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Hello all! from cold UK. I have a dilema.We have a pearl white 63, that we are just starting to herbie! (I have Gregs decals) I got a set of banded 6-7inch wheels for christmas! yeh! but would...

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Penny's wheels are 14x6 with 15 inch VW centers. My wheels have serious offset, actually a little bit too much. The rear wheels fit under the fenders with no problem and I am running 205 series tires....

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Thanyou for your reply, really helpful.I will let you know what we decide & send pic when done.Anna

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Happy New Year All,We narrowed and lowered the frt beam on our '63 too."Be sure to use safety glasses."...DISCLAMMER After removing the beam from the car and completly disassembling it, We cut the...

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Hi again all,I remembered after I posted the "how to Narrow the frt beam" message, that I'd forgotten a very important step. That is, the shock towers have to be narrowed too, if you narrow the beam...

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Thanks Gonzo, Have you read the "How to; Narrow your beetle front end" Volksworld June 1998? My partner Pete wrote that!Excellent help none the less.Is your car a Herbie?Are you in the US or UK?

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Hi mrherbie,Sorry it took so long for me to respond, but I don't get to this site as often as I'd like and the last couple of times there was a glitch. I thought the board was down or gone or...

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