Safety Alert: So What Does Losing a Wheel on a MKIII While Driving Look Like?

Ykes.  Seriously, how many of us take time to check the safety wires on our MKIII's? Probably not many is our guess.. maybe adding this to your checklist before hitting the open road on that next fun run or cruise isn't such a bad idea, right?  A couple of things to note here.. if the safety wires are wound too tight or too loose it can cause stress & tension, which could snap the wire. Although this particular MKIII isn't one of our Gear 6 build-outs.. we will be routinely inspecting saftey wires on every MKIII that comes thru our shop.

Thankfully the owner of this SPF MKIII was only traveling about 10 mph while turning a corner when the wheel came off, pushing it through the fender.  It could have been so much worse and life threatening as well.

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The new project in our back shop required Wayne remove the engine.. next it's off to have the glass body work done.  BTW, in case you're wondering.. it will look just like new again, so do check back, we'll update the transformation here during the process.

Update on 09.18.2009 by G6

After a couple of weeks at the body/glass shop, we wanted to share a couple of images.. this is very raw, just after the glass work has been completed. Now its on to the prep & paint stage. 

Update on 10.5.2009 by G6

Recently back from the painters.. and it looks as good as new, outstanding work by Westside. Now, its back to our shop where Wayne will re-install misc parts (windshield, mirrors, etc), and the engine & drivetrain before we transport it back to its owner.