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Title: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 10, 2014, 10:05:20 am So, as has been written many times, Dave Kanase's car was very much a cal- looker,
But certainly had a more kustom/ Hotrod feel to it... (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/jick-r/6115AD2E-EC56-4B7A-8CFF-862AE6FD847D_zpsfbqk3dw0.jpg) Also, there's Jeff Kawaguchi's Kandy red car with the fenders leaded in... I don't have any photos of that car but I'd sure love to see some nice colour photos of it?? Were there any others around back in the day that pushed the boundaries of what we now regard as traditional Cal-look? Photos always help! Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Lee.C on December 10, 2014, 17:53:20 pm Cool thread.....
In my eyes a Cal Looker is just a Hot-rodded VW if you get what I mean :-\ :) I LOVE Dave's Car!!!!! Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Zach Gomulka on December 10, 2014, 18:37:14 pm I just noticed that car has a 65-66 decklid on it (it's a 64). I like that. Everyone (including me ::)) is overly concerned with having the correct year stuff these days. Back then they just used what they liked, or just what was on hand/easy to find. Like 62+ tail lights on an oval, so what? ;)
Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 10, 2014, 19:09:59 pm Cool thread..... In my eyes a Cal Looker is just a Hot-rodded VW if you get what I mean :-\ :) I LOVE Dave's Car!!!!! Exactly! That's why it bothers me so much that these days no-one seems to be looking at ANY other niches of the classic/vintage/Hotrod/kustom world..... Why the fuck not? That's what these dudes were doing back in the day... All this stuff about how "Mr VW X?" Invented T-bars, "Mr VW Y?" Was the first to de chrome/nose/deck etc...... Sorry but I think it's absolute bollocks. These things were commonplace normal modifications that hot rodders etc had been doing for YEARS before. I'm not criticising anyone.... Just trying to make a point.... :D Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Lee.C on December 10, 2014, 19:21:33 pm Cool thread..... In my eyes a Cal Looker is just a Hot-rodded VW if you get what I mean :-\ :) I LOVE Dave's Car!!!!! Exactly! That's why it bothers me so much that these days no-one seems to be looking at ANY other niches of the classic/vintage/Hotrod/kustom world..... Why the fuck not? That's what these dudes were doing back in the day... All this stuff about how "Mr VW X?" Invented T-bars, "Mr VW Y?" Was the first to de chrome/nose/deck etc...... Sorry but I think it's absolute bollocks. These things were commonplace normal modifications that hot rodders etc had been doing for YEARS before. I'm not criticising anyone.... Just trying to make a point.... :D THANKYOU BUDDY....... I have been saying this stuff for YEARS!!! Thats kinda why I like the "Splits" that used to be around "Back in the day" they were closer to "Hot-Rods" in my opinion... :) Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Flow on December 10, 2014, 19:55:36 pm If you wanna see this, take a look to Japan. These guys are currently doing it well :)
Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Dave Rosique on December 10, 2014, 20:59:16 pm I just noticed that car has a 65-66 decklid on it (it's a 64). I like that. Everyone (including me ::)) is overly concerned with having the correct year stuff these days. Back then they just used what they liked, or just what was on hand/easy to find. Like 62+ tail lights on an oval, so what? ;) I've always said build it your way! Around 1975, I built my second Oval with '67 USA spec front fenders, SB12 trim rings and Lucas lights along with'67 tail lights, '67 Vert decklid & matching rear apron. I thought it was cool 8) Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Lee.C on December 10, 2014, 21:00:14 pm If you wanna see this, take a look to Japan. These guys are currently doing it well :) Agreed dude.... I've been checking out some of their "Custom-Vans" ;D Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 10, 2014, 22:19:14 pm the Japanese (massive generalisation!) really take shit to another level....both good and bad!
(have a look on youtube for "Bosozoku Cars" for some hugely enjoyable/worrying off topic viewing!) I remember discussing the Harfees guys in Japan a few years ago on here.......they have some cool and different ideas....but still not quite what I'm talking about..... Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Lee.C on December 10, 2014, 22:37:48 pm the Japanese (massive generalisation!) really take shit to another level....both good and bad! (have a look on youtube for "Bosozoku Cars" for some hugely enjoyable/worrying off topic viewing!) I remember discussing the Harfees guys in Japan a few years ago on here.......they have some cool and different ideas....but still not quite what I'm talking about..... FUCK YOU ROUND EYE!!!!! >:( :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D I love the Bosozoko Cars, Proper DISHED rims!!!! I have also bee checkin out some of the "Custom-Moped" stuff - Proper Crazy!!!! Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 10, 2014, 22:53:50 pm hahaha.....totally forgot about the mopeds.......haven't looked for a few years but that stuff is insane!!
Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 11, 2014, 09:32:23 am Not so drunk this morning & back on track!
Or maybe not? Too much Kustom and not enough Cal-Look? Kid-Deans chopped Squareback.... Anyway, Cool looking car in my book... (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/jick-r/35AF0DC0-E5D7-419B-9DA6-CAB5435DC011_zpswhlok7lr.jpg) Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 11, 2014, 10:17:26 am (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/jick-r/4A03030D-9865-4A7C-9BFD-8E33DF4418C7_zpsotiyoxlj.jpg)
Sorry about the crap photo.....but I reckon this is a great example... Fantastic paint, chopped, colour-coded, amazing vintage/period interior rather than some shitty 80's velour or whatever... Porsche nipple hubcaps...... It's all there! Like the "Cal-Look Rulebook" tells us.... Haha. Could maybe stand to lose the spotlights, but otherwise....? Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Flow on December 11, 2014, 11:22:24 am A typical japanese looker... And an old one :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10247201_10205460967105919_4380487542538441637_n.jpg?oh=0b1dfcd70d770c87a9e0e934d1fd1fa5&oe=55091290&__gda__=1426528239_dff489de9656fb50c41f71a366dcbaec) (https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10408819_10205460968745960_6010769843253689132_n.jpg?oh=6789a5533e13766681fa1ff491d513e2&oe=5511B09B&__gda__=1426076301_a705f1ed1bafa5632d59cd263b498b01) Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: Lee.C on December 11, 2014, 11:37:53 am A typical japanese looker... And an old one :) (https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10247201_10205460967105919_4380487542538441637_n.jpg?oh=0b1dfcd70d770c87a9e0e934d1fd1fa5&oe=55091290&__gda__=1426528239_dff489de9656fb50c41f71a366dcbaec) (https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10408819_10205460968745960_6010769843253689132_n.jpg?oh=6789a5533e13766681fa1ff491d513e2&oe=5511B09B&__gda__=1426076301_a705f1ed1bafa5632d59cd263b498b01) Very Very cool cars!!! ;D Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 11, 2014, 11:52:47 am Nice work Flow! Very cool ....
Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: old dub lover on December 11, 2014, 15:33:41 pm Not so drunk this morning & back on track! Or maybe not? Too much Kustom and not enough Cal-Look? Kid-Deans chopped Squareback.... Anyway, Cool looking car in my book... (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/jick-r/35AF0DC0-E5D7-419B-9DA6-CAB5435DC011_zpswhlok7lr.jpg) my favourite type 3 on the planet ! Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 11, 2014, 17:23:23 pm You know what..... The more I look at it the more I want to build something similar!
Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: speedwell on December 11, 2014, 18:30:12 pm You know what..... The more I look at it the more I want to build something similar! don't build another one , buy it from russell ;)kid dean (http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,8118.msg123866.html#msg123866) Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 11, 2014, 18:35:52 pm Very Interesting Mr Speedwell !
I recall reading somewhere a long time ago that it was a bit shabby looking with purple flames..., I wonder........??? Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: speedwell on December 11, 2014, 18:41:05 pm Very Interesting Mr Speedwell ! check my post i'veinsert a hyperlink ;)I recall reading somewhere a long time ago that it was a bit shabby looking with purple flames..., I wonder........??? Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: modnrod on December 12, 2014, 00:22:44 am I remember that car well too, nice ride.
Another Squareback, probably my all-time favourite, was the "Sewfine" Square panel from the mid-80s I think? I kept looking at my Square, then the Sewfine pic, then my square, etc...... ;) Title: Re: Old cal-lookers that strayed into kustom territory? Post by: jick on December 12, 2014, 00:34:52 am I remember the Sewfine car.....(I think)., it was in an early Volksworld..
Beige/tan/brown stripes....? Is that right? |