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post Aug 13 2012, 01:07 PM
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I think I am an addict, I have a 914 hoarding problem.

I just went to look at a 1973 1.7 this weekend. It is real good looking at 10 feet but it turns out that it is a typical east coast car. It has had the longs repaired once already and it was repainted. Once I started digging into it, I found the hell hole damage was not repaired, and the wall between the passanger compartment & engine bay is rotted out due to the old soundproofing material and it would need a rear floor.

I showed the seller all the damage, and he stated "well, this fucher is going to the scrap yard, I want my car trailer back." Really? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Asked him if he would part with the rims, and he threw me a price for the whole car that I couldn't pass up. I am going to evaluate it when I get it home, but have a feeling that it may be too far gone to repair.

I bought it for the rims as I really like the look of them. I searched the site but haven't found much information on them. Were these a dealer option? Anyone have any input on them?

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post Aug 13 2012, 01:12 PM
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they've been mentioned for sure, they look like a copy of Campagnolo Alfa Romeo wheels. I think they're nice looking, but nothing beats 4 and 5 lug Fuchs (IMHO).
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post Aug 13 2012, 01:18 PM
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I like em. All I know is they're made in Germany.

Are you planning a rest or a part out? Ifn it's the latter, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 13 2012, 01:26 PM
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AA sold them many years ago. Might have VW Beetle spacing.
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post Aug 13 2012, 01:38 PM
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Car has a ton of nice parts. Nice score.
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post Aug 13 2012, 02:32 PM
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These are bug wheels. I took a set from my super beetle and put them on my 72 914. I think they look good on it. ATS was very popular in Norway in the 80s, especially on bugs. You could get the 5,5" with E25 or E34.
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post Aug 13 2012, 02:38 PM
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I always liked them.
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post Aug 13 2012, 03:06 PM
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They were also made for 914s as well as bugs, I believe. They were very popular in Europe; check the "914 Caught by Camera" book and you'll see quite a few cars with them.

I like the look, myself! But you don't see a whole lot of them in the 'States from what I have seen.

It looks like the tires on there right now are 185s, and that the sidewall is pretty close to the fender. If so, you may not be able to fit the now-standard 205s on that car.

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post Aug 13 2012, 03:25 PM
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I have a set of these in 15x7. They are surprisingly lightweight. Cool wheels.
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post Aug 13 2012, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(shuie @ Aug 13 2012, 01:25 PM) *

I have a set of these in 15x7. They are surprisingly lightweight. Cool wheels.

Always liked them, see how the shape of the spokes is similar to the shape of sail panel of a 914 ?
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post Aug 13 2012, 04:01 PM
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My 914-6 had 3 of those wheels on it when I got my car back in 1998.

It took me 10 years, to track down a 4th wheel to make a full set. When I did, I actually found a pair of them on Ebay over in Europe.

I got lucky as I contacted Jeroen, and he got them and sent them over here. Now I actually have 5 of them.

They do look good on a flared 914.

Here's a really old pic from back in the day when I was doing the Hell Hole/Longitudinal repairs.
Ah, good Times, Happy Days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Aug 13 2012, 05:03 PM
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Heres a 4 lug in 15x7

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post Aug 13 2012, 07:00 PM
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Dibs on the tub when you are done stipping it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Aug 13 2012, 07:11 PM
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THis is probably a stupid question, but is there a big difference between bug & 914 rims? I thought they were interchangable aside from being wider.

I really like the look of these rims. My 75 1.8 came with steel wheels, and I also have complete sets of Riviera and Fuch wheels. I was planning on using the Fuch, but I really like the look of these.

The ATS wheels are 5.5"x15" and they do currently have 185s on them (which are junk). I will have to look at the fender clearances before buying tires. I used to run 205s on my 74 2.0 which had Fuchs. They used to rub the front fenders a little; as I recall my buddy rolled the lip of hte front fenders when he painted it.

I have to drop the engine and evaluate if the car is worth saving. THe hell hole looks real bad from the top. I can't tell how bad until I remove the FI brain and other stuff out of the way. The car is not sagging, and the doors close OK. Passenger door gaps are good, but it kinda feels odd when you close it.

THe car is fairly unmolested; still has the fuel injection, etc. If it is too far gone it has a ton of good parts on it. Stainless steel heater boxes, brand new starter, most of a factory installed AC system, windshield looks new, newer looking suspention pieces and the rims.

I almost talked myself out of going (the wife breaks my chops over the whole car parts hording thing) but I am real glad I took the ride & bought it.
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post Aug 13 2012, 07:19 PM
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I gotta make it out your way Rich, you are a bigger horder than I am. I will have to bring the wife to show her that I'm not too bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . She calls me Fred Sanford and hums the tune when I bring shit home.

If it is too far gone for me to repair, at least I know that I have a place to dump the carcass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .

I might have to fix it though, it is a pretty car. I like Olympic Blue; I had a 71 bug in High School that was almost the same color.

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post Aug 13 2012, 07:41 PM
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The key difference in the wheels is the offset.
Put a straight edge on the rim and measure to the mounting face on the back of the wheel.
Bug wheels have a larger offset than 914 wheels so you are limited in how wide you can go with the rubber or it hits

You know you always have a place to dump a car if you dont want it...I do have a problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
My son and I whistle the sanford and son song frequently.

We are heading to the pomona swap meet in CA in October...that will most likely net me a new porject or two.
VW, maybe, hotrod , possibly...we shall see.

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post Aug 13 2012, 08:06 PM
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Here is a picture of the ATS with VW offset.

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post Aug 13 2012, 08:29 PM
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They gotta be for a 914 then; those are different than the ones on my car.
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post Aug 13 2012, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(flippa @ Aug 13 2012, 06:11 PM) *

THis is probably a stupid question, but is there a big difference between bug & 914 rims? I thought they were interchangable aside from being wider.


I thought that the Bug wheels were moved further out in the fender toward the outside of the car? But the picture above seems to show a wheel that would be further inboard.


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... most of a factory installed AC system...


Dealer-installed. There wasn't a factory-installed one (except for on George's 916). Or possibly importer-installed, or PO-installed.

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post Aug 13 2012, 08:56 PM
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I did mean to write dealer installed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) .

I had it in my 74, but never got it working. Never really need it, the car was always topless.

I found it kinda funny what a hack job AC install was in my old car, the opening in the front trunk looked like hell from underneath and there was buchery in the engine compartment as well.
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