and what did you get in the mail today?

[deano]

When Bruce Simurda approached him at the SEMA show in Vegas this past November, and asked him to sign my photo, he was all smiles. No problem as he wrote exactly what we asked him to... So, our experince at that level was good, but I know others weren't so lucky. Hard to say, but I do know that Billy Mitchell did talk to the Schleys not too long ago, and Mitchell admitted that his times were bogus to a certain extent.

In the new Motion Performance book that came out a few months ago, Mitchell could have easily taken the opportunity to claim the "First in the Ten" title, but he didn't. Tells me a lot. When others have asked him about records and proof, he never seem to have much left in his collection. But, when you talk to, and see what the Schley's have on file, and I do mean serious notes, time slips and photos!, you tend to believe the Schley brothers over Mitchell.

Thanks to Fabs for the Billy Mitchell reprints. Didn't know Motion had two cars at the same time. But I still wonder where the old Dean Lowry car went....

Here is a framed and matted photo of Billy Mitchell, signed in person, "First in the Tens".... (Paul Schley hates this photo...)

I'd read somewhere that Mr. Mitchell will not talk about his VW racing days at all anymore, and is quite rude about it.  I think it was over on UAC that somebody mentioned this, which I found really strange.  Did the 'first in the 10s' claim create a lot of bad blood between Mitchell and the Schleys?

[bugnut68]

That's interesting stuff.  I certainly can't speak from experience, as I haven't met Mr. Mitchell at any time, but like I said, it was purely through second hand postings or such that I read that.  Anybody can have a bad day, I reckon, lol. 

[Frank LUX]

They are tight and in surprisingly good shape.   

Twins, Basel, Twins.....:-))) Austin Powers Rules!!!

Frank

[Rennsurfer]

HAHA!! SlingShot & Frank for Prez! Well played, gentlemen.

Do carry on.

[.]

1973 Motion Minicar catalog !
 

[speedwell]

1973 Motion Minicar catalog !
 

It seems that bill isn't rancorous because lightning bug is on the cover  also 

[deano]

I thought the same thing... But by then, the Schleys had sold their car to Diego in Puerto Rico and went with the T-4 dragster. I will have to ask Paul and that one...

[Lids]

It arrived Friday not today, but..

Bug-in #4 Program
Gene Berg Memorial Coin from Dee
NOS Pacer Pedals
EMPI Price sheets
NOS Northwest bug-in dash plaques from 1980 to 1982
Plaque/trophy given to VW trends
NOS VW Engine Repair Kit (rubber band)

[.]

NOS in box Deano Dyno Soars windage tray !
 

[Nostalgiavw67]

NOS in box Deano Dyno Soars windage tray !
 

Richard,

you were VERY quick on this deal 

[xavier]

Hot Rod Pictorial #3...with missing pages

[.]

Two Alfa Romeo grilles on the VW hood ?
 

[Cheesepanzer]

New "shoes" for my '63 Single Cab.   

[Felix/DFL]

welded and balanced typ-3 fan for the 2.2l

[Fastbrit]

Two Alfa Romeo grilles on the VW hood ?
 

Yup, an old trick to double the value of a VW!

[ian c]

i got a new leopard skin thong .
will post pictures later .

[alfie the monster]

What's this? New shoes?


Not quite 


Niiiiiice! Thanks Mario for bringing them to Volks World for me 

[Rennsurfer]

Nice, Alfie.

[.]

July 1968 Empi Accelerator Newsletter !
 

[Jos]

So you won that on ebay  I was wondering if someone on here outbid me. Did you get the catalog as well?

[.]

I am trying to complete my set of Accelerator Newsletters.
With this one, I now have 44 of them !
I did not bid on the catalog since I already have that one.
 

[Jos]

Well I'm glad you got it. At least I can rest assured it went to a good home.

[Hecker]

I might be in the wrong place, but it won't be the first time....... I didn't get it in the mail,
I drove down to Orange to pick em up!!! I bought Empi Repop BRM's then went & bought
new rubber for the new wheels. Nankang 145's & Goodyear Eagle 195/65"s.   Put them
on the Heckermobile -- improved the car 100 %  Looks good / Drives good / me happy!!

[Rennsurfer]

I might be in the wrong place, but it won't be the first time....... I didn't get it in the mail,
I drove down to Orange to pick em up!!! I bought Empi Repop BRM's then went & bought
new rubber for the new wheels. Nankang 145's & Goodyear Eagle 195/65"s.   Put them
on the Heckermobile -- improved the car 100 %  Looks good / Drives good / me happy!!

Right on. Any pictures of this, yet?

[empicolector]

I am trying to complete my set of Accelerator Newsletters.
With this one, I now have 44 of them !
I did not bid on the catalog since I already have that one.
 

44 differents?

[Rocket Ron]

Bosch fuel pump

[.]

I am trying to complete my set of Accelerator Newsletters.
With this one, I now have 44 of them !
I did not bid on the catalog since I already have that one.
 

44 differents?

Yes, they are all different.

[Hecker]

I might be in the wrong place, but it won't be the first time....... I didn't get it in the mail,
I drove down to Orange to pick em up!!! I bought Empi Repop BRM's then went & bought
new rubber for the new wheels. Nankang 145's & Goodyear Eagle 195/65"s.   Put them
on the Heckermobile -- improved the car 100 %  Looks good / Drives good / me happy!!

Right on. Any pictures of this, yet?

Well it was 9 o' clock by the time I finished, hope to get some today, before the rains come.
What pixel size works best for taking & posting??? My photo friend is in the Caribbean this week!
I'm sure someone< cough, Mark>can help me a little bit with a photo tip!!   Ron 

[ian c]

I might be in the wrong place, but it won't be the first time....... I didn't get it in the mail,
I drove down to Orange to pick em up!!! I bought Empi Repop BRM's then went & bought
new rubber for the new wheels. Nankang 145's & Goodyear Eagle 195/65"s.   Put them
on the Heckermobile -- improved the car 100 %  Looks good / Drives good / me happy!!

Right on. Any pictures of this, yet?

Well it was 9 o' clock by the time I finished, hope to get some today, before the rains come.
What pixel size works best for taking & posting??? My photo friend is in the Caribbean this week!
I'm sure someone< cough, Mark>can help me a little bit with a photo tip!!   Ron 

i can help .
i happen to have genius photograph skills .
you simply need to borrow a camera . and point it , then press the button .
there is no need for all that focus and  zoom and fancy stuff that mark does .

[181]

I received a  new old stock 010 Bosch for my future engine project!