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simon uk
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #30 on:
August 21, 2007, 13:53:29 pm »
Hi Shubee, thats the 56 as far as I am aware. It was the one later updated with a big window on the back.
What do you guys reckon was the cooler, IP 1 or IP 2?
although IP 1 was the original, I would have to say that if I saw the IP2 with that paint job stuck in a barn somewhere I think I would have an accident.
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empicolector
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #31 on:
August 21, 2007, 14:16:07 pm »
el dub got a postcard of IP2 with the new owner on the pictures above you've got all the parts inside the IP2
may be El dub could post a scan of the postcard
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speedwell
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #32 on:
August 21, 2007, 15:33:39 pm »
here's the postcard with the ip2 with jim carlson and the details
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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August 21, 2007, 16:03:28 pm »
Quote from: Russell Ritchie on August 21, 2007, 13:28:43 pm
Eye Eye keith wrong again !
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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August 21, 2007, 16:21:10 pm »
Was the Inch Pincher not the only car ever to be on the front page of Time magazine. I think the picture was from the rear although it was so long ago I might have been going through my really heavy alcohol era
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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August 21, 2007, 16:26:50 pm »
oh yes thanks fabian
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Turtle001
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #36 on:
August 21, 2007, 16:40:25 pm »
anybody knows something more on the ET WHEELS on the IP? it's at the bottom of the part list
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #37 on:
August 21, 2007, 17:41:00 pm »
Why Dose this Deck Lid Say
"The Inch Pincher"
IV ?
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Last Edit: August 21, 2007, 17:44:34 pm by Shubee2 (DSK)
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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August 21, 2007, 17:47:42 pm »
Quote from: Shubee2 (DSK) on August 21, 2007, 17:41:00 pm
Why Dose this Deck Lid Say
"The Inch Pincher"
IV ?
that is a very good replica car of the inch pincher here in the uk.
it now has a silly aluminuam rear wing.
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speedwell
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August 21, 2007, 18:18:33 pm »
gary here's a pictures from the IP4(UK)
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Reply #41 on:
August 21, 2007, 18:28:00 pm »
another one but this time at the EBI with the alu wings
and light wheels
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #42 on:
August 21, 2007, 18:31:41 pm »
let us return to our sheep
: inch pincher 1
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Bruce
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #43 on:
August 21, 2007, 18:59:34 pm »
Notice how the UK replica is based on a 58 or later body? The windscreen doesn't look right, too tall.
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lawrence
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #44 on:
August 21, 2007, 20:07:00 pm »
Quote from: Bruce on August 21, 2007, 18:59:34 pm
Notice how the UK replica is based on a 58 or later body? The windscreen doesn't look right, too tall.
I didnt notice until you metioned it
That is an awesome paint scheme. It would be cool to paint a daily driver with some gasser graphics, pinstriping, and lettering.
BTW I speak fluent spanish. If anyone would like to buy me a plane ticket to mexico and give me the location of the elusive IP 1. I would love to track it down.
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #45 on:
August 21, 2007, 20:10:26 pm »
Quote from: Bruce on August 21, 2007, 18:59:34 pm
Notice how the UK replica is based on a 58 or later body? The windscreen doesn't look right, too tall.
In fairness, I don't think Travis set out to build a 100 per cent accurate replica so much as an 'inspired by' racer. It is a hell of a car, so beautifully detailed. The wing's been added because he now wants to go REAL fast! Bitchin' car in every respect!
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #46 on:
August 21, 2007, 20:30:39 pm »
I got to have a real close look at Travis's car at Ebi its a real piece of rolling art and quick to boot.
I think it was his dad who said it had 20 odd coat of clear lacquer because of the size of the metal flake in the base coat.
As for the wing I think if I was going that quick (doesn’t it run tens now) I would want some extra down force as well
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #47 on:
August 21, 2007, 21:14:07 pm »
JHU wrote:
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I would like to see the mountain stopping me from checking out the Inch Pincher!
yeah thats what I was thinking to
And the guy works for a VW magazine?
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #48 on:
August 21, 2007, 21:34:26 pm »
Yes, indeed. About the same time period, late '80s, I got a call out of the blue here at the office. This one concerned the Inch Pincher One body..... As I recall, this guy had the body sitting in his backyard under a tarp and wanted to sell the main body only, but the doors were not for sale. No price was given, as I told him that the body was almost worthless (famous last words on my part), without the doors. With that, the conversation ended, and I never heard another thing about it. I believe the caller was from the Riverside area. I think this guy called the magazine in hopes to find someone who may want the body, and I just happened to be the one that answered the phone.
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #49 on:
August 21, 2007, 22:32:21 pm »
How about drill and tap an engine (fully assembled) for a full flow....
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flatfire
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #50 on:
August 21, 2007, 22:36:33 pm »
I think for anybody that has worked in the VW aftermarket, some odd stories could come out of weird phone calls. I once had a guy call us wanting to know if we stocked the milling tool that could bore for larger barrels with motor in car.
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That story reminds me of winter days spent boring blocks with my Dad obviously not VW though. We used a milling tool called a Van Norman thats all I can remember as I was only 10
Thats winter days in Scotland
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Bruce
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #51 on:
August 21, 2007, 23:36:13 pm »
Fortunately for us, these clowns that make up these stories don't do even basic research. Here is the last time around:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=123373
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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August 22, 2007, 00:35:01 am »
Quote from: speedwell on August 21, 2007, 18:18:33 pm
gary here's a pictures from the IP4(UK)
cool looking car
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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August 22, 2007, 01:26:09 am »
i thought the inch pincher was somewere in south america and james dean and elvis were driving it!
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August 22, 2007, 08:14:54 am »
Quote from: Bruce on August 21, 2007, 23:36:13 pm
Fortunately for us, these clowns that make up these stories don't do even basic research. Here is the last time around:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=123373
That is all so funny! Even I get a mention...
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Re: Inch pincher 1 or 3, what do you make of this ?
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Reply #55 on:
August 22, 2007, 21:50:41 pm »
Sorry abit late to reply on this but Travis's car is excellent and full credit to him for building running and improving it, the spolier may not be to everyones liking but WOW it has some autographs on it, id use it.
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Reply #56 on:
August 25, 2007, 00:02:50 am »
Have any photos of this " doghouse" sufaced? Or what about photos from the guy in Mexico that says he knows where it is??
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