the '67 hype - I don't get it...

[banditina]

the American model is different from the model produced for the Italian market.
naturally you consider the 67 American, but what do you tink of an European model 67  to make a cal?

[stealth67vw]

I love all the one year only parts, handles,decklid,valance,trim,starter motor,axles,winders,dash knobs,door pulls,brake reservoir and if it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't of known about the US wings I know there are loads more that I've missed and I'm still descovering them with every '67 I see

Starter motor? All 5 of the 67s I've owned have used a regular old 12 volt 200mm SR15x. Don't forget the rear bumper overriders, back up lights, air cleaner and breast plate tin, front seats (late 67 only), wiper motor, flasher box, along with a few other obscure parts.

[benssp]

I love all the one year only parts, handles,decklid,valance,trim,starter motor,axles,winders,dash knobs,door pulls,brake reservoir and if it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't of known about the US wings I know there are loads more that I've missed and I'm still descovering them with every '67 I see

Starter motor? All 5 of the 67s I've owned have used a regular old 12 volt 200mm SR15x.

I'm pretty sure on 6v cars, they've got a 6v starter with a 12v pinion

[stealth67vw]

I love all the one year only parts, handles,decklid,valance,trim,starter motor,axles,winders,dash knobs,door pulls,brake reservoir and if it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't of known about the US wings I know there are loads more that I've missed and I'm still descovering them with every '67 I see

Starter motor? All 5 of the 67s I've owned have used a regular old 12 volt 200mm SR15x.

I'm pretty sure on 6v cars, they've got a 6v starter with a 12v pinion

Here in the U.S. the Ghia and maybe the transporter got a 6 volt 200mm starter and flywheel in 66.

[Lid]

I have a 67 fetisj. My first car was a 67 Volvo Amazon. My first vw was a 67 Bay pickup, then later i bougth a 67 Notch. And ever since i got in to Cal-Look a wanted a 67 beetle too. So i got my 67 1500 for a few years ago. And i love it

[SOB/RFH]

67.......overrated ...................well truth is.......as long as it haul ass, it's in my book

[yvre]

The first time I saw Hector Bonilla's looker, I knew I had to have one... It's not about hype, it's about love!

[Jon]

I have always thought that the US 67 looked strange, there ´s just something odd by having upright headlights and the long hood. Used to think that the engine lid looked strange to! But the years go by an you get feed up with the things you used to like and you look for something else, to spice things up, and there´s the 67, "ahh what a standout car!"
You know all pre -66 to -58 cars respond really well to the cal-look treatment. But when you line them up they all look similar, all perfect wheels and engine and the perfect rake. Put a 67 in that line and you see a bunch of lookers, and one that has something extra... "its a looker AND a 67"!!

Come to think of it I have had four all ready... BUT I would love to have a pair of those fenders!!

[Sarge]

I agree with all that's been said...the one off year car, the headlights, the 12volt system, but Jordy's question is what makes a 67 THE Cal-Look choice for a lot of us??  I'm thinking maybe it has to do with the year things started for performance modifications...guy's like Don Crane (DKP) who bought a brand new 67 and straped some 48 IDA's on a 1500 cc engine...Mike "Bananna" Bonilla was another that comes to mind.  Personally, I wanted a new 67 so bad I could taste it, but I got drafted instead; so when my Datsun pick-up was stolen in 1984 from the VW dealership I was working at, the 67 in the used car lot became mine.  Oddly enough, I bought that 67 for transportation without any thought of Cal Looking it...but then push came to shove.  My feeling is a lot of what happens nowdays has a lot to do with what's been written about the good old days.

[Lee.C]

 My feeling is a lot of what happens nowdays has a lot to do with what's been written about the good old days.

I also think this does have a BIG influence 

[Zach Gomulka]

'67s have the early look still- the long hood, no gas door, metal dash, slim bumpers, smaller taillights, lowback seats, wide 5 wheels. Big glass to see out of easily and see through the car when parked. And the upright headlights I once envisioned making my car a clone of a Standard Ragtop '67. I bought a ragtop roof section, then installed the early sloped fenders. I never grew to like those fenders! With the sloped lights the car looked like a puss!! The upright lights just look more agressive. Thankfully I did the fenders first instead of cutting the roof for the ragtop!! Now all big windowed ragtop cars just look odd to me. Since then Ive grown to appreciate the car for what it is- not try to change it into something it never was. I love the challenge of finding all of those one year only parts, hood, decklid, doors, door locks, window cranks, headlight rings, front fenders, dash knobs, seats (early and late!), pretty much the entire car. Best of the old, best of the new. "Transition year" cars are most always popular, even from other marques.

[richie]

Its when i was born!!!!!!!! must have been a good year     While i do like 67s it isnt my ultimate choice for a modified bug,it would be 58,cant really explain it but thats just what does it for me,cheers richie,uk   PS I havent owned a 58 yet but have had 67s

[Ivan]

I can't see why anyone would ever base a Cal Look project on a '67, I certainly wouldn't....

 

I don't need to, I'm happy with the I already have one.