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« Reply #150 on: May 15, 2011, 17:19:34 pm »

Strictly speaking, most likely NO, Buses cannot be CalLook ... unless they can run under 15.9 in the quarter ...

Sorry, I didn't make the rules, I just remind OTHERS of them.

... just keeping the flame alive ...

TxT

Well looks like it can be done. My wife and have a 66' bus in storage, got me thinking......showed my wife these pics, well got us thinking. Lets see what the future brings.

Ted  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #151 on: May 15, 2011, 21:58:55 pm »

Been out today for a drive took this photo not the best as it was with my phone.



Also redone the tinware.

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« Reply #152 on: May 18, 2011, 17:39:50 pm »


NOW ... let's see some video/photos of the BURNOUTS!

Here's one of my efforts at Big Bang - ran a new PB - 15.52 - Happy Days!


and here is me and Jesus cruising home
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/vF699WljqbE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/vF699WljqbE</a>

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« Reply #153 on: May 18, 2011, 21:38:23 pm »

Been out today for a drive took this photo not the best as it was with my phone.



Also redone the tinware.



Looking very good martin!
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« Reply #154 on: May 19, 2011, 18:31:33 pm »

Thanks Roland hope your well. Grin
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« Reply #155 on: May 19, 2011, 19:38:09 pm »

Been out today for a drive took this photo not the best as it was with my phone.



Also redone the tinware.




Nice drive too , it don't much like second gear much when your changing up lookin for fourth  Shocked Roll Eyes Ooopp's
Looking really good on the new wheels  Cool Cool
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« Reply #156 on: May 19, 2011, 19:54:47 pm »

Martin that bus is the nuts, sutle too !!
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« Reply #157 on: May 19, 2011, 20:50:27 pm »

Really should have kept that bus....

Well done Martin, looks great

Lee
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« Reply #158 on: May 19, 2011, 21:04:54 pm »

Gonna try a reverse gear burn out in it next time  Wink
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« Reply #159 on: June 07, 2011, 22:18:05 pm »

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« Reply #160 on: June 15, 2011, 06:21:44 am »

I didn't take too many pictures this past Classic 2011 week, mostly at the OCTO show. This Type II jumped out at me...
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It's not a "Bus", but I think it has a Cal-Look inspiration for sure. Not sure if it could run the numbers either Cheesy
A little less camber/more rake and a bigger rear tire maybe? T-Bars? 48's for sure!!!
I thought it was cool.
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« Reply #161 on: July 15, 2011, 13:20:04 pm »

Could this be the best "cal Look" bus yet?

Showed up at EBI4 looking like nothing more than a nice panel with a set of 356 wheels


A poke around the inside reveals a nice steering wheels, aux gauges and a set of original 356 seats (and on further investigation it was running polished 356 drums all round, the fronts cut down to hide discs)



But then you went round the back for the money shot


and yes that is the real deal Shocked

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« Reply #162 on: July 16, 2011, 19:50:04 pm »

Holy Moly!
Love the contradiction ... Wink
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« Reply #163 on: July 18, 2011, 22:49:50 pm »

From http://patvw.skynetblogs.be/

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« Reply #164 on: July 19, 2011, 14:05:56 pm »

waouww love that dove blue kombi with american racing torq trust D
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« Reply #165 on: July 21, 2011, 17:13:40 pm »

I don't know if it can be considered cal look, but it looks kinda cool  Cool


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« Reply #166 on: July 21, 2011, 18:29:50 pm »

Cool. Just needs one of these:

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« Reply #167 on: July 21, 2011, 18:59:25 pm »

Don't forget some of these  Wink
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« Reply #168 on: July 21, 2011, 21:31:31 pm »

I looked inside the bus... he don't have a Hurst shifter...
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« Reply #169 on: July 21, 2011, 22:50:50 pm »

I looked inside the bus... he don't have a Hurst shifter...

WTF?!

LAME.
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« Reply #170 on: July 22, 2011, 08:46:25 am »

I looked inside the bus... he don't have a Hurst shifter...

WTF?!

LAME.


Yeah he was parked next to us at EBi and he doesnt have one... but they also had a track support trecker which was kinda cool too
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« Reply #171 on: July 22, 2011, 09:30:24 am »

TxT, were those ladies promoting the his/her's Hurst shifter?  Wink
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« Reply #172 on: July 25, 2011, 16:35:19 pm »

EBI 4 was my first weekend on the slicks and front runners, I'm loving the new stance, look and feel it's given the van,

Helped me to a new P.b. as well!









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« Reply #173 on: July 25, 2011, 21:21:10 pm »

TxT, were those ladies promoting the his/her's Hurst shifter?  Wink
Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #174 on: September 06, 2011, 23:23:32 pm »

From http://california68.skynetblogs.be/

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« Reply #175 on: September 08, 2011, 06:47:11 am »

Texas Tom,

I am sure you know this if your are an old guy like me.  Linda Vaughn, Miss Hurst from the 60's, sports a nice set of 48's too!   :-)   Nothing beats a pair of 48's!

RM
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« Reply #176 on: September 08, 2011, 08:35:44 am »

Not strictly cal look perhaps but cooler than a new people carrier Grin
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« Reply #177 on: September 08, 2011, 13:54:00 pm »

Is that yours? Tell me about it. How is it lowered and what size tires?
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« Reply #178 on: September 08, 2011, 14:48:19 pm »

Texas Tom,

I am sure you know this if your are an old guy like me.  Linda Vaughn, Miss Hurst from the 60's, sports a nice set of 48's too!   :-)   Nothing beats a pair of 48's!

RM

RICK!
LMAO ... Yes!
48DD = 48 double downdraft LOL
TxT
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« Reply #179 on: September 08, 2011, 14:49:36 pm »

Yep its mine Smiley
Its got 2 x adjusters in the beam and the spring plates turned 2 splines & notched to suit, shocks are 20 point spax adjustables made to length.
Wheels are 5 1/2" x 15" empi slots, front tyres are 165/50/15's, rears 185/65/15.
Front anti roll bar has been removed for clearance & the bump stops all cut down.
Its got a stock width vw beam.

I'll probably change the front tyres to 165/60/15's as theres more clearance than I was expecting, also adjustable spring plates will help when changing the rear wheels.

Not much else to say about it right now, interior wise its a walk through with 2 x 3 seaters in the back & its got a stock sp 1600 for now.
Got a few dents to fix & it'll be ready for a coat of shiney beige Grin
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