The Cal-look Lounge

Hi guys,
On the 8th of May this year we fly in to San Francisco for a family holiday of a life time.
My wife and 4 year old son will be with me.

We spend the first 7 days driving towards our final stop of Anaheim to tick the Disney box for my son.

I would really appreciate some advice on any 'VW'  based stuff that I must do or see whilst there! I plan to visit Ron Lummus and Berg but anything else to suggest?

Obviously Cal look based is a priority.
Any help appreciated  ;D
Lee

Worth popping in to FAT Performance while at bergs its pretty close. I went last year for two weeks would love to do it again one day. Don't forget the Schleys museum!

Thank you.
Keep the ideas coming ;D

lee will be there too 7th may to 19th , there'sd some good stuff , to do
fat  perf ,  hot vw's , medoza street(feb 75 cover) , schley museum , griffith observatory , dkp cruise night , bug in , venice beach , santa monica , etc...
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What are the chances of that!!
Will send you a pm a bit later

If you're able to, you might check out Ray Schubert and Mark Merrill's location, in Mountain View (about 45 min south of SF on U.S. 101)

Bay Area has a few VW shops worth stopping in to see. Buggy House in Hayward, I cut my teeth there, worked for Jerry there for over 10 years. He'll enjoy telling you stories about golf ball flood, RPM limiting rotors on Lil Frank's hot rod, oil donuts and 100mph+ on Foothill in my car on jetting runs.

Neat stuff to see in Bay Area? Point Reyes National Seashore is a great day. Big Basin State Park. Drive from Redwood City through La Honda and out to San Gregorio is a jewel of a scenic ride. If you have a kid or two that enjoy steam locomotives you could ride the narrow gauge trains at Roaring Camp (in Santa Cruz Mountains, not far from Big Basin), or the mini steamers up in Tilden Park (Berkeley).

A cool (and free) car museum in Los Angeles area is Nethercutt Collection, in Sylmar. Just off I-5 freeway, as you come down hill from Magic Mountain. A few first place concours winners in there... Bugatti Type 57, Talbot Lago, M-Benz 540K.... a must see.

Better check on the monthly DKP Cruise Night. I believe it's on hiatus.

Like Jim said the Nethercutt is worth checking out. Limited hours so check for availability. They have a lot of antiques there so the non-car people with you won't be totally bored.

Great. Will check DKP dates.
I know its cheeky but if anyone there would like a passenger for a quick run down the street I would appreciate it :)

DKP 50th anniversary , Bug In ect. the weekend of 15th 16 17th
 About as California Look as it gets.

Ask ron for a fast. drive in sunny! Of paul...

I also hope to be there from the 14-18th.  ;D

I know a guy with some nice spindle mounts and a fast DKP ride you could check out.

Hi Jason,
If you could pm me his details that would be great  ;)
Seriously though, would be good to catch up and get those wheels out of your garage

You should plan on driving down P.C.H. from San Fran to O.C.!!!! 8)

Go check out dubbers toybox in stanton. Only a couple miles from disney land. you can check out his cal look zwitter and his zwitter rhd baja.

Good place to buy as well, some me a few deals on parts and cheep on shipping too

One of martins mates

Add a week  :) :) Will be the best add on because theres allwas so much
to see in CA, both car related and nature. We spend some days driving to
Yosemite National Park and drove out to the coast and cruised down Higway 1
back to LA.

/Rolf

Yep! AKA: P.C.H.

 http://www.pacificcoasthighwayonline.com/
"The Pacific Coast Highway may be one of the most scenic drives in the world..."

Sat in terminal 5 waiting to leave :)
Anyone know of any good VW breakers yards to visit?

Lee

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Have a great time, lots of pics please and keep posted for my part list ;)

Regards Ron