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j.pickens Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2002 Posts: 9791 Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Barndoor Mafia wrote: |
Great pictures, nice weather and cool rides. Looks like a great time and turn out.
Way to go Maestro! |
Johnny, your name came up constantly.
Everyone talked about how you were the impetus for all this.
The Europeans were encouraged to beat the OCTO Barndoor Mafia reunion!
You were missed. _________________ Founder and Chairman Emeritus, ECMSAS
BBX BBXII and BBXXI Long Distance Award Winner
BeaterBarndoor wrote: |
i wish more people would actually drive their vws rather than just talking about what they have in the garage. |
Red Fau Veh wrote: |
If you've seen one sunroof swivel seat kombi, you've seen them all! |
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Barndoor Mafia Il Capo
Joined: August 23, 2001 Posts: 6194 Location: EUSKAL HERRIA
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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j.pickens wrote: |
Barndoor Mafia wrote: |
Great pictures, nice weather and cool rides. Looks like a great time and turn out.
Way to go Maestro! |
Johnny, your name came up constantly.
Everyone talked about how you were the impetus for all this.
The Europeans were encouraged to beat the OCTO Barndoor Mafia reunion!
You were missed. |
Johnny Pickénez! Air Vin told me he was going to pick you and the misses up and head straight over to Amsterdam's Red Light District By the images, it looked like a great time and it seems my dad, Chuck, Comrade Doug and the other Californian's brought the good weather out there. Unfortunetly I didn't have the means this time around ........ again! Though I do plan on coming out sometime soon.
I never organized the gathering as a competition, but rather a gathering for enthusiasts, both owners & admirers, to congregate at one location for a spectacular view and for sharing purposes. Whether it be knowledge, parts or advise…… everyone wins. The plus side of all this is to know there are so many admirers of these old heeps of metal, and as well the bond these buses have created in such a short period of time. I respect all those guys who drove their buses from great distances. The parking scenario looks really good. Hats off to the Maestro and his posse for putting this together, and major props to the guys who drove there!
How was the swap/traders area?? Parts galore?? |
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Pepillo Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2013 Posts: 78 Location: Buga/Colombia
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Cool pictures.. thanks for sharing _________________ 1953 w26 SC (To Restore) x Sale
1954 w23 Kombi (Running)
1955 w21 Panel (Rat) SOLD
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Pepillo wrote: |
Cool pictures.. thanks for shering |
you mean shearing right? _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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Pepillo Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2013 Posts: 78 Location: Buga/Colombia
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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mandraks wrote: |
Pepillo wrote: |
Cool pictures.. thanks for shering |
you mean shearing right? |
Sharing _________________ 1953 w26 SC (To Restore) x Sale
1954 w23 Kombi (Running)
1955 w21 Panel (Rat) SOLD |
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bubblow Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2011 Posts: 3 Location: NL
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xavi_242 Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2005 Posts: 1672 Location: Barcelona (SPAIN)
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:28 am Post subject: |
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I was there and all I can say it was amazing, a blast, awesome... no words to describe.
My first big show ever, including a 3270km road trip with our split bus from Barcelona, a cool Convoy with the UK guys from the ferry to the Evam's Classic BBQ, lots of cool guys that I always saw and read on the forums...
A pleasure to chat with j.pickens, his wife and friend (sorry forgot your name), Serge aka Dj Pierre, Carter Bros aka Cool Flo guys, Maurice from Kieft and Klok, Ned from Hayburner, Florian aka BD from Swamp guy and his Airmapp crew, etc etc...
And of course Niels Airmighty who made it possible, he is the man!
Xavi _________________ 1967 Split SO-42 Dormobile |
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Scotty Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2003 Posts: 1531 Location: Northampton - Uk
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:40 am Post subject: |
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What a weekend! I can't wait to do it all again _________________
EverettB wrote: |
I'd be curious to know the length of his tip.
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AirBus Samba Member
Joined: February 04, 2008 Posts: 290 Location: Holland
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:55 am Post subject: |
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It was Awesome.. !!! _________________ VW T1 1964 - Mouse Grey - Pearl White
Bagged, Porsche steeringrack/brakes..IRS, T1 1915cc |
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originalo Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:34 am Post subject: |
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Dear Niels,
we want to thank you so much for this superb megaevent! We enjoyed our stay in Amersfoort on that excellent location so much and everything was just perfect including the weather!
Really incredible cars and participants.
Also the Disco night was unique and we all had a superb evening.
We truly hope that you will redo such a great gathering somewhen in the coming years ... in four years maybe ... we´ll be there again for sure.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! |
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1951miesen Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2011 Posts: 5 Location: lynnwood Wa
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:37 am Post subject: BARNDOOR GATHERING |
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thank you everyone for the great photos. I wish I could have had my 1951 10 window at the gathering but I am at the wrong side of the ocean. |
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low54 Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2004 Posts: 424 Location: cotswolds-england
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Niels
what a great show so good to get most of the European BarNdoor people in one place and such a great location.
Cheers Ben _________________ 65 original paint so42 dormobile
52 original paint 52 split beetle |
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D-train Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 1455
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Fonz wrote: |
D-train wrote: |
how good the opening rear hatch 23! |
Yeah, it's awesome!
Driver looks familiar too.
Nice to meet you Doug. |
why isnt he smiling been in that thing? what did u do to him fonz??
haha _________________ shiny paint doesnt make it worth any more |
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kermie Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2007 Posts: 39 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:38 am Post subject: |
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Nice video that covers the main square:
Link
It's been an amazing weekend! |
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Ian 68 Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2011 Posts: 176 Location: From Bristol UK now in Australia.
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to all who have posted pictures from the show.
Looks like everyone had a good time and as Jonny said, these old buses have a way of uniting people from around the world.
Fantastic effort by so many people to get there, just wish I could have made it out there.
Also pleasing to see a few Cunado wear super models in attendance, no doubt another fact finding mission documented ...looking forward to Comrades photo's.
Think I'm not ? |
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mg6770 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2005 Posts: 843 Location: North Shore CamPbodia
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Ian 68 wrote: |
...looking forward to Comrades photo's.
Think I'm not ? |
Ian don't hold your breath brutha. I've known the Cunado Wear European underwear model / Dougmighty photog for sometime time and this mutha f--ker barely shares pics of me with me! The pictures...he burns em'! _________________ Phil 4:13 |
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Ian 68 Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2011 Posts: 176 Location: From Bristol UK now in Australia.
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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mg6770 wrote: |
Ian 68 wrote: |
...looking forward to Comrades photo's.
Think I'm not ? |
Ian don't hold your breath brutha. I've known the Cunado Wear European underwear model / Dougmighty photog for sometime time and this mutha f--ker barely shares pics of me with me! The pictures...he burns em'! |
This all comes down to training I'm sure.
The Comrade has probably undergone rigorous training while in camp Cunado to destroy any incriminating evidence. Once the material has been vetted it'll be released into the public domain.
Security through the borders of Europe can also be a nightmare though I'm sure through the web of contacts via Cunado wear and the BDM it wouldn't be a problem...
Connected...think he's not ? |
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Niels - AirMighty.com Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2004 Posts: 1666 Location: Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:47 am Post subject: |
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What an EPIC weekend it was!!!
We would like to say THANKS to everyone who attended the show, sponsors, traders, volunteers & visitors from all around the globe!
YOU made it happen, YOU brought the atmosphere and it was YOU who made the Ben Pon Show a success!!
It was amazing, so much has happened and we're still smiling from ear to ear!
So cool to see all those Vintage VWs in Amersfoort! THANKS!
Facts and numbers will follow, but we do know we counted 76 Barndoor buses on the main square on Saturday, a new world record!
We hope to see you back in April 2018!
I collected all the pictures and movies I could find so far on a page on our website.
Check them out right here: http://www.benpon.nl/index.php/show-reports
...and we can go on and on and on and on... THANKS everyone for being part of it and making all these amazing pictures for everyone to enjoy! _________________ - AirMighty Megascene | The Aircooled VW Lifestyle Magazine
- BenPon.nl | European Barndoor Gathering & Vintage VW Show
- Personal: www.Facebook.com/AirMighty
- Magazine: www.Facebook.com/AirMightyMegascene |
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splitface Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 114 Location: Czech republic
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bubblow Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2011 Posts: 3 Location: NL
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for making this happen Niels, it was mindblowing to see this many barndoors in one place!
Great idea to put all the photo links together on the BenPon website, thanks for linking my pics. _________________ Michfids on instagram |
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