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. 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. 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. 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
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