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Title: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on June 29, 2010, 04:24:31 am Since 1972, Bob and I have been best friends. The year 1979, while in class, during high school, he found my first car in our local newspaper... the orange 1966 Bug that you see in my signature. The year 2008, while on my way to buy another 1966 Bug, he stopped me and found the Zenith Blue 1967 Bug, on The Samba, that's also in my signature. He's enjoyed and owned more cars than many car dealers (we gave up trying to count 'em years ago... somewhere around 100). Many of those cars have been and continue to be air cooled VWs. Currently, he owns a gorgeous Java Green 1967 Bug and the Turquoise 1962 Bug convertible that took first place at this year's VW Classic.
Recently, he found a late model 1967 Bug that had only one paint job over it's original Ruby Red factory finish. He bought the car for next to nothing and scored pretty well... beings that it has the late low back seats (w/side release levers), and the original glass, body panels, fenders, and bumpers. Wanting to make this one a Cal Looker, he asked me if I'd like to be the project manager for it. I was more than honored to say the least. I'm looking very forward to seeing this car's transformation take place, obviously, but there's also the notion of building this car together with someone that I've known since I was 9 years young. The car, right after Bob acquired it. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug6.jpg) The engine is nothing fancy, as you can see. A single port, but with a later factory doghouse type fan shroud. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug4.jpg) Original fenders and bumpers, all around. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug5.jpg) One of the first things that I noticed, was the car is a 49 state model. Meaning... no undercoat. We quickly found out that the Ruby Red paint from the factory has held up rather well in the fender wells, after a brief cleaning. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug7.jpg) Like I said, he got a nice car in the way of being all there. The original glove box, still intact. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug3.jpg) More of the cabin. No rubber mats, but has the cool factory seat belts. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug2.jpg) The spare tire well is flawless. Original paint color sticker still there, too. Both front and back aprons have never been in an accident. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug.jpg) Original door lock pull knob! The doors, decklid, and hood all feel like brand new. Just amazing that the car has never suffered any real impact damage. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967BugLock.jpg) One more last shot of the car and it's owner before we started taking it apart. By the way, this car fully ran when he bought it. Good deals are still out there if you're patient enough to look. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs1967Bug052910.jpg) And so it begins... components from the trunk are removed. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs67.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs673.jpg) Rear exterior items are gone, now. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs672.jpg) Same with the front. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bos676.jpg) The car had some sort of relay under the dash. And if you look on the left a-pillar, another dome light switch used to reside underneath the normal location. It was also a factory unit, but without the rubber grommet surrounding it. Could've been for an alarm or something. Whatever the case, it's all being being removed. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs674.jpg) Rear passenger area all gutted. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs675.jpg) After everything was removed, it was time for the body to come off of the pan. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs676.jpg) The day before this, Bob and one of his sons built the cradle for the body to rest on, complete with caster wheels. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs677.jpg) Success! (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs678.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs679.jpg) As we stood there, inspecting the pan & chassis, we all laughed at how quickly the body was off... only 35-40 minutes. My girlfriend had never seen that operation before, so it was really cool for her to witness. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs6710.jpg) And there you have it... more pictures and updates to follow. All that we need now is for Bob to log onto The Lounge, introduce himself, and start helping me with the posting on this thread. HAHA!! ;D Future plans for this car call for a mild street engine, a fresh factory interior including the correct style headliner (like the original one that it currently has), alloys, (Fuchs, for you kids), & factory VW paint color. We've narrowed the paint options to three. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on June 29, 2010, 04:49:26 am Hey mark I did that little operation one day when the now x-wife was at work with her convertable ghia while she was at work, She got home and was not happy. Anyway nice looking 67 project.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on June 29, 2010, 04:54:22 am Hey mark I did that little operation one day when the now x-wife was at work with her convertable ghia while she was at work, She got home and was not happy. Anyway nice looking 67 project. HA! I bet that she wasn't at first. Hopefully, she appreciated it after the car was completed. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Wout on June 29, 2010, 08:54:25 am Good luck!
Allmost impossible to find such healthy cars here in Europe :-\. gr Wout Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Neil Davies on June 29, 2010, 10:18:32 am I can't see the photos yet (as ever, school firewall blocks photobucket!), but if the body comes off in 35 minutes, and the bodywork is all original and solid, then you're already three years ahead of the average European retoration! On my car I'm replacing or repairing panels that I already replaced on a full body-off resto 12 years ago! Like heater channels, quarter panels, bulkheads and valances... :o
Looking forward to seeing how this one progresses Mark, and get Bob on here too! :D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on June 29, 2010, 14:22:44 pm Wout & Neil, you guys are right... Bob got extremely lucky finding such complete car. Plus, like you both pointed out, one that has managed to stay devoid of rust. So far, we've inspected the pan and it looks solid. Amazing in this day and age.
Alright, Bob... time for you to get on this thread. Remember, I'm only the opening act, my friend. ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: louisb on June 29, 2010, 14:40:25 pm Looks like another cool cal-looker is in the makes. Keep us posted on the progress.
Thanks, --louis Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on June 30, 2010, 00:09:52 am Looks like a great project!!
Hey Bob... just remember... Anybody can restore a VW back to stock.. It takes a REAL MAN to cut a VW up and make a Cal-Look out of it! ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Christoph on June 30, 2010, 00:30:34 am the thread title reminds me of "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" just an accident? ;)
good luck with your project and like the other guys mentioned, it´s hard to find such a healthy car in europe! party on, dude! ;) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on June 30, 2010, 00:51:14 am Rick, I thought that I put the words "Cal Look" on the subject title. Hmm... maybe my keyboard's broke.
;D Christoph, you're right on cue... Bob came up with that idea and I like it. So, yes... we poached that from the movie. Louis, will do. The rest of the week and this upcoming weekend are fully booked. But I'll be updating this thread as the work takes place. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on June 30, 2010, 18:47:36 pm Nice car to Start with thats a + ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on June 30, 2010, 19:28:55 pm Nice project, can't wait to see more !
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: pupjoint on July 01, 2010, 00:56:38 am more pics please!! ;D great base to start!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on July 01, 2010, 04:48:25 am Future plans for this car call for a mild street engine, a fresh factory interior including the correct style headliner (like the original one that it currently has), alloys, (Fuchs, for you kids), & factory VW paint color. We've narrowed the paint options to three. Bravo! Nice solid base car and its in good hands with Mark as PM! If you can let the cat out of the bag..... what are the 3 paint options? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 01, 2010, 07:20:25 am Bravo! Nice solid base car and its in good hands with Mark as PM! If you can let the cat out of the bag..... what are the 3 paint options? Don't know if Bob wants me saying that just yet, Tom. But one of the colors is Sea Sand. Whatever color it ends up, we're painting the headlight bezels to match. We've decided on that much. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: roland on July 01, 2010, 10:01:48 am Very cool story, can't wait to see what's next!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 02, 2010, 00:22:51 am Nico, Pupjoint, & Roland... the original plan was to go work on the car tomorrow night. But I can't. Looks like next week, I'll have more free time to get some more work done on it. Next chance that I get to get over there, I'll post pics and updates.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on July 03, 2010, 11:32:50 am Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: alfie the monster on July 04, 2010, 22:58:40 pm Good luck! Allmost impossible to find such healthy cars here in Europe :-\. gr Wout They're still out there, only a few years ago I picked up a 67 from Vienna with 70k km on ;) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 17, 2010, 15:32:19 pm Since Bob and I have both been busy with our jobs, our families, and life in general... we haven't had much time for the '67 project. This week, however, a lot of progress has been made on the car, thankfully.
The original plan was to take the gold paint off down to the factory Ruby Red, then start the bodywork. That plan got 86'd and down to the bare metal shoe goes. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsRFfender0716102.jpg) Volkswagen original paint will always amaze me... I barely buffed out this area with a rag and it looks like new. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsRFfender071610.jpg) I walked around the car, taking pictures, and I hear some laughing. When I get back to this side of the car, I saw why. At least you got my fat thumb correct, Bob. HAHA!! (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsRFpanel0716102.jpg) Bob, removing the last few items from the rear portion of the cabin. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsRearCabin071610.jpg) An overview of the bodywork process. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsLside0716102.jpg) The rest of the cabin has been fully stripped. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsCabin071610.jpg) Plans for the decklid will include a convertible unit, which will look nice, as we all know. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsRear071610.jpg) The original fenders on this car only had minor dents. Bob got really lucky when he scored this car... having all original body panels is pretty cool when they're in such great preserved condition. Pretty soon, the body will be primed and we can start dismantling the pan. More pics to follow as we move forward. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on July 17, 2010, 16:12:35 pm Nice!! Pan-off..... Do it right - Do it once!!!
Looks good Mark, we're ready for some details Bob..... 8) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on July 17, 2010, 21:26:02 pm Quote (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsRFfender071610.jpg) That will look good with that red. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Wout on July 17, 2010, 21:57:58 pm Verry nice and fast when you don't have any welding to do ;D
Are the convertible 67 decklids easy (read cheap) to find in the states, cause here in Europe you allmost have to sell a kidney to afford one :o Keep up the good work on the 67! The longer I'm here on the lounge, the more I feel I have to make a nice 67 callooker myself ;D. gr Wout Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Zach Gomulka on July 17, 2010, 23:03:17 pm Verry nice and fast when you don't have any welding to do ;D Are the convertible 67 decklids easy (read cheap) to find in the states, cause here in Europe you allmost have to sell a kidney to afford one :o Keep up the good work on the 67! The longer I'm here on the lounge, the more I feel I have to make a nice 67 callooker myself ;D. gr Wout Convertible lids aren't cheap here, either. Probably a bit easier to find, though. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 18, 2010, 00:45:19 am Quote (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsRFfender071610.jpg) That will look good with that red. No, Nico... the car is going to be an Earth tone VW color. Something like Sea Sand. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on July 18, 2010, 03:28:16 am Hello ALL, My name is Bob, I'm the guy that Mark (AKA) Fred has talked about in a few of the threads, and this is my first post. I would like to take is opportunity to acknowledge Mark and his skillful eye and in the shots he post of our thread and the build of this new project car. Mark and I have been best friends for nearly 40 years now, and truly what an adventure it has been, we have been through so much, Up's and down's, High's and low's but through it all we have never stopped being there for each other, he really is an Amazing person!!! and Friend. Thank you Mark for everything!
Well now, to get back to the project, as stated in the header 1967 Excellent Cal look Adventure, that is what we hope to accomplish with this build, to do the car together and build something that we could both be proud of. There are alot of ideas being kicked around and with each passing week we keep refining the look of the car. Today we ordered the primer for the body, (Glasserit White base) the color is most likely going to be on the lighter side of the spectrum, so we wanted a primer that would compliment it. we've managed to get alot done in a short matter of time,as you can see from the pictures above. We will continue to post pictures as things get done, and would appreciate any comments and or ideas you might have. Thank you, and Remember, BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER!!!!! Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 18, 2010, 05:08:28 am Most triumphant, dude!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on July 18, 2010, 06:02:41 am Hello ALL, My name is Bob, I'm the guy that Mark (AKA) Fred has talked about in a few of the threads, and this is my first post. I would like to take is opportunity to acknowledge Mark and his skillful eye and in the shots he post of our thread and the build of this new project car. Mark and I have been best friends for nearly 40 years now, and truly what an adventure it has been, we have been through so much, Up's and down's, High's and low's but through it all we have never stopped being there for each other, he really is an Amazing person!!! and Friend. Thank you Mark for everything! Well now, to get back to the project, as stated in the header 1967 Excellent Cal look Adventure, that is what we hope to accomplish with this build, to do the car together and build something that we could both be proud of. There are alot of ideas being kicked around and with each passing week we keep refining the look of the car. Today we ordered the primer for the body, (Glasserit White base) the color is most likely going to be on the lighter side of the spectrum, so we wanted a primer that would compliment it. we've managed to get alot done in a short matter of time,as you can see from the pictures above. We will continue to post pictures as things get done, and would appreciate any comments and or ideas you might have. Thank you, and Remember, BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER!!!!! Bob. Welcome to the Lounge Bob! Enjoying the build so far, oh and you will get comments and ideas, but its all good, we all have the same passion. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on July 18, 2010, 13:16:52 pm Welcome Bob ! ;)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on September 06, 2010, 00:00:44 am Same old story... we're both very busy so work on the '67 has been slow. Bob did manage to get some paint stripping time in this week, though.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs0903102.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs090310.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs0903103.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs0903105.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs0903108.jpg) Also, the speaker holes in the front lower kick panels are filled in. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs0903106.jpg) The car had a non factory looking hole on the a-pillar where the '67 style antenna should have gone. Instead, there was an early style antenna mounted on the driver's/left side front ¼ panel. Both holes have been filled... more on this car's radio installation later. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/Bobs0903107.jpg) (edit) In case anyone was wondering about the yellowish looking primer on the left side of the car, it's only an experimental formula that a vendor was showing. Bob's car happened to be the one that got it sprayed on. The Glasurit primer has already been purchased, and is a different color... more like white, so the final color can look it's proper hue. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: BeetleBug on September 06, 2010, 07:52:43 am Nice progress! Keep the pictures coming, we need more project threads like this to keep us warm during the winter.
Best rgs BB Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: nicolas on September 06, 2010, 08:13:41 am allready winter in Norway? what about autum?
nice project and it is more fun to work with friends as opposed to alone. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jon on September 06, 2010, 08:51:14 am allready winter in Norway? what about autum? We had autumn instead of summer so we are now in winter Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: flatfire on September 06, 2010, 21:41:27 pm Are you dechroming? Go on do it ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on September 07, 2010, 01:30:59 am Are you dechroming? Go on do it ;D It's Bob's car and he wants to retain the factory trim. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on September 07, 2010, 05:08:03 am Are you dechroming? Go on do it ;D It's Bob's car and he wants to retain the factory trim. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: flatfire on September 07, 2010, 20:47:43 pm Are you dechroming? Go on do it ;D It's Bob's car and he wants to retain the factory trim. I was trying to tempt you, something I want to do myself. I don't know if bahama blue would suit the look. What do you think? We may see :) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on September 08, 2010, 03:12:52 am I was trying to tempt you, something I want to do myself. I don't know if bahama blue would suit the look. What do you think? We may see :) No worries, but Bob wants an Earth tone VW color (nothing too dark). We're still deciding on which one, but I think we've narrowed it down to a couple. ?? thought it was going to be a Cal Look? need to Change the Subject to Read Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Resto Cal Look Adventure ;D HAHAHA!!! THIS... coming from someone that built a '67 convertible with body trim and called it Cal Look. Even BETTER; your signature states that you own a '67 Resto Cal car. You're like shooting fish in a barrel. Thanks for making my friends and I laugh our arses off. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 09, 2010, 03:27:44 am Same old tired story... we've both been extremely busy as usual. But at least progress has been met on the body. Laid on an entire gallon of white primer on everything related to the body (main structure, fenders, hood, hinges, etc.). The decklid will be on hold till we sort out the convertible & intake vents (behind license plate) for now.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPrimered2.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPrimered3.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPrimered.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPrimered4.jpg) Next, will be some sanding before the next coat. From there, we'll make sure that the panels are all straight. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 09, 2010, 03:46:23 am Great pix's Mark, Thanks !
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 09, 2010, 04:11:18 am Great pix's Mark, Thanks ! Bob. You're quite welcome, my brother. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on November 09, 2010, 04:46:34 am Looks good Mark! - you guys are making good progress -
I feel ya about being busy, I've been buried with work the last 6months.... I need to get my ass in gear and do some work. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on November 09, 2010, 21:11:37 pm Nice work guys !
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Ivan on November 11, 2010, 15:45:37 pm Nice car and nice work. One suggestion... L456!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 11, 2010, 16:19:16 pm Ivan, Thank you for the suggestion! The car was originally that color ( Ruby Red ) and I've had one before that color. I'm thinking more along the lines of Savanna beige or Lotus white or maybe even seasand. There's a ghia in DKP that is Albatross white, That color is amazing!!!!! not sure how it would look like on a 67 bug??? Does anyone know the colors that where offered in Europe for 1967?
Thanks, Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 12, 2010, 08:40:49 am Suggestions:
1967 (above the waistline only color) Type 2 Micro & Deluxe Bus L-472/Beige-Gray. 1967 Type 2 Delivery Van, Kombi, Single & Double Cab L-345 Light Gray. 1967 Type 2 Delivery Van, Kombi, Single & Double Cab L-87 Pearl White. 1967 Type 2 Ambulance only L-567 Ivory. 1967 Type 3 Notch, Fast, & Square Type 3 L-568 Sea Sand. 1967 Karmann Ghia L-80 Gobi Beige. 1967 Karmann Ghia L-10 K Castillian Yellow. Personally, I'd opt for L-575 Nutria (Type 3 1964, I think) or the L-568 Sea Sand. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: red baron on November 12, 2010, 12:05:35 pm Here are VW colors listed with the years of production. I don't know how complete this source is but it looks fine.
I'd vote for ruby red, cause mine had this color before an idiot called me repainted it in another red. http://217.127.47.230/colores.htm Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 12, 2010, 16:08:11 pm Thanks Mark & Red. those are great! I appreciate it.
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Neil Davies on November 12, 2010, 16:42:13 pm Bob, there are some nice porsche colours from that time here too...
http://www.elferhelfer.com/farben.htm Well worth a look for something slightly different but still in the family! ;) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: wolfswest on November 12, 2010, 19:11:07 pm Personally, I'd opt for L-575 Nutria (Type 3 1964, I think) or the L-568 Sea Sand.
Yeah, the nutria isn't seen a lot before on a beetle... I guess that would be a neat touch! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 13, 2010, 16:28:57 pm Porsche #6607 Sandbeige looks good, too.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Diederick/DVK on November 13, 2010, 18:50:03 pm one of the best suggestions of all the above ones mark!
(http://www.912registry.org/graphics/calendar/brandt-0606.jpg) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 16, 2010, 06:18:26 am Good picture/representation of that color... thanks! I can see that color on a '67.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: j-f on November 16, 2010, 08:20:31 am Awesome color.
Looks a bit like gobi beige, but darker. :) (http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/29402/dyn002_original_800_600_pjpeg_17587_adebae0e7a1c4f4e6282bd17ceb41653.jpg) (http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/29402/dyn002_original_700_848_pjpeg_17587_f993e5ae9f2a87369e76131600e76239.jpg) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 16, 2010, 13:51:37 pm Wow... that color looks good, too, J-F. For decades, I've always felt that there are only two cars on this planet that can look good in any color... the VW Bug and the Porsche 911. This proves my theory.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on November 17, 2010, 20:54:43 pm Humm beige 8) I hesitate a lot between savannen beige and Porsche blue for my car.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 18, 2010, 00:38:03 am Humm beige 8) I hesitate a lot between savannen beige and Porsche blue for my car. WHICH Porsche Blue, Nico? They made many... Pastel Blue (cool one from 1970), Adriatic Blue, Azzuro California Blue, Baltic Blue, Colbalt Blue, Estoril Blue, Gulf Blue (one of my favorites), Horizon Blue, Lapis Blue, Maritime Blue (a rather bright color), and Midnight Blue. I'm sure there are others. But they always had great looking colors. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on November 18, 2010, 01:36:32 am Humm beige 8) I hesitate a lot between savannen beige and Porsche blue for my car. WHICH Porsche Blue, Nico? They made many... Pastel Blue (cool one from 1970), Adriatic Blue, Azzuro California Blue, Baltic Blue, Colbalt Blue, Estoril Blue, Gulf Blue (one of my favorites), Horizon Blue, Lapis Blue, Maritime Blue (a rather bright color), and Midnight Blue. I'm sure there are others. But they always had great looking colors. Mexico/Riviera Blue 8) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 18, 2010, 02:45:18 am Mexico/Riviera Blue 8) Forgot about that one... cool color. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Speed-Randy on November 19, 2010, 09:47:04 am Mark, if you don't paint the 67 sandbiege, I'm painting my squareback that color, that is gorgeous
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 20, 2010, 04:07:36 am Mark, if you don't paint the 67 sandbiege, I'm painting my squareback that color, that is gorgeous Safe to assume that we most likely won't use that color... I'd be stoked to see one of our cars that color... GO FOR IT. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Diederick/DVK on November 20, 2010, 20:05:32 pm X2
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 21, 2010, 21:28:21 pm Today we scored some paint for the pan, I used this for my 62 and was very happy with it.[attachment=1]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: fredy66 on November 24, 2010, 09:20:31 am nice
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 24, 2010, 16:04:17 pm Thanks Fredy, I prefer this paint over Powdercoat, I think it looks and lays better.
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Cornpanzer on November 25, 2010, 18:52:26 pm Porsche Aga Blue!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on November 26, 2010, 14:59:10 pm Call the crazy licker.......that pan pan needs a workout!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Speed-Randy on November 26, 2010, 16:55:36 pm looks good guys, looks real good
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 27, 2010, 19:50:28 pm Call the crazy licker.......that pan pan needs a workout!! Whoa, he does house calls, now? Fabulous! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on November 27, 2010, 23:43:33 pm Very Nice
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 28, 2010, 00:35:12 am Hello All, Just wanted to clarify that the picture I posted of the painted pan is that of my 1962 not of the 67 we are currently working on, The pan as been stripped and is being prepared for paint. We will post some pictures when we are done, but should come out just as nice as the last one
Sorry for the mix up! Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: javabug on November 28, 2010, 15:36:11 pm Imron was nice stuff, I used it on a stake body truck about 13 years ago. Supposed to be very tough and chip resistant. Has it held up well on the other pan?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 28, 2010, 17:47:34 pm Every pan that I've seen shot with Imron has fared rather well.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on November 29, 2010, 08:36:37 am 79 Turbo - Arrow Blue :o
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 29, 2010, 15:10:35 pm Pretty color, but we're going for an Earth tone VW hue.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: LuftsickTero on November 29, 2010, 15:32:00 pm Pretty color, but we're going for an Earth tone VW hue. You should write thrillers, dude, when can we who need to decide a colour for own project breathe again? :D and the lack of rust-repair photos will drive your average European VW-guy drinking.. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on December 08, 2010, 02:31:18 am Hey Bob and Mark, any updates?? Looking good so far!
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on December 08, 2010, 05:17:17 am Hey Ted,
Not much to report, been two weeks since I've laid hands on the car. Hope to put some hours in this weekend, got roped into hanging christmas light on the house and tree. Tiss the season! We'll post some pix's of the project very soon.... Thanks for the interest, much appreciated. Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on December 08, 2010, 18:12:41 pm Hey Bob, I hear your quite the body and fender man, talked to Mark at the last Bugs for Breakfast and spoke very highly of you and your talent. Looking forward to seeing the progress of your 67'. Also would like to invite you to the next bug for breakfast. It's a good group of VW guy's, talking old times and new, and good food. Ask Mark about it, hope to see ya on the next one if you can make it. Keep the pics and updates coming, when ya can.
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 13, 2010, 03:34:37 am We finally got free time to work on the '67.
After taking my Bug to Cars & Coffee... we went to the shop. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPan3.jpg) Bob spent a lot of time removing the 43 year old factory installed sound board. I like this '67 stamp from VW. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPan.jpg) Surprisingly, the pan is really good condition... only found four tiny holes just in front of the battery. Easily repaired. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPan2.jpg) Bob... making sure that the pan is solid. So far, so good. He really scored a great car that's all original with very little rust. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPan2.jpg) Next, we're taking the front end to a local shop to get adjusters and 2½" disc brake drop spindles installed. Then, the transmission will be taken over to Rancho so Mike H. can perform his magic on it. Stay tuned. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on December 13, 2010, 04:17:54 am Nice! ;)
I want to do a pan off so bad!! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 19, 2010, 00:38:24 am Another Saturday morning of Cars & Coffee then off to the shop, today. In this installment, we're extremely stoked! Why, you may ask? Well... although Bob scored a killer deal on this 49 State (no undercoat) dry '67, there was one problem with it; the fuel line was packed solid with rock hard varnish (car sat for 15 yrs. with solidified gasoline/varnish). Even though the car ran fine when Bob brought it home, the previous owner decided to run rubber fuel line INSIDE the car alongside the tunnel. WOW.
So, being the perfectionist that Bob is, he made the decision to take apart the pan and do this the correct way... remove the factory fuel (copper/steel?) line and replace it with stainless steel. Here, we have the center wishbone removed, thus exposing the wonderful inner-workings that the engineers made us in Wolfsburg. (this shot from Bob's phone) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPanCenter2.jpg) Another angle of the same. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPanCenter4.jpg) And one more. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPanCenter.jpg) After the new stainless steel (slightly bigger inner diameter) line was cut & radius bent, it was tacked back into the pan tunnel and reinforced onto it's brackets. The shift linkage also received a tune up, a new bearing (or bushing... whatever it's called), and the clutch tube got some love and extra tack welds. The front portion of the new fuel line can be seen in this shot. Keep in mind that the pan is inverted. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPanCenter5.jpg) A comparison of the factory and new fuel lines, such as they are. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPanCenter7.jpg) The view of the rear portion of the newly installed fuel line. New grommets were added front & rear, where the line exits the pan. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPanCenter8.jpg) The center wishbone section is now welded back in it's proper place rather nicely and ready for the welds to be ground down. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/BobsPanCenter6.jpg) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on December 19, 2010, 02:32:56 am Very nice repair on pan guys. and thats going to be a nice car! Is that john sun's shop your doing the work at ?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 19, 2010, 02:34:23 am Yep, Mr. Sun is cool.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on December 19, 2010, 02:41:20 am Ya, he is a good guy. He did a car for a friend of mine named frank. Bought my nos doors for my cow-look car from him about 8-9 years ago.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on December 19, 2010, 02:56:29 am Nice spinal cord surgery - do it right / do it once 8)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Neil Davies on December 19, 2010, 18:19:53 pm Nice work guys, much better than the rust repairs we have to do here. My 1970 pan in my spares shed not only needed pan halves but also a frame head bottom plate and even some patching on the top of the framehead! And when you get started on the body I bet you'll just make us all sick... :o ;)
Nice! ;) I want to do a pan off so bad!! Not on a UK car you don't... :D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on December 19, 2010, 21:37:33 pm Say Bob, you do any side business, or this is your business??
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on December 19, 2010, 23:00:07 pm Hi Ted, No this is just a hobby or a sickness depends on who you talk too. We are working on the car at a place called Sun Motors in Bellflower, Ca. John Sun is the owner and the true master here. He's helping with all the tuff stuff, I'm trying to finish the car for the Classic in June, Not sure if we can make it given the time frame but we're do the best we can, I can only work on the car Fridays and Saturdays, and John fills in the other day's. I think we've made good progress so far, mainly cause this car has no rust anywhere on the body, only 4 very small 1/8 holes in the battery tray area. We did eat up some time replacing the fuel line but had no choice, we had to do it right. By the way, Thank you for the invitation to Bugs for Breakfast!!! I will certainly take you up on that.
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on December 19, 2010, 23:08:13 pm Very nice repair on pan guys. and thats going to be a nice car! Is that john sun's shop your doing the work at ? Thank you Danny, Watching your thread on the Cow bug, as been my insperation!!! Your work is amazing!!!!! Yes, This is John's shop, he's been a personal friend of mine for over 20 years...Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: thehanz DVK on December 21, 2010, 19:53:57 pm Hi Ted, No this is just a hobby or a sickness depends on who you talk too. i will go for hobby........i don't speak for the wife ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 08, 2011, 06:07:23 am We got some "grind time" on the pan today, almost ready!!!!! [attachment=1][attachment=2][attachment=3][attachment=4]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 08, 2011, 06:14:35 am Also we got the front end apart and sent it to Griffin's VW machine shop for a full rebuild and addition of adjusters and 2 1/2" drop spindles....
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 15, 2011, 03:51:11 am The front end was fully taken apart. Now, it's in the spray booth and looking much better.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/FrontEnd2.jpg?t=1295059659) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/FrontEnd3.jpg?t=1295059745) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/FrontEnd4.jpg?t=1295059780) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/FrontEnd.jpg?t=1295059814) Next, the transmission will be taken to Mike Herbert over at Rancho. Going to have a few mild mods done to it. Stay tuned. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on January 15, 2011, 04:24:00 am Looks good you guys! My favorite kind of work, Watching somebody else doing it !!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 15, 2011, 06:00:36 am Looks good you guys! My favorite kind of work, Watching somebody else doing it !! HAHA!! Thanks... it's moving along, I suppose. Can't wait for the transmission to be done so we can bring the rolling pan home. Then, things will move a bit faster. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 15, 2011, 20:11:00 pm Looks good you guys! My favorite kind of work, Watching somebody else doing it !! Thanks Danny, appreciate it!!!Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 22, 2011, 05:02:00 am Today we picked up the front beam from Griffens, Completely rebuilt! with new drop spindles and new adjusters added[attachment=1][attachment=2][attachment=3][attachment=4]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 22, 2011, 17:32:51 pm Transmission is disassembled and off to Rancho Transaxles for a Pro-Street build with a 3:88 upgrade, should be ready in about 3 weeks, by then I hope to have the pan painted and ready to reassemble.[attachment=1][attachment=2]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on January 22, 2011, 20:35:02 pm So mark ! Have ya talked bob into some DKK stickers for the 1/4 windows ? And I just got to ask, Whats the saw for in last picture ?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on January 22, 2011, 21:52:45 pm Secret tools...... ;) 8)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on January 22, 2011, 21:56:40 pm Hey Bob and Mark, coming along real nice! Thats gonna be one hell of a car. ;D
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 22, 2011, 22:26:05 pm So mark ! Have ya talked bob into some DKK stickers for the 1/4 windows ? And I just got to ask, Whats the saw for in last picture ? Bob wanted to get in D.K.K. back when I first got in. Maybe this time around... guess we'll see. As for the saw, I dig that in the picture and told him that this morning. Good stuff, actually. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 22, 2011, 22:48:51 pm Hi Guy's, It's always been a dream of mine to be in DKK since way back when!!!! That would truly be an HONOR to be accepted in and have the Deeks label on my car. As far as the saw goes, how do you think I got the motor off :D
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Speed-Randy on January 22, 2011, 23:57:15 pm I was hoping to see a chop top ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on January 23, 2011, 01:12:22 am Hi Guy's, It's always been a dream of mine to be in DKK since way back when!!!! That would truly be an HONOR to be accepted in and have the Deeks label on my car. As far as the saw goes, how do you think I got the motor off :D Bob. You didn't use a sledge hammer? ??? ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on January 23, 2011, 01:14:29 am I was hoping to see a chop top ;D Chop top has been done... what about a section! ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 23, 2011, 19:17:03 pm I was hoping to see a chop top ;D Chop top has been done... what about a section! ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Zach Gomulka on January 23, 2011, 20:46:31 pm Have wheels been discussed yet?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Worm on January 24, 2011, 00:04:51 am please dont say gas burners.....
how bout some bubble centerlines?!!!! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 24, 2011, 00:23:37 am please dont say gas burners..... Hi Scott, No not my style. But Mark (Fred) was gracious enough to sell me his BRM's until I can find the Alloy's, But Centerlines, not a bad idea!!!!how some bubble centerlines?!!!! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 24, 2011, 00:45:13 am As Production Manager of this project, I fully veto Centerline wheels for this car.
That is all. Carry on. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on January 24, 2011, 02:18:14 am As Production Manager of this project, I fully veto Centerline wheels for this car. That is all. Carry on. Don't be hating on the 'lines buddy. On the right wide 5 car they can look pretty good! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on January 24, 2011, 02:20:29 am I was hoping to see a chop top ;D Chop top has been done... what about a section! ;D Haha... Missed this the 1st time through! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 24, 2011, 03:12:09 am Don't be hating on the 'lines buddy. On the right wide 5 car they can look pretty good! Always hated 'em... always will. Sorry, but it is what it is. ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: javabug on January 24, 2011, 03:25:14 am Always hated 'em... I thought that for a long time, but the last few months I am REALLY on a Centerline thing (no bubble fronts!). Must be the winter...I keep thinking I should find a set and convert my car back to wide-5. :o Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 24, 2011, 03:55:19 am Right on, Mike. To each their own... but for my cars, never cared for 'em.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 24, 2011, 04:48:21 am Ok boy's, This is supposed to be an Excellent Adventure Remember. :D :D :D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on January 24, 2011, 14:24:27 pm (http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q175/randomisawesome/bt.jpg)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 24, 2011, 15:11:23 pm ;D
Yeah, Jason... way to get things back on track. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 24, 2011, 17:05:22 pm Way to go Jason!!!! Party on dudes ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 13, 2011, 00:34:43 am Well, we finally got the pan stripped and etching primer sprayed on! next step, some bullet proof paint.[attachment=1][attachment=2]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Worm on February 13, 2011, 03:01:28 am Bob you are such a fashionista
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 13, 2011, 03:08:45 am Hey Scott!! To funny :) but required attire by OSHA for pan dancing HA,HA,HA.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on February 13, 2011, 04:49:20 am Bob you are such a fashionista Hey Scott!! To funny :) but required attire by OSHA for pan dancing HA,HA,HA. You guys crack me up! Hey Bob was that Pan Dancing or Pole Dancing? ;D Great to see the progress on your car! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on February 14, 2011, 00:48:25 am Nice! The pan is looking great, Bob. But why are you guys making fun of my pants?
??? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Bill Schwimmer on February 14, 2011, 07:55:54 am Looks like the dude from Slingblade.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on February 14, 2011, 14:46:42 pm Looks like the dude from Slingblade. HA! That was an interesting movie and good call, Bill. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 18, 2011, 21:49:33 pm Today we picked up the new transmission from Rancho Transaxles (Pro-Street build with a 3:88 upgrade) Sweet!!! Thank you Mike, great job! [attachment=1][attachment=2] We will be repainting it of course:)
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 19, 2011, 04:48:20 am I forgot to post some pictures of the top of the pan after the epoxy primer was sprayed on.[attachment=1][attachment=2]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on February 19, 2011, 07:36:09 am Looking great Bob!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 19, 2011, 08:07:14 am Thanks Rick, You too ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on February 19, 2011, 08:41:33 am Thanks! We should hook up and see if we can get any 2 for 1 specials! I'm close to doing my trans,
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 19, 2011, 19:35:06 pm Hi Rick, that's a wonderful idea!!! Still need a lot of stuff plated and the more you have the less it is, also what about your interior? We can make a run to Bill & Steve's and see if Steve will give us the Bro deal on all the small stuff. Engine parts? Who's gonna help with your build? Definitely, let's get together !!!
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on February 19, 2011, 22:26:16 pm I have some stuff that needs to be plated... I haven't decided what I'm gonna do for bumpers. I have at least 2 sets of blades. I don't think I need much for the interior. I'm gonna have Zach do it for me. I'll need all the rubber. I need most of the motor parts. I'm gonna talk to Dave Rhodes about building the motor.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 01, 2011, 03:00:52 am I apologize for taking so long to get these photos processed, Bob. But as you know, things have been um... interesting, shall we say?
;D Without further delay, the top side of the pan is painted black and it's looking really good. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/PanBlack.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/PanBlack3.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/PanBlack2.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/PanBlack4.jpg) By the time I'm done typing this, we're hoping that the underside will be painted, as well. At least that was the plan, the other day, when were all at the shop. Front end and transmission are done. Now, we're gathering all of the remaining parts that go on the pan at this point. (brake lines, blah-blah-blah) So, in theory, we should be sharing pictures of a rolling chassis in the near future. STOKED! On to getting more primer on the body and related parts is also in da werks. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on April 01, 2011, 03:06:15 am Hey if you dont use that pan for a car, Would love to use for dinner table!! Ya can eat off it !!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on April 01, 2011, 03:26:06 am Hey if you dont use that pan for a car, Would love to use for dinner table!! Ya can eat off it !! Hey Danny, Thanks!!! First thing on the menu PAN Cakes Ha Ha.Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 01, 2011, 03:34:27 am (rimshot)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on April 01, 2011, 21:51:19 pm Looking good guy's, your that much closer! This is going to be a sweet ride.
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on April 01, 2011, 22:57:05 pm At second glance, Your pan and dean from HVWs mag have got to be the nicest finish pan's I have ever seen !! Hell ! To nice to put a body on and hide it !!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on April 01, 2011, 23:00:58 pm While I thinking of it, Its shine'r that the mirror I shave my face with !!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 02, 2011, 00:24:15 am Thanks, Ted. We're pretty stoked on everything so far.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on April 02, 2011, 01:04:18 am Hi Ted, Thank you, yes one step closer for sure... getting exciting now!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on April 02, 2011, 01:06:12 am At second glance, Your pan and dean from HVWs mag have got to be the nicest finish pan's I have ever seen !! Hell ! To nice to put a body on and hide it !!! Wow! that's quite the compliment coming from a master finisher. Thank you!!!Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Speed-Randy on April 02, 2011, 03:46:23 am That is one nice pan Bob, you do excellent work :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on April 02, 2011, 15:59:10 pm That is one nice pan Bob, you do excellent work :) Hey Randy, Thanks alot! I appreciate it.Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 10, 2011, 22:26:23 pm Sorry, no pics to share right now... but a small update. This morning, we picked up the parts needed to make the pan a rolling chassis. While at Bill & Steve's, we ran into an old D.K.K. member from the '70s, Ken Chandler. Mr. Rosique, he was in your club before that. Said that he remembered you, too. Small world, yes?
When we get the pan completed, we'll be sure to post up some pics, here. Hope that you're all having a great weekend. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 16, 2011, 19:37:48 pm Today, is pretty dismal at the shop. After hitting my local skatepark for an early sunrise session to beat the heat, stopped by for a peek at everything. Still sanding and priming the bottom side of the pan Trying to get rid of the signature lines (water in the air lines, maybe?) from the previous attempt to shoot.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Bob%201967%20Bug/TransPan.jpg) The transmission and axles have been shot as well. Need to remove the masking tape on the nuts, boots, etc. Too hot to work, today. Going home to enjoy some sun and Italian birra. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Speed-Randy on May 18, 2011, 03:11:04 am Any progress? ???
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on July 12, 2011, 13:53:40 pm UMMMM Hello or Something
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 13, 2011, 07:15:56 am Sorry, guys... we've been way too busy with life, personal stuff, and everything else to post any updates. The pan is finally painted on the bottom side. We'll get a progress post up soon, I hope. Thanks for the interest.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on September 17, 2011, 21:50:34 pm Hello everyone! It's been a while but finally got the pan assembled and got it home, now we are working on the wheels and tires and soon we'll finish the paint and body work. Busy,Busy,Busy!!![attachment=1][attachment=2][attachment=3][attachment=4]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Stephen schmidt on October 08, 2011, 22:44:04 pm I'm looking forward to seeing the body painted and what wheels/tire combo you are going to go with.
Does the rear still have the factory 67 long axles? What size tires front and rear? I'm just wondering how its going to look with the stock width beam and dropped spindles as I am also in the process of picking up a 67 beetle and doing the same thing! Keep up the great work! Stephen Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on October 09, 2011, 01:48:11 am Bob has already chosen a color. I'll let him reveal that, since it's his car. Wheels... for the time being, will be first generation Flat Four BRMs with EMPI caps, satin black inserts, and sand blasted finish. Later, probably alloys.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on November 10, 2011, 03:09:11 am Hey guys any paint sprayed yet?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Worm on November 29, 2011, 01:36:50 am Hmmmmmmmmm.............. Its awful quiet over here. Whats the haps man?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 29, 2011, 02:34:37 am Sorry, guys... Bob's and my lives have been so insanely busy/crazy... there's been almost no time for this. But Bob has the paint already and plans on getting the body sprayed soon. The rest of the car looks great and sitting in his garage. I visited it, the other day.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 18, 2012, 21:55:32 pm Hi guy's, Well we finally have the color chosen and sprayed on a sample panel. Nutria Brown, it's really a type 3 color but I'm thinking it's going to look very nice on a 67 bug, I haven'[attachment=1][attachment=2]t seen one this color yet so at the very least is will be different. also have completed building the vented deck lid and started preping the body to shoot.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on January 19, 2012, 01:13:26 am Looks like Nutella! ;D
I like it! I think it's gonna look great! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Hotrodvw on January 19, 2012, 07:10:46 am Subscribed! 8)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 19, 2012, 19:04:11 pm Looks like Nutella! ;D I like it! I think it's gonna look great! Looks like Nutella! ;D Looks good and taste great!!! Wow ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on January 22, 2012, 14:43:30 pm Nice I really dig that. Looking forward to seeing it on the shell.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 22, 2012, 21:48:16 pm Thanks guy's, Here is a few pixs of the car that gave me the idea. It won best in class Vw Classic 2010.[attachment=1][attachment=2]
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Bill Schwimmer on January 23, 2012, 05:19:52 am Awesome color Bob. 1 of my favorite VW colors.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 23, 2012, 19:54:49 pm Awesome color Bob. 1 of my favorite VW colors. Thanks Bill, That means alot coming from you! Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on January 25, 2012, 20:58:11 pm That Notch is awesome! Great color choice.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 26, 2012, 01:14:04 am I can't believe that Bob stamped VETO on my suggestion for orange. Oh well.
;D Just kidding... I'm really stoked to see a sedan painted Nutria. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Nico86 on January 28, 2012, 15:39:50 pm I'm really stoked to see a sedan painted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 30, 2012, 15:01:05 pm I'm really stoked to see a sedan painted HAHA!! Good one, Nico. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: ian c on April 18, 2012, 06:47:32 am is it done yet ???
jeez , you guys are SSSSsssslllloooowwwwWWWW ............... Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 23, 2012, 16:34:28 pm One small step for me, one giant leap for the project!
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on June 23, 2012, 18:34:18 pm Looks great Bob!
Are you still working with that body shop in Bellflower? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 23, 2012, 19:23:55 pm Hi Rick, thanks! the pictures really don't show how cool the color is but I think it looks awesome and yes I still have it there but it will be coming home soon :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Dan Mazur on June 24, 2012, 03:15:44 am Looks great Bob! More pics please!!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 24, 2012, 17:04:43 pm Thanks Dan! As soon as we finish color sanding I'll post some more, Getting closer now :D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: nicolas on June 24, 2012, 18:57:29 pm nutria is probably one of the nicest 'low-key' colors out there. it must be looked at in real life as the light gives it so much different hues.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 24, 2012, 23:23:33 pm I agree Nicolas, In the shade it looks grey in the sun it turns brown :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK - Lisa on June 25, 2012, 14:03:01 pm Great to see this project moving again. Looks great, Bob!
Can't wait to see it in the sun 8) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 25, 2012, 18:22:54 pm Thanks Lisa, Seeing all the great cars at the classic got me motivated again :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 29, 2012, 06:24:22 am Hi Guy's, So here's the wheels, Mark aka Fred subscribing to the less is more theory (which I agree with as well) took a pair of first generation BRM's and lightly glass beaded the Bling-Bling off the lips and edges then with much effort and I believe Double 00 steel wool spent the last few days buffing the lips to a semi-gloss anodized look, Me thinks they look awesome!!! Job well done my friend :)
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Dan Mazur on June 29, 2012, 07:49:47 am Nice work!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Diederick/DVK on June 29, 2012, 12:13:46 pm awesome finish on that BRM! chapeau, mark!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on June 30, 2012, 20:23:12 pm Thanks, y'all. I used #0000 steel wool after I blasted 'em with a super fine media in the machine at my shop. A cheap/easy method to achieving an anodized look.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Eddie DVK on July 01, 2012, 08:36:46 am I really like the finish, I am not a big fan of shinny things
Did you use some sort of Polish or just the steelwool? Regards Edgar Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 01, 2012, 08:47:16 am I really like the finish, I am not a big fan of shinny things Did you use some sort of Polish or just the steelwool? Regards Edgar Agreed on the shiny things. Hated 'em thirty three years ago and even more so now. No polish used... just the super fine grade (#0000) steel wool at this point. I may experiment with some Mother's Aluminum Polish. But we like the anodized look of 'em at this point. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Eddie DVK on July 01, 2012, 10:12:02 am I really like the finish, I am not a big fan of shinny things Did you use some sort of Polish or just the steelwool? Regards Edgar Agreed on the shiny things. Hated 'em thirty three years ago and even more so now. No polish used... just the super fine grade (#0000) steel wool at this point. I may experiment with some Mother's Aluminum Polish. But we like the anodized look of 'em at this point. Thanks Fred Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: j-f on July 01, 2012, 10:32:13 am Hi Guy's, So here's the wheels, Mark aka Fred subscribing to the less is more theory (which I agree with as well) took a pair of first generation BRM's and lightly glass beaded the Bling-Bling off the lips and edges then with much effort and I believe Double 00 steel wool spent the last few days buffing the lips to a semi-gloss anodized look, Me thinks they look awesome!!! Job well done my friend :) [attachment=1] A Chimay in a proper Chimay glass! You gotta try this one, very tasty too ;D (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ee2vS3801BU/T_AYFC_r8YI/AAAAAAAAAko/vfD4jpGAvUc/s512/leffe.jpg) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 01, 2012, 14:43:41 pm VERY good looking bier, right there. Thank you for the tip, sir. I'll make a point of locating that. Thankfully, Bob lives a rock throw away from a privately owned adult beverage only store that puts most of the corporate ones to shame in regards to variety/selection.
Hopefully, the picture(s) posted on this thread from us will be the BRMs fitted on the pan. Now that I've finally located the lug bolts. HA! Removed those wheels from my '67 in July of '09 and couldn't remember where the bolts ended up. Hence the Chimay celebration. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK - Lisa on July 01, 2012, 16:20:32 pm [attachment=1]
Everything tastes better in a Nutella mug. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: j-f on July 02, 2012, 20:33:58 pm [attachment=1] Everything tastes better in a Nutella mug. You Deek's are some gourmand people :D :D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 03, 2012, 14:32:31 pm [attachment=1] Everything tastes better in a Nutella mug. You Deek's are some gourmand people :D :D Trust me, we've been called much worse. But that tends to have a reverse effect and prompts to turn up the fun volume. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on July 28, 2012, 18:57:20 pm Just Sayin'
(http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/Nerdkiller/Homergif.gif) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK - Lisa on July 28, 2012, 19:25:10 pm Hi guy's, Well we finally have the color chosen and sprayed on a sample panel. Nutria Brown, i Nutria Bown [attachment=1] Nutella Brown [attachment=2] I see what you did there..... Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on October 29, 2012, 03:31:14 am Any news fellas?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on October 31, 2012, 05:52:34 am There is news being reported daily when it breaks. But I have nary a clue how to fix it. In regards to Bob's Bug... photos to follow soon.
Stay tuned. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: air-t25 on November 01, 2012, 11:32:32 am What a clean car,wish we had these in belgium!!!!!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on November 18, 2012, 18:06:55 pm Photo's Please.
Pretty Please. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on November 30, 2012, 07:46:39 am Some progress made! The front portion of the body finally got lightly sanded and polished.
[attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: AntLockyer on November 30, 2012, 09:15:55 am Looks great.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: rspsteve on November 30, 2012, 10:11:12 am Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Matty c on November 30, 2012, 12:34:41 pm Suddenly brown is my new favourite colour! 8)
Matt. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on November 30, 2012, 15:16:29 pm Awesome!! can't wait to see the rest....
(http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12938.0;attach=62994;image) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 01, 2012, 05:20:00 am I've liked this color since I first laid eyes on it... but the more I see it, the more it appeals to me.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on December 01, 2012, 09:25:06 am Great job guy's, color is bitchen, custom color or from where? Going to be one bad ass car!!!!
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Matty c on December 01, 2012, 10:30:28 am L573 nutria brown, a type 3 colour? I think it looks great but we really need more photos ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 01, 2012, 16:40:57 pm Ted, 67heaven nailed it. A European only Type 3 color from '64, if I remember right. We'll get more pictures posted as it progresses. Sorry that it's been such a slow process. That little things called life and work get in the way.
;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on December 02, 2012, 05:24:00 am Oh my.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Neil Davies on December 02, 2012, 12:45:01 pm Ooh, nice. I see trim clips, but I'm hoping for black trim - that would look incredible against that brown paint!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 04, 2012, 01:00:37 am I agree, Neil... but I know Bob and he's gonna opt for stainless steel late model trim. Which, I've yet to see. I've only used/seen the factory anodized units.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Fritter on December 04, 2012, 04:33:44 am Great color, very unique. I'm craving a Hershey bar now also, for some reason. ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 04, 2012, 06:34:33 am Great color, very unique. I'm craving a Hershey bar now also, for some reason. ;D So, you're saying that the Wonka Chocolate Factory threw up all over this car? You just might correct, sir. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Fritter on December 04, 2012, 17:19:15 pm Yep, dipped in one of those chocolate pools that the fat kid fell into. Haha!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 05, 2012, 01:17:13 am Yep, dipped in one of those chocolate pools that the fat kid fell into. Haha! HAHA!! GREAT movie... especially the remake with Depp. Hopefully our chocolate Bug shaped candy will be on the road soon. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Fritter on December 05, 2012, 02:09:44 am In the first grade I got kicked out of class for uncontrolled laughter when the fat kid got shot up the pipe after he fell in the chocolate pool. ;D
Can't wait to see more pics of this car. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on December 06, 2012, 03:01:36 am Yeah, two fenders!!! We're moving now. Hahaha
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 06, 2012, 06:39:35 am Bob, please put the Bug body back up on the casters. Thanks! Cars never look right on the ground.
;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on December 06, 2012, 07:16:15 am Hover craft! Duh ;)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 06, 2012, 15:07:11 pm After checking the Cal Look Rule Book, you're right... Hovercraft is acceptable.
Well played, my friend. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on December 06, 2012, 16:39:57 pm If my memory serves me right, I thought Cal-look was about breaking the rules! Just wait till I slap in the Flux capacitor :D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on December 08, 2012, 16:06:43 pm If my memory serves me right, I thought Cal-look was about breaking the rules! Just wait till I slap in the Flux capacitor :D Ah, yes... you read my sarcasm correctly. Great score on the new parts yesterday. Can't wait to see 'em on the car. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Dan Mazur on December 10, 2012, 00:50:46 am It's looking nice, Bob! More photos, please!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 08, 2013, 06:38:21 am Hi all,
After a long search we found the right wheels for the project and went to pick them up tonight! Original Fuchs 5.5 hearts, anodized and painted. Circa 67, 5 in total with original caps... [attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 08, 2013, 06:51:36 am The finishing touch. What a blast it was, pickin' those up tonight. Thanks for the good times, Bob.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: modnrod on January 09, 2013, 02:18:10 am :o :o :o
Who'da thunk brown would be cool one day? ;D That's just nice man. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 09, 2013, 06:26:06 am Behold! Five perfect and rare 5.5" x 15" forged 911 wheels. Easily the most uncommonly seen size of these.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Dead Dog on January 09, 2013, 14:37:43 pm Looking Ace - can't wait to see it finished :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on January 11, 2013, 06:58:40 am WOW Epic Score Indeed.
Surely that's where the facebook posts were about on Sat. night eh? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on January 12, 2013, 03:13:41 am WOW Epic Score Indeed. Surely that's where the facebook posts were about on Sat. night eh? Affirmative, Herr Foster. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 14, 2013, 00:02:18 am Spent the day with my bud setting up the pan with some killer rims for the roller.
[attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Fritter on January 14, 2013, 00:15:27 am 5.5"s are not easy to find, looking good ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: nicolas on February 08, 2013, 06:56:41 am sun, guitar and a trashcan full of beer cans... can't be that hard work ;D
nice choise on the wheels. i do think the ones on the pan right now would look very good too. in my head my nutria car had wide 5 silver porsche rims. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 12, 2013, 00:26:25 am We decided to not run the sound board after all, so had to redo the engine area again. Remove all the clips and tangs and getting it ready to paint!
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on February 19, 2013, 01:33:57 am Looks good, Bob. Nice to get another computer and get back to all of my automotive and skateboarding discussion forums. Been away for quite awhile.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on March 31, 2013, 01:46:53 am We're finally rolling on this again. Put Bob's '67 pan on my trailer, this morning, and took it to the shop where we can put the body back on... where it belongs.
STOKED! [attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: 56BLITZ on March 31, 2013, 04:24:19 am Yer gettin' me all excited!!!!!!!
It's lookin' REALLY GOOD!!!! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Matty c on March 31, 2013, 10:44:55 am That's cool stuff right there, it's gonna look bitchin. 8)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on April 06, 2013, 19:31:57 pm Finally, Body and pan back in the same location! just a bit more color sanding and we'll mate these two back together :D
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on April 06, 2013, 20:15:22 pm That color is Awesome!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 09, 2013, 02:53:33 am Let's DO this. Can't wait any longer.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on April 09, 2013, 06:18:05 am Will this car be done in two months?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 10, 2013, 04:09:27 am Will this car be done in two months? Magic Eight Ball reveals: highly doubtful. But... ya never know. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on April 11, 2013, 04:51:28 am Body on the pan! Let the games begin...
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 12, 2013, 05:37:35 am Took a bunch of pics, today, Bob. Hopefully, I'll get 'em processed when I get on my big computer tomorrow.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on July 20, 2013, 05:19:36 am Rolled the bug out in the sun today! got the hood on and some new stainless steal body trim and glass.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: modnrod on July 20, 2013, 07:11:40 am Mmmmmm!
Choc milk....... ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 23, 2013, 05:34:58 am Stoked on how the color turned out, Bob. Glad we chose this one. Gonna look even better when we get my wheels off of there and yours on.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: dielinde on July 25, 2013, 08:40:50 am The colour looks really nice :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on July 25, 2013, 20:56:47 pm Thanks guy's! I appreciate it :D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: peejke on August 03, 2013, 20:37:46 pm allready an amazing car...
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on September 16, 2013, 01:13:49 am thanks Rick for setting me straight!!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on September 16, 2013, 01:44:11 am This car is for sale please call if interested 714-235-8554. WHAT?? ??? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on September 16, 2013, 04:53:08 am thanks Rick for setting me straight!!! LOL... like I said... I can always be a bad influence! ;D Glad we talked! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jon on September 16, 2013, 08:37:23 am Now, if you could only call yourself ;)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on September 16, 2013, 20:31:38 pm Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: autohausdolby on September 18, 2013, 20:33:54 pm Awesome thread :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on September 20, 2013, 02:03:43 am What just happened here a few days ago is awesome!! what jon posted to Rick is even more awesomer.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on September 20, 2013, 07:40:52 am What just happened here a few days ago is awesome!! what jon posted to Rick is even more awesomer. :D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on September 22, 2013, 18:18:27 pm We put the stock chrome headlights rings on while we're waiting for the other set to be painted to match the body color, coming together rather nicely wouldn't you agree!
[attachment=1][attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on September 22, 2013, 20:31:48 pm Looks great... when do I get a ride?? ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Dan Mazur on September 22, 2013, 20:53:17 pm Looks great... when do I get a ride?? ;D Owners of actual running cars only. ;) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on October 04, 2013, 02:13:45 am Car's lookin' really good, Bob. Like all of your previous VWs that you've done... this one will be nice.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 04, 2013, 22:23:04 pm With a little help from my friends, Speaking of help, looking for tire combos any suggestions?
Thanks, Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Zach Gomulka on October 04, 2013, 23:26:04 pm With a little help from my friends, Speaking of help, looking for tire combos any suggestions? Thanks, Bob. What wheels? Narrowed beam? Long/short axles? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 05, 2013, 00:59:12 am Hi Zach, We will be using real Fuchs 15x5.5 all the way around, Stock beam and stock axles,
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Zach Gomulka on October 05, 2013, 01:45:30 am 175/65's front if you want grip, 145's if you want the look... If you're using drop spindles you'll be stuck with 145's, but I'd check to be sure those would even fit. 205/65 or 205/70 for more rubber rake in the rear.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: modnrod on October 05, 2013, 02:52:36 am 175/70 front, 195/70 rear.
Slight rake, fat bum, goes around corners well, it's all good! Or, whatever you like the looks of best. ;) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: AntLockyer on October 05, 2013, 09:37:23 am Hi Zach, We will be using real Fuchs 15x5.5 all the way around, Stock beam and stock axles, [attachment=1] Perfect. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 05, 2013, 17:27:56 pm Wow guy's ! thanks, a lot of good options... I like the 195/45 I think that would probably look the best, not to big and not to small :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on October 08, 2013, 14:35:12 pm Thank God for stock width front beams and late wide rear axles.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 19, 2013, 23:40:13 pm Hi Guy's, had an awesome morning today! Mark and I went to get some tires for the bug and had them mounted and put them on the car.
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] [attachment=3] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on October 20, 2013, 00:35:58 am Looking Great Bob!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 20, 2013, 01:05:46 am Thanks Rick, One step closer!!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: pupjoint on October 20, 2013, 01:45:50 am Thank God for stock width front beams and late wide rear axles. x 2 ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Peter on October 20, 2013, 09:18:46 am The alloys make it soooo much better!!!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on October 24, 2013, 17:13:48 pm Good times and another step closer to completion.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: thehanz DVK on October 24, 2013, 18:59:53 pm Gonna be a good one ..... ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Bryan67 on October 25, 2013, 15:19:34 pm Put it on the ground and take a picture.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Neil Davies on October 25, 2013, 17:37:58 pm It looks great guys. I'd still love to see it with satin black trim and T-bars tho! ;)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 25, 2013, 23:01:52 pm Boots on the ground!!!
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: IP359 on October 25, 2013, 23:43:44 pm Boots on the ground!!! [attachment=1] [attachment=2] Congrats for this beautiful cal look ! Amazing stance.... Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Vwfreak53 on October 27, 2013, 17:46:01 pm Loving that color!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: fab67 on November 30, 2013, 16:52:09 pm beautiful !
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Worm on January 06, 2014, 16:34:39 pm Well? We're waiting...................... What's new Bob?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on January 07, 2014, 00:23:31 am Well? We're waiting...................... What's new Bob? x2 Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 07, 2014, 03:35:44 am Hey Scott and Rick, it's been a while!!! We needed to get through the holidays and repair some damages in the house but we should be back at it by the end of the month, BTW Scott the notch looks amazing!!! My fav Vw. :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Worm on January 07, 2014, 08:21:02 am Thanks Bob. My notch is sitting waiting for the new power plant. Plans are to have it on the road w/a 2275 by the Classic. Get the nutella mobile on the damn road dude! ha Let me know if you need some help with anything. I'm certain Rick and a few others would jump at the chance to help.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on January 07, 2014, 22:30:33 pm Why yes I would ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 08, 2014, 02:28:28 am Thanks guy's!!! Your the best :) P.S. Careful what you wish for ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 18, 2014, 04:24:59 am We decided to go with a different tire set up (looks better I think)
[attachment=3] [attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on January 18, 2014, 04:45:55 am Car is looking bitchen ! Nice work.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on January 18, 2014, 16:04:53 pm I've been on the look for a firestone rear to go with my F560 fronts those look fantastic where did you find those? are they an old tire or a current
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Zach Gomulka on January 18, 2014, 16:22:45 pm Firestone used to offer a 205/70 F560, but no more :(
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 18, 2014, 17:54:12 pm Thanks Danny, I appreciate it. Jason, we got the tires from Charlie Anderson at Performance Plus in Long Beach. I wanted to run matching tire brands on Front and Rear, It drives me crazy when things don't match. OCD I guess.... :P
Performance Plus. 3910 Cherry Ave. Long Beach ca 90807 562-988-0211 Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Speed-Randy on January 18, 2014, 18:10:25 pm what size are the tires front and rear? I cant read it on my screen, car is looking good, Bob!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 18, 2014, 18:28:14 pm Hi Randy! Thanks, Front 145 R 15/ Rear 205/65 R 15 I was thinking of going with the 70's in the rear but looks to tall (steam roller) ;)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on January 19, 2014, 05:17:17 am awesome thanks. That's where I bought my fronts.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 24, 2014, 17:38:01 pm Hi Guys, Quick question. I'm going to send the original bumpers to have them chromed plated at Verns Plating in Gardena Ca. They quoted me $1,000. for both and back up light housings. Does that sound like a reasonable price? Any help would be much appreciated!!!
Thanks, Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on January 25, 2014, 16:50:49 pm Well I don't know on the chrome would have to call around for comparison there is a good bumper shop in whittier on greenleaf near telegraph but don't remember the name.I figure that would include any straightening or ding removal and they would look tits. Just as a side thought the Wolfsburg west bumpers are $359 for front and $419 for rear.
also Fast Fabs hand made beautiful aluminum T bars are about $70.00 Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: H67bug on January 25, 2014, 16:58:30 pm Love the anodised wheels. Nice detail. ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on January 25, 2014, 21:39:22 pm Thank you Jason! I will check them out. Also Thank you H67, We like the less is more idea!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: nicolas on January 26, 2014, 10:09:29 am hey,
i had my fastback bumpers rechromed because they are so hard to find in a good or perfect condition. for what it is worth the guy quoted me 1000 euros to do them together with the overriders. but al this is done here in Belgium, i don't think it can really be compared to the US or other countries for that matter. and like Jason says why not opt for a replacement bumper? there are good quality parts available for beetles, alas not for type3's. anyway, keep up the good work, and for what it's worth, it must be one of the best looking 'trim-cars' i have seen in a while. ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: pupjoint on January 26, 2014, 11:32:08 am Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Speed-Randy on January 28, 2014, 02:07:56 am Bob, La habra chrome did both bumpers on the ghia complete,16 peices, for $875. I see a lot of the other chrome "shops" bringing the stuff to them, since very few actually have any tanks in the shops anymore.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on February 05, 2014, 17:19:56 pm Nicolas, Thank you for the compliment, Very much appreciated. Randy thank you for the tip, I called them and a few other places and they're all quoting about the same.
I guess the new EPA rules are causing price increases. So we left the bumpers at Vern's place. Should be back in a week or so and I'll post some new pictures. Thanks again everyone for the ideas, comments and recommendations!!! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on February 08, 2014, 19:49:02 pm Love the anodised wheels. Nice detail. ;D The only way we've liked them, for three decades. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on February 26, 2014, 08:37:57 am The rust on the original German made bumpers wasn't complimenting the paint... so we opted to get 'em chrome plated. I gotta say... to hear Bob say that they're better than what he normally sees, is saying a LOT. He's been in the manufacturing business since we left high school over three decades ago. He's seen every type of finish that most people don't know exist.
Pictures of said bumpers are forthcoming. We're stoked on their outcome and looking forward to getting 'em on the car. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on February 28, 2014, 08:30:07 am Can't wait to see them
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on March 06, 2014, 03:45:32 am We haven't installed the bumpers yet cause we're still detailing the back side of the blades but here's a shot of the guards.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on March 06, 2014, 04:35:57 am They turned out really good, Bob. Stoked for you. Looking forward to see 'em on the car. Next... the Hella headlights and color coded bezels.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on March 22, 2014, 02:03:29 am Cool hangin' out and and spending time with our cars, today.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on March 22, 2014, 02:24:19 am I shot straight to the computer to log in here after seeing your facebook posts. Teasing me here how about some more shots sir I'd like to see your progress and how about those bumpers ?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on March 22, 2014, 03:13:12 am I shot straight to the computer to log in here after seeing your facebook posts. Teasing me here how about some more shots sir I'd like to see your progress and how about those bumpers ? Sadly, the bumpers... in all of their splendid glory, are still not mounted on the car. We bought the paint to coat the backside and still waiting for the booth to spray those and the turn indicator & headlight bezels body color. Sorry, man. Plus, we just now got the carriage bolts/nuts for the bumpers. We're just as anxious as you. If we had more free time, we'd get this thing done, already. It's turning out pretty good, though. Stoked on it, so far. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on March 22, 2014, 20:51:17 pm Cool hangin' out and and spending time with our cars, today. (http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12938.0;attach=70759;image) Cool Pic of those Alloys Mark! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on March 23, 2014, 06:08:36 am Cool Pic of those Alloys Mark! Thank you, Tom. Hope that all is well with you. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: pupjoint on April 02, 2014, 09:29:23 am bump. great details. any more pics on the bumpers?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: OgCalLook on April 06, 2014, 03:56:12 am Cool Pic of those Alloys Mark! Thank you, Tom. Hope that all is well with you. All is good Mark, work is super busy, not much time for cars…. Hopefully we'll see the "Excellent 67" Octo weekend ?? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 08, 2014, 01:50:52 am All is good Mark, work is super busy, not much time for cars…. Hopefully we'll see the "Excellent 67" Octo weekend ?? At this rate, hard to say... the body shop owner is now dealing with health issues, sadly. We're striving for the VW Classic... so time will tell. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Dan Mazur on April 25, 2014, 18:58:02 pm All is good Mark, work is super busy, not much time for cars…. Hopefully we'll see the "Excellent 67" Octo weekend ?? At this rate, hard to say... the body shop owner is now dealing with health issues, sadly. We're striving for the VW Classic... so time will tell. Hoping and praying! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on April 28, 2014, 08:25:45 am Hoping and praying! Thank you, sir, as we need all of the help that we can get. This is the slowest I've ever seen a shop work on a car. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on June 10, 2014, 03:20:44 am Boots on the ground!!! [attachment=1] [attachment=2] Bob! Your car is bad ass! Love the color, Wheels, all go great together. Cant wait to see the finish. Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 14, 2014, 20:54:44 pm Thanks Ted!, Nice talking with you. See you at the classic.
Bob. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 14, 2014, 20:59:22 pm Well, finally got the bumpers on and the bezels painted and looking good. Next the interior!!!
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on June 21, 2014, 21:30:06 pm Sorry, forgot to attach pix.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on July 20, 2014, 19:26:57 pm Now, she's looking proper. Bumpers, Hella H4 headlights, and painted bezels make a nice difference.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 06, 2014, 02:30:01 am Finally! Getting the interior done...Geez, this took a long time...
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on August 06, 2014, 02:43:36 am Cool Bob... can't wait to see how it turns out!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 06, 2014, 04:02:11 am Thank's Rick!!!, Still need a few things. Hunting for a nice set of pop-outs and she'll be ready to roll... Long time a coming.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on August 06, 2014, 04:46:09 am Long time a coming. You do realize who you're talking to ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on August 06, 2014, 04:50:03 am Long time a coming. You do realize who you're talking to ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on August 06, 2014, 05:26:28 am Long time a coming. You do realize who you're talking to ;D Because so much got "done" in the year and a half I trusted you to work on it. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 06, 2014, 06:18:34 am Thanks Danny, Once again humbled by the craftsman's compliments!!! And Yes Rick, I do know who I'm talking to, the guy who puts the needs of others before himself, Your day will come! And this is the "Be excellent to each other" car thread guy's. :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on August 06, 2014, 06:42:31 am Long time a coming. You do realize who you're talking to ;D Because so much got "done" in the year and a half I trusted you to work on it. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on August 06, 2014, 15:33:10 pm Out of respect for Bob and the moderators on The Lounge, I won't clutter up this thread. If you look at my build thread, you'll see that the body work is done so yes it's moved forward. And the bodywork was done without replacing the 1/4 panel.
The people that know me know the truth of what happened. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 06, 2014, 16:13:01 pm Cool Rick, Thanks! Much appreciated. Now, Party on Dudes!!! hahahah
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on August 06, 2014, 17:09:05 pm Stoked with what we picked out, Bob. The interior is gonna look great, like the rest of the car.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on August 06, 2014, 17:35:05 pm The people that know me know the truth of what happened. [/quote] Ya and there laugh'n at ya Rick ! Rick you and obama have a lot in common ! LOL Hows the notch that I painted 30 years ago for you come'n ??? Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Dan Mazur on August 06, 2014, 17:41:45 pm Bob, your photos most likely don't do your car any justice and that's a fact, since your last car!!
I can't wait to see it in person! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 06, 2014, 23:00:11 pm Thank you Dan, As you know we still have a ways to go but have taken a good few leaps forward! I appreciate all the help and advice on the colors Mark, being colored blind Sucks :o Here are a few shots of where we're at. Oh, one last comment. Life is tough enough! let's be kind and patient it makes everything WAY better...
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on August 06, 2014, 23:56:41 pm Looking good and how we planned it, my friend. Stoked!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on August 07, 2014, 03:44:53 am Sorry Bob ! Back to your car ! Head liner looks, good / tight !! Good progress !!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 07, 2014, 04:37:30 am Thanks Danny! You Da Man :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: nicolas on August 07, 2014, 19:10:54 pm cool, it is funny how people that are not really able to tell green from brown and red like this color and different tones of brown combined. ;D
nice blue interior, excellent choice there :P Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on August 08, 2014, 13:32:30 pm This is gonna be good. Love the Brown square weave. Car is Stellar.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 08, 2014, 20:20:33 pm Nicolas, My sentiments exactly!!! Janson, Thank you! BTW It was a real pleasure meeting you last week and I really liked your car, that thing is sweet! We're all meeting out there again on saturday, It would be great seeing you there :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on August 22, 2014, 05:38:36 am Hey Bob, that interior color is gonna look great with that car color you chose for the car. One bad ass car coming!
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 24, 2014, 00:44:28 am Thanks Ted! Here's a pic of the inaugural voyage bringing it back from Collins Auto Trim. Still needs to be cleaned and buffed out but looking good.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on August 24, 2014, 17:59:20 pm Proper !
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on August 24, 2014, 20:39:36 pm Looking good Bob
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 25, 2014, 20:45:40 pm Thanks Gents! Also for the inspirations :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: 56BLITZ on August 26, 2014, 03:18:58 am Awesome! The front half looks great! ;)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on August 27, 2014, 00:07:27 am Ya the rear end not so much! Still needs the glass :D
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on September 21, 2014, 03:07:46 am Pop outs and rear glass all in and doing final polish, Should be home next week barring any disasters. :P
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on September 23, 2014, 04:53:12 am Well, Mission complete!!!! She's finally home. I'll be posting some better pictures very soon. Just wanted to say to everyone who posted on this thread that you all made this a Most triumphant and Excellent Adventure. And to my very special friend Mark who helped make this possible I have just one last comment, That it's finally time to PARTY ON DUDE!!!!!!!!! Love Ya!!!
[attachment=1] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on September 29, 2014, 01:51:32 am Gotta say Bob, you guy's did an awesome job! Love the color, love the car. Nice!
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on September 30, 2014, 04:23:56 am Thank you Ted, Hope to see you in the line up!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: 56BLITZ on September 30, 2014, 05:18:45 am LOOKS TOTALLY GREAT! More pics when ya can, okay Bob? 8)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on September 30, 2014, 23:09:11 pm Thank you Ted, Hope to see you in the line up! Your welcome Bob, Yes, I will be in the line-up. After being out for almost 3 months for medical reasons..... Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: nicolas on October 08, 2014, 20:14:32 pm well done and enjoy it at its fullest!
btw we need pictures of it under californial blue sky, preferably with palmtrees ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on October 14, 2014, 14:31:41 pm Nicolas, those are forthcoming. We've both been out of town. When our schedules realign, it will happen.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rennsurfer on October 16, 2014, 02:07:07 am We drove the car the other day with the temporary engine. It drives better than new. Because every detail on it has been rebuilt or replaced.
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] A few more little things to adjust and dial in, but we're happy with the results. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rocket Ron on October 16, 2014, 08:08:20 am Very nice looking car, really like the way the brown paint compliments the black details such as the tyres, wheels and licence plate.
You must be very pleased, now put some miles on it ! ;D Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: leec on October 16, 2014, 19:38:04 pm Great looking car.
Could I confirm the beam is stock width and not narrowed? Lee Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 16, 2014, 20:36:07 pm Hi Ron, Thanks for the compliments, So far only 42 miles and counting.
Lee, Thanks, Yes I used a stock beam with dropped spindles and adjusters. Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: leec on October 16, 2014, 21:36:49 pm The 5.5 fuchs sit great in the arch, slightly surprised without a slightly narrowed beam
Lee Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Zach Gomulka on October 16, 2014, 22:05:10 pm What size tires?
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on October 17, 2014, 00:47:48 am Zach, 145 up front, 205/65 bringing up the rear.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on October 17, 2014, 05:02:56 am Car sets bitchen !
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Muroc on October 30, 2014, 14:50:26 pm Hi !
Very nice car, but I dont understand why you painted the headlights rings and the turn signals caps and left all the other items chromed ? Strange combination ! ;) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jason Foster on October 31, 2014, 06:24:19 am Well. Most likely because he likes it that way.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Muroc on October 31, 2014, 09:44:40 am Well. Most likely because he likes it that way. oh really !? ::) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 01, 2014, 03:37:08 am Jason, you're a mind reader :D. Muroc, that's what we did back in the day, Just chasing old memories I guess...
[attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: danny gabbard on November 01, 2014, 04:19:38 am Jason, you're a mind reader :D. Muroc, that's what we did back in the day, Just chasing old memories I guess... Was kinda a late 70s early 80s thing in Cali. ! Still like it. Guess ya had to be there ?[attachment=2] Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: modnrod on November 01, 2014, 04:24:55 am Or here.
;) Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: DKK Ted on November 01, 2014, 06:40:49 am That whole car is bitchen! Good job Robert!
Ted Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 01, 2014, 17:34:03 pm Thanks guy's, As I think back on the coolest cars that made the biggest impressions on me, was Mark's "My Toy" black 68 and Dave McNew's 67 Bug. Both Magazine worthy and beautiful!!! and both had the bezels painted to match. Yes it's true that there were many amazing rides back then but those two cars stuck in my mind that had the most impact for me. Just my 2 cents. ;)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jon on November 01, 2014, 19:41:47 pm Jason, you're a mind reader :D. Muroc, that's what we did back in the day, Just chasing old memories I guess... Was kinda a late 70s early 80s thing in Cali. ! Still like it. Guess ya had to be there ?[attachment=2] Are you talking about painting indicatror and headlight, or running a combination of side trim and painted headlight/indicators? I wasn't there ;) The car looks fantastic Bob!! Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 01, 2014, 21:23:55 pm I think back in the day we tried every possible combo and to be honest they all look good. I guess it's just a personal preference.
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Rick Meredith on November 02, 2014, 07:04:45 am Are you talking about painting indicatror and headlight, or running a combination of side trim and painted headlight/indicators? I wasn't there ;) The car looks fantastic Bob!! Side trim with painted headlights and signals Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Jon on November 02, 2014, 14:58:41 pm Ahh, cool I haven't noticed it before. Thanks!
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: topnotch on November 05, 2014, 02:08:15 am Thanks Rick! :)
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: pupjoint on August 07, 2016, 08:10:51 am bump. anymore updates on this car? ;D
Title: Re: Bob & Mark's Excellent 1967 Cal Look Adventure Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 25, 2016, 05:43:39 am This project came out bitchen love the colour.
Thanks Frenchy |