Title: My old Split Window. Post by: edcraig on April 14, 2009, 05:57:58 am There's a good chance that my old 51 Split Window will be at the Classic this year. I guess it's been garaged for the past 20 + years. The owner was nice enough to contact me about it. I offered to buy it back of course, but he tells me that it'll stay in his family. Good for him!
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on April 14, 2009, 05:59:15 am Excellent news, Ed! Have you any pictures of the car how it currently looks?
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: edcraig on April 14, 2009, 06:00:42 am Not yet, but I asked for some. If and when I get them, I'll post them here. Love to see it myself.
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on April 14, 2009, 06:17:38 am Not yet, but I asked for some. If and when I get them, I'll post them here. Love to see it myself. Right on. Are there any older shots of it already on The Lounge? Or have they not been posted, yet? Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: edcraig on April 14, 2009, 06:25:39 am Here's one.
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on April 14, 2009, 06:40:49 am That's GREAT! I hear its painted Peru Red and has a 1600cc?
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on April 14, 2009, 07:15:53 am Such a COOL car!
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Fastbrit on April 14, 2009, 08:19:07 am Wow! They just keep coming out of the woodwork! 8)
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: ESH on April 14, 2009, 09:44:30 am Always interesting to hear of another survivor, cool news. 8)
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Sarge on April 14, 2009, 12:32:46 pm ....."I offered to buy it back of course, but he tells me that it'll stay in his family." You and Mahaffey need to slip over and hi-jack that car some night... he'd never know who took it. ::) Pretty cool you at least know it's still around! 8) Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 14, 2009, 15:20:12 pm Last Time I saw Your Old Car ED it was Painted Peru Red with Original BRM's back on it, and Was in The Califorina Kafers VW Club from the So. Bay/Torrance Area It Had Big IDA Motor in it Thats Been over 25 Years Ago Would Love to see it Again ;D ;D I Dont Have a Picture of it Peru Red But here is one when you had it and one after it was sold but before it was redone..
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: edcraig on April 14, 2009, 15:38:30 pm That one pic was when I still owned it. It was shot behind the auto haus store in buena park. ( pic w/ BRMs). The guy who bought it from me put the gold 8 spokes on it.
Yes, it's red now and has been sitting in a garage for 20 plus years. I'm glad the guy kept it for all of these years and wants to keep it in his family. Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 14, 2009, 17:11:29 pm That one pic was when I still owned it. It was shot behind the auto haus store in buena park. ( pic w/ BRMs). The guy who bought it from me put the gold 8 spokes on it. Is it still the Same Owner ? that had it with the 8 spokes?Yes, it's red now and has been sitting in a garage for 20 plus years. I'm glad the guy kept it for all of these years and wants to keep it in his family. Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: speedwell on April 14, 2009, 17:47:04 pm . The guy who bought it from me put the gold 8 spokes on it. it was tony de kruif who had the car with the 8spokes Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: speedwell on April 14, 2009, 18:01:43 pm tony de kruif was in the "der california kafer" club ;)
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: speedwell on April 14, 2009, 18:03:36 pm ed here's the report when you owned the car ;)
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: johnl on April 14, 2009, 18:29:59 pm That old wreck of a '51 !!! :o :o :oI had the oppertunity to purchase the car before Mike Mahaffey did and kick myself still.
We did own a '50 standard with a 25hp engine build in December of 1949 and a Telefunken (sp) radio. That car was purchased from Doug (Underdog) Gordon who had bought it from Bruce Crower (Crower Cams). Whn Christie and I purchased our first home we had no money and sold it for about $1000 as I recall. The fellow (Ted Allen??) who purchased it actually made payments to us. I wonder if that car is around today?? Several years ago (probably 20) I ran into Ted and he still had it them, but don't think he had done much with it. Shortly after Ted paid off the car he was in a very bad accident while driving his VW single cab to work. It was a head on and he almost lost his leg. We went to the hospital to visit him and the doctors had put his two legs together at the shin area. This was to get a blood flow back. There was a HUGH open wound with a screen over it. I think he was in the hospital for almost a year. Anyone out there know who Ted might be these days??? Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Fritter on April 14, 2009, 18:36:12 pm That old wreck of a '51 !!! :o :o :oI had the oppertunity to purchase the car before Mike Mahaffey did and kick myself still. We did own a '50 standard with a 25hp engine build in December of 1949 and a Telefunken (sp) radio. That car was purchased from Doug (Underdog) Gordon who had bought it from Bruce Crower (Crower Cams). Whn Christie and I purchased our first home we had no money and sold it for about $1000 as I recall. The fellow (Ted Allen??) who purchased it actually made payments to us. I wonder if that car is around today?? Several years ago (probably 20) I ran into Ted and he still had it them, but don't think he had done much with it. Shortly after Ted paid off the car he was in a very bad accident while driving his VW single cab to work. It was a head on and he almost lost his leg. We went to the hospital to visit him and the doctors had put his two legs together at the shin area. This was to get a blood flow back. There was a HUGH open wound with a screen over it. I think he was in the hospital for almost a year. Anyone out there know who Ted might be these days??? Head on in a single cab, yeouch. $1K!! That car would probably be $40K now. Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Fritter on April 14, 2009, 18:38:15 pm Wow! They just keep coming out of the woodwork! 8) The Mahaffey/Craig split is one of my favorites from the oldies. The fact that the car is still intact and will come out is very cool! Here's the kicker: what happened to the 2180 Mahaffey motor? Reuniting the car with that trendsetting motor would be a momentous occasion for sure! Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: edcraig on April 14, 2009, 19:55:53 pm Note the DRA decals in the window in the pic above, (taken behind the AH Store). Glad to see DRA get some reference on the message boards lately as I though we were one of the better clubs around. In talking to Marc B. I think he still has some of the club decals. Frenchy...another..alum, has some too I think.
You know..I really wanted the car back, but now that I know where it is, I think I'm good with it staying with the current owner. I give him credit for hanging on to it for all this time. It's where it should be. If and when I get another VW, it'll be another car. Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Jim Ratto on April 14, 2009, 20:00:48 pm How cool would it be for Ed or Mike to get that car back and put it back the way it should be?
Always a hallmark cal look car in my book Thanks for the news, Ed. Jim Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: . on April 14, 2009, 21:02:21 pm http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,8588.0.html
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Bruce on April 15, 2009, 03:00:50 am "......BRM wheels. These rims, which were discontinued from production over five years ago, give the car a remarkably unique appearance and one that isn't likely to be duplicated."
Ooops! Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: lawrence on April 15, 2009, 03:29:23 am That's so cool to know this car is still around. Imagine seeing it untouched with brms and conda green paint :o
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Bryan67 on April 15, 2009, 03:59:19 am eddy the cuyper was in the "der california kafer" club ;) Looks the Beastie Boys in the Sabatage video.Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Bill Schwimmer on April 15, 2009, 04:05:12 am Last Time I saw Your Old Car ED it was Painted Peru Red with Original BRM's back on it, and Was in The Califorina Kafers VW Club from the So. Bay/Torrance Area It Had Big IDA Motor in it Thats Been over 25 Years Ago Would Love to see it Again ;D ;D I Dont Have a Picture of it Peru Red But here is one when you had it and one after it was sold but before it was redone.. Ok , I get it now.. I was confusing Marc B's car for the red split that was at Drag Days & various events in the early 80's. I did'nt realize that it was Mike M's & Ed Craig's car. Seeing a car like that with BRM's and all of its oozing bad attitude had a HUGE impact on me back then, And now I know why. I cannot wait to see it. If it is still reasonably intact & in good condition, this has to be one of the most historic Cal Look cars out there. The original David vs Goliath V8 killer.Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on April 15, 2009, 04:12:03 am Hey Ed,
Did you personally make your own rear T bars? Very unique! Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Fritter on April 15, 2009, 04:12:53 am Just to recap what has been gone over so far
1. The Bill Arroyo red split from DKP I is the Marc B car 2. The brown then green then red split is the Mahaffey/Craig/early 80s Drag Day/current mystery owner who will show up at the Classic car The fact both of these cars still exist and are coming out of the woodwork is pretty crazy! Now we just need to get the Fleming oval story from Keith Seume. ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: edcraig on April 15, 2009, 04:51:14 am Yes...on the T bars. well...a modified product. When the new bumper requirement hit us all, I didn't lke the look of the thin black tee bars. So I got some nerf bars off of a 356, and cut then down to fit. I liked the fatter look and short top, along with the slight curve. The front bumper was also my idea. My bumper holes in front were filled, and I didn't want to reopen them, so I needed something that fit from under the car. This was a Manx style buggy bumper that I also cut and re-shaped a little. It was my idea, but I shared it wih a guy from DVB. He was actually the first to do it. I was the second. In all honestly, it wasn't my favorite look, but it at least filled the need. A short tme later, AH started selling a cut and shaped version for bugs and we sold a ton of them.
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: edcraig on April 15, 2009, 04:58:03 am A pic of my car with Frenchy's in the backround that we used for a DRA Club t shirt.
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Fastbrit on April 15, 2009, 09:06:25 am Buggy bars are cool and need to make a comeback...
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: richie on April 15, 2009, 13:27:31 pm Buggy bars are cool and need to make a comeback... Me thinks Keith has a stash of old buggy bars he needs to get rid of? ;) :o :D cheers richie Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Fastbrit on April 15, 2009, 14:20:17 pm Sssshhhh! Don't want everyone to know!
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: speedwell on December 17, 2009, 10:34:33 am just have another picture from the car when tony owned her ;)
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on December 17, 2009, 15:06:51 pm GREAT picture of Ed's car, Fabian.
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Dan Mazur on December 17, 2009, 19:55:25 pm That looks like the old Jack in the Box at Seal Beach.
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Diederick/DVK on December 17, 2009, 22:24:06 pm awesome pic of an awesome car with an awesome paint job, thanks for posting fabs :)
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on December 17, 2009, 23:00:15 pm This is too funny a picture of my oval and Ed's split for the DRA T Shirt I do not even remember this one. Frenchy Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on December 18, 2009, 01:22:23 am That looks like the old Jack in the Box at Seal Beach. That, or the one on the corner of Pacific Coast Hwy. & Warner Ave. in Huntington/Sunset Beach. Both were original style buildings when that shot was taken. Both are still in business, but have been remodeled. Who shot that picture and what year was it taken? Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on December 18, 2009, 07:50:29 am That looks like the old Jack in the Box at Seal Beach. That, or the one on the corner of Pacific Coast Hwy. & Warner Ave. in Huntington/Sunset Beach. Both were original style buildings when that shot was taken. Both are still in business, but have been remodeled. Who shot that picture and what year was it taken? I really need to go by there again. It's been over two decades. Your cruise to Harbor House really sparked my interest again. BTW what is written on the decklid? Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on December 18, 2009, 08:00:58 am I would say its the one you're refering to Mark. Just by looking at the arrow on the pavement one way direction around Jack in the Box. I remember a good ice cream store next door ; I beleive... I really need to go by there again. It's been over two decades. Your cruise to Harbor House really sparked my interest again. BTW what is written on the decklid? The more that I look at the pic, the more I think that Dan's correct. Wish I could see if the old Shell gas station was in the background. Which would make it Seal Beach on P.C.H. and Main St. The station got leveled a few years back for some stupid strip mall. As for the decklid text: "That Is Life In The Bug (or Big) City." Just a guess... very hard to read with my antique eyeballs. Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on December 18, 2009, 08:03:54 am Good eye Mark. Thanks! :o
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on December 18, 2009, 08:11:22 am Good eye Mark. Thanks! :o I wouldn't go THAT far, Steve... let's confirm what's actually painted on there before thanking me. Remember, I was around when the first wheel was invented, so my eyesight has long since... wait. Was that the recess bell? Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on December 18, 2009, 09:24:30 am I know what you mean. Ha! I just wish these voices would go away. Wait...did you hear that?
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: speedwell on December 18, 2009, 13:47:10 pm ;)
Title: Re: My old Split Window. Post by: Rennsurfer on December 19, 2009, 01:06:36 am Thanks, Fabian. You have way more patience that I do for that stuff.
Steve... someday, when you get to my age, you'll learn to accept and adapt to the voices. ;D |