said that he has seen it on some showcars,but Im not sure i want to try that just yet.
03-08-2005, 03:07 AM
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Coming Soon:
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Wide Whites and Salt Flat Disks on a TCM Box!!
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Fuzzy Dice.
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Lake Pipes
Shaved Door Handles and Solenoids
Frenched Lights
Fender Skirts!
(Saddle Shoes, too)
03-08-2005, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by pkoule
Coming Soon:
Wide Whites and Salt Flat Disks on a TCM Box!!
Let's go RETRO!!!
Fuzzy Dice.
Moon Tanks
Lake Pipes
Shaved Door Handles and Solenoids
Frenched Lights
Fender Skirts!
(Saddle Shoes, too)
Wide Whites and Salt Flat Disks on a TCM Box!!
Let's go RETRO!!!
Fuzzy Dice.
Moon Tanks
Lake Pipes
Shaved Door Handles and Solenoids
Frenched Lights
Fender Skirts!
(Saddle Shoes, too)
03-08-2005, 05:44 PM
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the portawalls from Lucas turned out to be $35 + $8 for shipping. Still quite reasonable. The fella @ Lucas said that they are the only distributors in North America.
I'm sellin my salt flat discs for $50 + shippng if anyone is interested. They're in immaculate condition. PM if interested
I'm sellin my salt flat discs for $50 + shippng if anyone is interested. They're in immaculate condition. PM if interested
03-08-2005, 06:39 PM
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i see some socal speed shop like mods i like this guys look
hes not trying to make his car look like a touring car like everyone is . i say good job needs a large tooth grille like those mercs or like stalones cobra
hes not trying to make his car look like a touring car like everyone is . i say good job needs a large tooth grille like those mercs or like stalones cobra
03-08-2005, 10:53 PM
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Here's a question: if you drive or take turns too hard, or go fast is there a possibility that the port-o-walls can come off? Also, when installing yourself could the wheels go out of balance (...showing my ignorance here ha ha!)I can't wait to see some pictures of you boxers with port-o-walls, I hope to do mine sometime soon, too!
aB
Originally Posted by TheBugBox
LOL!
I don't know why I found this funny, probably because port-o-walls have been out for over 50 years. I've run a few sets on my old VW's.
Stick with the 1-2" kind. The big 3", while pimp, flap in the breeze.
You can put these on in about 20 minutes if you have a jack, and a good air source.
Jack up the tire you want to install on. I then pull the valve stem cores out of the tires (on the car mind you) to let the air out faster. You could sit there and let it out with a stick or something, but that would be slow. Then push the port o wall in around the rim. Make sure its even, put the valve stem core back in, air up the tire. Viola! Instant white walls.
I have some uber rare Red inserts. Now those are pimpin!
I don't know why I found this funny, probably because port-o-walls have been out for over 50 years. I've run a few sets on my old VW's.
Stick with the 1-2" kind. The big 3", while pimp, flap in the breeze.
You can put these on in about 20 minutes if you have a jack, and a good air source.
Jack up the tire you want to install on. I then pull the valve stem cores out of the tires (on the car mind you) to let the air out faster. You could sit there and let it out with a stick or something, but that would be slow. Then push the port o wall in around the rim. Make sure its even, put the valve stem core back in, air up the tire. Viola! Instant white walls.
I have some uber rare Red inserts. Now those are pimpin!
03-09-2005, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Al.Truistic
Here's a question: if you drive or take turns too hard, or go fast is there a possibility that the port-o-walls can come off? Also, when installing yourself could the wheels go out of balance (...showing my ignorance here ha ha!)I can't wait to see some pictures of you boxers with port-o-walls, I hope to do mine sometime soon, too!
aB
http://www.cajunvw.com/clubcars/charles_mowrey/bus.html
Above is what I ran them on. Pretty much a box with wheels too!
They may 'flop' a bit, but I've never slung one off.
03-09-2005, 02:11 AM
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Hah! Geez...It's funny because the tC that is inthe Scion Mag that was passed out at the L.A. Car Show this year had one of the cleanest tC's I've seen, it was super white and had very nice looking white walls...
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Originally Posted by Whocares05050
dont lik em'
03-09-2005, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBugBox
Originally Posted by pkoule
Coming Soon:
Wide Whites and Salt Flat Disks on a TCM Box!!
Let's go RETRO!!!
Fuzzy Dice.
Moon Tanks
Lake Pipes
Shaved Door Handles and Solenoids
Frenched Lights
Fender Skirts!
(Saddle Shoes, too)
Wide Whites and Salt Flat Disks on a TCM Box!!
Let's go RETRO!!!
Fuzzy Dice.
Moon Tanks
Lake Pipes
Shaved Door Handles and Solenoids
Frenched Lights
Fender Skirts!
(Saddle Shoes, too)
And 'indian blanket' seat covers!!
03-09-2005, 11:47 PM
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Wow, I like those vw cargos. Pretty rare aren't they? Are you gonna do anything else or just have it flake apart all over the road? Can you even do anything with that much rust?
03-10-2005, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by stickler64
Wow, I like those vw cargos. Pretty rare aren't they? Are you gonna do anything else or just have it flake apart all over the road? Can you even do anything with that much rust?I liked the rat rod look, and the rust was cool. It was not very rusty at all, mostly surfact rust.
03-11-2005, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by pkoule
The '57 oval is a sweetie!
What are you powering with?
I'm putting together a 69 Meyers Manx in my "spare time"
Air Cooled is a whole 'nother world..
What are you powering with?
I'm putting together a 69 Meyers Manx in my "spare time"
Air Cooled is a whole 'nother world..
It is powered with a 1600 dual port, but I have a 2.0 liter Type 4 engine waiting to be converted to upright cooling ;)
But that's for later. After I finish the Malibu, I have a '49 Ford Woodie waiting to be restored, then I'll get back to the Oval.
Good Luck with the Manx, those are cool. Values have really went up on the originals!