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Title: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Georg/DFL on May 19, 2008, 23:03:56 pm I would like to know more about Gary Justus' 64. That car is around for a while and it seems to be at every show in SoCal. When was it build? And do you have some old pictures of the car?
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Rick Meredith on May 19, 2008, 23:27:28 pm I think Gary is on here... maybe he'll pipe up!
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Rennsurfer on May 20, 2008, 03:02:50 am That building almost looks like the the Taco Surf in Surfside, So Cal on P.C.H. I love shooting cars and motorcycles using that as a background. I guess it's the surfer that lurks within me. HA!
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: ercochief on May 20, 2008, 13:49:18 pm Just found this. Seems to be the same car! Sorry, can't tell you more about it.
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: wolfswest on May 20, 2008, 16:05:38 pm Gary is on this forum as well. It was build in the 80-ies I think. There are other topics were there is info on this car.
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: speedwell on May 20, 2008, 17:54:02 pm here's the one i took at bug in this year ;)
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Donny B. on May 20, 2008, 20:11:37 pm What really makes that car so cool is the owner. A nicer guy doesn't exist. It's folks like Gary that make this a great hobby!
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Gary Justus on May 21, 2008, 02:09:23 am Thanks for the kind words...This year will mark the 25th year that I have owned the car. There are too many stories to tell. A few notes would be that the car was painted in '84 and retains the same paint job. I added the convertible decklid later and had it (questionably) color-matched. The car was driven daily until about '95 and has since become more of a fun car. During the 80's into the mid 90's I ran Centerlines but when Flat4 came out with my favorite wheel I had to switch. I also have my Ercos and gold EMPIs.
Lot's of people already know this stuff, so I'll just let it rest. I'm flattered that, with all the great cars and people out there, somebody remembers. Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: javabug on May 21, 2008, 02:38:34 am Nothing like a nice survivor. Great car and history, Gary.
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 21, 2008, 06:13:44 am Someone was saying something about survivor cars from the '80's? Yep, that's the one.
No shortage of gauges in there, Gary! What ones take up space in the glove box delete? Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: wolfswest on May 21, 2008, 10:10:04 am Someone was saying something about survivor cars from the '80's? Yep, that's the one. No shortage of gauges in there, Gary! What ones take up space in the glove box delete? Yeah, I can't help it but I love the dash. Which gauges are you running on the dash? Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: speedwell on May 21, 2008, 16:34:24 pm no pictures from the 80's gary ???
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: 67worshipper on May 21, 2008, 20:39:10 pm Just found this. Seems to be the same car! Sorry, can't tell you more about it. lovely car gary.if it was a standard colour its pretty much timeless from the outside.hats off to you for keeping it so long ;)we def. need more info pleaseTitle: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Glauco on May 23, 2008, 23:28:50 pm cool dash! :o
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Matt H on May 24, 2008, 02:28:46 am I have a great memoriy of riding into my First VW Classic in that car. I was determined to ride in the gates in a Cal Looker, Gary pulled up and said get in!. I have video of the ride in.Gary is one of the nicest guys in this Hobbie. I know he has a big motor in the back these days.
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: . on May 24, 2008, 03:06:20 am Just found this. Seems to be the same car! Sorry, can't tell you more about it. That was actually Gary's son Eric driving in that Bug-In 33 picture ! Great kid ! Hi Gary ! :) Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Gary Justus on May 24, 2008, 03:25:34 am Hey Guys...........I'll have to scan some old pictures...
BTW...Eric DID drive the car the second time, I made the first (ughhh) pass. Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Georg/DFL on May 25, 2008, 22:35:54 pm Hey Guys...........I'll have to scan some old pictures... Can't wait to see them, Gary! Can you tell us some more about the engine(s) you have/had in your car? And what color is it? Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: jamiep_jamiep on May 26, 2008, 14:13:29 pm I'll second that... would love to see more pics of your car gary!
Title: Re: Gary Justus' 64 Post by: Gary Justus on May 26, 2008, 16:48:03 pm When I figure out how to use this scanner I'll post some old pics. As far as color, it's Porsche Sahara Beige (as seen on another car on this forum). Started of with a 1641 w/Kadrons back in '83 and later upped that to a 1776 w/Kads (bought at Johnny's Speed and Chrome and still have them). Those two motors were outfitted with RaceTrim, Truehaft, JSC, and SCS goodies (which I still have). I DID spend some time in the "Chrome Louvered" brig, but I paid my debt to society and have been totally rehabilitated. Unfortunately, I broke a valve in preperation for Sacramento last Wednesday, but here's what I've got:
84x94 @ 9.75:1 by Dave Rhoads CB 044s by Jeff Denham Tranny by Steve Beecher Scat Crank and Rockers, Eagle, Engle, Berg, Bugpack, IDAs, yadda-yadda.... Holley Red fuel pump 3/8" solid plumb to a bulkhead fitting on the front breast plate (some nice bends, if I do say so). Thanks to Dave Conklin for digging up the 'vert lid for me (still owe for that one, buddy). The T-bars, Roll bar and Steering Wheel are from Johnny's Speed and Chrome. I'm pretty disappointed about the valve, but I hope to be back up by Classic Weekend. |