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Title: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:10:21 pm
These are shots I've discovered in my slide conversions project.  As you will see there are DKP Club Displays and some other selected shots taken at the time.  I'll try to identify people as I can, but would appreciate assistance from others who were there at the time.

First shot is Mike Bonnea (aka Banna) with Rick Meisner's bus in the background.
Second is DKP trophies with many club jackets.  Note the Underdog door to the left.
Next, club members car photos on the large display board.
Last, Ron Bremlow's bus, more photos of club cars, the Underdog door and trophies.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:15:27 pm
Display board showing DKP cars at Carlsbad Raceway.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:22:42 pm
The red bus I think belonged to Trip Walk and I think that is him to the far left.  DKP Top Ten Board in front of what I believe to be Ron Fleming's black oval.  The person at the far right standing sideways is Whit Haydon.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:25:31 pm
Unknown club member riding the "custom" bike in the parking lot.  Note the grand stands in the background.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:28:55 pm
To the left Top Ten Board, Whit Haydon standing at left, Christie Lazenby at right with Jim Edmiston behind her looking down.  Possibly the guy Jim is talking to is Banana.  Others unknown.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:31:51 pm
Club's trophies and cars in background.  Far left with the copper colored front wheel is Whit Haydon's.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Sarge on October 28, 2011, 17:34:22 pm
Great pics, John!!  Gotta love that pic of Bananna.  I remember well the burnout he laid down out in front of the church when Sharon and I were married and hearing an old lady say to her husband "I don't EVER recall seeing a VW do THAT!!" :o  I think that red bus belonged to Bob Stepp.  Seems like Trip had passed away while I was in the Army.  Looks like Meisner on the bike.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:34:52 pm
Here is one for the books.  Ron and Lisa Fleming.  Ron is leaning against my car (pre Butternut) and Lisa is smiling, something you almost never saw.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:40:25 pm
The DKP Top Ten Board
1.  Mike Mahaffey
2.  Don Crane
3.  Greg Aronson
4.  Ron Fleming
5.  Stan Davis
6.  John Lazenby
7.  Jim Edmiston
8.  Tom Hoy
9.  Mike Johnston
10. Mike Boniea (Banana)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:44:02 pm
Lunch time.  Christie Lazenby on left, Craig (Champie) Foster, center, and unknown girl on right.  Possibly one of the Sisters Ugly, but we'd have to verify that with Jim Brooks.     :o :o :o


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Catbox on October 28, 2011, 17:45:55 pm
Cool pictures from the past!

Thanks for sharing them with us who weren't there.

 ;D


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:54:50 pm
Greg Aronson's original Cal-look car, Mark Thurber on mini bike, Art Alvarez looking on.  Jim Brooks and Rick Winter to far right.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 17:58:48 pm
Something happened with the last one, so you all got three copies....  ;D ;D ;D

This car may belong to Steve (Mr. Music) Leikus.  Okay, all together now, flip your hair.  Sorry, inside joke and you would have had to have been there.   ;) ;) ;) ;)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 18:05:27 pm
This is a build shot of the displays and is the alley (Bus Depot) behind the Pickwick Hotel where our club house was located.  Left to right, Bill (I want to punch you out Doug Haydon) McMillan, Art Alvarez, Kip (Da Kipper) Ralston and last but certainly not least the one and only Jim (Baby Maker) Brooks.

While this was being done there was another shot which included about five or six of the guys doing a "B-A".  I put this slide in a safe place years ago, infact it was so safe I can't find it.  What I do remember is that Stan Davis was in it and he was easy to spot as his pants were on the ground.....   :o :o :o :o :o  Should I come across it I'll be happy to share...   ;) ;) ;) ;)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 18:08:55 pm
Another shot of DKP Club's display with a 48 IDA Weber motor as the center piece.  Club members cars on the walls and many trophies.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 18:15:38 pm
Craig (Champie) Foster's Square (Panel) with Mike Lar-Lar Larsen with the beard behind the center pole.  At the rear of the car in striped shirt is Steve (Mr. Music) Leikus.  Far right is Art Alvarez and myself trying to hang something up.  Once again note the burgundy cord pants many of us wore.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 18:19:16 pm
Here is a shot of the DKP Club House on Chestnut St. in the Pickwick Hotel.  Looks like we are bringing out the trophies to transport to the Bug-In.  That is me straight on and Steve Liekus to my right.  The Butternut car is on the street to the far right.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on October 28, 2011, 18:22:51 pm

    John

    Looking at these pictures they look to be at OCIR I recognize the tower in the back ground and the bleachers including the pit area and where the car show use to be held. Great shots

  Frenchy


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 18:30:11 pm
Another shot of the Butternut car on Chestnut St. next to the alley (Bus Depot).  I'm thinking this was when we were building the displays.  This is what downtown Anaheim looked like before they tore it down and rebuilt it.  I really miss those times and occasionally drive in the area and reminisce.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 18:40:13 pm
Here is yet another shot of the build taken looking east on Chestnut St.  That is Los Angeles St., now Anaheim Blvd. straight ahead.  People, left to right, Bill McMillan, Stan Davis, Unknown, but might be Mark Thurber, Arnie Mohlman, Mike Lar-Lar Larsen and Greg Aronson doing the actual work.  Reminds me of a typical shot of County or Federal works.  One guy doing something and the rest overseeing.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Sarge on October 28, 2011, 18:47:31 pm
Man, what a show!!! 8) 8) 8)  I don't think that's Greg doing the sawing... looks more like Mike Bennett maybe.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 18:49:21 pm
I'll close with this shot for the moment.  A bit of history here, the original Aronson Cal-look car on the left, Craig Foster's Panel center and my Butternut on the right.

Those were GREAT times and for us that were lucky enough to live them and get to see these I hope you enjoy the memories.  For those that were not yet born or not involved at the time I hope it gives you an idea of what we were about.  Looking back on those times and seeing that DKP is still a force in the VW world makes me happy and very proud that I was a small part of it along with other great friends.

Last I'd like to thank my wife Christe for having the smarts to shoot most of these years ago, so that they may be shared with you all.

Don't fret as I have much more in photos to share, but need to take a break.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: speedwell on October 28, 2011, 18:50:20 pm
thx again for sharing the photo/story of one greatest club
 ;)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Sarge on October 28, 2011, 18:56:41 pm

To the left Top Ten Board, Whit Haydon standing at left, Christie Lazenby at right with Jim Edmiston behind her looking down.  Possibly the guy Jim is talking to is Banana.  Others unknown.


Sharon's in the gold coat.  Probably Kathy Haydon (back to camera).

Thanks for sharing your pics, John... made my day! ;D


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: jonathan on October 28, 2011, 18:58:40 pm
Thanks for sharing John,can't wait for the next instalment.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: speedwell on October 28, 2011, 19:04:23 pm
I'll close with this shot for the moment.  A bit of history here, the original Aronson Cal-look car on the left, Craig Foster's Panel center and my Butternut on the right.
(http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17141.0;attach=55800;image)

bug in 8
 here's anoher shot took the same day  , this one was in hot vws  ;)
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Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 19:07:08 pm

To the left Top Ten Board, Whit Haydon standing at left, Christie Lazenby at right with Jim Edmiston behind her looking down.  Possibly the guy Jim is talking to is Banana.  Others unknown.


Sharon's in the gold coat.  Probably Kathy Haydon (back to camera).

Thanks for sharing your pics, John... made my day! ;D

Jim,  thanks for the update.  I thought for sure that was Christie.  When she and I looked at this stuff while converting it we were sure it was her, but now I can see it was Sharon.  Your right, that could be Cathy Haydon with her back to us.

Glad your enjoying these, but as I promised I have more GOOD stuff to post in the future.  Geeze, what will I do with my life after I've sent the last photo out??

For any of you that wish to comment or supply names I'd appreciate if you could include the photo you are referencing to make it easier for all to understand.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 19:11:41 pm
I'll close with this shot for the moment.  A bit of history here, the original Aronson Cal-look car on the left, Craig Foster's Panel center and my Butternut on the right.
(http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17141.0;attach=55800;image)

bug in 8
 here's anoher shot took the same day  , this one was in hot vws  ;)
[attachment=1]

In the black & white shot you will see four DKP flags.  I have one at home and am not aware any of the others exist.  Ours was flown at the DKP 45th Reunion held at Schley's home last year.  I'll try and dig a photo of me and it up.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: speedwell on October 28, 2011, 19:14:58 pm
 ;)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 19:21:39 pm
;)

That would be mine.  Wonder what it would bring on the open market?   ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: speedwell on October 28, 2011, 19:23:15 pm
;)

That would be mine.  Wonder what it would bring on the open market?   ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Rick Meredith on October 28, 2011, 19:30:52 pm
Great Stuff John... thanks for sharing!


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 28, 2011, 19:34:10 pm
;)

That would be mine.  Wonder what it would bring on the open market?   ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

It would take considerable more of $$$$ to pry it from my hands.    :) :) :) :) :) :)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Rennsurfer on October 29, 2011, 00:06:03 am
Love this picture, John. Mini-bikes were a staple if you grew up in the seventies. We lived on those things. Check out Art! Super cool cat and I see him at Cars & Coffee a lot with his clean wagon. Can't wait to see his pre-A Porsche when it's on the road, too.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: . on October 29, 2011, 00:17:58 am
Fantastic trip down memory lane John !
Thank you for sharing !
 :)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Russell on October 29, 2011, 01:53:18 am
John, once again thanks for sharing, sure glad you have these moments captured as I'm sure it must be terrific just thinking back as you develop these photos, a wonderful gesture to share on the lounge, thank you


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 29, 2011, 02:30:39 am
John, once again thanks for sharing, sure glad you have these moments captured as I'm sure it must be terrific just thinking back as you develop these photos, a wonderful gesture to share on the lounge, thank you

Russell, Richard and Fred/Rick,  I should be the one thanking you for keeping the VW idea alive.  I'm very pleased that you all are enjoying this stuff and I do promise I have more to share.  If we don't have our "history" to work from then there isn't much of a "future".  You three along with countless others are the present and the future in the VW hobby.

Unfortunately the car hobby no matter what mark one is into tends to suffer today as the youth doesn't have interest and you can only put so many cars in museums.  Cars are a history for the world to appreciate and I'm not so certain that years from now there will be much interests.  We all need to keep fighting the good fight to keep our hobby and all of the dreams that come with it alive.

I'll be parked at Cars & Coffee at 05:30 tomorrow.  Don't pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep.  Get up, get out and do something car related.  You will find it most rewarding.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Rennsurfer on October 29, 2011, 02:53:49 am
If we don't have our "history" to work from then there isn't much of a "future".  You three along with countless others are the present and the future in the VW hobby.

Unfortunately the car hobby no matter what mark one is into tends to suffer today as the youth doesn't have interest and you can only put so many cars in museums.  Cars are a history for the world to appreciate and I'm not so certain that years from now there will be much interests.  We all need to keep fighting the good fight to keep our hobby and all of the dreams that come with it alive.

I'll be parked at Cars & Coffee at 05:30 tomorrow.  Don't pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep.  Get up, get out and do something car related.  You will find it most rewarding.

Good call on all of that, John. I've often wondered how the future of old cars will fare once we're gone. I don't see the youth of today with the same passion for quality cars as we've had. Hopefully, I'm wrong on that and it will be well preserved for upcoming generations to enjoy.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: volksnut on October 29, 2011, 04:02:54 am
Great stuff John


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: So.Cal.Life on October 29, 2011, 04:32:43 am
       Hey John , is the body and paint shop in the background of the pic of Butternut on Chestnut st. where you first met Stan Betz ?   I was wondering as per our previous conversation and" talk" down memory lane about our young similar lives in Downtown Anaheim .      ;D ;D ;D      KG


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 29, 2011, 04:51:05 am
       Hey John , is the body and paint shop in the background of the pic of Butternut on Chestnut st. where you first met Stan Betz ?   I was wondering as per our previous conversation and" talk" down memory lane about our young similar lives in Downtown Anaheim .      ;D ;D ;D      KG

Keith,  the answer would be yes.  Betz's shop was just a door or two west of where Butternut is parked at the corner.  This would be on the south side of the street.  As a kid I'd ride my bike (Schwinn Black Phantom) down to the front of the Pickwick Hotel where Tiny's Hobby Shop was.  In making the trip I'd travel east on Chestnut St. directly by Stan Betz's Speed and Color. 

Stan would be out there with his white bib overalls on and the peg leg sticking out in the street as he sat on the curb mixing paint.  He was a young man then and now would have to be in his late 80's I'd think.  I'll bet the paint still covered the curb until the day the bull dozers arrived to destroy the place.

To update the story a bit two years ago this past August I purchased a restored 1952 Schwinn Black Phantom and after picking it up in La Mirada I made it about one block before a Ford F350 van made an abrupt left turn in front of me.  I hit him head on and totaled my Mercury Mountaineer, knocked myself out and did about $700 damage to the bike.

I went through almost 50K in medical treatments and still have continuous discomfort in my back, neck and shoulders.  The bottom line I wanted the bike to recapture some of my youth and I did achieve that, but don't ride it much as I'm not that able to do it comfortably.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Rick Meredith on October 29, 2011, 06:04:50 am
John, once again thanks for sharing, sure glad you have these moments captured as I'm sure it must be terrific just thinking back as you develop these photos, a wonderful gesture to share on the lounge, thank you

Russell, Richard and Fred/Rick,  I should be the one thanking you for keeping the VW idea alive.  I'm very pleased that you all are enjoying this stuff and I do promise I have more to share.  If we don't have our "history" to work from then there isn't much of a "future".  You three along with countless others are the present and the future in the VW hobby.

Unfortunately the car hobby no matter what mark one is into tends to suffer today as the youth doesn't have interest and you can only put so many cars in museums.  Cars are a history for the world to appreciate and I'm not so certain that years from now there will be much interests.  We all need to keep fighting the good fight to keep our hobby and all of the dreams that come with it alive.

I'll be parked at Cars & Coffee at 05:30 tomorrow.  Don't pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep.  Get up, get out and do something car related.  You will find it most rewarding.


Thank you John.

The original DKP guys set the path and after you had your turn, DKK followed the path you set. We made Cal-Look ours and put our generations spin on it while keeping it faithful to the original ideas. Zach once said "Cal-Look is walking softly and carrying a big F-ing stick" I would add that besides the "Big F-ing stick" we also have a Big F-U to convention. In my era, the V-8 guys were the Rock and Rollers and the Cal-Look guys were the Punks. We  saw things differently and did things differently and if you didn't like it "FOAD." (Fuck off and Die!)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Zach Gomulka on October 29, 2011, 06:08:12 am
Wow, thanks for remembering that, Rick. Made me smile, I needed that :)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: vwcab on October 29, 2011, 12:10:05 pm
Fantastic trip down memory lane John !
Thank you for sharing !
 :)
x2 ,I love it.(let the pics come)
 ;)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Nico86 on October 29, 2011, 16:48:11 pm
Great John! Thanks once again  8)


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: Jason Foster on October 30, 2011, 14:16:00 pm
Wow, thanks for remembering that, Rick. Made me smile, I needed that :)

    That's one of my favorite quotes too. 


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: johnl on October 31, 2011, 17:44:01 pm
Here is a photo of Doug Gordon's Underdog on the trailer at OCIR.  This would have been the second body before painting.  Note the front and rear fenders are cut short.  The original orange tail lights are attached along with real BRM wheels

The tow vehicle I think is Doug's first bus.  Later there was a 1972 with a 411 motor.  Many stories about riding with the "MASS" in both of those vehicles.


Title: Re: DKP Bug-In Displays
Post by: speedwell on October 31, 2011, 17:48:11 pm
Here is a photo of Doug Gordon's Underdog on the trailer at OCIR.  This would have been the second body before painting.  Note the front and rear fenders are cut short.  The original orange tail lights are attached along with real BRM wheels

The tow vehicle I think is Doug's first bus.  Later there was a 1972 with a 411 motor.  Many stories about riding with the "MASS" in both of those vehicles.

:o :o :o