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DONGKG
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 Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 6:48 am Post subject: Cal-Look Type 3 - Sharky met an accident :( |
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I am a fan of California Look Volkswagens. Of course, beetle is the best candidate for a Cal-look Volkswagen. But I will follow the German-look style on my 1032s Super Beetle due to its handling characteristics. Nevertheless, I am trying to incorporate the Cal-look theme on my Type 3 called "SHARKY." I installed 205x70x15 tires in the rear and 155x15 up front. I also used an Original Sprint EMPI Wheels. Does its stance fit the Cal-look fashion? Does a 1970 Type 3 Fasty a potential candidate for a Cal-look Type 3? Now with the pictures hereunder posted, does my Type 3 follow the Cal-look style? Please give some more inputs on how to follow the said style.
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DONGKG
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blankmange
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you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... 
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Russ Wolfe
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Cal look says loose the chrome around the windows. BUT, you dont want to do that. I think your stance is about right.
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FASTBACKDON
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cal look you need to lower that thing 3 notches in the front and 2 in the back. car is looking good. where are the sprints? nice 2liters
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FASTBACKDON
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oh shit I just noticed those are sprints the paint job looks like the 2 liter pattern sorry
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DONGKG
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| you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... |
I know pre-1970 type 3's are better for the Cal-look style. But my Sharky is a 1970 model and it has square bumpers. Would it look ok I replace them with early bumpers or retain the square bumbers? Thanks.
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DONGKG
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| Russ Wolfe wrote: |
| Cal look says loose the chrome around the windows. BUT, you dont want to do that. I think your stance is about right. |
I prefer the rubber chomes to be there. In fact, I am looking for body moldings, although I know these are expensive. About the stance. What if I lower it about two inches up front and in the rear? Would it give a better appeal?
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DONGKG
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| cal look you need to lower that thing 3 notches in the front and 2 in the back. car is looking good. where are the sprints? nice 2liters |
Yeah, I have been thinking of doing that lowering job. Thanks of the sound advise. Well well well, I hope the pictures didn't deceive you. Those are EMPI Sprint stars with two-liter style. We call that here in the Philippines, "two-liter de facto. TY.
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FASTBACKDON
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| DONGKG wrote: |
| Russ Wolfe wrote: |
| Cal look says loose the chrome around the windows. BUT, you dont want to do that. I think your stance is about right. |
I prefer the rubber chomes to be there. In fact, I am looking for body moldings, although I know these are expensive. About the stance. What if I lower it about two inches up front and in the rear? Would it give a better appeal? |
Dude the car looks fine I am just busing your chops.
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DONGKG
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| FASTBACKDON wrote: |
| DONGKG wrote: |
| Russ Wolfe wrote: |
| Cal look says loose the chrome around the windows. BUT, you dont want to do that. I think your stance is about right. |
I prefer the rubber chomes to be there. In fact, I am looking for body moldings, although I know these are expensive. About the stance. What if I lower it about two inches up front and in the rear? Would it give a better appeal? |
Dude the car looks fine I am just busing your chops. |
Yeah, thanks, dude. I like the ride of its height. That is why I am still thinking if it is wise to lower it a bit.
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blankmange
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| blankmange wrote: |
| you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... |
I know pre-1970 type 3's are better for the Cal-look style. But my Sharky is a 1970 model and it has square bumpers. Would it look ok I replace them with early bumpers or retain the square bumbers? Thanks. |
yeah; your fastback would rock with a set of early blades....
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| blankmange wrote: |
| DONGKG wrote: |
| blankmange wrote: |
| you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... |
I know pre-1970 type 3's are better for the Cal-look style. But my Sharky is a 1970 model and it has square bumpers. Would it look ok I replace them with early bumpers or retain the square bumbers? Thanks. |
yeah; your fastback would rock with a set of early blades.... |
I think Blank needs a Fastback too
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blankmange
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| blankmange wrote: |
| DONGKG wrote: |
| blankmange wrote: |
| you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... |
I know pre-1970 type 3's are better for the Cal-look style. But my Sharky is a 1970 model and it has square bumpers. Would it look ok I replace them with early bumpers or retain the square bumbers? Thanks. |
yeah; your fastback would rock with a set of early blades.... |
I think Blank needs a Fastback too |
next on my list, don.... I had one, looking for another....
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DONGKG
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| blankmange wrote: |
| DONGKG wrote: |
| blankmange wrote: |
| you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... |
I know pre-1970 type 3's are better for the Cal-look style. But my Sharky is a 1970 model and it has square bumpers. Would it look ok I replace them with early bumpers or retain the square bumbers? Thanks. |
yeah; your fastback would rock with a set of early blades.... |
Ok, I' ll try to install those early blades. But finding a pair of those early blades in good condition is like searching a missing coin in the middle of the sahara desert. But, I'll give it a shot, Blankmange.
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blankmange
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| DONGKG wrote: |
| blankmange wrote: |
| DONGKG wrote: |
| blankmange wrote: |
| you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... |
I know pre-1970 type 3's are better for the Cal-look style. But my Sharky is a 1970 model and it has square bumpers. Would it look ok I replace them with early bumpers or retain the square bumbers? Thanks. |
yeah; your fastback would rock with a set of early blades.... |
Ok, I' ll try to install those early blades. But finding a pair of those early blades in good condition is like searching a missing coin in the middle of the sahara desert. But, I'll give it a shot, Blankmange. |
while you are at it, be sure to look for the early bumper brackets, as the late ones are too wide for early bumpers...
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DONGKG
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| blankmange wrote: |
| FASTBACKDON wrote: |
| blankmange wrote: |
| DONGKG wrote: |
| blankmange wrote: |
| you need early bumpers on that car, buddy.... |
I know pre-1970 type 3's are better for the Cal-look style. But my Sharky is a 1970 model and it has square bumpers. Would it look ok I replace them with early bumpers or retain the square bumbers? Thanks. |
yeah; your fastback would rock with a set of early blades.... |
I think Blank needs a Fastback too |
next on my list, don.... I had one, looking for another.... |
That's already type 3 collection. After I have finished SHARKY, I am thinking of acquiring an early Type 2. Happy family, indeed.
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Bryan67
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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You need to lose that roof rack.
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DONGKG
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| You need to lose that roof rack. |
Ok, I'll try to do that. Don't you like rooF racks on Cal-look vee-dubs?
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Cal Look and roof racks do not go together. To me it is all about big motors, no chrome, no bumpers (At least on a Type 1), one color paint and no roof racks, coolers, mudflaps, gravel guards........ stuff like that.
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