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cky3396 07-26-2025 02:15 AM

Hey jwolfe really nice work with all these projects. I've been chipping away on my 83SC in a similar fashion

what have you done here with that new engine bay sound pad?

jwolfe 08-12-2025 06:58 PM

Google “Classic VW Bugs” and you’ll see a guy who makes them. Much nicer looking in my opinion than the oem one.

Sent my wheels off to get refinished. Doing the rsr colorway with a slightly darker silver and polished lip edge. Snapped some progress photos.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1755053477.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1755053477.jpg

Also ordered some custom made floor mats for my navy interior. German wool square weave with leather trim.

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froggert 08-15-2025 07:23 AM

Love the dark silver. Is it matte, too?

jwolfe 08-15-2025 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froggert (Post 12516415)
Love the dark silver. Is it matte, too?

Thanks, it’s a satin. So the black and silver will be satin.

Decided to refresh my rear rail light lenses. The new ones make a big difference.
No more scratching, faded black trim, or sun faded color loss. Here’s a before and after.


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PeteKz 08-15-2025 10:51 PM

Nice rug under your car. I hope it doesn't leak oil!

911MANN 08-16-2025 01:00 PM

Yo, jwolfe!! I like your thread and your car! But did ya know that's a handwoven "American Sarouk" Persian carpet under your engine? Probably C.1945-1950, they do fetch money at auctions. And......they surely don't make them like that anymore! I inherited 2 of those from my grandparents/parents. They are not disposable, like the machine-made ones are. Just a tip......

jwolfe 08-20-2025 01:10 PM

I leave a piece of cardboard under the engine bay if any leaks appear so the carpet is protected enough. I snagged it from an estate sale, thanks for the info.

Wheels are almost ready to be mounted. Should change the whole look of the car. Also throwing on some new lug nuts to bring it all together.
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1755724118.jpg

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jwolfe 09-10-2025 08:41 AM

I’ve been enjoying the car finally so I took a little break from posting. Here she is all together and back on the ground with the newly finished wheels. Couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out.

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Rivet 09-10-2025 08:54 AM

Best looking G body. Killed it.

Bill Verburg 09-10-2025 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwolfe (Post 12488253)
Since people will probably ask: Wheel specs are 16x8 +10 up front and rears are 16x9 +15, and 25mm spacers.



earlier in the thread you mentioned 951 8s in front, these have ET23.3

here you mention 8x16 ET10, which are likely 911 and would have ET10.6

I'm curious as to which is used on your front wheels also what tires?

jwolfe 09-10-2025 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rivet (Post 12530148)
Best looking G body. Killed it.

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Verburg (Post 12530355)
earlier in the thread you mentioned 951 8s in front, these have ET23.3

here you mention 8x16 ET10, which are likely 911 and would have ET10.6

I'm curious as to which is used on your front wheels also what tires?

I originally had the 951 8’s up front but quickly realized I could likely squeeze the 16x8 +10 so that’s what you’re seeing in all the recent photos. I’m running 195/50 Bridgestone re71rs. They run very wide so it’s more like a 215/50 in reality.

75 911s 09-12-2025 04:10 AM

Nice build!

nospiners 09-12-2025 06:19 AM

Pretty car !!!!

mryan318 09-12-2025 08:12 AM

Your 944 was awesome and the 911 is even better!!!

jwolfe 10-04-2025 05:51 PM

I’ve been enjoying the car, taking it out every week to an event or cc of some sort. It’s been a blast. Also got a full detail/paint correction to really reduce swirling.
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