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Hello - New project 69 Westfalia
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Lee C
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Garage envy :evil: !!!
Things are getting serious now I'm on my 2nd page!
Although I haven't done much work at all on the van over the pass 12 months I have been sourcing parts. :roll:
I decided to go down the Porsche 944 route for the front brakes as I have a set of early dropped spindles ready to fit. I found a chap on ebay selling a home made adapter plate for half the price I could find them anywhere else. When they arrived I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and finish of the parts, however most importantly I'm not sure how well they fit yet.
I have a set of 205 to 130 PCD adapters for the rear to secure my teledials. Has anyone had any experience of fitting 7 inch wheels to the rear of a bay with adapters? Am I going to have clearance issues with 15 x 7's? They are a 52 ET so I was hoping I should just get away with them.
To bring the rear closer to the tarmac I have also got a set of spring plates although I don't know the make they were at a price I couldn't miss.
All of the above meaning I have a great deal of work on the way but with a baby due early March, the better half has prioritised replacing the kitchen!
Although I haven't done much work at all on the van over the pass 12 months I have been sourcing parts. :roll:
I decided to go down the Porsche 944 route for the front brakes as I have a set of early dropped spindles ready to fit. I found a chap on ebay selling a home made adapter plate for half the price I could find them anywhere else. When they arrived I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and finish of the parts, however most importantly I'm not sure how well they fit yet.
I have a set of 205 to 130 PCD adapters for the rear to secure my teledials. Has anyone had any experience of fitting 7 inch wheels to the rear of a bay with adapters? Am I going to have clearance issues with 15 x 7's? They are a 52 ET so I was hoping I should just get away with them.
To bring the rear closer to the tarmac I have also got a set of spring plates although I don't know the make they were at a price I couldn't miss.
All of the above meaning I have a great deal of work on the way but with a baby due early March, the better half has prioritised replacing the kitchen!
I tried the teledials on the van today with mixed success. I think i will just get away with the 7 inch wide wheels but only just. On problem i do have is the wheels wont sit flush on the adapter because of some lugs on the rear drums.
I also found that two of the Wheel bolts have been cross threaded at some stage and someone has just "mullered" them back in. Here are some pictures.
I also found that two of the Wheel bolts have been cross threaded at some stage and someone has just "mullered" them back in. Here are some pictures.
