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Title: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 14, 2011, 05:45:58 am Another good VW Classic. Lots of great cars and I really enjoyed talking to everyone. I'd also like to thank the guys in DKP for sharing some of their space for Marc and myself. We were hoping to have another...and maybe last... "massive" two car DRA display. With their help, it worked out.
Although I'm happy that Marc survived another trip with his car from Washington to So Cal, I'm a little worried that all the attention he's been getting with his car might be going to his head. I've noticed some slight changes in his wardrobe. Probably just my imagination.... ;-) Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Rennsurfer on June 14, 2011, 05:47:38 am HAHA!! Great picture of Marc, Ed! Well written post, too. Always cool seeing you both and your cars.
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: 2manytoys on June 14, 2011, 05:51:38 am I agree, great picture of Marc. Ed, it was great to meet you and finally see your beautiful ghia in person and not just the teaser pics. It was also a pleasure to meet Marc and check out his ride too.
Patrick (p.s...that would be my Strato oval rag in the picture of Marc doing the night club Hula....He didn't arrive like that, did he?) Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 14, 2011, 15:17:11 pm Oh Marc wasn't doing the hula. That was his power pose!
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: deano on June 14, 2011, 16:26:41 pm Now, that's the Marc I remember from the '70s!
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: johnl on June 14, 2011, 16:39:11 pm Now, that's the Marc I remember from the '70s! That should be the "OFFICAL" uniform of all former AUTO HAUS employees. 8) 8) 8) Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: . on June 14, 2011, 17:14:57 pm Now, that's the Marc I remember from the '70s! "Captain Fantastic" ;D :D :) Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: speedwell on June 14, 2011, 22:50:40 pm ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: marc1951 on June 14, 2011, 23:39:58 pm ....He didn't arrive like that, did he?) Yes.....I arrived wearing shorts ::) Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 14, 2011, 23:56:43 pm Ed and Marc it was nice to see you guys there. Frenchy Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 15, 2011, 04:27:21 am Patrick,
Good to meet you too. Great looking Oval!! Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Rennsurfer on June 15, 2011, 07:27:49 am That should be the "OFFICAL" uniform of all former AUTO HAUS employees. 8) 8) 8) Wait a sec... we can take this to the next level and show up to the next car event dressed as such. Group photo to top it all off. ;D Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: So.Cal.Life on June 15, 2011, 07:56:23 am Did Marc get the fuel problem dialed in ? , I hope so , just a killer looking car , its gotta run killer too!!! KG
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Rick Meredith on June 15, 2011, 17:51:21 pm That should be the "OFFICAL" uniform of all former AUTO HAUS employees. 8) 8) 8) For the first time ever, I'm glad I never worked at Auto Haus! ;D Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: johnl on June 15, 2011, 20:18:09 pm That should be the "OFFICAL" uniform of all former AUTO HAUS employees. 8) 8) 8) Wait a sec... we can take this to the next level and show up to the next car event dressed as such. Group photo to top it all off. ;D Please no SPEDOS :o :o :o Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Rennsurfer on June 16, 2011, 01:00:00 am Please no SPEDOS :o :o :o Agreed, John. No nut-huts or banana-hammocks, PLEASE. Thank you. Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 16, 2011, 04:35:34 am Talk about thread a hijack!?! ;D
OK...back to the subject! Here's a pic on Marc's motor at the Classic, and a DRA heritage photo from the mid 70's that I colorized. Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: marc1951 on June 16, 2011, 05:32:26 am Did Marc get the fuel problem dialed in ? , I hope so , just a killer looking car , its gotta run killer too!!! KG Kieth, The Bug-In problem was a main jet holder out about 2 turns (it was tight but not seated) and the glue that bonds the linings to the brake shoes gave up after 35 years (I had no brakes). After fixing those, the car ran great but now I have problems with the mag (sometimes it starts, no problem.........sometimes it doesn't). I dropped the mag off at Joe Hunt on the way home. We spent Monday night in Medford............couldn't quite make it to Roseburg. ;D Next time down, we'll just kidnap you. Frenchy, thanks, it's always good to see you too. You know you were once a member of DRA..............surely you could spare one of your cars to join us......I have some decals...<grin> or we need to bring in new members and call it....DRA II......or to outdo DKP...we'll call it.. DRA V. ... or we could merge with DKK and then Fred would be DRADKK_Fred! As far as the Auto Haus "uniforms".......I have always been a style setter (I invented the Hawaiian shirt)...but you guys are scaring the hell out of me! Marc Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: So.Cal.Life on June 16, 2011, 05:57:06 am Marc, you have my #, so anytime your passing through, or anyother time for that matter feel free to give a call. Looks like you guys had a good trip. Keith
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Zach Gomulka on June 16, 2011, 16:05:20 pm Marc, I love your linkage! Simple and beautiful!
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: . on June 18, 2011, 13:54:02 pm Marc, you have my #, so anytime your passing through, or anyother time for that matter feel free to give a call. Looks like you guys had a good trip. Keith Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: deano on June 18, 2011, 18:26:20 pm Everytime I looked at Marc's car, something else happened to it. Yikes! Please, step away from the car. And despite being towed away from the photo session, all things turned out well. Congrats to Marc.
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Rennsurfer on June 18, 2011, 18:50:03 pm AWESOME to see Marc's car on the cover, Deano.
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: 2manytoys on June 18, 2011, 21:21:13 pm Wow! nice cover shot! Congrats Marc.
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: So.Cal.Life on June 19, 2011, 03:28:08 am Richard , I really like that picture,its really worth a thousand words, its true Marc didnt recognize me until he saw my nametag , but I did know him right away, you see, Marc left quite an impression on me way back when I was the "kid" that worked at Fleming & Aronson. Split windows ,to me have always been the best VWs, Marc had one with BRMs & a big Weber motor , to me the "kid" , well , it doesnt get much better than that. Seeing him and his car still together after all these years is awsome , Marc , nobody is more worthy of a Hot VWs cover story then you my friend . Also Marc , thanks for all the negative comments about my ugly piece of crap car back then , you helped fuel my fire to build a good car . Keith
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: marc1951 on June 19, 2011, 04:08:41 am Everytime I looked at Marc's car, something else happened to it. Yikes! Please, step away from the car. And despite being towed away from the photo session, all things turned out well. Congrats to Marc. WOW!! I'm humbled.....Wow! Yup, it has been frustrating. I stopped by Joe Hunt on the way back from the Classic and it looks like my problem has been the mag (coil meltdown). It's amazing the thing started at all. I can hardly wait to get it back and actually be able to start and drive the car without it crapping out on me. Well, it's certainly not a professionally built show car, but there it is....on the cover! WOW! Thanks, Dean. Marc DRA Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 19, 2011, 04:41:02 am Just for the record... This is the first and only DRA car ever to grace the cover of HVW's. Glad to see Marc, his car, and DRA get some well deserved recognition. And it only took 40 years!
...Ed Founder of the legendary DRA Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: marc1951 on June 19, 2011, 05:49:38 am Richard , I really like that picture,its really worth a thousand words, its true Marc didnt recognize me until he saw my nametag , but I did know him right away, you see, Marc left quite an impression on me way back when I was the "kid" that worked at Fleming & Aronson. Split windows ,to me have always been the best VWs, Marc had one with BRMs & a big Weber motor , to me the "kid" , well , it doesnt get much better than that. Seeing him and his car still together after all these years is awsome , Marc , nobody is more worthy of a Hot VWs cover story then you my friend . Also Marc , thanks for all the negative comments about my ugly piece of crap car back then , you helped fuel my fire to build a good car . Keith Keith, Keith, Keith........... The first time I met you, I knew you were destined to create the "World's Most Beautiful VW".I was driving to the shop when a bright light caused me to pull over to the side of the road. It was then that a voice in my head told me that it was my mission to spur you on to VW greatness. I devised a plan where I would taunt you with my car while continually reminding you that your car was just junk. Yes it was me and my brilliant plan that led you to build a good car,.. nay..... not just a good car, but the best car!............... ........ahh,now that I've taken my medicine, I realize I had never heard of the "World's Most Beautiful VW" back then and I think that light was the Anaheim police......and that voice was the officer telling me my car was too low.........and come to think about it, I've never had a brilliant plan in my life and I only teased you about your car because you were such a good natured guy who was very likable and a good sport.....and I had absolutely nothing to do with the incredible Keith Goss chopped top street machine.....it was Keith Goss. But thank you, anyway, I appreciate the kind words (even if you are full of shit). <grin> Marc Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Fiatdude on June 19, 2011, 06:38:31 am Man -- Lance sure looks short standing next to Jon Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: deano on June 19, 2011, 17:49:42 pm Man -- Lance sure looks short standing next to Jon Don't we all.... Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 19, 2011, 18:42:25 pm Marc On the cover way cool Marc nice coverage. I do have an extra car that would love to have a pair DRA sticker on. Are you guys thinking on having T shirts made as well. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 19, 2011, 20:44:59 pm Hi Frenchy,
I had small amount camp shirts made for the Bug In. In the photo attached photo both Marc and myself are wearing them. If I decide to make more, or design a t-shirt, I'll let you know. I have had a couple of idea already in mind. ...Ed Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 19, 2011, 23:15:59 pm Thanks Ed let me know. Frenchy Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Russell on June 19, 2011, 23:33:03 pm Ed, great post.
Marc, the engine looks so cool, proper cal look, plain and simple, glad your using the Mag, makes it more real. Can't wait to see your car in person and let's see some pics of those BRM's please. Congrats on cover shot and feature, hope you can sign one for me please.......... Dean, great cover with a proper cal look car, thanks can't wait for my copy to arrive and thx for that too, cheers. Keith, Marc's right you did build americas most beautiful VW and I'm so glad you did, thanks Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: deano on June 20, 2011, 00:22:54 am Marc is also now, in a very small, but elite group of people to have their car in Hot VWs twice!
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 20, 2011, 03:55:47 am Ed I will put the stickers on my 52 split window that is in the living room. Frenchy Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: marc1951 on June 20, 2011, 04:51:31 am Ed I will put the stickers on my 52 split window that is in the living room. Frenchy I have a few decals left and several jacket patches. I don't think I still have your address, so iif you supply that, I will see if I can round up a couple of decals for you. Split window in your living room?? That I would like to see............. Marc Buehler Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: marc1951 on June 20, 2011, 05:11:29 am Ed, great post. Marc, the engine looks so cool, proper cal look, plain and simple, glad your using the Mag, makes it more real. Can't wait to see your car in person and let's see some pics of those BRM's please. Congrats on cover shot and feature, hope you can sign one for me please.......... Dean, great cover with a proper cal look car, thanks can't wait for my copy to arrive and thx for that too, cheers. Keith, Marc's right you did build americas most beautiful VW and I'm so glad you did, thanks Russell: Thanks, and I would be happy to sign one for you. You are one of the people who convinced me to revive the car and I thank you for that. Hmmmm, let me guess......you own Keith's car? Should have known. <grin> I've got a couple of time slips for the Under Dog from the Winternationals (1971 or 1972 I think) for you, Marc DRA Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 20, 2011, 05:32:11 am Marc Here is my home address also check my website at Frenchysrides.com if you go at the top click on museum and you will see before and after we build the museum in the living room. Frenchy Dehoux 1417 east Brentrup dr Tempe Az 85283 Thanks !!!!!! Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: So.Cal.Life on June 20, 2011, 05:38:51 am Richard , I really like that picture,its really worth a thousand words, its true Marc didnt recognize me until he saw my nametag , but I did know him right away, you see, Marc left quite an impression on me way back when I was the "kid" that worked at Fleming & Aronson. Split windows ,to me have always been the best VWs, Marc had one with BRMs & a big Weber motor , to me the "kid" , well , it doesnt get much better than that. Seeing him and his car still together after all these years is awsome , Marc , nobody is more worthy of a Hot VWs cover story then you my friend . Also Marc , thanks for all the negative comments about my ugly piece of crap car back then , you helped fuel my fire to build a good car . Keith Keith, Keith, Keith........... The first time I met you, I knew you were destined to create the "World's Most Beautiful VW".I was driving to the shop when a bright light caused me to pull over to the side of the road. It was then that a voice in my head told me that it was my mission to spur you on to VW greatness. I devised a plan where I would taunt you with my car while continually reminding you that your car was just junk. Yes it was me and my brilliant plan that led you to build a good car,.. nay..... not just a good car, but the best car!............... ........ahh,now that I've taken my medicine, I realize I had never heard of the "World's Most Beautiful VW" back then and I think that light was the Anaheim police......and that voice was the officer telling me my car was too low.........and come to think about it, I've never had a brilliant plan in my life and I only teased you about your car because you were such a good natured guy who was very likable and a good sport.....and I had absolutely nothing to do with the incredible Keith Goss chopped top street machine.....it was Keith Goss. But thank you, anyway, I appreciate the kind words (even if you are full of shit). <grin> Marc Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 20, 2011, 21:14:21 pm Frenchy, I might be putting together another order for the camp shirts. We had a few colors produced last time, but I think the black or the red looked the best. I don't know the exact at the moment, but assume around $30.00. - $35.00 each. If you are interested, let me know. T-shirts are coming, but later this year.
...Ed Legendary DRA Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on June 20, 2011, 23:09:31 pm Ed Thanks I will wait for the T Shirts as I wear more of them. My size is XL Frenchy Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: deano on June 21, 2011, 00:57:34 am What no DRA Fan Club T-shirts?
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 21, 2011, 06:16:48 am Dean. No fan club T shirts.....yet. ;-) We'll discuss it at our next DRA council meeting. (It's similar to the Jedi council, just without the magic and not as many aliens)
...Ed Legendary DRA. Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: marc1951 on June 23, 2011, 03:25:47 am Sarge and his dog visit the massive DRA pavilion. I believe he was about to defect from DKP and ask if he could join DRA, but his dog distracted him with it's gyrations and he was forced to leave to clean up..............
[attachment=1] ......or maybe we were having a nice visit when this dog just came from no where and jumped up in his lap. The owners were surprised as the dog normally doesn't act this way....animal magnetism? You pick which caption you believe. Either way, DRA is considering the dog for membership...<grin> Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: Rennsurfer on June 23, 2011, 05:42:23 am HAHA!! Great post and picture, Marc.
Title: Re: DRA @ the Classic Post by: edcraig on June 23, 2011, 06:17:39 am I found this picture of another past DRA car the Speedwell site. The car belonged to Mark Antista. Mark is pictured second from the left in the DRA group photo taken at this years Bug In. (shown on his thread).
Cool car. I have more pics of it buried somewhere that I'll try to post. ...Ed Legendary DRA |