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ratlook63 Sat Apr 10, 2004 1:02 pm

http://members22.clubphoto.com/brendan831437/2176695/owner-ed7a.phtml

Here are some pics of my cars:
1965 beetle-Miss Lily stock all around, daily driver

1969 Ghia chop top- Eva Chopped, shaved, custom interior, fiberglass dash, early fuel tank (filler flap filled in) the list goes on... it was built as a street car, set up for a big engine

1963 beetle-yet to be named my first beetle, currently under a body off resto, 1641 with dual kads, freeway flyer, converted to 12 volt debating on the paint colour, might keep it gloss black or go for flat black

Any comments? Ghia is for sale to put me through school....

dub_crazee Sat Apr 10, 2004 1:44 pm

sweet ghia!! how fast can u get your 1641 up to on freeway??

ratlook63 Sat Apr 10, 2004 2:40 pm

when I first got it did some tests on the PA turnpike with it. Had my buddy in another car with a speedo that goes past 90. He had me goin at about 105 for a few minutes, didnt want to chance it with the motor so I left it at that. Thanks for the comments about the ghia, wish I could keep her.....

dub_crazee Sat Apr 10, 2004 2:43 pm

sweet! that with a 1600 box? [-X no u cant sell it!!

ratlook63 Sat Apr 10, 2004 3:03 pm

yes 1600 gears if im not mistaken was told they were similer ratios to a later super beetles not really sure of specifics in hindsight it was pretty stupid to make a run like that in the car after having it for less than a week and knowing nothing about how well its brakes work haha did the same I-95? man that was a rush

ratlook63 Sat Apr 10, 2004 3:05 pm

garbled the end of that it should read "did the same thing when i picked up my '72 camaro. Ever go 130 mph down I-95? what a rush. . . . ."

I wish I didnt have to sell the ghia but Id rather sell it than have to go into debt for school.

WharfRat Sat Apr 10, 2004 5:08 pm

go with number two as the logo.

dub_crazee Sun Apr 11, 2004 5:49 am

cool!! yeah you probably should have run it in first lol! im hoping to build a 1641. stock cylinder heads, cam, carb etc for now as insurane over here is a kick in the nuts!!! after a year or so i'l prob rip it down and rebuild with performance parts!! its a shame u have to sell the ghia!! im sure it'l be missed! :(

ratlook63 Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:35 pm

let me know how your build up goes, I will be attempting to rebuild mine this summer



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