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Title: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Fastbrit on July 08, 2009, 09:34:38 am Before I get stuck into work, I just wanted to publicly thank a few people who have gone beyond the call of duty in 'forcing' me to get my ass in gear and finally get my '65 done for EBI #3!
Ben Lewis: 'Evil Ben', creator of the 'Slambox' Country Buggy and without doubt one of the most talented body and fabrication guys out there. Ben let me use his workshop as I beavered away to get the car done. His endless encouragement kept me going when I just wanted to walk away from it all... Anthony at Autostyl: for similar encouragement and for painting my freshly shaved front wings and the engine tin at the eleventh hour. You are a very talented man! Russell: for regular phone calls to see how I was getting on, and offering free transport back to the UK if it all went pear-shaped! Thanks buddy... Deano: without Deano's insistence that we were going to drive my car to EBI, I may not even have started on three weeks of thrashing. Glad you enjoyed the trip. It was a blast! DKP: The greatest club in the world and one of which I am proud to be a fully voted-in member. Everyone's encouragement kept me going, too... Sarah: We've been back together for just three months after a four-and-a-half year hiatus, and in that short time I've been to the USA twice, and then spent three weeks in a workshop 27 miles away before heading to Belgium on a "boys' weekend"... I promise I'll make it up to you. :) For the record, the round trip from my brother's house in Surrey to Chimay was 619 miles. The car was MOT'd on Monday (that meant doing a king-pin replacement at the last moment – not fun!), registered with DVLA on Tuesday and driven on Wednesday. 2332cc IDA motor with FK-10, aluminium case, Berg crank, Carillos, Denham heads, Berg five-speed, Quaife etc. Car averaged 23.8mpg (that's 19.1mpg US), which I think is damned good! Ran at 210 degrees on the autoroute. Only hassles were a disconnected alternator lead (tanks AA for fixing that oversight!) on the M20, a leaky trans breather (needs rerouting) and a racecar-style catchtank which needs replacing with a breather tower to save wasting so much oil. It's fast, loud and fun. What more can anyone want? ;D (http://www.airmighty.com/index/Gallery/albums/European_Bug-In_2009/IMG_8678.jpg) Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: speedwell on July 08, 2009, 09:47:42 am ;)
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Neil Davies on July 08, 2009, 09:49:30 am I saw the number plate in the pictures and thought it looked familiar! Then I thought it couldn't be KS's car - that would be off the road even longer than mine... :D
Looks good Keith, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh! You coming to Bug Jam? Or Shakey for August Bank Holiday? See you soon! Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Rocket Ron on July 08, 2009, 10:17:01 am What sort oif times did you run?
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Fastbrit on July 08, 2009, 10:18:01 am What sort oif times did you run? 9.87 @ 140 ;DTitle: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: vwcab on July 08, 2009, 10:19:29 am Saw your car @ ebi,and it looks very nice.I'm glad you brought it.
(Deano told me about your trip to ebi ;D ) Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Frank LUX on July 08, 2009, 10:27:55 am Hi Keith,
You Car looks great, was fun hanging around with you at EBI... ;) You know that you need to bring your Car to DasDragDay#7 Now.... ;) ;D ;D Frank Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Rocket Ron on July 08, 2009, 11:33:05 am sounds a little like Glenns 10.6 timing slip with the 4 second 60ft ::) ;D Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Lee.C on July 08, 2009, 12:40:15 pm Good to see you got her there dude - As you know I had a pretty mad thrash getting there myself (p.s sorry about floating the valves I've calmed down a little now;))
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: tikimadness on July 08, 2009, 12:46:39 pm It is allways cool to see people drive there cars to a meeting race it and drive it back.Great achievement Keith.
It was nice talking to you. Michael Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Sarge on July 08, 2009, 13:42:28 pm Congrats on getting your car done and making the show.... time to put your feet up, get drunk as a skunk and savor your memories of what looked to be one hell of a weekend 8).
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Fastbrit on July 08, 2009, 13:49:05 pm If that's an order from the Sargent, then so be it. Alcohol at the ready... one, two, three...wait for it, wait for it...DRINK! Yes SIR! ;D
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Sarge on July 08, 2009, 13:56:00 pm That's the spirit(s)! ;D
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Russell on July 08, 2009, 14:15:33 pm Keith
it was great to have a race up the strip with the wocket, pity we were too keen to get to the other end, glad that EBI has got you driving a bug again...... it is the way foreward. ;D Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: deano on July 08, 2009, 14:20:49 pm Here are a few images from this past weekend. My ears are still ringing from listening to 619 miles of 43mm venturis doin' their thing. Amazing trip across three countries in a fast VW. But seeing the Underdog #2, Stutt Bee, and Lee Leighton's cars all running again, or being "reborn", thanks to Russell and crew, was something I thought would never happen again. EBI is one of a kind event. Thanks for the great ride KS! deano
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Sarge on July 08, 2009, 14:28:41 pm ::) Do something about those PANTS for Christ's sake...... sheeeeeeeesh :-* ;)
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Fastbrit on July 08, 2009, 14:41:15 pm Y'all jus' jealous 'cos they wouldn't fit you! :D
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Donny B. on July 08, 2009, 14:53:22 pm Quote Y'all jus' jealous 'cos they wouldn't fit you! Who cares... They'd still make a good shop rag! Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Rick Meredith on July 08, 2009, 17:25:30 pm Keith... the car looks Super! Love the color!
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Stephan S on July 08, 2009, 18:26:15 pm Great looking car, Keith! Looks like you and Dean had a great time.
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Fastbrit on July 08, 2009, 18:30:35 pm Thanks guys. I am as happy as a pig in sh*t! There are some little niggles to be ironed out, but nothing serious. And the look on the face of the driver of the 2009 Beemer 6-series coupé last night was priceless as he tried to keep up with the '65 away from the lights... Ah yes, happy days are here again. :)
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: DeanoVW on July 08, 2009, 18:35:55 pm Great to see the car at the weekend Keith. Not too sure about the trousers though! ;-)
Well done everyone involved. ;D Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: deano on July 08, 2009, 19:34:32 pm When a detailed map of Anaheim, California does little good....
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Nico86 on July 08, 2009, 19:51:51 pm Cool car, love the color 8).
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Jim Ratto on July 08, 2009, 20:21:48 pm Here are a few images from this past weekend. My ears are still ringing from listening to 619 miles of 43mm venturis doin' their thing. Amazing trip across three countries in a fast VW. But seeing the Underdog #2, Stutt Bee, and Lee Leighton's cars all running again, or being "reborn", thanks to Russell and crew, was something I thought would never happen again. EBI is one of a kind event. Thanks for the great ride KS! deano KS, looks like those old heads still have some fire in them..... looking good. 8) Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Wünderwolff on July 08, 2009, 21:11:01 pm When a detailed map of Anaheim, California does little good.... Nah, you're just kidding, that's Belgium. I'd recognize it any day. But it looks as if for Keith it could as well be Anaheim, seems as if he's looking straight at Chimay though, like at a needle in a haystack. Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Cornpanzer on July 08, 2009, 21:58:19 pm Congrats KS, car looks really good. Cant wait to hear some of the details from Deano.
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: vwcab on July 08, 2009, 23:07:48 pm When a detailed map of Anaheim, California does little good.... Did you see Keith's attention to detail: a colorcoded wristwatch ;D ;DTitle: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Rennsurfer on July 09, 2009, 02:43:06 am When a detailed map of Anaheim, California does little good.... HAHA!! Did you see Keith's attention to detail: a colorcoded wristwatch ;D ;D Excellent call! And ya beat me to it... well played, Sir. ;D Congrats on getting your car out there, Keith. Looks GREAT. Do like Sarge suggested... savour a Chimay or two... and enjoy the car. Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: jamiep_jamiep on July 09, 2009, 08:42:05 am Congratulations Keith & all who put in the effort. Nice car!
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: nicolas on July 09, 2009, 13:31:27 pm there you have it! been waiting for this picture for years.
running with satnav and still in need off a map. Tomtom, garmin and the like just worthless IMHO. by a decal insted. good to see you had fun there Keith. ;) Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Bill Schwimmer on July 09, 2009, 19:44:44 pm About time, car look awesome Bill
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Sarge on July 09, 2009, 20:04:25 pm About time, car look awesome Bill I take it you took your "cell computer" along on vacation..... ::) :D Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: SCOTTP on July 09, 2009, 20:55:04 pm ::) Do something about those PANTS for Christ's sake...... sheeeeeeeesh :-* ;) Wow... I just thought Keith got up late and went there in his PJ's :o :o :o ;D Great looking car Keith!! Scott Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: johnl on July 09, 2009, 21:27:31 pm ::) Do something about those PANTS for Christ's sake...... sheeeeeeeesh :-* ;) Wow... I just thought Keith got up late and went there in his PJ's :o :o :o ;D Great looking car Keith!! Scott I thought he visited Michael Jackson's closet last time he was here in SoCal and thought he share his treasured purchase from the King of Pop.......... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D To bad he didn't get the matching jacket and glove for those fast hard shifts.. :o :o :o Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Rennsurfer on July 10, 2009, 00:17:38 am Wait a tick.
(http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9532.0;attach=31937;image) I say... did your bumpers fall off on the Almondsbury motorway, Keith? ;D There, now we're even. (remember the Classic) Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: 58vw on July 10, 2009, 01:45:29 am looks great....cool color :)
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Fastbrit on July 10, 2009, 09:07:42 am About time, car look awesome Bill Thanks Bill... :)Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: WayneMcCarthy on July 17, 2009, 10:41:08 am What a Cool car , had the good fortune to admire this beautiful car @ Bug in.
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Sander/DVK on July 17, 2009, 20:20:01 pm Didn't know that your car was on EBI :-[ I really want to see this car in real life.
What header do you use? Berg? Cheers, Sander Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: JeePee/DVK on July 17, 2009, 23:40:39 pm Nice car Keith.
(http://94.100.113.206/638200001-638250000/638231201-638231300/638231203_6_WZx1.jpeg) Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Fastbrit on July 18, 2009, 10:42:45 am Thanks guys. Yes, it's a Berg header, with a custom A-1 muffler. The header's big at 1 7/8in but this engine combo defies all normal wisdom. It has 43mm venturis and that huge exhaust, yet pulls like a train from 2000rpm, has no fllatspots and returned 24mpg on the 620 mile round trip to EBI. I'm happy... :)
Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: Rennsurfer on July 18, 2009, 13:32:41 pm has no fllatspots and returned 24mpg on the 620 mile round trip to EBI. I'm happy... :) That's awesome, Keith. Once again, proving that Cal Look VWs not only go fast... but yield some decent gas mileage. All for a fraction of the cost of high priced hot rods. Title: Re: TLF 25 - a word of thanks Post by: John Rayburn on July 18, 2009, 16:53:25 pm Car came out great, Keith!
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