Yep!
But not in Gertie! :cry:
She'll be with Hayden at Panelkraft!:d (Hopefully!:wink: )
Posted by: 55Kab - 16 March 2009 19:35:25
I'll be there and if I'm lucky so will the car! :wink: :beer:
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 16 March 2009 19:36:21
[quote=55Kab]I'll be there and if I'm lucky so will the car! :wink: :beer: [/quote]
[i]The[/i] car!
:wink:
Posted by: JD - 16 March 2009 20:20:31
[quote=55Kab]I'll be there and if I'm lucky so will the car! :wink: :beer: [/quote]
In paint?
Posted by: vintagevw - 16 March 2009 20:42:56
Maybe, but I'm not sure.
I was there 2 years ago.
It depends on my work...
Posted by: Judson53 - 16 March 2009 22:34:53
Ill be there to :d
Posted by: 69project - 17 March 2009 15:21:59
i am with my set of skis now fitted,never had so many funny looks...
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 March 2009 15:26:46
cool, maybe we need a secret pre '67 handshake?
Posted by: VW Stan - 17 March 2009 16:56:44
[quote=pre67vw]cool, maybe we need a secret pre '67 handshake?[/quote]
I'll be there!
Anyone want to meet up for a spot of lunch somewhere?
:beer: :d
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 March 2009 17:04:56
[quote=VW Stan]
I'll be there!
Anyone want to meet up for a spot of lunch somewhere?
:beer: :d
[/quote]
Yeah, could that. I'll probably be bringing my sarnies after paying so much to get in :roll:
Posted by: GKL 7 - 17 March 2009 18:59:04
[quote=pre67vw]Anyone here going?[/quote]
I'd heard all you car modifiers congregate there.:wink:
Posted by: 69project - 17 March 2009 19:22:59
saturday or sunday???
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 March 2009 19:24:49
[quote='50 Karmann]
I'd heard all you car modifiers congregate there.:wink: [/quote]
You should go, you might see something as nice as this if you're lucky...
[img]https://www.pre67vw.com/shows/photos/National_Volksworld_Show_2006/IMG_1418.JPG[/img]
Sunday for me.
Posted by: GKL 7 - 17 March 2009 19:42:29
[quote=pre67vw]
You should go, you might see something as nice as this if you're lucky...[/quote]
Is that three or four years ago now........first time we met i think Rob:d
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 March 2009 20:15:30
[quote='50 Karmann]
Is that three or four years ago now........first time we met i think Rob:d [/quote]
Ah, our anniversary. :lol: it was 2006
Posted by: Judson53 - 17 March 2009 20:24:20
[quote=69project]saturday or sunday???[/quote]
saturday for me
Posted by: VW Stan - 17 March 2009 20:30:47
[quote=Judson53]
saturday for me [/quote]
Me too I think
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 March 2009 21:38:03
[quote=VW Stan]
Me too I think[/quote]
You can tell the "mummy's boys" can't you :lol:
Posted by: VW Stan - 17 March 2009 22:07:15
[quote=pre67vw]
You can tell the "mummy's boys" can't you :lol: [/quote]
I wish! unfortunately neither of my parents are around any more. :cry:
Feel bad now Rob, eh? :wink:
Posted by: JD - 17 March 2009 23:06:51
I`ve still not seen 50 Karmanns Beetle. Was looking fforward to it at Camberg, but alas...
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 March 2009 23:14:14
[quote=VW Stan]
Feel bad now Rob, eh? :wink:
[/quote]
yep :oops:
Posted by: VW Stan - 17 March 2009 23:22:40
[quote=pre67vw]
yep :oops: [/quote]
don't worry, been gone quite a while now.
Anyway, if you're going on Saturday, if it's a nice day, how about meeting up on the balcony that overlooks the paddock (where the restowagen line-up is usually)
At 12.30?
Posted by: harveypj - 18 March 2009 03:25:20
My car is going to be displayed on the Volksworld stand.
I've got to take it up on Friday.
I'll be at the show all day Sunday.
Posted by: GKL 7 - 18 March 2009 19:17:06
[quote=JD]I`ve still not seen 50 Karmanns Beetle. Was looking fforward to it at Camberg, but alas...[/quote]
YOU'RE NOT WORTHY,YOU'RE NOT WORTHY:lol: :lol: :lol:
Posted by: JD - 18 March 2009 20:00:09
[quote='50 Karmann]
YOU'RE NOT WORTHY,YOU'RE NOT WORTHY:lol: :lol: :lol: [/quote]
Yeah, yeah. You were scared your car would catch something off mine probably.:lol:
Posted by: GKL 7 - 18 March 2009 20:42:42
Yeah! RUST:wink:
Posted by: JD - 18 March 2009 21:07:21
[quote='50 Karmann]Yeah! RUST:wink: [/quote]
Amongst other things! Dry rot, damp rot and creeping filler spring to mind, but its a long list.
Oh and the unknown to science white furry stuff that ate my carpet.:shock:
Posted by: pre67vw - 21 March 2009 09:50:01
We have a bit of a history of getting the day wrong in our family, so it's pretty funny that I thought the Volksworld show was this weekend!!! I'm just glad I found out before driving all the way down there :lol: :lol: :oops: :oops:
Posted by: 69project - 21 March 2009 10:54:49
[quote=pre67vw]We have a bit of a history of getting the day wrong in our family, so it's pretty funny that I thought the Volksworld show was this weekend!!! I'm just glad I found out before driving all the way down there :lol: :lol: :oops: :oops: [/quote]
oops!
[quote=55Kab]
Sort of, e-coat paint! :lol: [/quote]
Yep! Ive seen the pictures on Restowagen!:wink: Is it going to be driveable? Or will it be a trailer queen for the day?:wink: :lol:
Posted by: 55Kab - 21 March 2009 20:14:06
[quote=54 Gertie]Yep! Ive seen the pictures on Restowagen!:wink: Is it going to be driveable? Or will it be a trailer queen for the day?:wink: :lol: [/quote]
Long way off driveable Will! :lol: She'll be arriving at Sandown in bits to be part assembled for the weekend. That said, she will be on her wheels and will have bonnet, doors, wings, decklid and hood frame attached.
The Monday after the show it's off down to Cornwall to find Mr Painter.....:d :beer:
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 21 March 2009 20:18:28
[quote=55Kab]
Long way off driveable Will! :lol: She'll be arriving at Sandown in bits to be part assembled for the weekend. That said, she will be on her wheels and will have bonnet, doors, wings, decklid and hood frame attached.
The Monday after the show it's off down to Cornwall to find Mr Painter.....:d :beer: [/quote]
Cool! :d 8)
Who are you using in Cornwall? I know of TQR and Airkraft but thats it!
Posted by: mrsherbie - 24 March 2009 09:39:38
[quote=pre67vw]Anyone here going?[/quote]
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOdjCb4LwQY[/youtube]
too bling, too many repro parts, too many people, too indoors. too blurgh.
Posted by: 55Kab - 24 March 2009 15:02:32
[quote=54 Gertie]Who are you using in Cornwall?[/quote]
There's only one to use...TQR! :wink:
Posted by: 55Kab - 24 March 2009 15:09:09
[quote=mrsherbie]too bling, too many repro parts, too many people, too indoors. too blurgh.[/quote]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekQ_Ja02gTY
You cannot be serious. If you're in to VW's, stock, modified or custom, this is one of the best shows of the year...:beer:
Posted by: pre67vw - 24 March 2009 15:46:49
[quote=55Kab]
You cannot be serious. If you're in to VW's, stock, modified or custom, this is one of the best shows of the year...:beer: [/quote]
Every time I go, I always vow never to go again - but then after the winter, it's the first real show of the year so I usually get the urge to go again. As for one of the best shows of the year, not really a great show for stockers - you can usually count them on one hand, but if you've got wider tastes...
Posted by: 48REME - 24 March 2009 17:00:21
[quote=mrsherbie]
too bling, too many repro parts, too many people, too indoors. too blurgh.[/quote]
I agree...and it's too bloody expensive!
Posted by: 69project - 24 March 2009 19:30:16
ive heard there may be some stuff for us there...
Posted by: mrsherbie - 25 March 2009 09:14:06
[quote=55Kab]
You cannot be serious. If you're in to VW's, stock, modified or custom, this is one of the best shows of the year...:beer: [/quote]
I went to the first one in Birmingham? and been to 2 at Sandown but I just dont like it, I cant be bothered with fighting crowds indoors to look at cars 99% of which I wouldnt want to own anyway, not enough interest for me to go just to see maybe just the 1 or 2 really good stock or original cars that will be there. I have to [i]really want[/i] to go to a show that is crowded. Especially Volksworld where every grubby oik drags his greasy chippy hands across other peoples pride & joys :x You must have seen the state of the cars on display there at the end of each day! :shock: I would put a razor wire electric fence around them, that would stop the buggers :lol:
Stanford Hall is miles better! :d
Owen is going one of the days just to deliver parts. He will be in our dove 65 bus (it will be in the front carpark/for sale area) I have been using it daily recently its so lovely but I am not allowed to keep it as a pet grr!!
[img]https://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr94/skippy53/65-California-import-1.jpg[/img]
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 25 March 2009 16:35:57
[quote=mrsherbie]Especially Volksworld where every grubby oik drags his greasy chippy hands across other peoples pride & joys.[/quote]
Hey Missie, whaddoyoucare anyway, you just said ..."to look at cars 99% of which I wouldnt want to own."
...and leave us Oiks alone...I only go for the chips and a bugfondle.
In the unlikely event of anyone wanting to meet me...I'll be there on the Sunday.
Posted by: GKL 7 - 25 March 2009 18:54:27
[quote=mrsherbie]
Owen is going one of the days just to deliver parts. He will be in our dove 65 bus (it will be in the front carpark/for sale area) I have been using it daily recently its so lovely but I am not allowed to keep it as a pet grr!!
[img]https://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr94/skippy53/65-California-import.jpg[/img][/quote]
:shock: Sort of a Stealth "For Sale" Ad really.
Posted by: mrsherbie - 25 March 2009 20:03:40
:lol: Yes I hadnt thought of that, I have fixed it now! as I want us to keep it anyway :lol: Actually I put the pic up so you lot might pester him, you know how he hates that! :lol:
To be fair to the show, I do always tell anyone who has never been to go, as I think it's still a very good show, just not really my thing anymore.
Posted by: 69project - 25 March 2009 20:40:30
its a bit like marmite isnt it!
yes the pain getting off the a3 is a nuisance and the ridiculous queues/prices of the fish and chips,but you do feel as though its the first big show and its best to go just incase you miss something(like the volksworld girls in skimpy catsuits!)
certainly no lavenham....
taking my dad with me,having a father/son bonding day if i can get him out of bed!
Posted by: vintagevw - 25 March 2009 21:04:02
I'll pass.
Too much work! :d
Posted by: Kev - 25 March 2009 21:42:44
[quote=mrsherbie]
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOdjCb4LwQY[/youtube]
too bling, too many repro parts, too many people, too indoors. too blurgh.[/quote]
Sorry i'm also with Anna, I often go, pay alot to get in to see alot of cars that aren't my cup of tea and wonder why I bothered :roll:
Posted by: pre67vw - 25 March 2009 22:13:21
[quote=nev]
I often go, pay alot to get in to see alot of cars that aren't my cup of tea and wonder why I bothered :roll:
[/quote]
Thats exactly what I do, I'm sure it'll be the same this time as well - but now I've arranged to pick up some parts so I've got to go...
Posted by: mrsherbie - 26 March 2009 09:19:27
[quote=pre67vw]
Thats exactly what I do, I'm sure it'll be the same this time as well - but now I've arranged to pick up some parts so I've got to go...[/quote]
[b]GOOD! because[/b] :
[img]https://www.light-worker.co.uk/images/kitchener.jpg[/img]
[b]TO TAKE LOTS OF PICS![/b]! :beer: :d
Posted by: GKL 7 - 26 March 2009 19:12:52
[quote=nev]
I often go, pay alot to get in to see alot of cars that aren't my cup of tea and wonder why I bothered :roll:
[/quote]
Alright Kev,you OK:wink:
A few people have made this remark.
If i found this was the case,i think it would only take the one visit :lol:
The thing about Volksworld,the cars might not be to your taste, but you must admit some of the work is of the highest quality.
Therefore you should visit and appreciate what is there.
Finish your stock cars to an equally high standard and apply to exhibit,then it will be more attractive for stock lovers to visit.
Many people complain about the show,but it is literally in your hands to change it.
I know Ivan and the crew won't turn a car away for being stock, it just needs to be well done.
Posted by: harveypj - 26 March 2009 20:20:19
[quote='50 Karmann]
The thing about Volksworld,the cars might not be to your taste, but you must admit some of the work is of the highest quality.
Therefore you should visit and appreciate what is there.
Finish your stock cars to an equally high standard and apply to exhibit,then it will be more atractive for stock lovers to visit.
Many people complain about the show,but it is literally in your hands to change it.
I know Ivan and the crew won't turn a car away for being stock, it just needs to be well done.
[/quote]
well said,
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 28 March 2009 18:53:50
[quote=harveypj]
well said,
[/quote]
Peter, you kept quiet about your car! :roll: :shock:
:lol:
Posted by: harveypj - 28 March 2009 22:35:48
[quote=54 Gertie]
Peter, you kept quiet about your car! :roll: :shock:
:lol: [/quote]
Go back to page 2 and have another look Will.[-x
I did not get involved in the general chat about the show as I thought I'd be on for a bashing if I said I have to admire the dedication and 'O.C.D' that goes into the modified cars. I realy do quite like them:oops: , Stock will always rule obviously,:d each to their own and all.
What about the Texas Browm sunroof? and the stock Samba?.......very nice.8)
Shame I was not there today would loved to have chat, I had to work Fri night. I originaly also had to work Sun night too but have managed to book it off. Ivan originaly mentioned puting my 58 on the Volksworld stand but I think I was religated to the lower ranks to facilitate a quick get away on the Sunday for work. (never mind) Still, at least we kept the other stockers company:d
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 28 March 2009 22:46:49
[quote=harveypj]
Go back to page 2 and have another look Will.[-x
I did not get involved in the general chat about the show as I thought I'd be on for a bashing if I said I have to admire the dedication and 'O.C.D' that goes into the modified cars. I realy do quite like them:oops: , Stock will always rule obviously,:d each to their own and all.
What about the Texas Browm sunroof? and the stock Samba?.......very nice.8)
Shame I was not there today would loved to have chat, I had to work Fri night. I originaly also had to work Sun night too but have managed to book it off. Ivan originaly mentioned puting my 58 on the Volksworld stand but I think I was religated to the lower ranks to facilitate a quick get away on the Sunday for work. (never mind) Still, at least we kept the other stockers company:d [/quote]
Yes! I really shouldnt just skip to the end of the discussion!:roll: :lol:
Yes I saw the brown sunroof car but unfortunately it was not texas but medium brown! Not nearly as nice! :lol: I innitially thought that it was just a bad mix as it did not have the correct greenish fleck to it but upon reading the tech sheet, it said the colour! :wink:
I also (stupidly I know) rather liked the slammed Tempo Matedor outside! :shock: :roll: :lol: (50'Karmann ban?)
I'll be there tommorow so hope to see you around! Rest assured, I will be somewhere close to your car! 8) :beer:
Posted by: harveypj - 28 March 2009 22:57:46
not texas brown...ooops:oops: :lol: cars did not have tech sheets when I left on Friday, my car was not even in possition. I left them with the keys:cry: cars were still arriving.
I'll make a point of returning to my car on every hour so hopefully we'll meet up.
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 28 March 2009 23:01:58
[quote=harveypj] I left them with the keys:cry: [/quote]
Is that why I saw Ivan next to it with some keys, a socket set and a narrowed beam?:? :shock:
:lol:
Posted by: harveypj - 28 March 2009 23:05:16
:evil: You are an evil kid Will.....I've still got to sleep tonight[-x
:lol:
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 28 March 2009 23:11:01
[quote=harveypj]:evil: You are an evil kid Will.....I've still got to sleep tonight[-x
:lol: [/quote]
And the funny thing is you think im joking! [img]https://images.moneysavingexpert.com/images/forum_images/smilies/new/eusa_dance.gif[/img]
Try and sleep now! :wink:
Posted by: tman - 28 March 2009 23:18:21
[quote=harveypj]:evil: You are an evil kid Will.....I've still got to sleep tonight[-x
:lol: [/quote]
Ha. That's not all you have to worry about... you should have seen his green eyes while he was admiring your car earlier! I'm surprised he hasn't already asked you for dibs if you ever decide to sell it! Mind you, there's probably a long queue already. :d
Posted by: harveypj - 28 March 2009 23:19:37
:lol: :lol:
Posted by: VW Stan - 29 March 2009 13:21:40
Went along on Saturday and took a few pictures.
Not much stock stuff around as usual...
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Posted by: GKL 7 - 29 March 2009 15:38:00
Anybody know who owns this....... [ATTACH]2798[/Attach]
Posted by: 69project - 29 March 2009 19:45:20
went today and thought there was a lot of nice stock stuff...
pete was gutted you was on the lower floor!
enjoyed it although was miffed about the 14 pounds each to get in,c u next year!
raced minis the whole way there,eat my dust scum :twisted:
Posted by: 69project - 29 March 2009 19:45:59
[quote='50 Karmann]Anybody know who owns this.......[/quote]
i wanted this too!!!
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 29 March 2009 20:02:17
[quote='50 Karmann]Anybody know who owns this.......[/quote]
I saw this car on Saturday morning and fell in love with it immediately. I had never seen the car before and didn't have a clue who the owner was. It wasn't until I got home yesterday that I realised who owns the car. It's a chap from London named Rhodrich- he sent me pics of the car last year when he imported it from Sweden. It still had Swedish plates on in the pics and it didn't click that it was the same car.
Posted by: 69project - 29 March 2009 20:19:04
[quote=Rich Oakley]
I saw this car on Saturday morning and fell in love with it immediately. I had never seen the car before and didn't have a clue who the owner was. It wasn't until I got home yesterday that I realised who owns the car. It's a chap from London named Rhodrich- he sent me pics of the car last year when he imported it from Sweden. It still had Swedish plates on in the pics and it didn't click that it was the same car. [/quote]
he is a very lucky fella,next hols must be sweden to get oval/split to live with my big window...has anyone ever seen a rough car from this country???
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 29 March 2009 20:30:13
[quote=69project]
..has anyone ever seen a rough car from this country???[/quote]
Yes, lots and lots of them.
Posted by: 69project - 29 March 2009 20:34:27
[quote=Rich Oakley]
Yes, lots and lots of them. [/quote]
trip cancelled! :lol:
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 29 March 2009 23:06:27
Whos was the stock late forties standard grey beetle that was there on saturday? We saw it when we were leaving but only for a brief second and the owner waved but I didnt see who it was, just a hand! :lol:
Very, very nice! 8)
Posted by: Rhodrich - 29 March 2009 23:13:23
The '47 Standard belongs to Rich Oakley.....
Thanks for the nice comments about my '51 everyone :)
All back home in it's garage now....
[img]https://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o49/rhodrich/VOD028.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o49/rhodrich/VOD006.jpg[/img]
Don't worry - for you stock purists out there, I still have the original 25hp engine :lol: The Judson powered 30hp gives it a little bit more 'pep' though!
Rhodri
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 29 March 2009 23:21:24
[quote=Rhodrich]The '47 Standard belongs to Rich Oakley.....
[/quote]
I had an incling it may have been his but I was not sure! At least I got the late forties bit right as we were speeding past! :lol:
I had a look for it on Sunday but it was no where to be seen! :cry:
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 29 March 2009 23:25:26
[quote=Rhodrich]
[img]https://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o49/rhodrich/VOD028.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o49/rhodrich/VOD006.jpg[/img]
Rhodri[/quote]
Two words: Mamma Mia!
Posted by: harveypj - 29 March 2009 23:29:27
Lovely car, one of my fav colours too. Took loads of pictures of it, shame it was tucked into that corner, realy wanted to get a better look.
Was also chuffed and a little surprised given the general thme of the show to get this......:d
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Posted by: 54 Gertie - 29 March 2009 23:35:53
A few choice shots.....
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[img]https://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk10/1303bits4sale/IMG_0560.jpg?t=1238362414[/img]
[img]https://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk10/1303bits4sale/IMG_0573.jpg?t=1238362452[/img]
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Posted by: 54 Gertie - 29 March 2009 23:40:40
[quote=harveypj]Lovely car, one of my fav colours too. Took loads of pictures of it, shame it was tucked into that corner, realy wanted to get a better look.
Was also chuffed and a little surprised given the general thme of the show to get this......:d
[/quote]
I heard you won a top 20 award! I was outside at the time trying to fit some swapmeet semaphores! :lol:
Well done!:beer:
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 29 March 2009 23:47:53
[quote=harveypj]Lovely car, one of my fav colours too. Took loads of pictures of it, shame it was tucked into that corner, realy wanted to get a better look.
Was also chuffed and a little surprised given the general thme of the show to get this......:d
[/quote]
Nice one Peter. Well deserved.
You just need to get rid of that Mk1 Golf radio and your car will be 100% perfect :twisted: :lol: :wink:
Posted by: RockStock - 30 March 2009 00:52:46
[img]https://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o49/rhodrich/VOD028.jpg[/img]
looked sweet, Rhodrich
lovely og interior, nice matching green sunroof
yes, a bit tucked in to a corner...
got any pre-resto pics?
bit of background?
is that an age related-issued plate? decent combo
Posted by: Rhodrich - 30 March 2009 10:34:37
[quote=RockStock]
looked sweet, Rhodrich
lovely og interior, nice matching green sunroof
yes, a bit tucked in to a corner...
got any pre-resto pics?
bit of background?
is that an age related-issued plate? decent combo
[/quote]
Thank you! To save cluttering this thread, I've started a new one here with answers to all your questions....
https://forums.pre67vw.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=16727
Posted by: mrsherbie - 30 March 2009 11:03:35
Congratulations Harveypj! so much tougher to win in a stocker! A few nice stock cars there this time from the pics on Julian Robinsons site: [url=https://www.vwbug.co.uk/]JR's photos[/url] ( I like the red baha!:oops: ) and huge congratulations to him for getting that 53 on the road! :d It would have been great to have seen Rhodrich's and the other pastel green restocal 51 sunroof patina car parked side by side? Did you do that? I think that car is looking great too!
Posted by: pre67vw - 02 April 2009 22:41:07
Finally got my [url=https://www.pre67vw.com/shows/thumbs.aspx?id=40]Volksworld Photos[/url] online... Just got my yootoob vid to go now :roll:
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 02 April 2009 22:51:40
[quote=pre67vw]Finally got my [url=https://www.pre67vw.com/shows/thumbs.aspx?id=40]Volksworld Photos[/url] online... Just got my yootoob vid to go now :roll: [/quote]
8) :beer:
Great pics! :d
Posted by: pre67vw - 02 April 2009 22:53:37
[quote=54 Gertie]
8) :beer:
Great pics! :d
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Thanks!
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 02 April 2009 23:06:11
I took the livberty of moving the heart lights down and knocking the dent out of the decklid before posting it! :wink: :lol:
8)
[img]https://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk10/1303bits4sale/vworld09.png?t=1238706356[/img]
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 02 April 2009 23:14:22
[quote=54 Gertie]I took the liberty of moving the heart lights down and knocking the dent out of the decklid before posting it! :wink: :lol:
8)
[img]https://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk10/1303bits4sale/vworld09.png?t=1238706356[/img][/quote]
You could have spent a bit more time tidying that sunroof too. It was a mess. :?
I was hoping someone would post a picture of my daily driver...it's the red one in the background.:shock:
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 02 April 2009 23:22:19
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]
You could have spent a bit more time tidying that sunroof too. It was a mess. :?
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Yeah it was like that when we got it! It is missing the back bar that keeps it held down and fabrication one has been one of those jobs that we keep putting off!
Posted by: Jules - 03 April 2009 00:46:53
[quote=pre67vw]Finally got my [url=https://www.pre67vw.com/shows/thumbs.aspx?id=40]Volksworld Photos[/url] online... Just got my yootoob vid to go now :roll: [/quote]
You took some really nice pics there Rob, I really enjoyed all of them!
Posted by: tman - 03 April 2009 00:55:13
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]You could have spent a bit more time tidying that sunroof too. It was a mess. :?[/quote]
Fair point. He came very close to bagging a (near enough) NOS Unipart sunroof a few months back that would have solved most/some of our problems with that pile of crap! Sadly we missed the sale.
I want to chop it out and let in a Golde but the bastards won't let me! :lol:
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 03 April 2009 09:18:39
[quote=tman]
I want to chop it out and let in a Golde but the bastards won't let me! :lol: [/quote]
Don't let the bastards intimidate...Mike Tudor's '53 had his 3 fold grafted in. After all it's just an accessory. I'm sure plenty were added after delivery. :wink:
[img]https://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk10/1303bits4sale/IMG_0535.jpg?t=1238362282[/img]
We covered his tail on the way home and the little freshly built 25hp sang all the way.:d
Posted by: Patchd - 03 April 2009 09:53:04
Hello,
Good pictures everyone! Just in case you haven't seen enough here are just a few more:
[url=https://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/patriksd/Volksworld%20Show%202009/?albumview=grid]Volksworld Show 2009[/url]
Looking forward to the video.
Posted by: mrsherbie - 03 April 2009 10:55:14
I think it is interesting that of the 3 earliest beetles in the show ( I am assuming as I was'nt there) :
50, 51 & 53, [i]all[/i] of them are Swedish, and [i]all[/i] are tintops that have had golde sunroofs let in. Also the beige split that was parked outside is a Swedish car too!
Gertie, we have some Golde rear bars that we had made from stainless, I know your roof is Britax and I have not seen it yet to see if it might work. But for me, your Britax makes your car very English and I like it! Golde's are [i]SO[/i] common these days :lol:
Posted by: Rhodrich - 03 April 2009 11:41:07
The white South African '52 was also on display, and Rich Oakley brought along his '47. I get what you're saying though - cars from Sweden seem to be survivors, and they like their ragtops!
When I was looking for mine, I had a few others on the shortlist - one from Belgium, and another from Germany. The German one had accident damage, so I walked away. The Belgian one was poor value compared to mine. I guess Swedish cars tend to be keener priced, as there are so many there......
Do I care that my car's had a sunroof put in? Anyone who [i]really[/i] knows their splits will see that the rails have the black plastic beading, thus showing that the ragtop is from a 1953-1955 car (it's actually from a '53), so it's not hiding anything. As far as I'm concerned, it's been let in properly, having been lead loaded as it was done originally, and transforms the car on a summer's day, so I'm happy!
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 03 April 2009 17:47:37
[quote=mrsherbie]I think it is interesting that of the 3 earliest beetles in the show ( I am assuming as I was'nt there) :
50, 51 & 53, [i]all[/i] of them are Swedish, and [i]all[/i] are tintops that have had golde sunroofs let in. Also the beige split that was parked outside is a Swedish car too!
Gertie, we have some Golde rear bars that we had made from stainless, I know your roof is Britax and I have not seen it yet to see if it might work. But for me, your Britax makes your car very English and I like it! Golde's are [i]SO[/i] common these days :lol: [/quote]
Yes the Britax is quite unique! Well, thats how I like to think of it! :wink: :lol:
I do love a proper Golde ragtop but I just feel that I would always find myself saying when someone mentions it "Yes, well, its been let in!":roll:
I dont know I almost think it is trying to make a car seem rarer than it really is! I can see the reasoning if the roof is damaged but with our car the roof was I am led to believe fine but the previous owner wanted it for driving!
Having said that I do absolutely agree that having a ragtop on a day like today is absolute heaven! :d 8)
I do however have no (even though it is not strictly speaking my car :wink: ) urge to remove the ragtop for a solid roof or Golde! The damage has already been done so lets try and enjoy the outcome! :wink:
Posted by: 55Kab - 04 April 2009 00:21:46
[quote=54 Gertie]Having said that I do absolutely agree that having a cabrio on a day like today is absolute heaven! :d 8)[/quote]
Safely edited Will. :beer:
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 04 April 2009 00:28:39
[quote=55Kab]
Safely edited Will. :beer: [/quote]`
:wink: :lol: A cabrio? I wouldnt know I could barely afford a solid roofed car! :wink: :lol: :beer:
Posted by: 55Kab - 04 April 2009 05:33:19
[quote=54 Gertie]:wink: :lol: A cabrio? I wouldnt know I could barely afford a solid roofed car! :wink: :lol: :beer: [/quote]
Don't worry, I'm sure your time will come! :wink:
Posted by: pre67vw - 08 April 2009 10:07:38
[quote=Patchd]
Looking forward to the video.[/quote]
Here it is... [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNGMthMEqSM]Volksworld Video[/url]
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 08 April 2009 12:15:41
Great job as usual Rob. My wife watched the vid and is now asking for the Imelda May CD.:d
Posted by: pre67vw - 08 April 2009 12:26:37
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]My wife watched the vid and is now asking for the Imelda May CD.:d [/quote]
Buy it!! Saw her live a little while back, fantastic. Although I'm a bit biased because her husband and guitarist is an old school friend. :wink:
Posted by: harveypj - 08 April 2009 12:34:20
Great vid Rob8) :d
I wonder how much the white split for sale is? I recon the alloys and front beam would fetch enough ££'s to replace with originals.
I looked at the mango green & white split:shock: It loked to me as though the owner had rubbed down perfecly good paint to bare steel to give the 'weathered look' every body seems so stuck on at the mo ...bonkers:!:
An old bug or bus is great, but to accelerate the aging process is just dumb.
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 08 April 2009 12:58:23
[quote=pre67vw]
Buy it!! Saw her live a little while back, fantastic. Although I'm a bit biased because her husband and guitarist is an old school friend. :wink: [/quote]
Bought it...on Amazon. I saw her on Jools Holland and thought she was a talented lady.8)
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 08 April 2009 19:20:15
How many people on the clapped out Beetle Rob...was it a record?
Posted by: pre67vw - 09 April 2009 10:12:40
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]How many people on the clapped out Beetle Rob...was it a record?[/quote]
87 people, a new Volksworld show record :shock:
Posted by: LoveBug - 11 April 2009 02:02:40
[quote=pre67vw]cool, maybe we need a secret pre '67 handshake?[/quote]
im working on it dad. :wink:
Posted by: Richard - 14 April 2009 14:01:27
[quote=mrsherbie]I think it is interesting that of the 3 earliest beetles in the show ( I am assuming as I was'nt there) :
50, 51 & 53, [i]all[/i] of them are Swedish, and [i]all[/i] are tintops that have had golde sunroofs let in. Also the beige split that was parked outside is a Swedish car too! [/quote]
Mine is an original sunroof, it's not been let in :(
What made you think it wasn't original? i'd be interested to know.
I know what you meen about cars coming from Sweeden, it did make me think twice about buying it.
Would be good to get a pic, like you said.
Posted by: paulbugman - 14 April 2009 19:10:34
cheers for pic of my ambulance in your pics pre67vw
Posted by: mrsherbie - 14 April 2009 21:12:16
[quote=Richard]
Mine is an original sunroof, it's not been let in :(
What made you think it wasn't original? i'd be interested to know.
I know what you meen about cars coming from Sweeden, it did make me think twice about buying it.
Would be good to get a pic, like you said.[/quote]
no sorry! I forgot about yours when I typed that, I was'nt including it in those 3! its a lovely swede! ( and i like the new shiny look too) I meant the black car, Rhodrich's and the brown car :d It was just an observation really, that these days there are definitely a lot more retro-fit pre55 sunroof cars about than I remember seeing before!
Posted by: 69project - 14 April 2009 21:33:39
[quote=Richard]
Mine is an original sunroof, it's not been let in :(
What made you think it wasn't original? i'd be interested to know.
I know what you meen about cars coming from Sweeden, it did make me think twice about buying it.
Would be good to get a pic, like you said.[/quote]
mine is swedish,but it has no ragtop....i feel left out! :(
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 14 April 2009 21:42:27
[quote=69project]
mine is swedish,but it has no ragtop....i feel left out! :( [/quote]
Don't worry I'm sure we can find one for you.:wink:
What colour cover would you like?
Posted by: 69project - 14 April 2009 21:57:39
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]
Don't worry I'm sure we can find one for you.:wink:
What colour cover would you like?[/quote]
you mean you get a choice...:shock: !!!!
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 14 April 2009 22:21:46
[quote=69project]
you mean you get a choice...:shock: !!!![/quote]
Of course...how many, what colour, two or three fold, repro, used or NOS.
Please, PayPal only £1500 to [email protected]
Posted by: 69project - 15 April 2009 13:13:14
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]
Of course...how many, what colour, two or three fold, repro, used or NOS.
Please, PayPal only £1500 to [email protected][/quote]
at the moment my money is all in cheques,if you could send me cash then i will send you a cheque to cover costs...my bank is in nigeria and i have trouble accessing it,sorry....lol :wink: :beer:
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 15 April 2009 13:57:26
[quote=69project]
at the moment my money is all in cheques,if you could send me cash then i will send you a cheque to cover costs...my bank is in nigeria and i have trouble accessing it,sorry....lol :wink: :beer: [/quote]
Are you the one whose Father-in-law was the Nigerian Finance Minister? He died in mysterious circumstances before he was able to transfer his fortune of $5,000,000. It was a heart-wrending story, you had my wife and I in tears:!:
We're always up for a good laugh.:wink:
Posted by: Richard - 15 April 2009 14:21:18
[quote=mrsherbie]
no sorry! I forgot about yours when I typed that, I was'nt including it in those 3! its a lovely swede! ( and i like the new shiny look too) I meant the black car, Rhodrich's and the brown car :d It was just an observation really, that these days there are definitely a lot more retro-fit pre55 sunroof cars about than I remember seeing before! [/quote]
Cheers! :d
Posted by: mrsherbie - 16 April 2009 23:22:08
[quote=LoveBug]
im working on it dad. :wink: [/quote]
Ooh! Hello! I always knew there was really a woman behind this site! and the Rob thing was just a made up smoke screen :lol: :d
I was Herbie mad when I was younger hence my user name that I have had since I started using the internet :shock: in the 90's now I guess :shock: Gosh time does fly!
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJuq0NmrGM[/youtube]
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 April 2009 22:48:27
:lol: [ATTACH]2879[/Attach]
Posted by: Lickety Split - 18 April 2009 14:13:36
[quote=mrsherbie]
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJuq0NmrGM[/youtube]
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Hmmm, is Herbie running the correct front wings? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Posted by: mrsherbie - 18 April 2009 23:16:43
Thats a great Herbie photo I want one!! :d
I think that Luke Theochari really is a superb guy, that car is giving so much enjoyment to so many kids in his ownership :d
I am surprised that Lego dont make a more wing shaped lego brick these days, they seem to push out every shape now that makes lego modelling far too easy. I remember when it was all fields and lego only came in basic brick shapes, we used to consider the tiny single block special back then. Then space lego arrived and it was clear that life would never be the same again :shock: the new uber cool 'coloured transparent bits' and dont even mention the excitement of the first appearance of the axle block & rubber tyres that my little brother loved to eat!!! :shock: :lol:
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 20 April 2009 00:32:20
That pic of the Amoses is great! (Is that the correct plural for an 'Amos?')
Anna- The rubber tyres in lego sets were always the tastiest parts. I can vouch for your brother's taste in potentially poisonous plastic paraphernalia.
