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post Jul 8 2010, 09:03 PM
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link to purchase

please let PM me if there are problems with the store...

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PS: Final version picture:

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I now have two cars here, and I've got the measurements! I am ready to start cutting out the wheels. It will be easiest to do them if I do a larger run.

The process for cutting out the wheels requires me to set up my CNC mill in multiple configurations.



26 or 31mm widths. The tires these are designed for are the HPI vintage tires. If you'd like to run a different set, PM me or post here.


Here are a couple of teaser pics. The chunk missing was a glitch in the code, but has been resolved in the PC simulations.


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post Jul 8 2010, 09:12 PM
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Those should look great! Will these fit the Tamiya chassis? I have one that I hope to use for my 914 RC body!
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post Jul 8 2010, 09:18 PM
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George, YES! I am building them to fit the Tamiya chassis. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 8 2010, 11:53 PM
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I'll pull a front and rear off my car and send them to you. These are the closest I could find in a 5 spoke pattern. These are two different sizes.

I have your address.


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Rick, which chassis are you running? Do you want two of each size?
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post Jul 9 2010, 12:02 AM
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Rick, which chassis are you running? Do you want two of each size?


I have the Tamiya. It was a VW Beetle bodied car. Yes, I think I have a thread here someplace about when I bought these. I have the sizes and source in the thread.
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post Jul 9 2010, 12:08 AM
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Here's the link. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=97857&hl=
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That would be the same car I've got on the way, then, the VW bug from Tamiya. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It's the M04L chassis if it is rear wheel drive.

The design of these wheels takes an average of the two back spacings and makes them the width of the front tire. I would be more than happy to make the staggered set for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Let me know when the package is on the way so that I can keep an eye out and let you know when it safely arrives... etc etc
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Jim -

The wheels that Rick is asking about are the same ones I sent you for scanning. His are chrome where the ones I sent are the brushed look.

Are you making different offsets for front and rear using a "standard" 26mm tire? or are you making the rears wider and planning to use the HPI "vintage" 31mm tires?

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Brett,

I will do them however Rick would like them for his set.

The backspacing can be easily changed to match; I'm waiting until I see how it looks on your car before deciding which measurements to use for offset. The wheel I'm sending to you has a backspacing measurement that is average (minus .035"ish) of the two you sent to me. The narrow wheel had .437" backspacing, and the wide wheel had .675" backspacing; this one that is pictured has .495" backspacing. If it is sticking out too far, I can shave it down a little bit more.

Where's a good place to get some tires for myself? My bug is on the way... (and I'm still waiting for a reply to my PM from the kind individual that offered to sell me a 914 body)
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QUOTE(BKLA @ Jul 9 2010, 02:25 AM) *

Jim -

The wheels that Rick is asking about are the same ones I sent you for scanning. His are chrome where the ones I sent are the brushed look.

Are you making different offsets for front and rear using a "standard" 26mm tire? or are you making the rears wider and planning to use the HPI "vintage" 31mm tires?

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Be careful with the HPI tires. They have a special bead used to make them compatible with a locking mechinism on their wheeels. From their website when you click on #4797 vintage tire:

"New from HPI Racing are Vintage Racing Tires. Available in 26mm and 31mm widths, these tires are specially designed for use with our Vintage wheels and bodies. The tread pattern is a symmetrical design that recreates the popular racing tires from the 60’s, and the outer sidewall has a high profile for maximum realism. Molded with our popular D compound rubber and supplied with single-piece donut inner foams, these tires deliver excellent handling on parking lot surfaces.

Because of the special sidewall construction, these tires must be used on HPI Vintage Wheels. "

Unless Rich is copying the HPI wheel bead, you could have a problem.

Linky to the tires
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post Jul 9 2010, 07:08 AM
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I like that vintage tire that I have on the car. I will just send you the whole car Jim. Then you can test fit the tires and wheels on the car.
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FYI: When I cut the wheel openings on Ricks car, I stayed close to the molded trim lines. My later cars have a more scale like wheel opening (lower). Make sure the wheels and tires stay well inside the body. When I run the Turbo twists from the Tamiya Boxster, it rubs like crazy in the front and sticks out in the rear. I'm sure other modelers would cut their new shells lower too if they could.
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I want a rc 914!!!
Where can i get one???

RICK... IF (big if) you WERE to sell yours how much would it be?
I am a firm believer in EVERYTHING has a price!!!
PM me if you prefer!!!
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post Jul 9 2010, 08:11 AM
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I want a rc 914!!!
Where can i get one???

RICK... IF (big if) you WERE to sell yours how much would it be?
I am a firm believer in EVERYTHING has a price!!!
PM me if you prefer!!!


This car was an award I received from the WRC. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) A Trophy. I'm very proud of it. Some things hold more meaning than money. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Jul 9 2010, 08:14 AM
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Jim,

Can I get just one wheel? I'll put it on a gold rope and wear it as a funky, fresh medallion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jul 9 2010, 10:11 AM) *

QUOTE(steveherman @ Jul 9 2010, 08:42 AM) *

I want a rc 914!!!
Where can i get one???

RICK... IF (big if) you WERE to sell yours how much would it be?
I am a firm believer in EVERYTHING has a price!!!
PM me if you prefer!!!


This car was an award I received from the WRC. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) A Trophy. I'm very proud of it. Some things hold more meaning than money. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


so if i offered my real yellow 74 2.0 with fresh paint and newly reupholstered yellow plaid seats and fuchs ...
u would say no? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) LOL!!!!!!
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Be careful with the HPI tires. They have a special bead used to make them compatible with a locking mechinism on their wheeels. From their website when you click on #4797 vintage tire:


Thank you! I can copy the locking pattern. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have it drawn up already to make sure the 31mm tires will be compatible.


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I like that vintage tire that I have on the car. I will just send you the whole car Jim. Then you can test fit the tires and wheels on the car.


Okay, that would be great. Do you want them to fit the same as the ones on it, or would you like them moved in-board a little if possible?

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FYI: When I cut the wheel openings on Ricks car, I stayed close to the molded trim lines. My later cars have a more scale like wheel opening (lower). Make sure the wheels and tires stay well inside the body. When I run the Turbo twists from the Tamiya Boxster, it rubs like crazy in the front and sticks out in the rear. I'm sure other modelers would cut their new shells lower too if they could.



Thank you, David!

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I can build one for you. PM me and we can talk options.

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Can I get just one wheel? I'll put it on a gold rope and wear it as a funky, fresh medallion.


I can make one that is the same thickness as the emblems you bought. But you HAVE to wear it to RRC.
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Yer gonna be selling singles, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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I want a rc 914!!!
Where can i get one???

See... everything has a price!!!!



Air Boston has done some sweet paint jobs on the 914 shells. I have three.

- 2006 WCC Car painted like a beer and sponsored by GT Performance. (Silent auction winner - thanks to my son!)
- A yellow one painted similar to the "zonk"
- An orange one painted to match the Brumos car #58

Dave can paint it anyway you want.

Have jim build you one and have dave paint it!

http://www.airbostongraphics.com/914.htm

BTW -

It appears that the "M" chassis bodies (like the 914) will fit the HPI Cup Racer chassis - if I am reading the info posted on the HPI website correctly.

Might have to try and see!
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