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Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:05 pm

I think if you guys don't "get it" now......................you will eventually. :wink: This car could move the hobby into the direction of a German Look/Street Rod design and away from Cal Look and/or Resto Custom. It's new territory in a lot of ways. I'm convinced this car could be a new "benchmark" and create a whole new look and performance level for future fabricators. Time may prove me wrong, but I don't think so. You need to step away from your comfort level and have an open mind. This car was created to inspire a whole new thought process and skill level.

Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:17 pm

From what I seen in the pics, the car looks like it's designed and put together well but I've never understood why someone would put that much money into a car that isn't worth that much money in the first place. I bet that car would be "the shit" if the owner would of started off with a split instead of a big window.

Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:26 pm

A fatty is a fatty.

Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:33 pm

Splitdog wrote:

Looks like Keith Seume was taking a look. (bottom left, by the tail light)

Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:43 pm

56vwrag wrote: [quote="johnshenry"

thats MINE!! :D :D[/quote]

That is the tightest wagon I have ever seen. :D NOICE!

Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:30 pm

Wiggy wrote: X2!

X10! Seriously.... not my taste at all..... World of Wheels Fodder... or better yet... take the money and buy a coachbuilt..

But everyone marches to their own drum.. so... nothing wrong with it.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:53 am

steven wood wrote: From what I seen in the pics, the car looks like it's designed and put together well but I've never understood why someone would put that much money into a car that isn't worth that much money in the first place. I bet that car would be "the shit" if the owner would of started off with a split instead of a big window.

I like it because it is a big window. I think the short lids and upright lights look better with the big wheels than putting all that stuff on a pre '67. To me, Cal Look will work on any year car (obviously late models suit late '70s style, earlier style ususally suits older cars) but German Look (for want of a better phrase) really does work better on later cars, just like a late model Resto Cal doesn't really look right.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:57 am

53 0val wrote: There's a car coming down from Canada that will debut at Nick's that is going to "raise the bar" to levels never even imagined before. This car will SHOCK the VW world like no other before it ever did.

Whenever I read verbiage like that, I cringe. Kinda like when someone wants to hook you up with their cousin - the more they talk her up, the greater the chances she's 350lbs with a hare-lip and a mullet.

Damn, nailed it!

Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:58 am

That car DID stand out. Very well done, not my taste, though. I know just how much work and more goes into something like that. You really have to love it to have it. Not just money gets you a car like that.

Many, many others stood out too. Like the Type3 with the Subaru motor, for example. That is a practical conversion many of us can live with (and not break the piggy bank.)

I was overwhelmed by all the cars. I got dazed after a while too. I was on a tight schedule and had to leave.

Where was Uncle Bob's car???????

Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:02 am

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I missed this car there but why is the speedometer at ~80 mph and the tachometer at 400 rpm?

Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:04 am

80 mph with the hood open?

Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:38 pm

Neil Davies wrote: steven wood wrote: From what I seen in the pics, the car looks like it's designed and put together well but I've never understood why someone would put that much money into a car that isn't worth that much money in the first place. I bet that car would be "the shit" if the owner would of started off with a split instead of a big window.

I like it because it is a big window. I think the short lids and upright lights look better with the big wheels than putting all that stuff on a pre '67. To me, Cal Look will work on any year car (obviously late models suit late '70s style, earlier style ususally suits older cars) but German Look (for want of a better phrase) really does work better on later cars, just like a late model Resto Cal doesn't really look right.

I can see that. Don't tell anyone and I'll deny it if you do but I'd like to have a fat chick vert with the German look done to it :lol: The only thing I was saying was that you put that much work and cash into it that maybe the car would turn out better if it was a valuable car to start with. Kind of like when someone builds a drag car that is a station wagen and puts $100K in it. It's still just a station wagen.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:46 pm

Thank you. :wink:

Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:13 pm

53 0val wrote: I think if you guys don't "get it" now......................you will eventually. :wink: This car could move the hobby into the direction of a German Look/Street Rod design and away from Cal Look and/or Resto Custom. It's new territory in a lot of ways. I'm convinced this car could be a new "benchmark" and create a whole new look and performance level for future fabricators. Time may prove me wrong, but I don't think so. You need to step away from your comfort level and have an open mind. This car was created to inspire a whole new thought process and skill level.

I'm with Bob on this one.

It was the only car there all weekend that I walked over to look at on more than one occassion.

A masterpice of automotive engineering. IMO, the nicest car in Irvine last weekend.

No amount of money, or "NOS" parts alone can produce something like that. It's rare to see a wild idea like that actually materialize into a completed car and it not look like the snorkelstang.

It had crowds, followed by steady gatherings at Nicks that afternoon.
It was so distracting that I really don't remember any of the other cars that were there.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:24 pm

55reasons wrote: 53 0val wrote: I think if you guys don't "get it" now......................you will eventually. :wink: This car could move the hobby into the direction of a German Look/Street Rod design and away from Cal Look and/or Resto Custom. It's new territory in a lot of ways. I'm convinced this car could be a new "benchmark" and create a whole new look and performance level for future fabricators. Time may prove me wrong, but I don't think so. You need to step away from your comfort level and have an open mind. This car was created to inspire a whole new thought process and skill level.

I'm with Bob on this one.

It was the only car there all weekend that I walked over to look at on more than one occassion.

A masterpice of automotive engineering. IMO, the nicest car in Irvine last weekend.

No amount of money, or "NOS" parts alone can produce something like that. It's rare to see a wild idea like that actually materialize into a completed car and it not look like the snorkelstang.

It had crowds, followed by steady gatherings at Nicks that afternoon.
It was so distracting that I really don't remember any of the other cars that were there.

Really?! :roll: While there wasn't much on it that was "VW", I still liked Roger's blown Nova (actually a rare notchback :lol: ) waaayyyy better. At 1/3rd the $$$, and twice the car.
While the engineering was impressive, it is useless in application, actually. Is he going to drive that to work?

Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:29 pm

Why is this late model even being discussed in the pre 53 forum anyway :roll:

That early performance engine is nuts, looks a bit of a mess mind you with the centrally mounted aircleaner and tubes.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:36 pm

Splitdog wrote: 55reasons wrote: 53 0val wrote: I think if you guys don't "get it" now......................you will eventually. :wink: This car could move the hobby into the direction of a German Look/Street Rod design and away from Cal Look and/or Resto Custom. It's new territory in a lot of ways. I'm convinced this car could be a new "benchmark" and create a whole new look and performance level for future fabricators. Time may prove me wrong, but I don't think so. You need to step away from your comfort level and have an open mind. This car was created to inspire a whole new thought process and skill level.

I'm with Bob on this one.

It was the only car there all weekend that I walked over to look at on more than one occassion.

A masterpice of automotive engineering. IMO, the nicest car in Irvine last weekend.

No amount of money, or "NOS" parts alone can produce something like that. It's rare to see a wild idea like that actually materialize into a completed car and it not look like the snorkelstang.

It had crowds, followed by steady gatherings at Nicks that afternoon.
It was so distracting that I really don't remember any of the other cars that were there.

Really?! :roll: While there wasn't much on it that was "VW", I still liked Roger's blown Nova (actually a rare notchback :lol: ) waaayyyy better. At 1/3rd the $$$, and twice the car.
While the engineering was impressive, it is useless in application, actually. Is he going to drive that to work?

Yes really. :roll:

The Chevy II, for me, was average. I have seen a thousand just like it in a row. Only thing different on it was that it wasn't runninf M/T Sportsmans. I grew up in "that" area of the country.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:39 pm

I had a good time and it was nice seeing old friend and i also made some new ones. Nice meeting you Johnhenry........

Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:56 pm

55reasons wrote: Splitdog wrote: 55reasons wrote: 53 0val wrote: I think if you guys don't "get it" now......................you will eventually. :wink: This car could move the hobby into the direction of a German Look/Street Rod design and away from Cal Look and/or Resto Custom. It's new territory in a lot of ways. I'm convinced this car could be a new "benchmark" and create a whole new look and performance level for future fabricators. Time may prove me wrong, but I don't think so. You need to step away from your comfort level and have an open mind. This car was created to inspire a whole new thought process and skill level.

I'm with Bob on this one.

It was the only car there all weekend that I walked over to look at on more than one occassion.

A masterpice of automotive engineering. IMO, the nicest car in Irvine last weekend.

No amount of money, or "NOS" parts alone can produce something like that. It's rare to see a wild idea like that actually materialize into a completed car and it not look like the snorkelstang.

It had crowds, followed by steady gatherings at Nicks that afternoon.
It was so distracting that I really don't remember any of the other cars that were there.

Really?! :roll: While there wasn't much on it that was "VW", I still liked Roger's blown Nova (actually a rare notchback :lol: ) waaayyyy better. At 1/3rd the $$$, and twice the car.
While the engineering was impressive, it is useless in application, actually. Is he going to drive that to work?

Yes really. :roll:

The Chevy II, for me, was average. I have seen a thousand just like it in a row. Only thing different on it was that it wasn't runninf M/T Sportsmans. I grew up in "that" area of the country.

Me, too. Then I would just skip right over to the VW Pro mods, then. Nice cars.
I admit, I go for traditional configurations. For instance, I've never liked 18-20" wheels on a 60's or 70's car. Just doesn't work for me. Rather than the 'German look' car, I would rather have a turbo-alky Porsche to be honest. Rad, but a tad more realistic. Like I said, nice engineering, though. To each thier own.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:28 pm

Rich's 50 wrote: I had a good time and it was nice seeing old friend and i also made some new ones. Nice meeting you Johnhenry........

Nice meeting you too Rich, and all of the other faces, new and old. The events are great, but talking with other enthusiasts face to face is always the best part (with a $20 25hp crank pulley at the swaps coming in 2nd or 3rd.....).

Great weekend, not quite home yet, stuck in Chicago due to weather....

{ and Bob "yeah, but don't smack me as hard" 53Oval too :wink: )