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« on: January 02, 2008, 03:51:31 am » |
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I just picked up my copy of Demon Bugs (great book btw!) and found this car in it. I don't think I have seen this one before. Has it been in any magazines? What a kick ass car. Subtle, clean, great stance and a really nicely done engine. 210 hp from a fk-8 with CB CNC heads is pretty impressive. Wish there were a few more pics of this car.
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2008, 03:59:54 am » |
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Darrell's car is really a nice piece and one of my personal favorites.
I don't think it's been featured in any mags but I could be wrong.
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2008, 04:41:57 am » |
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Darrell's car is really a nice piece and one of my personal favorites.
I don't think it's been featured in any mags but I could be wrong.
UltraVW featured it a year or so ago cheers richie,uk
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2008, 05:22:58 am » |
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Darrell is a personal friend of mine and I have ridden in his car. It kicks butt! Very quick and it made 180Hp at the rear wheels with mostly swap meet parts. Darrell did almost all of the work himself. He is a perfectionist and a very cool guy!
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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2008, 06:06:15 am » |
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Darrell's car was pictured in Hot Rod Magazine's feature on Fast Volkswagens.
Nice guy too.
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2008, 06:29:47 am » |
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Darrell's car is really a nice piece and one of my personal favorites.
I don't think it's been featured in any mags but I could be wrong.
UltraVW featured it a year or so ago cheers richie,uk Didn't take long for someone to prove me wrong 
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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2008, 10:42:02 am » |
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Will receive my book on monday so will comment then 
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2008, 17:42:35 pm » |
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Im in love with his engine 
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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2008, 17:48:31 pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2008, 17:50:09 pm » |
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such an awesome ride indeed! i love those shaved front fenders and the interior has got soul with all those plaques! 
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2008, 17:52:10 pm » |
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Im in love with his engine  Yeah, I really like the engine compartment on this car. Clean and not over done. IMHO too many cars focus on the show and not the go where the engine compartment is concerned. Form follows function etc etc. --louis
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2008, 17:58:45 pm » |
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lovely bug that! plug leads look pukka.the pic on this thread makes it look so different to the featured car in ultra.
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2008, 18:04:03 pm » |
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2008, 18:06:10 pm » |
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top notch! where do you get the rev counter stand from.seen plenty never seen em advertised?
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« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2008, 18:25:32 pm » |
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Darrell's '66 was also featured in VW Speed (Germany) and Street VWs (Japan)
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« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2008, 20:21:42 pm » |
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damn just got my mag out of the closet and the scanner installed...
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« Reply #17 on: January 02, 2008, 21:28:03 pm » |
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I like it tons better without the badges on the quarter panels. Otherwise its a killer car.
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« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2008, 01:51:49 am » |
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I really like the car too. It looks very subtle and modest - just like the owners character!  Darrell gave me a ride in his car two years ago from Westminster to Irwindale where he raced his 66. Darrell is definitely one of the nicest guys I ever met!
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« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2008, 06:57:35 am » |
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nice car and really nice guy 
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« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2008, 23:31:38 pm » |
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Im in love with his engine  I agree whith you. Really nice and clean. But what about the breathing. I don't see any breather box or so. And as there is talk about turning light on another post, where are those on this 66 ?
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« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2008, 00:30:18 am » |
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« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2008, 01:10:20 am » |
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pict by stephan szantai   Be nice to have that one in a bigger size for some desktop wallpaper. --louis
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« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2008, 03:12:27 am » |
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this photo represents the reason why i love this looker perfectly! it's sooo smooth! awesome bodywork and shaving 
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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2008, 04:13:29 am » |
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Im in love with his engine  I agree whith you. Really nice and clean. But what about the breathing. I don't see any breather box or so. And as there is talk about turning light on another post, where are those on this 66 ? Christophe made an excellent point. One reason this motor looks clean because there is no ugly breather hoses hanging about the engine compartment. Did many guys run breather systems back in the 70's? Are they absolutly necessary? I like the black engine case as well. It ties everything together.
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« Reply #25 on: January 04, 2008, 06:30:46 am » |
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pict by stephan szantai   Be nice to have that one in a bigger size for some desktop wallpaper. --louis Second that!
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« Reply #26 on: January 04, 2008, 07:19:00 am » |
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Lovely looking car and the proof that a great callooker doesn't always has to be a 67 model.
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« Reply #27 on: January 04, 2008, 08:47:27 am » |
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You can’t see it on any of the pictures posted here, but this car has a strange speedometer, with additional daily trip counter. I cannot find a pic of it at the moment, but It was in one of the articles about the car. Anyone knows what it is?
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« Reply #28 on: January 04, 2008, 18:47:44 pm » |
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Be nice to have that one in a bigger size for some desktop wallpaper. --louis
Hi Louis! Glad you like the picture. Sorry, can't supply you with a larger size... I've had problems in the past, i.e., sending pics to certain parties as a courtesy, and finding that they used the said pictures on the net or - worse - in magazines. Hope you will understand.
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« Reply #29 on: January 04, 2008, 18:56:01 pm » |
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Be nice to have that one in a bigger size for some desktop wallpaper. --louis
Hi Louis! Glad you like the picture. Sorry, can't supply you with a larger size... I've had problems in the past, i.e., sending pics to certain parties as a courtesy, and finding that they used the said pictures on the net or - worse - in magazines. Hope you will understand. Thats cool and understandable. Your doing some great work. Keep it up. --louis
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