The Cal-look Lounge

Great day at the Bug In today, however, it seemed like attendance was down a little.  I think the other event happening at Featherly Park pulled some people away.  Not sure both events were scheduled for the same day?!

First, I'm very happy that Marc Buehler made it down from Washington with his Split.  Great to see both him and his car.  I know it was not cheap or easy or get it down here.  Thanks to his buddies Jim and Bob for helping Marc get the car down here, (and hopefully back in one piece!).  Really fun to see everyone's reaction to seeing it again after so many years.

Second, what a surprise to have a unplanned DRA mini reunion today.  So many guys I have not seen in a long long time.  I really enjoyed seeing them all.

Third, thanks for everyone who gave my so many positive comments on my Ghia, and to see the huge reaction to Marc's car, (along with our massive two car DRA display!).  Also...both of our cars trophied too.  Pretty cool!

Lastly, thanks to all in DKK for sharing their club space with Marc and myself.  Shortly before the Bug in, it looked like we had a little bit of a hiccup with a location for our display, (did I say "massive", two car display!).  DKK was good enough to help us out and shared some of their space..  Thanks guys!

....Ed.

It was our honor to share our space!

It's is so great to see the old clubs get back in touch and get cars out!

Marc's car was breathtaking!

And Ed, your car is always great to see as well!

Hey guys,
          I missed it! I really hope you guys post some more pics of the event!


Thanks

Ed,

Truly an honor having you and Marc with us!

Had a great time, like to thank the Deeks (DKK), for the great food, hanging with them for a short time was cool. Here are some pics for Mark B. and Ed cars, NICE!

More, sorry for the resolution, was set to low.

Guys fantastic cars and pictures, glad to see Marc made it and got it finished, well done, any chance of some more detail pics of both, just loving your green ghia Ed.....

All the best


Russell

Great Pictures , Ghia is Just Stunning !

thx for the report mark ; i appreciate , and marc's car is a super nice

rgd
fabs

thanks for pictures
marc's red split is awesome

Thanks Mark, entertaining as usual, I just missed Nutella!  ;)

Mark, excellent pictures and report, really enjoyed this post, made me think I could touch these cars, thank you your efforts appreciated.


Now back to Ed's ghia..........

Some pictures from Bug-In 36, more will follow.

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A little too windy for the Racers but a great day for the car show...
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Congrats to Mark for getting the Split to the show, thanks for making the effort and sharing your joy with all of us.
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A few Ghia's for you Fred...
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More Ghia's...
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  Great report as always Mark!!    Wish I'd of seen Marc and his car, I was on the other side all day.  (wish they'd switch the show and swap areas for Bug In) The wind was a bummer but the day was good overall.

Man, really wish I could have gone... makes me really hungry for Sacramento Bug o Rama at the end of the month! ;D

This RHD Cab had a very clean look...
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The sun was shinning, but a Rolling Blackout appeared...
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HECKER showing off the power of a beer belly!...
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Ok so how did I miss another DKK Group shot???  :-[

That's what happens when a DEEK sleeps in, Rick.  Now if you had met up at 4:45 in the morning with the best of us.....  ;)  :D  ::) 

 :P

Thanks to everyone for sharing the pics! Marc's split is awesome!

The DRA Gang....

wow wow wow thanks Marc for a great report
the DEEKS rock, good to meet the DKK, if you like pics of the group shot
just sent mail to gunter.hofmans@telenet.be and once home I will get you the line up
and group picture which turned out so nice

wow wow wow Ed and Marc of DRA fame bringing over the cars
if you guys need pics I took, just drop me a line as well
have also some group shots for you if you like

more to follow later of course

great to see you all ...

thanks for a good time


Gunter @ CSP

Thanks for the report Marc. That's a great one  ;)

I didn't make it over to the car show area, so when we came across Marc's car as we were leaving I HAD to stop and check it out! Definitely the highlight of my day!

Yeah Zach... ya didn't even come buy and say "hi" <sniff>  :D

Roy's black '67 gives me a good feeling!

I had a great day!!! Scored lots of goodies in the swap area, a nice rear bumper for my daughters ghia, a license plate frame for the same car that reads "PLEASE DON'T TAILGATE" ;D, a very nice 40 hp shroud, and a repro sprintstar that fell off the Empi display and got minor damage and will make a great spare for the new squareback I cruised out to the event in. I've had 2 notchbacks in the past, the last one was at the show yesterday, but never a squareback, I gotta say that I'm diggin squarebacks. I was able to haul all my goodies home in it and didn't have to look for a friend that drove a truck to bring it home. Sweet!!!

and don't forget the push start at the days end. ;D

Alright now.....LOL that was me. Fan was on all day.

I was soooo busy celebrating Bruce's (61SNRF)  birthday, I forgot to take pics.
I do want to say tho, it was a nice day, & we ended the day with twinkie cakes.
I too saw so many people from years past, Roger Grago, Keith Goss, Frenchy,
and Don Musselwhite too. But the definite highlight (for me) was to meet
Tero & Sanna !! ;)  Lookin forward to the Classic!!!

Sorry I missed ya! You shoulda came to the host hotel party. Good times! ;D

Zach, he couldn't have made the party.  He was at home enjoying a good night's sleep!  ;)  :D  ::)

I need my beauty sleep  ;D

Nice day with great friends. Just keeps gettin better! Oh the VW's are a plus too.

Of Course   My best friend in Texas had sent me a " Rocket Science T- Shirt   "
So that was my red  shirt of the day. I was Rockin' it because I didn't get a DSK
shirt when they were last printed. Thanks to the motormania (c)  crew !!  ;)

By the way Mr. Texas Tom, allow me to pre-introduce Don Musselwhite / friend from DVB & friend
of the SHOOB - E ...  he is in San Angelo, with family in Austin. He just bought a '67 Cal look.
His 69 savanna beige bug with BERG motor was legendary. You'll get a kick outta him.   Heck ;D

I doth agreeth. It also has over two hundred of those horsepower things under the 'lid.
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Deano, that D.R.A. shot is classic. I was complimenting  Ed & Marc on their cool shirts. Really dig those embroidered button ups.
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Here's another pic with names.  (from left to right)

Milan Milkoff
Mark Antista
Marc Buehler
Kerry Morris
Mark Fortezzo
me (Ed Craig)

Here are the photos I had in front of my Ghia.  Most from the early 70's.  Photo on upper right.  Rick Brubakens '68. Middle is my '51 and Frenchy's small window.  Bottom Kerry Morris's drag car.  On the left, upper is from a DRA display at the Bug in at OCIR.  Lower, club shot ay DRA Club House.  DRA decal pictures is from Mac's split before start of restoration.   

...Ed.

One more photo.  My daughters Bahama Blue '66, two rows over. 

I only have 3 shots,
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seems like old times with this photo.

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not a big turnout, but still a good time.
Tero, I was very glad I had the chance to meet you and chat about vw's and hockey.  safe travels.

Nice train.

Man, I wish I could'a been there.  Joe Larsen's ride is looking sweet.  Kudos to my Deek brothers, once again you all seem to have been the life of the party.  Who wore the lamp shade on their head? 

Great pics all.

Kudos.

No one wears a lamp shade quite like you!  ;D

                                                                           Or an afro.

The train was idling and farting the whole day.

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Thanks for posting all the purdy pictures Guys!

Glad you got some use outa your new threads there Heck(er)  ::) LOL
Tell Don to give me a shout if he's ever 'round my parts ... a Friend of yours is a Friend indeed! ;)
TxT

It was great meeting Marc and watching him not recognize Keith Goss after all these years !
Great talking to Ed also.
 :)

Fred,

Your 67 looks sweet with the Alloys on it. Gives it a very classic look.

Rick M

This is to Ed Craig.

Ed, in your 'today' photo of the DRA members, is that the Porsche part Kerry Morris?  Over the years I have had business dealings with Kerry for the most rare and needed of Porsche Prototype parts, but it's been a long time since I saw him. 
Just wondering? Thanks
Steve Walker

The same thought crossed my mind, which in this feeble state recalls him as Kerry Morse   ;D

No.  Its a different person.  I also new the Kerry you are talking about. He was a good source for split parts and info.

Ed,
Thanks. I was going to say that Kerry sure has changed in appearance since the last time I'd seen him.
Funny how two VW based guys, famous guys at that, have the same name.
Steve

Wow,what a weekend!! As some of you know, I almost lost the car on the way down when the trailer decided to go faster than the car towing it. There were a few moments when I really thought my time had come, but I was able to gain control and get the car and trailer to a parking lot where Reverend Bob and I made some adjustments to the tongue weight to keep that from happening again. Unfortunately the car received some serious damage when a hold down strap came loose and allowed the area on the body under the split window jam into a storage box. Then when unloading the car in So Cal,it was discovered that something had come loose in the left rear brake drum, diminishing the braking capacity of the vehicle (brakes suck!). Also the motor wasn't running well.
Despite all the bad luck, the trip was a huge success. The amount of positive response was astounding and greatly appreciated, easily making the trip worth the expense and pain.
 Now add all the old friends I was reunited with plus the new ones I made and it's obvious  why I've been smiling ever since. I had a blast!!!

Thank you, everyone, for making me feel welcome. I'll be coming back.


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Ouch! this won't be an easy fix


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Can you believe the gall of this guy? I enjoy people checking out the car but to just climb in.......he said he just wanted to take a picture of the dash when I kicked him out. <grin>


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Keith Goss and myself.....when he used to work for Fleming & Aronson, I used to give him a hard time about his $150 car. I would tell Ron that someone had parked a piece of crap in front of his shop and it was bad for business. <grin>  Imagine my surprise when I saw his beautiful chopped top car in Hot VW a few years later. This was the first time we've talked since back then and had a good laugh about it. Good times!


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Ed Craig and myself. Ed and I always have a good time.

Thanks again for coming down Marc.  Really great seeing you and your car! 

Glad you got home without further destruction too!

...Ed
Legendary DRA


 

    Thank Ed I had a great time with all of you and Marc nice to have seen your car after 35 years. And all of the members of DRA and Red Ron Haase it was also nice to see you at the Friday night and Saturday at the get together at the hotel. Kerry Morris was a member of the Vintage Club and use to hang out at Vintage Parts in Glendale Calif with Bob Scott Gary Longworth Cliff Crate and others.


   Thanks
   Frenchy

  Thanks for all the shots and stories guys.  Marc sorry to see and hear about the trailer mishap, that's a real shame hope The Rev. and you can get it straightened out soon that's a doosey. Wish I'd of been able to see you and your car but Classics is coming up.   See you soon.


   DKK you guys look like you had a great time of it as always!!



      And lastly Sarge..  Where's the Nicks photo's bud.

More pics anyone?? ;)

 :)

 :D

 8)  Great to see you, Marc... your car, too!

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 :D  That's Craig Foster with Gregg Bunch... hadn't seen him in MANY years!

 :)

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 8)  That's it, guys.... couldn't help but notice the Pizzo Bros. altered on the way out; bitchin' car!!!

The cabin.
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Nice cabin! What size is that steering wheel?

Thanks..........nice picture!

11" ..........it's what was in the car in the seventies. Now days, I'm too fat to use anything bigger. ;D

Sarge, you take the best pictures!!!


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"If I just had my glasses.........."

    A few more pictures of this past weekend with Ed Craig's Ghia on Friday night at Nick's

   Frenchy

   

Hahaha... Carlos took my glasses months ago and never gave them back >:(
Thanks for the props! :-*

A fun weekend for sure (and hotter than hell!)... 8)

Back home to a 'cool' 65 degrees and promise of rain at the weekend... ::)

And he sold them on eBay for BIG $$$$$ to the Official Sarge Fan Club!

Should he be??  You didn't do "something" to it, did you? :o


 >:(  Why that little weasel... I should have known!! ::) ;D

The sun was shinning, but a Rolling Blackout appeared...


Yes, but I forgot it was a blackout date for a Rolling Blackout!  :'(   ::)   ;D

Blackout or "Black list"!?
Don't know why it didn't grab first place. Popular vote sucks ::)
It was still a pleasure to look it over again. See something new every time :)
Thanks for bringing it out.

Thanks Bruce for your kind words. I think part of the problem was that I didn't have my voter card displayed on my windshield in plain site ( wind kept blowing it away )  :P  I probably should have brought some tape. Dah! Anyways, I had a blast meeting old friends and making new ones and congratulate the winners of the show. 8) Cya at the Classic! ;)

Managed finally to go through the photos of our California holiday. Really great and relaxing trip (besides the car events), was able to totally detach myself from the 9-17 stuff which tend to follow sometimes to vacations.

http://luftsick.blogspot.com/search/label/Bug%20In%2036%20weekend (http://luftsick.blogspot.com/search/label/Bug%20In%2036%20weekend)

Great report Tero!

Thanks Tero for the recognition of my car. It was nice to finally meet you. Glad to hear you had a good time in sunny (and sometimes windy) So. Cal.  Cya!

Hey Tero, thanks also for pics of my too. Great shots of the other cars too!

Ted