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Title: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Jim Ratto on June 15, 2007, 16:30:41 pm
I'm surprised how little "press" Lanny's '67 has received here......so I'll do my part.

One of my favorites to ever show up at a VW show. Very subtle and tasteful. Of course, I'm partial to '67's (sorry Bill  ;D), and even more so, '67's with stock bumpers. I spent some time on my hands and knees (no wise cracks Sheep, John, Sarge...!) looking under the car....this car is sano. Everything has a business-like look, not flash. I didn't get much time to talk to Lanny about the car, and would love to know more about it. Glad to see the engine looks like a VW engine. Upholstery work, stance, paint, overall finish....all first class and right on.

Lanny, how about some details you'd like to share about the car?

Thanks,
Jim


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Dave Galassi on June 15, 2007, 16:39:24 pm
Ditto.


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Tim C on June 15, 2007, 16:50:38 pm
I was lucky enough to receive a number of build up pics from Lanny of the 67, the work, attention to detail and finish looks superb! Sepia brown 67 with hot IDA motor - dream car for me!

Nice one Lanny, top car, top bloke, top t-shirt! ;)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Bryan67 on June 15, 2007, 16:52:07 pm
Put some pictures up here so we can all see it.


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Tim C on June 15, 2007, 17:06:43 pm
BLING!  8)

(http://volksarama.smugmug.com/photos/162649930-M-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: louisb on June 15, 2007, 17:26:06 pm
It has a very "business" look to the motor. Simple, clean, not over done. Mechanical. I like this car too, though I think it should lose the bumpers.

--louis


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Sarge on June 15, 2007, 18:34:40 pm
Lanny's car is hard core...just like he is.  I visited Allen Wiess a week ago before the Classic.  Lanny had just arrived with his friend Rob at Allen's after towing from Canada the last couple of days (another story here).  When I came by, he had the car's back end up on jack stands and was in the middle of re-setting the torsion bars to get just the right look!  Needless to say, I was impressed.  You've got to be VW "crazy" to put yourself through that BS!   8)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: lofty1971 on June 15, 2007, 20:55:31 pm
As brown is my favourite colour and sepia brown is sooo sweet I've got to say this car is just truely awesome  ;D

Oh yeah and it's got a big IDA motor and is proper cal look - dreamland for me....


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Rick Meredith on June 15, 2007, 22:25:10 pm
Lanny's car is spot on.


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Lanny Hussey on June 15, 2007, 22:49:17 pm
Wow! Thanks for all the kind words. I've owned the car for 14 years and this is its second build after a bad front end hit 2 years ago. I tore the car completely down, built a new pan etc, every nut and bolt. Specs are;
 2275 CC, K-Roc/CB Elim 2000 heads w. Chev valves(46X38),9.5 CR, CB 2295 cam etc. Although you can't tell by the modded Hurst shifter, it's running a  Berg 5 with all the tricks. I runs low 12's at 108-109 MPH on PUMP GAS. ;) The day after the sunday show, I put the car seat in and took the wife and toddler cruising around Hollywood, up Laurel Canyon, what a blast. Thanks again.


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Chris W on June 16, 2007, 02:54:10 am
Great job lanny!! It just looks spot on.

Here is a picture I have of the old set up..

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h5/chrisware/DSCF0023.jpg)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: El Diablo Gris on June 16, 2007, 06:34:40 am
I'm not a huge fan of the '67 (let the stoning begin ...), but in this case I would love to have that car (white or brown) in my garage !   ;)

Way to go Lanny, another exceptional build and a well deserved DKP trophy to display proudly ! 

DB


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: ST DRAGN on June 18, 2007, 16:36:31 pm
Lanny's car is the way it should be..."clean and simple", congrat's on the DKP award.

Art Gutierrez


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: stealth67vw on June 18, 2007, 18:34:06 pm
Wisecracks aside I like it . I liked Lanny's car when it was white too. I saw it in person at Sacramento and it isnice.


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: deano on June 18, 2007, 19:41:28 pm
I'm not a huge fan of the '67 (let the stoning begin ...), but in this case I would love to have that car (white or brown) in my garage !   ;)DB

DB, I too like the '58.... well, except for those droopy headlights, fat trim, goofy door handles and pointy deck lid. Nice.


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Fastbrit on June 18, 2007, 19:59:48 pm
I'm not a huge fan of the '67 (let the stoning begin ...), but in this case I would love to have that car (white or brown) in my garage !   ;)DB

DB, I too like the '58.... well, except for those droopy headlights, fat trim, goofy door handles and pointy deck lid. Nice.
I agree. I reckon there's nothing to beat a '73 Super Beetle on Turbovanes with Creative Car Craft fenders... like the one in Deano's 'secret' garage... Even nicer. :D


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: El Diablo Gris on June 19, 2007, 00:59:08 am
I'm not a huge fan of the '67 (let the stoning begin ...), but in this case I would love to have that car (white or brown) in my garage !   ;)DB

DB, I too like the '58.... well, except for those droopy headlights, fat trim, goofy door handles and pointy deck lid. Nice.

 ;) Deano,  I'll see you soon with that flat headlighted thing parked on the side of the freeway somewhere !  :D


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Stephan S on June 19, 2007, 02:26:42 am
Lanny's car rocks & he's a heck of a cool guy, too!
Unlike previous years, there wasn't too much discussion about who should get the DKP trophy at the Pre-Classic Cruise Night... Everybody liked his car!


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: John Rayburn on June 19, 2007, 02:46:33 am
We now open the discussion of Jim Ratto on his hands and knees......


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: sheep on June 19, 2007, 03:49:35 am
Jim Ratto on his hands and knees!!!!! Oh my I have to hear this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: stealth67vw on June 19, 2007, 04:07:13 am
Jim Ratto on his hands and knees!!!!! Oh my I have to hear this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hear it? Haven't you seen it in person  ;D


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on June 19, 2007, 04:41:16 am
I'm not a huge fan of the '67 (let the stoning begin ...), but in this case I would love to have that car (white or brown) in my garage !   ;)DB

DB, I too like the '58.... well, except for those droopy headlights, fat trim, goofy door handles and pointy deck lid. Nice.
Sounds like your describing Rosie Odonnel with a couple of pimples on her ass?? Boom baby!


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: El Diablo Gris on June 19, 2007, 05:04:23 am
I'm not a huge fan of the '67 (let the stoning begin ...), but in this case I would love to have that car (white or brown) in my garage !   ;)DB

DB, I too like the '58.... well, except for those droopy headlights, fat trim, goofy door handles and pointy deck lid. Nice.
Sounds like your describing Rosie Odonnel with a couple of pimples on her ass?? Boom baby!
Oh Geeez.....now ALL the bastard year boys are here !  ;)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: H67bug on June 19, 2007, 07:32:47 am
Beautiful.  ;D



Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: axam48ida on June 19, 2007, 17:14:00 pm
Everything I have seen from those guys up there is awsome!


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Lids on June 19, 2007, 17:26:49 pm
We now open the discussion of Jim Ratto on his hands and knees......

Hope he can get up again, joints start to seize at that age ;)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Sarge on June 19, 2007, 17:39:19 pm
Jim Ratto on his hands and knees!!!!! Oh my I have to hear this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Sheep...I figure Jim musta been looking for some tranny tips.  What do you think?? ::) ;D


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: empicolector on June 19, 2007, 21:58:18 pm
very nice car you're lucky to have see it with your eyes guys  :'( :'(


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: alex d on June 20, 2007, 08:36:45 am
Sepia Brown cars nearly always look good!


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Cornpanzer on June 21, 2007, 01:04:21 am
Way to go Lanny!  It looks like the car turned out great.....anyone got more pics. 
Oh, and who let this DB guy in here anyway?   ;)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: El Diablo Gris on June 21, 2007, 14:28:38 pm
Wow!   Looks like this is turning into the Cal-Look Lounge '67 Forum !  I'm outta here ! ;D


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Lanny Hussey on June 21, 2007, 14:32:47 pm
Daves 67 doesn't really count as it has the 'droopy' headlights..A buddy of mine had a Porsche motor in his...


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: H67bug on June 21, 2007, 14:52:50 pm
..A buddy of mine had a Porsche motor in his...

They fit right in, just 3 bolts so I am often told.  ;D :P ::)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: stealth67vw on June 21, 2007, 15:00:10 pm
Daves 67 doesn't really count as it has the 'droopy' headlights..A buddy of mine had a Porsche motor in his...

My buddies got a super BEE-tle motor in his, you know the duel port. It will do constant 13s and does wheelies all the time.  ::)


Title: Re: Lanny's '67: very nice car, and done right!
Post by: Rick Meredith on June 21, 2007, 18:48:59 pm
Cedor is back!  ;D