RON BRANKOV '64 PRE CAL

[Drù]

Hello all,

some days ago surfing on the web I get this really very nice pics from DAS blog :



It's a '64 precal and the owner is Ron Brankov, member of DKP I, and the pic was taken by Sarge at the end of sixties ...

... Is there anyone who can tell me where can I find more information about them, other pics and descriptions? someone can tell their story?

Ciao
Drù

[speedwell]

here 
that picture was posted here by sarge  and there's 1 or 2 more here

[Drù]

Hi Speedwell

ooops ... as usual you are right  in topic "cool pics" there's the same pics posted by Sarge
I'll go ahead with search function
   
there's someone else?
outside my beetle looks very similar to her so I would like to take inspiration for interior and engine

... Sarge ... please, give me more info 

[richie]

Ron and his brother were friends & neighbours to Dave Rhoads,he had a similar looking car early on as well,I will dig out the picture and try to get him to post some more info for you

cheers richie,uk

[RhoadsVW]

The picture of the green car was taken by Ron Brankov in his backyard.  The car was a 1961 originally black and painted green at Bill's Auto Body in Fullerton.   the interior was left black.  He joined DKP I think in 1968. This is the car I went to my first Bug In.  Hope this helps.  I talked to Ron when he sent this picture and this is the only picture Ron has left of his car.  He sold the car and it went to Florida where is wrecked and totaled.  I think the new owner ran it into the swamp or everglades.  It was a very nice car.  I think the motor was a1600cc with a mild cam and dual carbs.  Maybe mild head work.    Dave Rhoads

[RhoadsVW]

OoPs Addon   The car looks like a 64 because Ron added the plate light tto the deck lid to look like a later model.  It's a 61 decklid..     Dave Rhoads

[Drù]

Hi Richie and Hi Dave

thanks for your help to find out info about Ron's precal.
I regret that such a beautiful beetle has only one pic 

eh eh eh ... license plate light fooled me  ... I thought it was a genuine '64

Dave, asking too much if I ask you if you remember the plate number ? 

Cheers,
Drù

[RhoadsVW]

A couple pm's sent.  Let me know if you get them. Had some trouble   Dave Rhoads

[Drù]

Hi Dave,

read both  and sent you a reply.

Thanks for all, you are very kind.

Ciao
Drù