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« Reply #180 on: June 15, 2011, 08:55:51 am »
      The entire Schley Bros.- Lightning Bug story " NEEDS TO BE TOLD " to the" NON VW "world internationaly, via TV programs like CarCrazy , TopGear , MyClssicCar , etc,etc, its just way to interesting , to real , rare, its awsome!! THINK about it, when a" fantasy" story like The Love Bug can be so popular , why wouldnt a" TRUE STORY "also have widespread appeal ? I wonder if anyone reading this feels the way I do , I wonder if anyone knows any media savvy people ? Keith Sueme , Deano ,DynoDon , Rich Kimball , R.K.Smith ? anyone?  or am I just being silly by thinking outside of our" VW box" ,oh well , feel free to chime in , or dissagree , I just feel its a great story and a good opportunity for the Hot VW industry to expand its appeal . I hope someone chooses to step up.                    Keith Goss
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« Reply #181 on: June 16, 2011, 00:01:34 am »
I have always thought an "American Graffitti" type movie about VW racing in the 60's-70's would be awesome !
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« Reply #182 on: June 16, 2011, 00:33:08 am »
Quote from: Richard Roth on June 16, 2011, 00:01:34 am
I have always thought an "American Graffitti" type movie about VW racing in the 60's-70's would be awesome !
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My thoughts exactly
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« Reply #183 on: June 16, 2011, 00:50:16 am »
FWIW, I'm pretty sure I saw a custom Notch in the new "Fast Five" movie...Grin
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« Reply #184 on: June 16, 2011, 11:35:52 am »
Quote from: Richard Roth on June 16, 2011, 00:01:34 am
I have always thought an "American Graffitti" type movie about VW racing in the 60's-70's would be awesome !
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Oh yes! Have to talk to George and Steven about that  Tongue Grin
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« Reply #185 on: September 15, 2011, 19:18:24 pm »
I talked to Mark today, and the Lightning Bug 2 is now painted candy blue! And, it is now on four wheels and rolling...
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« Reply #186 on: September 15, 2011, 19:37:45 pm »
i like  Shocked Shocked Shocked
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« Reply #187 on: September 15, 2011, 20:17:00 pm »
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« Reply #188 on: September 15, 2011, 20:29:53 pm »
Sweet!
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« Reply #189 on: September 15, 2011, 23:59:36 pm »
The attention to original details is incredible. Paul had made some solid tranny mounts of solid aluminum chunks. When Chris was cleaning them, he noticed that both of them were stamped with a tiny "deano" on them, the same stamp used on deano cam gears....


(thank you KS)...
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« Reply #190 on: September 16, 2011, 00:09:29 am »
Hey where did those pics go. Cheesy
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« Reply #191 on: September 16, 2011, 03:50:03 am »
Quote from: Mike Fritz on September 16, 2011, 00:09:29 am
Hey where did those pics go. Cheesy

Just be patient. Schleys would like to wait until this car gets closer to being done before too many photos leak out....
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« Reply #192 on: September 17, 2011, 23:46:22 pm »
   Dangle the carrot in front of us rabbets , I love the warm&fuzzy feeling Im experiencing .
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« Reply #193 on: September 21, 2011, 05:26:22 am »
The Schleys found the VIN for their old Chevy "Chicken Coupe" transporter, and are on the hunt... They got a very good lead (thanks to a very good friend of ours Grin), and are closing in for the kill. Stay tuned...
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« Reply #194 on: September 21, 2011, 12:30:07 pm »
Holy Moly ... that would be COOL!
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« Reply #195 on: September 21, 2011, 17:30:48 pm »
great news dean  Shocked Shocked
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« Reply #196 on: September 22, 2011, 05:09:23 am »
  Unbelievable !  wouldn't it be interesting to know its complete history from when they sold it till now?  WOW!!!       KG
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« Reply #197 on: September 22, 2011, 15:26:44 pm »
Quote from: So.Cal.Life on September 22, 2011, 05:09:23 am
  Unbelievable !  wouldn't it be interesting to know its complete history from when they sold it till now?  WOW!!!       KG

Sod's Law if it turned out to be one of the Snake/Mongoose Hot Wheels transporters... Shocked Cheesy
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« Reply #198 on: September 22, 2011, 19:18:54 pm »
Quote from: Neil Davies on September 22, 2011, 15:26:44 pm
Quote from: So.Cal.Life on September 22, 2011, 05:09:23 am
  Unbelievable !  wouldn't it be interesting to know its complete history from when they sold it till now?  WOW!!!       KG

Sod's Law if it turned out to be one of the Snake/Mongoose Hot Wheels transporters... Shocked Cheesy

Or even better, they pick it up with IP2 on it... Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #199 on: September 26, 2011, 23:37:18 pm »
Well sad news to report. The famous Schley Chicken Coupe is no longer.... It was taken to the American Auto Wrecking yard in Santa Ana in 2002 and was crushed. But by then, the cool back section had been removed and it was converted to a tow truck of some type. The yard's owner keeps a book on all cars crushed, and the Schleys found their VIN, and date of departure... We will now bow our heads for a moment of silence...

RIP Chicken Coupe
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« Reply #200 on: September 26, 2011, 23:58:07 pm »
Yes ... RIP.

Now's the chance to build a replica, yet with modern amenities, powerplant & drivetrain! Wink
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« Reply #201 on: September 27, 2011, 02:14:01 am »
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2571916859.html
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« Reply #202 on: September 27, 2011, 07:10:16 am »
What a story.
The schley bro are great people.
Keep the updates coming deano.
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« Reply #203 on: September 28, 2011, 00:21:48 am »
    Gone but not forgotten, hope they decide to do a replica...
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« Reply #204 on: September 28, 2011, 01:33:57 am »
I wouldn't put it past these guys to build such a repro Chicken Coupe. However, there was some talk about heading over to China and finding out where the old scrap metal went from Santa Ana in 2002, and try chasing it down...
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The Schleys need an original Hurst T-handle for their racecar. Anyone got an old used one? Thanks
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« Reply #205 on: September 28, 2011, 12:52:24 pm »
Quote from: deano on September 28, 2011, 01:33:57 am
The Schleys need an original Hurst T-handle for their racecar. Anyone got an old used one? Thanks

If this is what they're after, let me know    Smiley


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« Reply #206 on: September 28, 2011, 16:36:12 pm »
Yes, aged (the older the better) Hurst T-handle for Hurst VW shifter. I know you can still buy "new" ones from Summit, etc., but the lettering is more square or blocky... Dean
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« Reply #207 on: September 28, 2011, 17:52:48 pm »
Quote from: deano on September 28, 2011, 01:33:57 am
I wouldn't put it past these guys to build such a repro Chicken Coupe. However, there was some talk about heading over to China and finding out where the old scrap metal went from Santa Ana in 2002, and try chasing it down...
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The Schleys need an original Hurst T-handle for their racecar. Anyone got an old used one? Thanks

You might have the Schleys check out http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com. They have a lot of info on the larger Chevy trucks as well as pickups and there are always a few of them for sale. Despite the name of the site, they cover all years of Chevy trucks.
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« Reply #208 on: September 28, 2011, 18:01:57 pm »
Quote from: deano on September 28, 2011, 16:36:12 pm
Yes, aged (the older the better) Hurst T-handle for Hurst VW shifter. I know you can still buy "new" ones from Summit, etc., but the lettering is more square or blocky... Dean

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Old-Stock-HURST-Gold-Velvet-T-Handle-1534676-/280703172711?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415b368067
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« Reply #209 on: September 28, 2011, 22:43:20 pm »
think i have an early handle, i will have a look.

I have two Smiley both with different thread sizes.

These have different lettering compared to the one shown on Summit Racing, mine look more stretched out.
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