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paul_bish
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« on: October 08, 2015, 15:04:53 pm »

Ive been lurking since I bought my new bug so thought it was time to say hello.

I recently bought a new bug, a nice 67 Cal Look originally built by Gary Richards and I got of Mike Joy, both members of the Green Hearts

Potted history - first car was a 1303 (20 odd years ago), painted guards red, lowered and detailed marathon wheels, then a 1971 that i respired Porsche Rot Brun, sprint starts followed by Polished Fuchs (wish I kept those...) and then went down a Porsche route (currently have a 991 GT3) but hankered after a proper Cal Look beetle and one that was rotting into the ground... I needed something I could play with rather than the GT3 and do some of the shows and some strip action next year.

So I got this








It's in amazing condition and has a great spec;

BHP: 165
Case: CB Mag
Compression: 10.1 to 1
Crankshaft: 78mm CB Forged Counterweight
Flywheel: CB
Rods: CB H-Beam 5.4"
Pulley: Berg Heavyweight
Clutch Plate: Kennedy Stage 2
Clutch Disc: Daiken
Barrels and Pistons: Mahle 94mm
Timing Gears: CB Straight Cuts
Cam Followers: 30mm CB Lightweight
Camshaft: FK10
Pushrods: Manton Chromoly
Oil Pump: Schadek with 30mm Berg Relief Cover
Cylinder Heads: CB Street Eliminator
Valves: 40 x 35.5
Springs: CB Dual
Retainers: Chromoly
Port Chamber Work: Peter Roberts (Funkenblitz)
Rockers: 1.4 to 1 CB
Headstuds: 8mm CB Chromoly
Weber 48 IDA Open Stacks
Venturis: 37mm
Bears Close ration gearbox
Distributor: Petronix
Coil: Petronix Ignitor
NGK Plugs

Since purchase I have done some simple tweaks, got a spare wheel/tyre, new wipers, redone the idle and also got a full set of 5.5/6 inch Fuchs that I will restore as a spare set (maybe put slicks on this set) and also plan an a Bernard Newbury "Fat Biscuit" interior

So hello all
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Gaz1
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2015, 17:08:27 pm »

Hello  Grin

Good choice of car , it's come from a good home , future plans sound good too  Cool
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leec
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2015, 17:30:07 pm »

Great car. I remember it when Alex Taylor first got it. I am a huge fan of Bernie's interiors but the interior in your 67 is super.
I would get a set of other seats for Bernie to work his magic on

Lee
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2015, 20:24:41 pm »

Really great car...but was thinking the same about the seats. I too recall seeing it when Alex first got it and was amazed at the condition of the interior.  I'm not saying don't change them but it'd be good for Bernie to work his magic on some which are currently in poor condition.
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2015, 20:46:05 pm »

Hello Paul. What has been said about the seats is best . If they are good then save them and find an old set of seats that would be better, but check that they are not too bad.
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2015, 21:41:22 pm »

Great looking car!   Welcome to the lounge....
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2015, 22:38:35 pm »

Wauw! Looks awesome man!  Cool
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alex d
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« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2015, 08:27:05 am »

nice! are you running short axles?
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vwhelmot
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2015, 08:34:21 am »

Great looking car
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paul_bish
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2015, 08:46:45 am »

thanks for the comments

as mentioned the interior is amazing in its brownness so will be keeping that and getting the work done on another one

Short axles - don't know... how would I know
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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2015, 09:29:48 am »

thanks for the comments

as mentioned the interior is amazing in its brownness so will be keeping that and getting the work done on another one

Short axles - don't know... how would I know

Looks like short axles
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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2015, 01:35:18 am »


Short axles - don't know... how would I know

How close is tyre to spring plate? close or touching and its short axles, about 25mm clearance and its long axles with gadsburners Wink

Cool car Cool


cheers Richie
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paul_bish
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« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2015, 06:29:04 am »


Short axles - don't know... how would I know

How close is tyre to spring plate? close or touching and its short axles, about 25mm clearance and its long axles with gadsburners Wink

Cool car Cool


cheers Richie

Cheers, will take a look today
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« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2015, 11:04:58 am »

Great Looking 67

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