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Title: 57 Project Oval of Rick Mortensen joins Russells Cal Look Collection! Post by: rick m on June 25, 2009, 16:41:02 pm I am pleased to share that my 57 Ragtop Oval project car will join the Russell Ritchie stable of Traditional Cal Lookers. Russell is a stand up guy and we just completed the deal on the vehicle
- Gloss Black Paint - Cal Look Interior - Gas Burner Rims - Disc Brake Front end - Folts Gear Box (4 Speed) 4.12 R&P, Super beetle mainshaft, 1.48 third and 1.04 fourth, CROWN Axles, super diff, axle tube stiffners - Empi Steering Wheel - Autometer Phantom Guages - Berg Shifter - Line Lock - Electric Fuel Pump - Chrome front beam and suspension parts - Chrome rear spring plates, spring plate retainers and torsion bar retainer - New 145/15s up front - New 165/15s in rear - Solid Chrome engine mounts - Heart HELLA Tail Lights (Rare) Single Blade front and rear bumpers color matched to the car. NEEDS: - Motor - Finish wiring in all guages and install wiper motor assembly - Install stainless steel door sills (that come with the car - Install new Black quality carpet kit that I purchased and comes with the car This car is going to a great home and to spend time among the VW greats of the past. What a great honor! Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car Post by: rick m on June 27, 2009, 21:49:07 pm Here are a couple more shots of the car from the rear and a dash shot.
Rick M Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car Post by: Zach Gomulka on June 28, 2009, 00:23:28 am Looks great Rick! Is that an original EMPI wheel?? How much are you asking?
Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car Post by: rick m on June 28, 2009, 00:49:50 am Have the car listed on the SAMBA for $9800. Just finding an original ragtop oval this straight will cost someone $6,000-$8,000. I would not sell it if I did not need to attend to some business matters. With a big motor and finished, I know it would sell for over $20,000.
Rick M Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: louisb on June 28, 2009, 02:39:56 am Wish I had the money. That will be a great deal for someone.
--louis Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: richie on June 28, 2009, 17:03:40 pm Hi Rick,check you PMs please,
cheers richie,uk Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: Russell on June 28, 2009, 22:20:15 pm Rick, you also have email....
cheers Russell Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: ESH on June 28, 2009, 22:58:47 pm I can't buy the car but I could maybe attach a note to a pigeon if you fancied another form of communication thrown in there? Problem is it'd probably s**t on the paint.
:-\ Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: rick m on June 30, 2009, 00:45:53 am Russell,
Email me direct at rick@teammpi.com. I'm not familiar with pulling messages off the Lounge PM. Let me know how I can reach you. Rick M Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: JS on June 30, 2009, 00:52:39 am That clearly explains why there was no reply to my 3 pmīs to you about selling your old Autometer tach to me... :D
Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: rick m on June 30, 2009, 02:00:23 am Since I am not familiar with the PM process on this lounge, drop me a line on how to access it and I will gladly respond.
Rick M Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: Zach Gomulka on June 30, 2009, 02:35:20 am Hey Rick, up at the top of the page you should see something like this:
Hey, Zach Gomulka, you have 457 messages, 0 are new. Total time logged in: 28 days, 8 hours and 22 minutes. All Unread Topics Show unread posts since last visit. Show new replies to your posts. June 30, 2009, 03:33:22 AM In my case I would click on "457 messages" and that sends me to my inbox ;) Title: Re: 57 Ragtop Oval Project Car of Rick Mortensen (Phx Bugorama) Post by: rick m on June 30, 2009, 05:52:28 am Zach,
Thanks. This is where my age gives me away. Not as IT savy as many... Thanks for the help. Rick M Title: Re: 57 Project Oval of Rick Mortensen joins Russells Cal Look Collection! Post by: rick m on July 01, 2009, 21:25:41 pm The Oval is joining the WOCKET and others among Russell Ritchie's Cal Look collection. Just finished talking with Russell and I could not be more pleased to have this car go to someone who appreciates the Cal Look and has committed himself to the preservation of our hobby and our culture. I am excited to see what Russell puts in the Oval for motivation and look foward to it on the street again.
We will consumate the deal after EBI3 and look for it in the future! Thanks Russell! Can't wait to see it finished and on the road again. Rick Mortensen Title: Re: 57 Project Oval of Rick Mortensen joins Russells Cal Look Collection! Post by: Russell on July 02, 2009, 00:55:37 am Rick
Thanks, looking forward to putting an old style cal look engine in it, with twin 48's of course. Thanks agian Russell Title: Re: 57 Project Oval of Rick Mortensen joins Russells Cal Look Collection! Post by: Fiatdude on July 02, 2009, 06:54:56 am I think my 2919 would look perfect in it Russell LOL
Title: Re: 57 Project Oval of Rick Mortensen joins Russells Cal Look Collection! Post by: Russell on April 17, 2024, 23:41:56 pm Just listen to Ricks Pod cast on letstalkdubs and thought it would be good to bring this up to the top...
This is how it looks now, car used to be Larry S before Rick got it. Russell Title: Re: 57 Project Oval of Rick Mortensen joins Russells Cal Look Collection! Post by: openroad_ on May 02, 2024, 16:01:36 pm Still Looks great, thanks for sharing Russell -
This is how it looks now, car used to be Larry S before Rick got it. Russell Title: Re: 57 Project Oval of Rick Mortensen joins Russells Cal Look Collection! Post by: Larry S on May 03, 2024, 19:05:06 pm I am proud of that car I built. It was my first car in 1979 as a stocker for my 16th birthday. lots of stories I can tell about that car. i street raced it in OC and won a lot. that car was painted by Pete Santini in 1984 and these pics are 2010 I believe. the car went through 3-4 changes over the years. I have no idea how many hundreds of hours I have working on that car.... I have tons of pics of it over the years as well.
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