Wheels for a '64 356C & battery question

jackr · 10-29-2007, 09:39 AM

Do anyone know of a source for chrome wheels for a 64? Or how about a GOOD chrome shop that will plate my orig steel wheels?

Also can any one recommend a good 6 volt orig size battery (not Optima).

One last thing - whats the most complete repair manual out there?

Thanks
Jack

id10t · 10-29-2007, 10:02 AM

Optima is best 6v battery you'll find, otherwise the ones my local Autozone stock are OK... I guess... they don't get bought a lot, so they tend to sit... last one I bought (few years ago) I had to go back with it 3 times - all 4 6v batteries that were on the shelf had been there for over a year... they simply returned those and got me a fresh one on next delivery.

Don't think '64 C wheels should be chrome, but any good plater should be able to do it for you. Maybe consider picking up a set of mis-matched steel wheels and keeping your originals original.

As to repair manuals, the Pellow books are of course golden, but Elfrinks covers things besides the engine. I like Ken Ball's "Porsche 356 A B C" and can't live without my copy of John Muir's "idiots guide to keepign your vw alive forever". I use Muir's book for the what and how, the Elfrinks and Ken Ball's book for specs and numbers (torque, timing, etc)

Soterik · Soterik's Garage

For wheels try to find Bolton wheels in California, they have done many 356 wheels over the years.

I agree on the books, also you can find a lot more info here:

www.356registry.org

Join the "talk list", and you can post questions there.

regards,
Eric

Joe Bob · Joe Bob's Garage

I have a set of Date stamped wheels for a "C".....they can be re done at Superior Chrome up in San Jose.

Les Paul · Les Paul's Garage

Technical and Restoration Guide. a compilation by many of the experts in the field. Mostly the old guys in the 356 Registry. It has anything and everything you'll ever need to know.

teleski42 · 11-02-2007, 02:32 PM

You have many options for wheels. Replate what you have, buy repro's from VW supplier about $70 /wheel , or contact Brad at NLA parts and exchange yours for fresh chromed wheels, or get some nice billet wheels $400+/wheel, or the Techno magnesium wheels-very light weight but very$. Jim

preston_brown · preston_brown's Garage

Can't buy repros for a C from a VW supplier. Those will be the "wide-5" bolt pattern for drum brakes. C cars have discs, and take the "narrow-5" wheels. Very early Fuchs from a 911 also fit.

Gotta get those high-end custom wheels, or clean up a set of originals.