original dkp1 bonnet badge on samba

[The Ideaman]

I know there were dkp lll badges, because damen and pep had them on their cars a few years ago.

[Sarge]

Lucky! I had to get mine the old fashion way.

Hey...I smell a new guy  !   Welcome to the Lounge, Steve Niendorf!!

[WCB Hitler's Hot Rod]

Thanks Jim! My back side is still a little sore from this purchase...hoping the badge should arrive today.

[jick]

hi there Steve.....hope all's well with you.....how about some sneaky shots of that car of yours?

[WCB Hitler's Hot Rod]

It's all good...thanks Jick. Sorry, going to have to wait until Dean Kirsten gets done in that dept.  Got that secret dash plaque mounted??

[Lids]

Steve saw you picked up that badge, lucky git

[Russell]

Steve

Did you get the badge as the seller never returned my mails ? if so well done.

I had given up on the badge because the seller neve replied, so am delighted that someone has got it,

It will be a treasure, love it, keep it, Cal Look It..........................

Russell

[WCB Hitler's Hot Rod]

Steve saw you picked up that badge, lucky git

OOOOHHHH    YYYEEAA! Thanks.

[WCB Hitler's Hot Rod]

Steve

Did you get the badge as the seller never returned my mails ? if so well done.

I had given up on the badge because the seller neve replied, so am delighted that someone has got it,

It will be a treasure, love it, keep it, Cal Look It..........................

Russell

Got it.....for my collection only.

[Fastbrit]

I now know of another badge fitted to a non DKP car, but it looks good and the car looks right, does this make it wrong ?

IMHO, yes. It's like running around with the club badges in the window of your car, when you're not a member. That's why DKP had 'sponsor' T-shirts printed so they could be worn by people who appreciate what the club stands for without pretending to be members. And why member's decals are (generally) scratched from a car when it's sold. I admire everything the DAS and DFL guys have done for the European scene, but i wouldn't dream of putting their club badges or decals on a car of mine (if i had one worthy of it!) unless I was lucky enough to be a member. But then that's just me! 

[Frank LUX]

I now know of another badge fitted to a non DKP car, but it looks good and the car looks right, does this make it wrong ?

IMHO, yes. It's like running around with the club badges in the window of your car, when you're not a member. That's why DKP had 'sponsor' T-shirts printed so they could be worn by people who appreciate what the club stands for without pretending to be members. And why member's decals are (generally) scratched from a car when it's sold. I admire everything the DAS and DFL guys have done for the European scene, but i wouldn't dream of putting their club badges or decals on a car of mine (if i had one worthy of it!) unless I was lucky enough to be a member. But then that's just me! 

Hmmm,

Nice...

Frank

[Russell]

Keith

Are you suggesting that i should scrape the stickers from Arnies 67 ?

Russell

[63 ripper]

I now know of another badge fitted to a non DKP car, but it looks good and the car looks right, does this make it wrong ?

I admire everything the DAS and DFL guys have done for the European scene, but i wouldn't dream of putting their club badges or decals on a car of mine (if i had one worthy of it!) unless I was lucky enough to be a member. But then that's just me! 

hey KS do they allow 911s in DKP now ?
 

[Rick Meredith]

I now know of another badge fitted to a non DKP car, but it looks good and the car looks right, does this make it wrong ?

IMHO, yes. It's like running around with the club badges in the window of your car, when you're not a member. That's why DKP had 'sponsor' T-shirts printed so they could be worn by people who appreciate what the club stands for without pretending to be members. And why member's decals are (generally) scratched from a car when it's sold. I admire everything the DAS and DFL guys have done for the European scene, but i wouldn't dream of putting their club badges or decals on a car of mine (if i had one worthy of it!) unless I was lucky enough to be a member. But then that's just me! 

Would you think of wearing a Hell's Angels jacket with out being a member? 

[Fastbrit]

hey KS do they allow 911s in DKP now ?
 

Ask Roger Grago, Jim Holmes, Ron Fleming... 

[Fastbrit]

Keith

Are you suggesting that i should scrape the stickers from Arnies 67 ?

Russell

That was up to Arnie...

[Gunter Hofmans]

Keith

Are you suggesting that i should scrape the stickers from Arnies 67 ?

Russell

That was up to Arnie...

I personally think Arnie wants to keep the legend DKP I on this car, otherwise he wouldn't have sold it to Russell, everybody knows the car will reside at a caring home, with a big heart for DKP and the spirit

[sunroof notch]

I think self abuse may have effected my eyesight , but I'm sure it reads ' VOLKSWAGEN CLUB ' on the bottom of that badge 

[Russell]

Keith

I think when this car or any car was running its day and a member of the club the removal of the stickers would have been correct, but in 2006 when they are now collectors items the stickers are part of the memory. Removing them removes the character i think.

These were likely to be removed in the day only when the member or car were not up top scratch, but the club does not exsist as was and therefore this should not be a problem ?

Russell

[Zach Gomulka]

I agree Russell. I say the badge and stickers stay.

[Tim C]

... in 2006 when they are now collectors items the stickers are part of the memory. Removing them removes the character i think.

I agree.. it is all part of the car's character and history. Keep it as is...

[Fastbrit]

Keith

I think when this car or any car was running its day and a member of the club the removal of the stickers would have been correct, but in 2006 when they are now collectors items the stickers are part of the memory. Removing them removes the character i think.

These were likely to be removed in the day only when the member or car were not up top scratch, but the club does not exsist as was and therefore this should not be a problem ?

Russell

I agree – in this case the decals should stay.

I think everyone's got the wrong end of the stick here. What I can't understand are people who are not club members buying badges/decals and putting them on their car and pretending. If someone hasn't been asked to join, they shouldn't pretend they have. There are plenty of other clubs out there!

[Peter Roberts]

There are plenty of other clubs out there!

Does that include us ?

You may have heard of us , we are the ' JG54 GRUNHERZ ' 

As acknowledged by Russell Ritchie ! 

Merry Christmas one and all 

Oh and by the way , ours is a ' Volkswagen Only ' Club 

[54Kab]

 ...I suppose the difference is that the DKP is as much about the PERSON as it is the car.. it's the Member. So if he/she(!) decides to put a club sticker/badge on one of their other cars... that's up to them..  whether its another VW, a Porsche, an Audi, an Allegro... 

[Fastbrit]

You may have heard of us , we are the ' JG54 GRUNHERZ ' 

You know, you guys are too cool! One day I might have a fast street car (again) and see if I'm worthy! In the meantime, I'll have to be content with being a member of the AA!

Have a cool Yule everybody!

Uncle Keith

[Ivan]

As member of the AA you should be very careful, especially at this time of the year!

It only takes a couple of drinks before you're over the limit.

Happy christmas one and all.

The other AA club has a new T-shirt!

Awesome Allegros!

[Fastbrit]

Awesome Allegros!

Mmmmm Allegros....

Happy Christmas, Ivan!

And congratulations, too. 

[Russell]

Keith

Thanks, the wrong end of the stick is easy on forums !

As you know i love the cars and the History, thats whats is all about, not which club i wish i was in because its cool !
A club is like a family, you should be appreaciated and appreciate others.

Peter

How could I not know about your club, the line ups at volksworld show, the 6 cars that went to DDD4 and the awesome Black Oval from "Irish Guy" ? My personal fav.

Russell

[Peter Roberts]

Peter

How could I not know about your club, the line ups at volksworld show, the 6 cars that went to DDD4 and the awesome Black Oval from "Irish Guy" ? My personal fav.

Russell

Cheers Russell , coming from someone such as yourself , with a truckload ( quite literally mate ( in a Smashie & Nicey style voice ) ) of high quality Cal-Look machinery , that means a lot !

We had the club meal last night , and we are all excited about next year , and looking forward to making it a top Cal-Look year of events , racing and general larking about , but most importantly driving the cars !!

 

[Peter Roberts]

One day I might have a fast street car (again) and see if I'm worthy!

Uncle Keith

Sorry , but there's only room for one moviestar in our club , and his names Mortimer , Steve Mortimer !