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Title: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on August 09, 2009, 17:34:04 pm My son has a lot to live up to when it comes to cars but he has hassled me for a bug for sometime (hes only 8 !) so i decided to see what a US Spec 67 would do for him.....
Well he got it yesterday and today well look below.............. Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on August 09, 2009, 17:36:04 pm and he wants a cal looker !!!
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Fastbrit on August 09, 2009, 17:38:40 pm Ah, bless! :)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: kev d on August 09, 2009, 17:44:04 pm Any truth in the rumour he wants to fit a wizard roadster kit & a subaru motor??? ;) :D
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Zach Gomulka on August 09, 2009, 18:04:58 pm Lucky bugger! ;D
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Hotrodvw on August 09, 2009, 18:08:32 pm I thought it was going to get an electric conversion. :o
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: ESH on August 09, 2009, 18:11:42 pm That garage looks pretty empty. Does 'Dad' not have any cars of his own? :P
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: 54Kab on August 09, 2009, 18:59:00 pm That garage looks pretty empty. Does 'Dad' not have any cars of his own? :P ..or maybe the Mrs isn't aware of the true extent of Russells 'illness' . . . ;D Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: louisb on August 09, 2009, 19:09:03 pm Cool! Be sure to get them hooked while they are young. Maybe when he gets a little older you should get him a Jr. Dragster.
--louis Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Martin Greaves on August 09, 2009, 19:36:18 pm That garage looks pretty empty. Does 'Dad' not have any cars of his own? :P Matt if you look again i think you will find that the PINK BIKE is Russell's. Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Jim Ratto on August 09, 2009, 19:56:35 pm nice car and cute kid! Looks like he's having a blast. 8)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Black Sheep on August 09, 2009, 20:47:36 pm Oh great now My 12 year old Daughter wants a car to play with ::) cheers Russell ;)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on January 15, 2011, 19:49:13 pm Ok Guys
will move this topic too a new post in the werks section, as its taking shape and hes trying to get it ready for Volksworld Show......... Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on January 15, 2011, 19:52:28 pm Story so far.....
Sone wants his first bug, great idea me thinks, helps him to get the bug "so to speak" So we get a cherry 67 from my good friend Larry Mck. within a day of arrving the bunpers are off and the plans are discussed......... 16 months on and where are we !!!! Standby. Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Kaferdog on January 15, 2011, 20:35:04 pm What a great way to for Father and Son to bond ..!!!.... ;D
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Lee.C on January 15, 2011, 20:50:13 pm Dam the Kids gotta a nicer car than me :'( ;) :)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Brother Lovedub on January 15, 2011, 21:35:08 pm Took me an extra 31 years to make a start but that starting position wasn't a million miles away....!
Another white Scottish '67 Yeaaaaaha :D (http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff116/stevieharkins/f7a2_1JPG.jpg) Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: empicolector on January 15, 2011, 23:39:41 pm excellent
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Kaferdog on January 16, 2011, 00:56:24 am Dam the Kids gotta a nicer car than me :'( ;) :) LOL.....I was thinking the same thing...!!Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Geoff P DVKK on January 16, 2011, 01:01:13 am Very cool!
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: ugly duckling on January 16, 2011, 06:40:00 am Right on. good to start them Young. good to get the hands dirty at that Age. i wish him the best of luck. Good job Junior!! .UD.
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Fritter on January 16, 2011, 07:11:42 am Very cool. Does everyone across the pond have brick paver driveways? I never see plain concrete or asphalt driveways like most people have in the US. I like the pavers better.
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Lids on January 16, 2011, 09:11:20 am Brick drives is the new craze, 20 yrs ago it was concrete and tarmac, mine is concrete :)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on January 16, 2011, 11:11:39 am OK Trond Thanks for helping and moving the post< i should have just asked, thanks anyway.
So 18 months on the car was stripped and sent for painting, it need NO welding or body repairs it was 99% perfect, slight dents in doors and wings but all original pannels still being used, the refit is underway...... Volksworls only 10 weeks away, and my wee boy is not the quickest ! ;) Anyway some photos (PS i Know its not a traditonal cal look or even modern cal look but it is what he wants and im sure he will LEARN......) Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on January 16, 2011, 11:14:01 am more
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on January 16, 2011, 11:15:22 am some more
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Zündfunke on January 16, 2011, 12:45:31 pm Perfect!
You should feel guilty to have him infected with this "restoration virus"! ;D Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on January 17, 2011, 05:13:20 am LOL Russell Why Did You Put your Race Motor in the Car?? LMAO!!!!
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on January 17, 2011, 08:18:19 am Shubee..... Hes only 9.... ;)
Oh and the colour is VW Velour Red. Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: beatnik beetle on January 17, 2011, 09:00:25 am thats looking fantastic...father & son ( or daughter) projects are a great way to go ...keep us updated ;)
Simon Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: jmarkha1 on January 17, 2011, 18:28:06 pm I am hiding this thread from my son...
a great excuse to buy some more cars though - I should have thought about that one - v. cool project... Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on February 21, 2011, 00:24:35 am So only 5ish weeks until volksworld and its almost there, been a lot of work but hes got some great friends and even his Dads friends have assited..... thank god ! ;)
Heres a couple of spy shots ! Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: fredy66 on February 21, 2011, 00:41:42 am looking good boy ;D
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: streetvw on February 21, 2011, 01:25:45 am wow that looks great reminds me of Mike Smith's Red 67 street car 8)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Wünderwolff on February 21, 2011, 07:25:39 am It rather reminds me of Sarge's car, what with the blinkers and all ;D Kids seem to grow old young these days :P
Very nice car, how about some interior shots as well. And what about the engine? Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Bryan Nunes on February 21, 2011, 07:32:04 am Thats cool i like it alot it reminds me of when i was in high school, i like the dual qp i'm putting those on my 67 the the big fat muffler sucks for a daily driver. He'll be happy may be when he gets a little older some more hp in the back? ::)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Fiatdude on February 21, 2011, 07:46:27 am At least he'll be learning to drive the car from the correct side LOL
Pass on to him that we all think he did a fantastic job on it too Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: beatnik beetle on February 21, 2011, 08:54:28 am Wow...looks even better outside in natural light...good work ;o)
Si ps as I have just bought a 67 that we painted in 1992 - i won't show Tyler this ...yet! Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Lids on February 21, 2011, 10:23:01 am nice looking car, best one in the fleet :)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: jamiep_jamiep on February 21, 2011, 10:38:20 am Nice work!
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Nico86 on February 21, 2011, 12:50:28 pm Clean and nice car! 8)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: vwcab on February 21, 2011, 15:54:40 pm Car looks GREAT,I like it. ;)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Wout on February 21, 2011, 22:30:58 pm I'm jalouse ;D
My little son only has an electric one ;). Great looking car!!!! gr Wout Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Rocket Ron on February 21, 2011, 22:32:55 pm lucky lad hope you both enjoy it :)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: GASBNR on February 23, 2011, 10:44:27 am nice work Russel and son...............wish my son would hurry up and finish his car........so I can have my garage back( he's only 7)
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: BossHogg76 on March 15, 2011, 11:55:53 am Oh that looks nice.... mind you i would say that as it looks a lot like mine. ;D
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Matty c on March 15, 2011, 14:59:54 pm looking good.....well it is a 67 ;D
i really like the mufflers, what are they ??? cheers, matty Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: simon uk on April 18, 2011, 10:11:07 am cool. my boy isnt quite 2 yet, but he already likes coming in the garage - he eats the 20 year old spanners though, and his mum isnt impressed. He likes the taste of oil though which can only be a good thing!
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: rick m on April 19, 2011, 03:26:44 am What a great thing to do with your boy. Our kids were raised on VWs; all types. One daughter drove a Jetta, the other daughter a 59 sedan and my son earned the right to drive my 67 Cal looker all his senior year. This hobby is generational for many and it makes it something fun the whole family can get enrolled in.
Very cool Russell. He will have some great memories of all this when he is older. Rick M Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on May 07, 2011, 23:40:58 pm Sorry for delay, some pics of inside and engine.
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Jeff68 on May 09, 2011, 18:13:03 pm Wow, really nice seat and door card upholstery!!! Did you have that done locally? Nicely done car overall!
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Brother Lovedub on May 09, 2011, 20:18:17 pm Lovely interior, well done on the VWorld trophy ;D
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Nico86 on May 09, 2011, 20:24:32 pm Sweet! I love the interior too.
Title: Re: A new Cal Look fan starts work on his car. 67 US Spec.... Post by: Russell on May 12, 2011, 00:07:13 am Steve, well done to you too.
Bad Bernie Newbury did it, once again a fantastic job, totally recommend him. |