Re: Type III, the enemy, #1!

["Everett Barnes" <ebus@ebus.simplenet.com>]

>  * Anyway, I don't think that a 4-lug disc brake front end can be drilled
>  for the
>  * earlier 5-lug rims.  I believe the 5-lug pattern is wider than the rotors,
>  * necessitating adapters.  I could be wrong, though, I haven't taken a
>  * measurement.
> 
> If you are talking about the 5 lug VW bolt pattern, then there is no way.
> However, if you are talking about the Porsche 5 bolt pattern, then it is
> possible.  Not recommendable, but it is possible.


I can see I wasn't clear - I was talking about the "late" wide 5-lug Type III
wheels, which have a wide 5-lug pattern.

When I say "late," I mean 5-lug Type III rims w/out slots (years 64-65?).  I
know someone that needs a set of early 5-lug rims w/slots (62-63?) if anyone
has a set.

Thanks,
Everett