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« on: April 09, 2007, 00:07:17 am » |
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Happy easter,
well the weather here in Belgium is optimal! feels like summer allready!
so i drug the old Baywindow from Dave Geriner out from it's storage spot.
this van i got it California a few years ago, and with bugin comming up it's time it sees the road again.
i'll try to post some pics from time to time when i do some stuff to it, i'll post some of the cool california look details it got on it!
Dave bought it in 83 i think and in 1985 he installed the Fuchs, it has a 914 based 1800cc engine with dellorto's on it.
(Dave's an ex-autohaus employee, who runs Proformance in Orange today)
keep ya posted
Kobus
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2007, 03:11:24 am » |
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My Friend Glenn Gaskey & myself have had that bus a few feet in the air jumping driveways with it... you might check the ball joints. Later Bill
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2007, 10:09:27 am » |
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This bus is really cool. I never really liked the later bay-windows before I saw this bus in your garden. There is something with this bus that makes it look just right...
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« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2007, 11:59:26 am » |
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My Friend Glenn Gaskey & myself have had that bus a few feet in the air jumping driveways with it... you might check the ball joints. Later Bill
I got that story from Dave at a DQ meet some time ago :-) it used to fly way high :-) this bus sure has been thru allot if only it could tell it's story's :-) |
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2007, 12:01:44 pm » |
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There is something with this bus that makes it look just right...
Yeah, and it's called fuchs  Plus the Cali plates  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2007, 14:55:02 pm » |
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Happy easter,
well the weather here in Belgium is optimal! feels like summer allready!
so i drug the old Baywindow from Dave Geriner out from it's storage spot.
this van i got it California a few years ago, and with bugin comming up it's time it sees the road again.
i'll try to post some pics from time to time when i do some stuff to it, i'll post some of the cool california look details it got on it!
Dave bought it in 83 i think and in 1985 he installed the Fuchs, it has a 914 based 1800cc engine with dellorto's on it.
(Dave's an ex-autohaus employee, who runs Proformance in Orange today)
keep ya posted
Kobus
DID Dave use to own the Auto Haus in Orange? just wondering its the same Dave??  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2007, 19:29:30 pm » |
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There is something with this bus that makes it look just right...
Yeah, and it's called fuchs Plus the Cali plates Yeah, it just gives that cool california wibe. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2007, 00:17:05 am » |
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Dave used to own Auto Haus Long Beach & then he bought the Orange store. I bought my 1st VW parts from him for my 1st car. 72 type 3. Very nice guy. I have a late Bay window w/ Fuchs now , I think they look cool. Mine is a camper,so it has too much stuff in it to go jumping. Bill
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2007, 05:00:29 am » |
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WOW !! Small World I use to work with Dave's Brother Ron he Worked at Truck and Bug Then Auto Haus and Small Car Specialities I Worked with Ron at Auto Haus and Small Car Both Also know Dave But Have Not Seen them in Years...
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2007, 05:12:29 am » |
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Ron works for Scat now. I bought one of my first Baywindows from him in the early 90's. Its a very small world in the So Cal scene. How is Texas treating you these days? I saw those pics. of the Americans & was drooling....I had mine & sent them down the road. I would think differently today. Bill
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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2007, 08:21:14 am » |
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I have a late Bay window w/ Fuchs now , I think they look cool. Mine is a camper,so it has too much stuff in it to go jumping. Bill
Just remember to put the roof down before entering the car port... Say Hi to Lisa and the girls! x |
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2007, 10:13:51 am » |
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hey guys, so was Dave's Brother in DKPII or something like that? Bill, do you know anything about that? i remember a vague story like that but it's been a few years ago...
here's a picture of the man himself
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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2007, 14:49:28 pm » |
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In the window reflection you can see a '70 bug... what you cant see is the dogleg Porsche 5 speed and 4 bolt Ronals  I picked that up from Dave a couple years ago for a friend and drove it back to AZ from CA. It was a cool little car. Dave is a good guy!! |
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« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2007, 18:00:49 pm » |
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Ron works for Scat now. I bought one of my first Baywindows from him in the early 90's. Its a very small world in the So Cal scene. How is Texas treating you these days? I saw those pics. of the Americans & was drooling....I had mine & sent them down the road. I would think differently today. Bill
Ron use to Drive a Tan Early 911 Dont know if he still has it, the Picture Of Dave He has not Changed he Looks the Same, Texas is Great Finding alot of Deals (Americans) LMAO!! the Texas Volks Blast is May 6 th and The AutoBahn Texas Bug In Is May 20th Cant Wait to Hit Those Swap Meets LOL There is alot of VW Racing here in Texas the TxPRA Has a VW race going about once a month at different tracks Here Theres Some nice Race Cars Here HIGH DOLLAR ONES Might See you Guys at The VW Classic |
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« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2007, 22:11:15 pm » |
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1st job's done, new batery, oil changed, cleaned the oberg, greased up the berg shifter, got rid of the exhaust and fitted this LAPerformance exhaust i had laying around, it was waiting for the right bus to come along, and I find it fits the bus very well and i added an NOS towhitch, 'cause this bus will have to drag something to Chimay this summer |
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« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2007, 22:15:01 pm » |
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« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2007, 23:00:48 pm » |
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I hope it's removable  Btw Kobus, do you live in the woods or something? |
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« Reply #17 on: April 11, 2007, 00:08:10 am » |
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Yes, Ron was in DKP II , he had a 68 or so bug w/ American 8 spokes & a few KG's I believe.
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« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2007, 08:14:39 am » |
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I added an NOS towhitch, 'cause this bus will have to drag something to Chimay this summer Bought a new caravan huh...? Cool! |
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« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2007, 15:55:28 pm » |
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Kob, you need to get the Commandant out, this bus is not shiney enough!
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« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2007, 22:04:57 pm » |
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Rool, here is a start for you... it's washed! and it looks nice dull california sunshine baked! but yes.. i will polish it to save it but i won;t ultra buff it, there is still some pinstriping left on there want that it stays like it is battered and bruised, it's got this (what i personally find) irreplaceable California Patina and vibe to it and i want to keep it like that! i'll buff the fuchs a bit, maybe re-tint the windows.. now first it needs a propper brakejob, new tires and a carb adjustment, then the rest! and Yvre... Yes i will tow a f#$%ing Caravan to the show! a very light one, metalflake, with slicks, and it only sleeps one! |
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« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2007, 22:11:59 pm » |
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Hi Kobus,
Your bus has a great stance! Love it!
Can't wait to have a look to your caravan...
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« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2007, 22:13:04 pm » |
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.... a very light one, metalflake, with slicks, and it only sleeps one...
Interesting sounding caravan! |
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« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2007, 22:46:42 pm » |
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That bus is an old friend! Treat it well!
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« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2007, 22:48:11 pm » |
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.... a very light one, metalflake, with slicks, and it only sleeps one...
Interesting sounding caravan! sure does |
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« Reply #25 on: April 12, 2007, 00:24:20 am » |
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a very light one, metalflake, with slicks, and it only sleeps one!
Hmm, wouldn't have been raced by Doug Church at Blackbushe, UK, and then by D Lowry in the USA by any chance? |
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« Reply #26 on: April 12, 2007, 08:42:43 am » |
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Is it pink??
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« Reply #27 on: April 12, 2007, 09:05:51 am » |
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Hmm, wouldn't have been raced by Doug Church at Blackbushe, UK, and then by D Lowry in the USA by any chance? Can't be, don't need a hitch for that, it would fit on the back seat wouldn't it? |
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« Reply #28 on: April 12, 2007, 10:46:32 am » |
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Mr.Seume Cold very cold.... Mr. Dragvw's Warm... Warmer! |
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« Reply #29 on: April 12, 2007, 11:11:42 am » |
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Kobus, very cool!!! Gonna drive that thing yourself? |
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