The Ultimate Cal-Look Garage

[Rennsurfer]

...natural finish alloys...
...old natural alloys...
...but with natural alloys...
...natural alloys.

The new anti-"chromed earlies" internet buzz word is here.   

Sorry, I'm from another era and don't stay up to date with whatever's new. When I worked at the dealers, we called 'em natural finish, unmolested, factory finish, unpolished, etc. So, natural they are. Chrome was and will never be an option.

 

[alfie the monster]

1) My car after a visit to Uncle Al @ Defcon3 for detrim, respray and cage

2) Uncle Al's 'Black Bitch'

3) Greg Brinton's awesome 'looker

4) Black Low Light, big motor, Erco's and a stance to die for

5) Moviestar Steve's 54 Coral Cab

Can I have Tar Babe as well please?

 

[Liou]

1* my 62 ragtop seeblau old school soon
2* dave rhoads 64 green
3* berg family 67
4* shawn geers 63 blue drkc
5* bill schwimmer 59 ragtop dkp

and more much lol
liou

[Rennsurfer]

So... it's safe to say that most people like Schwimmer's car, and rightly so.



What's not to like?

[Rick Meredith]

So... it's safe to say that most people like Schwimmer's car, and rightly so.



What's not to like?

Like I've said before... the only thing wrong with that car is the name on the registration... wish it was mine! 

[Rennsurfer]

Like I've said before... the only thing wrong with that car is the name on the registration... wish it was mine! 

Perfect! Couldn't have said it better. Bill... hand it over.

 

[Donny B.]

Like I've said before... the only thing wrong with that car is the name on the registration... wish it was mine!

Yeah, if I had that and he had a feather up his ass we would both be tickled!

[louisb]

1. Bergler
2. Stephan S's White Oval Rag
3. Brinton's '67
4. Goss Chop
5. A black '54 rag RHD with tan interior, Porsche pattern Torque-thrusts, and a medium tune 2 liter w/ IDAs for cursing. (Built by me)

--louis

[Donny B.]

I guess I am different than most out there.  I am satisfied with the cars I own.  I just wish they were as they were back in their glory days.  Me I would rather fill my garage with more quality tools so I can do more than I can now.  I would like a nice lathe and end mill and a mig and tig welder.  I am already running out of room so I guess a larger garage would be in order to house all that.  ...and oh yeah the garage should have a lift to make it easier to work on the underside of the cars.

[louisb]

I guess I am different than most out there.  I am satisfied with the cars I own.  I just wish they were as they were back in their glory days.  Me I would rather fill my garage with more quality tools so I can do more than I can now.  I would like a nice lathe and end mill and a mig and tig welder.  I am already running out of room so I guess a larger garage would be in order to house all that.  ...and oh yeah the garage should have a lift to make it easier to work on the underside of the cars.

Yeah, one of my biggest problems is that my favorite project is always the next one. I truly admire people who have had their cars for years, or even decades. For me though, there are just so many cars out there that I want to experience. (VW and otherwise) I enjoy the build almost as much as I enjoy driving them. I will keep this '67 for a long time, but there will always be another car build on the horizon. At any one time I have two or three other projects whirling around in my head. (Currently a '70s style buggy, an early 911, a long hail all terrain Bug for a trip to the polar circle & a '54 Chevy pickup.)

--louis

[carlo]

-My's 67
-Aronson's 63
-Rosenthal's 66

 

[richie]

Here is my Fab five in no particular Order...

1. Aronson / Holmes '63
2. Art Gutierrez STDRGN '67
3. Danny Gabbard's Black Ghia
4. Keith Goss Top Shop
5. My Own Car, No reason it not beeing in My Dream Cal-look Garage!!!

Frank

Wow Frank I was expecting Dave masons car in there??

[Sarge]

Here is my Fab five in no particular Order...

1. Aronson / Holmes '63
2. Art Gutierrez STDRGN '67
3. Danny Gabbard's Black Ghia
4. Keith Goss Top Shop
5. My Own Car, No reason it not beeing in My Dream Cal-look Garage!!!

Frank

Wow Frank I was expecting Dave masons car in there??

Yeah, what's up with that?? 

[Jim Ratto]

I'd want my own '67 with all of its stupid little glitches fixed (first would be hot carb BS), new fresh paint, bumpers redone, my dream interior. Time to work on it and clean it and room to do so as well. My garage looks like Baby's R Us and a VW speed shop tried some futile attempt at a business merger.

Kind of like those strip malls here in The Valley.....  "Mr. Lee Donuts, Videos and Mufflers"

[kafercup]

Jim, check your e-mail   Something new coming to my garage soon.

[Zach Gomulka]

Ok, after seeing those examples, I may have come up with a real list

Keith Goss Chop
Ed Craig/ Mike M. green split
Black Bitch
Aaron Broughton's Diamond Green oval
Danny Gabbard's black Ghia

[The Ideaman]

Cesar Padilla's brown 66 on gasburners
My 67 with paint and a new interior.

[Jon]

I guess I am different than most out there.  I am satisfied with the cars I own. 

Why would you wish for your own cars? ...you already have them ;-)
I guess most of us have our cars because we want them?

[Tobi/DFL]

HI!

My dream garage would be:

1. Lee Leighton´s red oval
2. Harvey Rosenthal´s red looker on American Racings
3. Dave Rhoads´ green looker
4. Ian Clark´s splitwindow
5. John Lazenby´s "Butternut"

Hmm, I could go on and on...
Bye,

Tobi

[Worm]

1. Geno Combs white Notch w/alloys
2. Jumbo Shrimp Drag Car
3. Mike Martinez Chop Top
4. any 67 vert w/BRM's and big motor
5. Gary Bergs original 12 sec 5 speed blue 67 street car (best car ever)

[Neil Davies]

I'm going to buck the trend and not pick any existing car! Instead I'm choosing 5 cars I'd love to build!

1. black '60's Karmann Ghia, detailed Fuchs, 2007 IDA motor. One piece bumpers, full trim.
2. Porsche Guards red oval, blacked out handles, again detailed fuchs and a 2007 or 2165 IDA motor. Real late 70s/early 80s car!
3. late model ('68-'71) bug, maybe black with red interior, maybe beige with brown, original empi 8's, 2276 IDA motor
4. split window ragtop, BRMs and big IDA motor (theme here!), dechromed and de-bumpered, early 70's porsche colour
5. a gasser, tube axle, lots of aluminium panelling, metalflake and gold leaf! Dangerous but cool!

[Frank LUX]

Here is my Fab five in no particular Order...

1. Aronson / Holmes '63
2. Art Gutierrez STDRGN '67
3. Danny Gabbard's Black Ghia
4. Keith Goss Top Shop
5. My Own Car, No reason it not beeing in My Dream Cal-look Garage!!!

Frank

Wow Frank I was expecting Dave masons car in there??

No....

Already have Black Ragtop...

Frank

[Frank LUX]

Here is my Fab five in no particular Order...

1. Aronson / Holmes '63
2. Art Gutierrez STDRGN '67
3. Danny Gabbard's Black Ghia
4. Keith Goss Top Shop
5. My Own Car, No reason it not beeing in My Dream Cal-look Garage!!!

Frank

Wow Frank I was expecting Dave masons car in there??

Yeah, what's up with that?? 

I would say I already have a Black Sedan...

It's not because the Mason Car inspired Me and I like it alot that it would be in my Gream Garage... !!!

Frank

[Rennsurfer]

4. any 67 vert w/BRM's and big motor

Worm, whaddya doin' with that sawsall and 2 liter engine? Why are you walking towards my car? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaah!

[Donny B.]

Why would you wish for your own cars? ...you already have them ;-)

Not wishing.  I just don't want someone else's car.  Haven't we had that discussion.  It will always be their car.
I just want to bring my car back to it's previous glory such as it was...

[richie]

Here is my Fab five in no particular Order...

1. Aronson / Holmes '63
2. Art Gutierrez STDRGN '67
3. Danny Gabbard's Black Ghia
4. Keith Goss Top Shop
5. My Own Car, No reason it not beeing in My Dream Cal-look Garage!!!

Frank

Wow Frank I was expecting Dave masons car in there??

No....

Already have Black Ragtop...

Frank

but not a quick one


cheers richie,uk

[Rick Meredith]

I guess I am different than most out there.  I am satisfied with the cars I own. 

Why would you wish for your own cars? ...you already have them ;-)
I guess most of us have our cars because we want them?

Well if you noticed... most of us wanted our cars FINISHED!   

[speedwell]

1 - the FASRNU ghia from doug mische
2 - randy welch dkpII red ragtop
3 - jim logudice bright red 67
4 - danny gabbard red notch
5 - mark  orange 66 with empi 5 sand cast 

[Jon]

Why would you wish for your own cars? ...you already have them ;-)

Not wishing.  I just don't want someone else's car.  Haven't we had that discussion.  It will always be their car.
I just want to bring my car back to it's previous glory such as it was...

Yes we probably have. My point wasn't that you should want anybody else's car, but rather that you could show us what other cars you wanted (unbuilt cars, in you imagination)... since they are free 

I agree with you on the bit about wanting other peoples cars, to many are wasting their time wanting some one else's version of the cal looker  instead of listening to their inner voice and build their own "version".... IMHO

 

[Bill Schwimmer]

OK here goes.
 
1. My 59 Ragtop

2.  A 58 Speedster w/ over rider bumpers, faded orig black paint, hardtop w/ metalflake Union Jack painted over entire top, sort of like you see on Mini's, Mag Berms or American 5's w/ polished drums, 82 x 88 roller crank slipper skirt motor w/ short IDA's & a Mag.

3. 69 Vert Ghia, 5.5 & 6 Alloys,  mild 2400cc motor ,5 speed 4 wheel disc. Dark metallic grey with a loud plaid interior, sort of early 911 styling.

4. My 55 back, zolotone interior, mag Berms, Ti valve, Ti rod, VW head roller cam motor lots of compression ,low gears, does wheelies,  drive it on the street..

5.My 77 Westfalia,  big 911 motor, air cond. trailer hitch to tow cars 1 thru 4 home if something falls off 1 of them.

  I have another list for Hot Rods & American cars.  cool thread   Bill