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Posted by: pre67vw - 03 May 2009 19:59:44
Here are some [url=https://www.pre67vw.com/shows/thumbs.aspx?id=41]Stanford Hall photos[/url], what a great show - good to catch up with a few people and to see Nicolas' car in it's new paint (looked fantastic)

Posted by: 69project - 03 May 2009 20:11:55
very nice photos! really enjoyed today

Posted by: SixtyFive - 03 May 2009 20:13:40
nice pics!

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 03 May 2009 20:42:08
Great pics Rob. Gutted that I couldn't make it. :(

Posted by: Caledfryn - 03 May 2009 21:10:05
Just got back and I find someone else has already posted pics up! :o A good day, but I was a bit disappointed at the number of cars in the historic lineup. I tried to book my '54 in but got a form back saying it was full! Ah well, there's always next year.

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 03 May 2009 21:14:48
[quote=Rich Oakley]Great pics Rob. Gutted that I couldn't make it. :( [/quote] Shame! Was looking forward to seeing the 48!

Posted by: VW Stan - 03 May 2009 21:41:08
[quote=Caledfryn]Just got back and I find someone else has already posted pics up! :o A good day, but I was a bit disappointed at the number of cars in the historic lineup. I tried to book my '54 in but got a form back saying it was full! Ah well, there's always next year.[/quote] They decided to try and keep it 'stock only' for the first time this year, but didn't tell any one before hand! I don't know how many cars they ended up turning away which had registered, but there was the black split with polished Porsche wheels which managed to sneak in! It must have been quite a few if they said it was full (I think they still got in for free, so not so bad) :? :d

Posted by: VW Stan - 03 May 2009 21:41:08

[quote=Caledfryn]Just got back and I find someone else has already posted pics up! :o A good day, but I was a bit disappointed at the number of cars in the historic lineup. I tried to book my '54 in but got a form back saying it was full! Ah well, there's always next year.[/quote] They decided to try and keep it 'stock only' for the first time this year, but didn't tell any one before hand! I don't know how many cars they ended up turning away which had registered, but there was the black split with polished Porsche wheels which managed to sneak in! It must have been quite a few if they said it was full (I think they still got in for free, so not so bad) :? :d

Posted by: 55Kab - 03 May 2009 22:18:54
Very nice pics Rob. Great to see some nice pics of OCG 730, any chance you can email me those in high res? Just so Mr painter and Mr hood trimmer can have an idea of what my car should end up looking like!

Posted by: 55Kab - 03 May 2009 22:19:43
[quote=Caledfryn]Just got back and I find someone else has already posted pics up![/quote] Doesn't matter, post yr pics!

Posted by: pre67vw - 03 May 2009 22:28:46
[quote=55Kab]Very nice pics Rob. Great to see some nice pics of OCG 730, any chance you can email me those in high res? Just so Mr painter and Mr hood trimmer can have an idea of what my car should end up looking like![/quote] Yep, can do

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 03 May 2009 22:42:02
Great show and worth all the effort to get there.i am uploading some pics .I had the good fortune to meet the man who restored my car in 88 and i met Ovalbug on here to.Did anyone get a picture of the whole historic display?

Posted by: vicpolky - 03 May 2009 23:22:54
Nice pics. Great show, had a great day as always. Lovely cars, nice people to chat to, and home made cakes - what more could you want? :beer: :d

Posted by: Caledfryn - 03 May 2009 23:53:38
[quote=VW Stan] They decided to try and keep it 'stock only' for the first time this year, but didn't tell any one before hand! I don't know how many cars they ended up turning away which had registered, but there was the black split with polished Porsche wheels which managed to sneak in! It must have been quite a few if they said it was full (I think they still got in for free, so not so bad) :? :d [/quote] Apart from my original dodgy Hella indicators, my '54 couldn't be more stock if I tried! lol So were the gaps just 'no-shows' or was it just certain cars only?

Posted by: Caledfryn - 03 May 2009 23:53:38

Posted by: pre67vw - 04 May 2009 01:02:39
Here's my youTube vid, it's just like being there - apart from you don't have to queue for ages to get in and it's not as cold. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmGwc-j3-A0[/youtube]

Posted by: tman - 04 May 2009 02:09:13
[quote=pre67vw]Here's my youTube vid,[/quote] Cool. Was the soundtrack based upon this: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9N51FQKL2A][/youtube]? This is something I remember from the late 60's when we'd just got out first colour TV. We were proper posh back then, it even had remote control! :d Part 2: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ2lXmROuNU&feature=related[/youtube] Part 3: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IapS9D8Tito&feature=related[/youtube]

Posted by: tman - 04 May 2009 02:09:13

[quote=pre67vw]Here's my youTube vid,[/quote] Cool. Was the soundtrack based upon this: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9N51FQKL2A][/youtube]? This is something I remember from the late 60's when we'd just got out first colour TV. We were proper posh back then, it even had remote control! :d Part 2: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ2lXmROuNU&feature=related[/youtube] Part 3: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IapS9D8Tito&feature=related[/youtube]

Posted by: 64rotbox - 04 May 2009 03:35:17
[quote=tman]...the soundtrack...[/quote] ...which we now can't hear, because: "This video contains an audio track that has not been authorised by all copyright holders. The audio has been disabled." Oops. In case anyone cares, 'The Home Made Car' soundtrack is by Ron Grainer, who was the bloke who wrote the Dr. Who theme amongst many other things. The main theme is entitled 'Mexican Marmalade', and available on the soon to be reissued 'Girl In A Suitcase' compilation CD. It's a great little film. There aren't enough people called Chudley in films, these days. Anyway, Stan Hall. It was worth going just for the comedy value of the 'vehicles for sale' area.

Posted by: 64rotbox - 04 May 2009 03:35:17

[quote=tman]...the soundtrack...[/quote] ...which we now can't hear, because: "This video contains an audio track that has not been authorised by all copyright holders. The audio has been disabled." Oops. In case anyone cares, 'The Home Made Car' soundtrack is by Ron Grainer, who was the bloke who wrote the Dr. Who theme amongst many other things. The main theme is entitled 'Mexican Marmalade', and available on the soon to be reissued 'Girl In A Suitcase' compilation CD. It's a great little film. There aren't enough people called Chudley in films, these days. Anyway, Stan Hall. It was worth going just for the comedy value of the 'vehicles for sale' area.

Posted by: GKL 7 - 04 May 2009 10:58:01
[quote=64rotbox] In case anyone cares, 'The Home Made Car' soundtrack is by Ron Grainer, who was the bloke who wrote the Dr. Who theme amongst many other things. The main theme is entitled 'Mexican Marmalade', and available on the soon to be reissued 'Girl In A Suitcase' compilation CD. It's a great little film. There aren't enough people called Chudley in films, these days.[/quote] :roll: ANORAK

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 11:05:41
[quote='50 Karmann] :roll: ANORAK[/quote] Ain't that the truth! Did you make it to Stanford George?

Posted by: Richard - 04 May 2009 11:45:12
[quote=VW Stan] They decided to try and keep it 'stock only' for the first time this year, but didn't tell any one before hand! I don't know how many cars they ended up turning away which had registered, but there was the black split with polished Porsche wheels which managed to sneak in! [/quote] All I can say is, Keith from the Historic VW club is the rudest man I've ever met :evil: First my car was too 'rough around the edges' to be in the display, then after he let an Oval in with a dented wing he said my car couldn't enter the circle because it 'had non standard wheels', then when an Oval with BRM's drove in he said changed his tone again & said mine 'it was too low', then when the Black Split drove in & I tried to talk to him he walked off for the second time :roll: My car was one of the rarest there, and in original paint, and I ended up getting shunned between 2 camper vans :shock: If he didn't want modified split's there, he should have said before I drove 100 miles for the show.

Posted by: Richard - 04 May 2009 11:45:12

[quote=VW Stan] They decided to try and keep it 'stock only' for the first time this year, but didn't tell any one before hand! I don't know how many cars they ended up turning away which had registered, but there was the black split with polished Porsche wheels which managed to sneak in! [/quote] All I can say is, Keith from the Historic VW club is the rudest man I've ever met :evil: First my car was too 'rough around the edges' to be in the display, then after he let an Oval in with a dented wing he said my car couldn't enter the circle because it 'had non standard wheels', then when an Oval with BRM's drove in he said changed his tone again & said mine 'it was too low', then when the Black Split drove in & I tried to talk to him he walked off for the second time :roll: My car was one of the rarest there, and in original paint, and I ended up getting shunned between 2 camper vans :shock: If he didn't want modified split's there, he should have said before I drove 100 miles for the show.

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 12:15:39
I can see the reasoning behind it as I really wouldn't want to see heavily modified cars in that area - Strictly vintage for me! I also don't want to see deliberate Hoodride/Ratlook cars in there either. My car is a bit 'rough around the edges' because it's never been restored. Surely there has to be a better way of vetting cars beforehand than turning people away on the day based on whether or not they meet someones taste criteria. Maybe a Pre-67 forum display area is the way to go?

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 12:15:39

I can see the reasoning behind it as I really wouldn't want to see heavily modified cars in that area - Strictly vintage for me! I also don't want to see deliberate Hoodride/Ratlook cars in there either. My car is a bit 'rough around the edges' because it's never been restored. Surely there has to be a better way of vetting cars beforehand than turning people away on the day based on whether or not they meet someones taste criteria. Maybe a Pre-67 forum display area is the way to go?

Posted by: heb623 - 04 May 2009 12:34:03
[quote='50 Karmann] ANORAK[/quote] RAIN COAT:?::shock: :twisted: ET

Posted by: 55Kab - 04 May 2009 13:04:10
[quote=pre67vw]Yep, can do[/quote] Tks Rob :wink: :beer: Can you send them to my email address please? Like the YouTube vid.

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 14:17:47
I didnt go, but I know that Keith Vipond is not remotely rude at all!! He is a really very nice man! who does a great job organising displays year round in his own time, as he has great knowledge on pre67 cars, and it is not fair at all to make a personal comment like this on here, especially as he does not use forums or visit here. Everyone who books their car into the historic display is FULLY aware that it is run by the Historic Club who are a stock vintage vw club, and it is a display to represent beetles that are close to stock. All the display cars are supposed to be booked in [i]before[/i] the show weekend, whereby they will say sorry but no, if your car is not to their criteria and they dont want it in their display. And yes, they do that! So if you turn up on the day unbooked, it is down to the discretion of this same person who is in charge of that particular display whether they want your car in it or not. It is that simple. So they will still say NO, whether pre-booked in or not! Not to point out the obvious, but Stanford Hall is now the flagship stock vw show/concours of the year, so it is hardly surprising that they dont want [i]any[/i] floor scraping/modified/suspension altered cars at all in there and I am sure that is easy to understand if you put yourself in their shoes. Dont forget that a really lowered car completely messes up the stock height line in a row of cars. Lowered people dont mind this, I think they think it looks amusing, but stock people hate it! Thats just how it is and what Stanford Hall is all about and will always be about, and this is made clear on all the entry forms. Its not [i]just[/i] about age, but also a certain style of presentation. I agree completely that your car IS OG paint and many respects far more correct and interesting to some of us than many of the cars on restored stock display in the whole show! BUT by lowering it [i]that much[/i] you have taken away its criteria to get into this Stanford Hall display group, same for the split on the cover of UltraVW this month! I can also see how a 'cal-look' height but otherwise clean original looking early car might just slip through, where a 'ratlook' ( forgive the tag) car will simply not. Another reason for this being that stock people in general especially the older generation just dont like to see original tatty paint at all, they prefer to see a car repainted and restored once the exterior paint has gone 'past a certain point' ( our 50 is the same condition as yours if not slightly worse! but we will not restored ours either!) My oval is borderline. I know many stock people will frown on our very worn out og paint but we dont care about their opinion. But at the same time your 2 cars shine out at most of the other 'all types/anything goes on display' vw shows all year. Where as stockers dont even go to all these other shows, so they get very few opportunities in the whole year to display their cars parked with other stockers. I always think you can define it simply to whether a car fits Stanford or not, by cars that [i]do[/i] go to Santa pod to shows, and cars who's owners would rather roast alive in hell and have their cars crushed before their eyes than even drive through the gates :lol:

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 14:17:47

I didnt go, but I know that Keith Vipond is not remotely rude at all!! He is a really very nice man! who does a great job organising displays year round in his own time, as he has great knowledge on pre67 cars, and it is not fair at all to make a personal comment like this on here, especially as he does not use forums or visit here. Everyone who books their car into the historic display is FULLY aware that it is run by the Historic Club who are a stock vintage vw club, and it is a display to represent beetles that are close to stock. All the display cars are supposed to be booked in [i]before[/i] the show weekend, whereby they will say sorry but no, if your car is not to their criteria and they dont want it in their display. And yes, they do that! So if you turn up on the day unbooked, it is down to the discretion of this same person who is in charge of that particular display whether they want your car in it or not. It is that simple. So they will still say NO, whether pre-booked in or not! Not to point out the obvious, but Stanford Hall is now the flagship stock vw show/concours of the year, so it is hardly surprising that they dont want [i]any[/i] floor scraping/modified/suspension altered cars at all in there and I am sure that is easy to understand if you put yourself in their shoes. Dont forget that a really lowered car completely messes up the stock height line in a row of cars. Lowered people dont mind this, I think they think it looks amusing, but stock people hate it! Thats just how it is and what Stanford Hall is all about and will always be about, and this is made clear on all the entry forms. Its not [i]just[/i] about age, but also a certain style of presentation. I agree completely that your car IS OG paint and many respects far more correct and interesting to some of us than many of the cars on restored stock display in the whole show! BUT by lowering it [i]that much[/i] you have taken away its criteria to get into this Stanford Hall display group, same for the split on the cover of UltraVW this month! I can also see how a 'cal-look' height but otherwise clean original looking early car might just slip through, where a 'ratlook' ( forgive the tag) car will simply not. Another reason for this being that stock people in general especially the older generation just dont like to see original tatty paint at all, they prefer to see a car repainted and restored once the exterior paint has gone 'past a certain point' ( our 50 is the same condition as yours if not slightly worse! but we will not restored ours either!) My oval is borderline. I know many stock people will frown on our very worn out og paint but we dont care about their opinion. But at the same time your 2 cars shine out at most of the other 'all types/anything goes on display' vw shows all year. Where as stockers dont even go to all these other shows, so they get very few opportunities in the whole year to display their cars parked with other stockers. I always think you can define it simply to whether a car fits Stanford or not, by cars that [i]do[/i] go to Santa pod to shows, and cars who's owners would rather roast alive in hell and have their cars crushed before their eyes than even drive through the gates :lol:

Posted by: 55Kab - 04 May 2009 14:35:53
Blimey Anna, sometimes you frighten me girl! :lol: However, even though the 55 will fall into that pan scraping/modded suspension category and therefore it will probably never run over the cattle grate of Stanford, I also agree that for the preserve of the standard cars, of which I'm a fan also, "The Hall" should always be regarded as the UK's biggest and best loved event for standard VW's and their respective displays.

Posted by: 55Kab - 04 May 2009 14:35:53

Blimey Anna, sometimes you frighten me girl! :lol: However, even though the 55 will fall into that pan scraping/modded suspension category and therefore it will probably never run over the cattle grate of Stanford, I also agree that for the preserve of the standard cars, of which I'm a fan also, "The Hall" should always be regarded as the UK's biggest and best loved event for standard VW's and their respective displays.

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 14:39:45
[quote=Caledfryn]I can see the reasoning behind it as [u]I really wouldn't want to see heavily modified cars in that area[/u] - Strictly vintage for me![u] I also don't want to see deliberate Hoodride/Ratlook cars in there either.[/u] My car is a bit 'rough around the edges' because it's never been restored. Surely there has to be a better way of vetting cars beforehand than turning people away on the day based on whether or not they meet someones taste criteria. [/quote] I think you sum up perfectly the views of most stock people who take part at Stanford in the special displays. But they are 'vetted' beforehand when entered correctly in advance. And if turned away on the day it is because they dont fit the criteria you described on your first sentence! Some people will try to enter cars and not say they are modified and they will be turned away on the day. [quote=Caledfryn] Maybe a Pre-67 forum display area is the way to go?[/quote] Unfortunately there just are not enough stock cars to go round too many displays. And I can read Robs mind wright now and tell you that ABSOLUTELY NO RATLOOK OR LOWERED CARS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER would be allowed in a pre67 forum display! :lol: so it is exactly the same!

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 14:39:45

[quote=Caledfryn]I can see the reasoning behind it as [u]I really wouldn't want to see heavily modified cars in that area[/u] - Strictly vintage for me![u] I also don't want to see deliberate Hoodride/Ratlook cars in there either.[/u] My car is a bit 'rough around the edges' because it's never been restored. Surely there has to be a better way of vetting cars beforehand than turning people away on the day based on whether or not they meet someones taste criteria. [/quote] I think you sum up perfectly the views of most stock people who take part at Stanford in the special displays. But they are 'vetted' beforehand when entered correctly in advance. And if turned away on the day it is because they dont fit the criteria you described on your first sentence! Some people will try to enter cars and not say they are modified and they will be turned away on the day. [quote=Caledfryn] Maybe a Pre-67 forum display area is the way to go?[/quote] Unfortunately there just are not enough stock cars to go round too many displays. And I can read Robs mind wright now and tell you that ABSOLUTELY NO RATLOOK OR LOWERED CARS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER would be allowed in a pre67 forum display! :lol: so it is exactly the same!

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 14:47:26
[quote=55Kab]Blimey Anna, sometimes you frighten me girl! :lol:[/quote] :lol: However! with a little [i]pre-planning[/i], if you have an interesting car of any guise, modified or rat etc, you can often find a friend who is a trader or magazine or some really good spot in the trade area to park, as our friend did with his cal-look oval & 356, and the bonus of without the added pressure of being 'judged' in the concours, which we prefer, like a lot of people. So there are other options available to give your car a great spot at Stanford!

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 14:47:26

[quote=55Kab]Blimey Anna, sometimes you frighten me girl! :lol:[/quote] :lol: However! with a little [i]pre-planning[/i], if you have an interesting car of any guise, modified or rat etc, you can often find a friend who is a trader or magazine or some really good spot in the trade area to park, as our friend did with his cal-look oval & 356, and the bonus of without the added pressure of being 'judged' in the concours, which we prefer, like a lot of people. So there are other options available to give your car a great spot at Stanford!

Posted by: Ovalbug - 04 May 2009 15:30:23
[quote=Sunroof53]Great show and worth all the effort to get there.i am uploading some pics .I had the good fortune to meet the man who restored my car in 88 and i met Nessy on here to.Did anyone get a picture of the whole historic display?[/quote] I'm Ovalbug on here Mike :lol: , Nessy on the 'other' VW sites.......:wink: It was great to meet you and be able to babble on about all things '53, you can learn more from looking and talking about a car in front of you in 5 minutes than months of studying books which may or may not contain accurate info......... Think that yesterdays Stanford was one of the best I've been to; got some cracking bargains in the parts for sale area, and as you know getting that interior light switch sorted out made my day................... :wink:

Posted by: Ovalbug - 04 May 2009 15:30:23

[quote=Sunroof53]Great show and worth all the effort to get there.i am uploading some pics .I had the good fortune to meet the man who restored my car in 88 and i met Nessy on here to.Did anyone get a picture of the whole historic display?[/quote] I'm Ovalbug on here Mike :lol: , Nessy on the 'other' VW sites.......:wink: It was great to meet you and be able to babble on about all things '53, you can learn more from looking and talking about a car in front of you in 5 minutes than months of studying books which may or may not contain accurate info......... Think that yesterdays Stanford was one of the best I've been to; got some cracking bargains in the parts for sale area, and as you know getting that interior light switch sorted out made my day................... :wink:

Posted by: 55Kab - 04 May 2009 15:35:25
[quote=mrsherbie]with a little [i]pre-planning[/i], there are other options available to give your car a great spot at Stanford! [/quote] I'm a bloke, we don't do [i]pre-planning[/i] don't you know! :lol: But yes, I hope when finished the car will be one that a lot of people would like to look at when it's finished and as I'm going to be out of the UK for some time I'll not be able to take her to many shows, so with Stanford being one of my favs since the late 80's I'll have to sneak her in somewhere next year! :wink:

Posted by: 55Kab - 04 May 2009 15:35:25

[quote=mrsherbie]with a little [i]pre-planning[/i], there are other options available to give your car a great spot at Stanford! [/quote] I'm a bloke, we don't do [i]pre-planning[/i] don't you know! :lol: But yes, I hope when finished the car will be one that a lot of people would like to look at when it's finished and as I'm going to be out of the UK for some time I'll not be able to take her to many shows, so with Stanford being one of my favs since the late 80's I'll have to sneak her in somewhere next year! :wink:

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 15:35:53
Kieth was very helpful to me at the start of the show and considering he was clearly suffering with a bad leg did a fantastic job of keeping it all under control.I imagine it can be quite stressfull on a day when it really shouldnt be for anyone .Least of all for the man that organised it. Roll on next year:beer:

Posted by: 55Kab - 04 May 2009 15:37:36
So you made it Mike, where's ya pics? :wink:

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 15:49:14
[IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06225.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06226.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06228.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06229.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06165.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06166.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06231.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06163.jpg[/IMG] Here is my 53 .Sorry it wasnt good enough for Rob to film but i was busy with some engine work:roll: [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06170.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06169.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06173.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06184.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06187.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06177.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06183.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06185.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06171.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06175.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06182.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06188.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06189.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06193.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06194.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06195.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06196.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06198.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06199.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06200.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06201.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06202.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06203.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06204.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06205.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06209.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06212.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06211.jpg[/IMG] :? [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06210.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06217.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06219.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06220.jpg[/IMG] Pre67? [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06224.jpg[/IMG]

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 15:49:14

[IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06225.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06226.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06228.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06229.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06165.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06166.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06231.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06163.jpg[/IMG] Here is my 53 .Sorry it wasnt good enough for Rob to film but i was busy with some engine work:roll: [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06170.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06169.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06173.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06184.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06187.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06177.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06183.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06185.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06171.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06175.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06182.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06188.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06189.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06193.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06194.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06195.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06196.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06198.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06199.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06200.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06201.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06202.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06203.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06204.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06205.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06209.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06212.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06211.jpg[/IMG] :? [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06210.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06217.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06219.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06220.jpg[/IMG] Pre67? [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06224.jpg[/IMG]

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 16:13:14
[quote=55Kab]So you made it Mike, where's ya pics? :wink: [/quote] Yeah it was a close one though :!: My engine was just a crank case on friday morning ,But i stayed up (i work nights)put it all back ,Motd for 4pm and taxed at 4.50pm .Spent most of Saturday asleep or with the family and made it for the historic display .It was worth all the effort as i met a couple of Pre67 members and the man who restored my car in 1988 who may have the original case for my car:d .

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 16:13:14

[quote=55Kab]So you made it Mike, where's ya pics? :wink: [/quote] Yeah it was a close one though :!: My engine was just a crank case on friday morning ,But i stayed up (i work nights)put it all back ,Motd for 4pm and taxed at 4.50pm .Spent most of Saturday asleep or with the family and made it for the historic display .It was worth all the effort as i met a couple of Pre67 members and the man who restored my car in 1988 who may have the original case for my car:d .

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 16:27:58
[quote=Ovalbug] I'm Ovalbug on here Mike :lol: , Nessy on the 'other' VW sites.......:wink: It was great to meet you and be able to babble on about all things '53, you can learn more from looking and talking about a car in front of you in 5 minutes than months of studying books which may or may not contain accurate info......... Think that yesterdays Stanford was one of the best I've been to; got some cracking bargains in the parts for sale area, and as you know getting that interior light switch sorted out made my day................... :wink: [/quote] Same for me to ,it was great to meet up and talk 53 stuff with you.:beer:

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 16:27:58

[quote=Ovalbug] I'm Ovalbug on here Mike :lol: , Nessy on the 'other' VW sites.......:wink: It was great to meet you and be able to babble on about all things '53, you can learn more from looking and talking about a car in front of you in 5 minutes than months of studying books which may or may not contain accurate info......... Think that yesterdays Stanford was one of the best I've been to; got some cracking bargains in the parts for sale area, and as you know getting that interior light switch sorted out made my day................... :wink: [/quote] Same for me to ,it was great to meet up and talk 53 stuff with you.:beer:

Posted by: Kids taxi - 04 May 2009 17:57:52
quote=Richard] All I can say is, Keith from the Historic VW club is the rudest man I've ever met :evil: First my car was too 'rough around the edges' to be in the display, then after he let an Oval in with a dented wing he said my car couldn't enter the circle because it 'had non standard wheels', then when an Oval with BRM's drove in he said changed his tone again & said mine 'it was too low', then when the Black Split drove in & I tried to talk to him he walked off for the second time :roll: My car was one of the rarest there, and in original paint, and I ended up getting shunned between 2 camper vans :shock: If he didn't want modified split's there, he should have said before I drove 100 miles for the show.[/quote] Can i just Say How Wrong you Are Sir... Keith Vipond is a lovely chap and he works damn hard and for free so we can all enjoy stanford hall . Your car was indeed a rare car But there were others that were rarer . I personally believe that after looking at your car I wouldnt have let it through the Gate . It maybe a rare car at other shows among 70s beetles etc BUT Stanford Hall is Now considered '' The Classic Show of the year '' by many . I had a good look around your 51 . Although it has had some bodywork You have ruined the car by the modified brakes the reproduction wheels and the fact it has a much later 70s engine and clearly a custom exhaust . Not to mention the fact that it looks like the suspension has failed. You have stood up and bemoaned the fact that Keith wouldnt let you in to the area and the black split on genuine fuch alloys got in . Im sure If we all had a look at your original entry form you neglected to mention that its a ''Hoodride '' car . As for driving 100 miles You benefitted from Free tickets which after seeing your car Im postive they could have gone to a better vehicle Im sorry But i go to Stanford Hall to view some of the best classics in the Uk and Europe I think you should stick to the new wave events where im sure you will get more kudos etc etc KT

Posted by: Kids taxi - 04 May 2009 17:57:52

quote=Richard] All I can say is, Keith from the Historic VW club is the rudest man I've ever met :evil: First my car was too 'rough around the edges' to be in the display, then after he let an Oval in with a dented wing he said my car couldn't enter the circle because it 'had non standard wheels', then when an Oval with BRM's drove in he said changed his tone again & said mine 'it was too low', then when the Black Split drove in & I tried to talk to him he walked off for the second time :roll: My car was one of the rarest there, and in original paint, and I ended up getting shunned between 2 camper vans :shock: If he didn't want modified split's there, he should have said before I drove 100 miles for the show.[/quote] Can i just Say How Wrong you Are Sir... Keith Vipond is a lovely chap and he works damn hard and for free so we can all enjoy stanford hall . Your car was indeed a rare car But there were others that were rarer . I personally believe that after looking at your car I wouldnt have let it through the Gate . It maybe a rare car at other shows among 70s beetles etc BUT Stanford Hall is Now considered '' The Classic Show of the year '' by many . I had a good look around your 51 . Although it has had some bodywork You have ruined the car by the modified brakes the reproduction wheels and the fact it has a much later 70s engine and clearly a custom exhaust . Not to mention the fact that it looks like the suspension has failed. You have stood up and bemoaned the fact that Keith wouldnt let you in to the area and the black split on genuine fuch alloys got in . Im sure If we all had a look at your original entry form you neglected to mention that its a ''Hoodride '' car . As for driving 100 miles You benefitted from Free tickets which after seeing your car Im postive they could have gone to a better vehicle Im sorry But i go to Stanford Hall to view some of the best classics in the Uk and Europe I think you should stick to the new wave events where im sure you will get more kudos etc etc KT

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 04 May 2009 18:14:25
Forgot Herbie :oops: :wink: [IMG]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/Stanford%2009/DSC06216.jpg[/IMG]

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 19:02:44
[quote=mrsherbie] I think you sum up perfectly the views of most stock people who take part at Stanford in the special displays. But they are 'vetted' beforehand when entered correctly in advance. And if turned away on the day it is because they dont fit the criteria you described on your first sentence! Some people will try to enter cars and not say they are modified and they will be turned away on the day. [/quote] In total agreement with you Anna, and I'm not knocking Keith V. The point I was making was that my car is not modified/rat or anything else other than original. I sent off the form but got it returned to me saying the display was 'full' - which it clearly wasn't. I can only assume that there was a big 'no-show' by some and/or that a lot of modified/buggered cars where turned away having already booked ahead of me! Maybe a pic of the car could be sent with the application form ? It could mean that those wiuth stockers could get in and those with modified cars wouldn't be disappointed after driving a long way only then to have to park in the car park! :lol: (Driving over those cattle grids! lol) Martin

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 19:02:44

[quote=mrsherbie] I think you sum up perfectly the views of most stock people who take part at Stanford in the special displays. But they are 'vetted' beforehand when entered correctly in advance. And if turned away on the day it is because they dont fit the criteria you described on your first sentence! Some people will try to enter cars and not say they are modified and they will be turned away on the day. [/quote] In total agreement with you Anna, and I'm not knocking Keith V. The point I was making was that my car is not modified/rat or anything else other than original. I sent off the form but got it returned to me saying the display was 'full' - which it clearly wasn't. I can only assume that there was a big 'no-show' by some and/or that a lot of modified/buggered cars where turned away having already booked ahead of me! Maybe a pic of the car could be sent with the application form ? It could mean that those wiuth stockers could get in and those with modified cars wouldn't be disappointed after driving a long way only then to have to park in the car park! :lol: (Driving over those cattle grids! lol) Martin

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 19:10:07
Can I add a pic of my car as a 'virtual' entrant? :lol: [img]https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2736966422_41dbed9a13.jpg?v=0[/img]

Posted by: GKL 7 - 04 May 2009 19:41:43
[quote=Caledfryn]Can I add a pic of my car as a 'virtual' entrant? :lol: [img]https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2736966422_41dbed9a13.jpg?v=0[/img][/quote] Funky rear indicators, Martin.

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 19:45:44
[quote='50 Karmann] Funky rear indicators, Martin.[/quote] Hella originals don't you know! Maybe they're why I couldn't go in the line-up!!?!? :lol:

Posted by: Mike Peckham - 04 May 2009 20:05:08
I had a great day at Stanford Hall, it was the first time in over twenty years that I had attended with a fifties beetle and I can say that I’m hooked all over again! It was good to meet people from the Pre67 forum and put names to faces. I certainly came away with a lot of new and useful information that will be useful in the ongoing project to get my beetle looking and running as it should. I also met up with two of my cars previous owners, one of whom introduced himself by telling me that he needed to buy my car back and then when he heard it wasn’t for sale went on to make some very silly offers. Sadly, it turns out that he still has the original engine stored away, but as he feels the car should be his he wasn’t prepared to sell it to me and see it re-united with the car. :( On a more positive note, there were far more traders selling early stuff than I remember from the old days and I managed to pick up several odd bits and pieces that will prove invaluable in putting my beetle back to the way it should be. As regards the Historic Line Up, I was proud to have my car amongst those that are far more fettled and hope that at future events it’ll look in increasingly finer fettle! Nevertheless it managed to get its photo taken and posted above so it can’t be that bad. Without wishing to court controversy I would say in Keiths defence that I found him to be an absolute gentleman and I admire him for carrying out the task of organising the line up when he was so obviously struggling with his mobility. I echo the views of those that say that Stanford Hall is becoming one of the last Bastions of the stock early VW, and I feel it is entirely right to respect that that is the case, those who quite rightly want to show off their modified and lowered cars will find plenty of other venues up and down the country throughout the show season where they will be welcomed and admired. Mike :d

Posted by: Mike Peckham - 04 May 2009 20:05:08

I had a great day at Stanford Hall, it was the first time in over twenty years that I had attended with a fifties beetle and I can say that I’m hooked all over again! It was good to meet people from the Pre67 forum and put names to faces. I certainly came away with a lot of new and useful information that will be useful in the ongoing project to get my beetle looking and running as it should. I also met up with two of my cars previous owners, one of whom introduced himself by telling me that he needed to buy my car back and then when he heard it wasn’t for sale went on to make some very silly offers. Sadly, it turns out that he still has the original engine stored away, but as he feels the car should be his he wasn’t prepared to sell it to me and see it re-united with the car. :( On a more positive note, there were far more traders selling early stuff than I remember from the old days and I managed to pick up several odd bits and pieces that will prove invaluable in putting my beetle back to the way it should be. As regards the Historic Line Up, I was proud to have my car amongst those that are far more fettled and hope that at future events it’ll look in increasingly finer fettle! Nevertheless it managed to get its photo taken and posted above so it can’t be that bad. Without wishing to court controversy I would say in Keiths defence that I found him to be an absolute gentleman and I admire him for carrying out the task of organising the line up when he was so obviously struggling with his mobility. I echo the views of those that say that Stanford Hall is becoming one of the last Bastions of the stock early VW, and I feel it is entirely right to respect that that is the case, those who quite rightly want to show off their modified and lowered cars will find plenty of other venues up and down the country throughout the show season where they will be welcomed and admired. Mike :d

Posted by: RoRoVw - 04 May 2009 20:06:22
Hi, I was helping Keith on Sunday and can perhaps throw a little more light on the situation. There were 30 spaces available in the pre '57 display and the response this year was fantastic as they were all allocated to pre-booked entrants long before the Stanford Hall weekend. On the day only the one car mentioned in previous posts was refused entry as not being 'stock enough' for Stanford Hall. I think one entrant had notified Keith prior to the day that they were unable to make the show. All the other vacant pegs were because those entrants did not turn up on the day. One car that did turn up had to leave suddenly within about half an hour when the owners received an urgent phone call from home. So, sadly, the display wasn't quite as full as it might have been, when it had initially promised to be a 'full house'. I'm sure that Keith would like me to thank all those that did attend and helped make up a Display of such a high standard. Keith, of course, is certainly not a rude man as anyone who knows him will testify. He organised the display this year despite being ill and in pain for most of the day.

Posted by: RoRoVw - 04 May 2009 20:06:22

Hi, I was helping Keith on Sunday and can perhaps throw a little more light on the situation. There were 30 spaces available in the pre '57 display and the response this year was fantastic as they were all allocated to pre-booked entrants long before the Stanford Hall weekend. On the day only the one car mentioned in previous posts was refused entry as not being 'stock enough' for Stanford Hall. I think one entrant had notified Keith prior to the day that they were unable to make the show. All the other vacant pegs were because those entrants did not turn up on the day. One car that did turn up had to leave suddenly within about half an hour when the owners received an urgent phone call from home. So, sadly, the display wasn't quite as full as it might have been, when it had initially promised to be a 'full house'. I'm sure that Keith would like me to thank all those that did attend and helped make up a Display of such a high standard. Keith, of course, is certainly not a rude man as anyone who knows him will testify. He organised the display this year despite being ill and in pain for most of the day.

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 20:14:40
Thanks for that explanation Ro. :beer: I'll have to get my form in a bit earlier next time!

Posted by: RoRoVw - 04 May 2009 20:18:20
Glad it's helped. Yes make an early application as your car certainly wouldn't be refused entry.

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 04 May 2009 20:23:20
We had planned to put Gertie in the display, and new we wouldnt know until a few days before. We were told this was fine but to let them know ASAP! All very reasonable and just a shame she wasnt ready! :roll: :cry:

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 20:24:45
Thats really unlucky Caledfryn! yours is a really interesting car. I dont think being in mint condition is an issue, I certainly hope not I plan to take my oval next year and its FAR more tatty than yours! :lol: Its true though, a lot of cars dont get there, we planned to bring ours ( not in a display or anything) but a simple self inflicted glich stopped that. Its a big ask of a car for its first outing since October to be ready to drive 300miles round trip. Well thats my excuse anyway :lol:

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 20:24:45

Thats really unlucky Caledfryn! yours is a really interesting car. I dont think being in mint condition is an issue, I certainly hope not I plan to take my oval next year and its FAR more tatty than yours! :lol: Its true though, a lot of cars dont get there, we planned to bring ours ( not in a display or anything) but a simple self inflicted glich stopped that. Its a big ask of a car for its first outing since October to be ready to drive 300miles round trip. Well thats my excuse anyway :lol:

Posted by: RoRoVw - 04 May 2009 20:36:30
I think there will always be gaps in a pre-booked display. They are all vehicles over 50 years old and even small faults can prevent a car from setting out or from getting there once on the road. The situation can be helped by anyone wanting to display to book early to secure a place and then to let the organiser know in good time if you can't make it. Obviously it won't work if a breakdown occurs on the way to the show - but that's unavoidable. I'm sure a reserve list system can be devised so that if places become available at the last minute then those on the reserve list can be phoned, even if they are at the show.

Posted by: RoRoVw - 04 May 2009 20:36:30

I think there will always be gaps in a pre-booked display. They are all vehicles over 50 years old and even small faults can prevent a car from setting out or from getting there once on the road. The situation can be helped by anyone wanting to display to book early to secure a place and then to let the organiser know in good time if you can't make it. Obviously it won't work if a breakdown occurs on the way to the show - but that's unavoidable. I'm sure a reserve list system can be devised so that if places become available at the last minute then those on the reserve list can be phoned, even if they are at the show.

Posted by: Caledfryn - 04 May 2009 20:37:24
[quote=RoRoVw]I'm sure a reserve list system can be devised so that if places become available at the last minute then those on the reserve list can be phoned, even if they are at the show.[/quote] Sounds like a good idea! :d

Posted by: 69project - 04 May 2009 20:39:52
[quote=Caledfryn]I can see the reasoning behind it as I really wouldn't want to see heavily modified cars in that area - Strictly vintage for me! I also don't want to see deliberate Hoodride/Ratlook cars in there either. My car is a bit 'rough around the edges' because it's never been restored. Surely there has to be a better way of vetting cars beforehand than turning people away on the day based on whether or not they meet someones taste criteria. Maybe a Pre-67 forum display area is the way to go?[/quote] a pre67 forum display area,been thinking of suggesting something like that myself!

Posted by: 69project - 04 May 2009 20:39:52

[quote=Caledfryn]I can see the reasoning behind it as I really wouldn't want to see heavily modified cars in that area - Strictly vintage for me! I also don't want to see deliberate Hoodride/Ratlook cars in there either. My car is a bit 'rough around the edges' because it's never been restored. Surely there has to be a better way of vetting cars beforehand than turning people away on the day based on whether or not they meet someones taste criteria. Maybe a Pre-67 forum display area is the way to go?[/quote] a pre67 forum display area,been thinking of suggesting something like that myself!

Posted by: pre67vw - 04 May 2009 21:20:40
[quote=69project] a pre67 forum display area,been thinking of suggesting something like that myself![/quote] What does it actually mean though?

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 04 May 2009 21:23:32
[quote=pre67vw] What does it actually mean though? [/quote] Like the Restowagen lineups?

Posted by: 69project - 04 May 2009 21:42:59
maybe just something to show we are different from the rest,and that non custom is the way to go? would be good to meet everyone with there cars in a group rather than being spread randomly over a field/car parks funny handshakes will also be mandatory!

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 04 May 2009 21:46:23
[quote=69project]maybe just something to show we are different from the rest,and that non custom is the way to go? would be good to meet everyone with there cars in a group rather than being spread randomly over a field/car parks funny handshakes will also be mandatory! [/quote] The Stockmasons? :lol: Sounds good really! Not many shows that a lot of people on here go to however.

Posted by: Richard - 04 May 2009 21:46:50

[quote=Kids taxi ] Can i just Say How Wrong you Are Sir... Keith Vipond is a lovely chap and he works damn hard and for free so we can all enjoy stanford hall . Your car was indeed a rare car But there were others that were rarer . I personally believe that after looking at your car I wouldnt have let it through the Gate . It maybe a rare car at other shows among 70s beetles etc BUT Stanford Hall is Now considered '' The Classic Show of the year '' by many . I had a good look around your 51 . Although it has had some bodywork You have ruined the car by the modified brakes the reproduction wheels and the fact it has a much later 70s engine and clearly a custom exhaust . Not to mention the fact that it looks like the suspension has failed. You have stood up and bemoaned the fact that Keith wouldnt let you in to the area and the black split on genuine fuch alloys got in . Im sure If we all had a look at your original entry form you neglected to mention that its a ''Hoodride '' car . As for driving 100 miles You benefitted from Free tickets which after seeing your car Im postive they could have gone to a better vehicle Im sorry But i go to Stanford Hall to view some of the best classics in the Uk and Europe I think you should stick to the new wave events where im sure you will get more kudos etc etc KT [/quote] 1. My wheels are NOT reproduction, look again, as they are genuine Fuchs. 2. The engine is actually out of my '63 and not a 70's. It's only in there until I can find a correct 25h. 3. The brakes are only on there until I can refurb the originals. 4. The exhaust is a 60's unit which has different tail pipes to clear the valance. 5. It's not Hoodride, it's an original car which has been lowered, there was no space on the form to say it had been modified. 6. It is a rare car at any show, there are only about 100 11Gs on the register, and I'm sure less than quarter of those have CCs. 7. We camped, so we had to pay for entry. Everyone likes different cars, I understand that, but Keith could have been a bit nicer in the way he spoke to me & my wife. He has no right to talk down to me, just because my car has been lowered :!: You say my car has been ruined, but I believe it is better that way than sitting in a barn in bits, which is how I found it - no body else wanted it as it had been for sale for a year. IMO Other cars there had been 'ruined' by having indicators fitted. I have had said before I will put my car to stock height for Hessisch, if Keith had told me beforehand no modified suspension, then I would have done the same for Stanford.

Posted by: 69project - 04 May 2009 21:54:22
[quote=54 Gertie] The Stockmasons? :lol: Sounds good really! Not many shows that a lot of people on here go to however. [/quote] hmmm,unless we start the ball rolling you never can tell who may turn up! :p

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 04 May 2009 22:05:41
[quote=69project] hmmm,unless we start the ball rolling you never can tell who may turn up! :p [/quote] Be worth gauging interest! :d Put us down! Well, as long as its not concourse! (we cant do that! :lol: )

Posted by: 69project - 04 May 2009 22:09:04
concourse,me neither! did anyone get pics if a green bug which i saw driving away from inner circle? looked a bit high with chynky tyres????

Posted by: harveypj - 04 May 2009 22:10:11
How about a pre67vw meet schedualed some time during the year to make up for the few and far between vintage shows. Kind of a club meet. It could be at a pub that does nice food in a nice location.... Kind of like our own little 'Lavenham'8)

Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 May 2009 22:19:16
[quote=54 Gertie] The Stockmasons? :lol: [/quote] Now THAT is fantastic! look Rob, t-shirt phrase! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted by: pre67vw - 04 May 2009 22:22:20

[quote=Richard] 1. My wheels are NOT reproduction, look again, as they are genuine Fuchs. 2. The engine is actually out of my '63 and not a 70's. It's only in there until I can find a correct 25h. 3. The brakes are only on there until I can refurb the originals. 4. The exhaust is a 60's unit which has different tail pipes to clear the valance. 5. It's not Hoodride, it's an original car which has been lowered, there was no space on the form to say it had been modified. 6. It is a rare car at any show, there are only about 100 11Gs on the register, and I'm sure less than quarter of those have CCs. 7. We camped, so we had to pay for entry. Everyone likes different cars, I understand that, but Keith could have been a bit nicer in the way he spoke to me & my wife. He has no right to talk down to me, just because my car has been lowered :!: You say my car has been ruined, but I believe it is better that way than sitting in a barn in bits, which is how I found it - no body else wanted it as it had been for sale for a year. IMO Other cars there had been 'ruined' by having indicators fitted. I have had said before I will put my car to stock height for Hessisch, if Keith had told me beforehand no modified suspension, then I would have done the same for Stanford. [/quote] If you're new to the hobby then I can understand your position, but if you've been to Stanford Hall before then it should be very apparent what the ethos of the show is - especially the historic display so it doesn't really matter if your wheels are genuine or not. To me, it was a shame that the one car sneaked in with alloys. It's great that you're going to put the car back to stock height for Hessisch (on stock wheels as well I hope?), shows respect to the organisers in my opinion and I'm sure in that environment far more people will appreciate your car in that guise. The first time I met Keith was at the Classic Car show at the NEC, very nice bloke and easy to chat to. Didn't get to talk to him at Stanford though, he was busy and did look as though he was in a bit of pain.

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 04 May 2009 22:22:49
[quote=mrsherbie] Now THAT is fantastic! look Rob, t-shirt phrase! :lol: :lol: :lol: [/quote] It helps to be watching Ashes to Ashes! :wink: :lol: They were just far from flattering about a yellow 1303 cabriolet! :lol: :roll:

Posted by: 69project - 04 May 2009 22:23:05
[quote=harveypj]How about a pre67vw meet schedualed some time during the year to make up for the few and far between vintage shows. Kind of a club meet. It could be at a pub that does nice food in a nice location.... Kind of like our own little 'Lavenham'8) [/quote] this would certainly make sense,location location location????

Posted by: pre67vw - 04 May 2009 22:26:09

[quote=harveypj]How about a pre67vw meet schedualed some time during the year to make up for the few and far between vintage shows. Kind of a club meet. It could be at a pub that does nice food in a nice location.... Kind of like our own little 'Lavenham'8) [/quote] Although I like the idea, I think people are just too far spread out to get together for something small like this - unless it's done maybe on the Saturday before a show and in it's vicinity? Would be cool then to drive a little convoy to the show? Damn, I really need a car on the road for this season :roll:

Posted by: 69project - 04 May 2009 22:38:29

[quote=pre67vw] Although I like the idea, I think people are just too far spread out to get together for something small like this - unless it's done maybe on the Saturday before a show and in it's vicinity? Would be cool then to drive a little convoy to the show? Damn, I really need a car on the road for this season :roll: [/quote] well me and pete travelled the 100 plus miles to stanford hall and im sure others did and maybe would if we sorted a date,athough i realise that we are all over the place maybe if we all have a think about it and suggest some dates and places

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 04 May 2009 23:58:09

[quote=pre67vw] If you're new to the hobby then I can understand your position, but if you've been to Stanford Hall before then it should be very apparent what the ethos of the show is - especially the historic display so it doesn't really matter if your wheels are genuine or not. To me, it was a shame that the one car sneaked in with alloys. It's great that you're going to put the car back to stock height for Hessisch (on stock wheels as well I hope?), shows respect to the organisers in my opinion and I'm sure in that environment far more people will appreciate your car in that guise. The first time I met Keith was at the Classic Car show at the NEC, very nice bloke and easy to chat to. Didn't get to talk to him at Stanford though, he was busy and did look as though he was in a bit of pain.[/quote] I think Rich's car is great. I personally wouldn't have lowered it, fitted the wheels etc, but at the end of the day, he's preserved it, and done what he wants to it (it's his car after all!). However, as a few people have already said, the HVWOC line-up at Stanford Hall is a proper buffer's zone and has always been so. It's the only regular opportunity in the UK to get a bunch of un-modified pre-'57 Beetles together in the same place. As for Keith Vipond's reaction, I have only met the guy once (in about 1998). I happened to be driving past his house (in a Vauxhall Vectra) and spotted him cleaning his Oval on the drive. I stopped to introduce myself as I knew his name and car very well. I introduced myself to him and explained that I admired his car and also owned an Oval and a '61 Beetle. He seemed less than interested. Maybe I also caught him on a bad day, but they say that first impressions last....

Posted by: Richard - 05 May 2009 10:05:26
Thanks Rich :)

Posted by: mrsherbie - 05 May 2009 11:32:14

[quote=Rich Oakley] I happened to be driving past his house (in a Vauxhall Vectra) and spotted him cleaning his Oval on the drive. I stopped to introduce myself as I knew his name and car very well. I introduced myself to him and explained that I admired his car and also owned an Oval and a '61 Beetle. He seemed less than interested. Maybe I also caught him on a bad day, but they say that first impressions last....[/quote] But you know, almost every time I have a car out on the drive at my house in Fareham which is in a town central road, some numpty walks by and wants to stop and chat, you know the one " oh I like these cars etc etc" :lol: I bloody hate them! :lol: Pretty much exactly the same thing happened last year with the green split on the cover of Ultra this month, being refused into the stock lineup so he parked it outdside the gate in obvious defiance, and I have to say, I admire Keith sticking to his guns and the rules. My car does'nt have stock paint :shock: and if he had told me I could'nt be in the display, I would have respected his far superior knowledge and unpaid job as display co-ordinator and simply found another spot :d

Posted by: 69project - 05 May 2009 11:34:07
come live in essex,they are only interested in fords so you get no hassle!

Posted by: Richard - 05 May 2009 12:02:06

[quote=mrsherbie]Pretty much exactly the same thing happened last year with the green split on the cover of Ultra this month, being refused into the stock lineup so he parked it outdside the gate in obvious defiance[/quote] I was told my Keith to park just outside the gate/display (which annoyed the SSVC) and presume Bobby was told the same last year. I've seen modified (lowered all round) Ovals in the display before, which is what gets me - either let all lowered cars in or non at all, and if the decision is non at all, then let people know before hand.

Posted by: 48REME - 05 May 2009 13:15:47

[quote=pre67vw]Here are some [url=https://www.pre67vw.com/shows/thumbs.aspx?id=41]Stanford Hall photos[/url], what a great show - good to catch up with a few people and to see Nicolas' car in it's new paint (looked fantastic)[/quote] Thanks Rob and it was nice to see you again too. I thought it was a lovely day despite the cold wind. Nice to see all the great cars on display and I was particularly glad to finally see 8778UB, Robert's beautiful 1960 RHD Standard in the flesh (and nice to meet Robert too!) Our two cars are of the same species but at different opposites of the Standard spectrum! What a shame that a few familiar faces couldn't make it. I am surprised to read about Keith Vipond. I think he's such a nice, helpful person. It's quite clear that Stanford Hall is and has always been a 'classic' show for original, unmodified models only, be it a Beetle,a Golf, a 411 or a Passat. I am surprised that so many slammed rusty-look vans were still filling up the type 2 display though. Pete, it was also nice to meet you and drive home behind you in your stunning metallic blue 58. It looks so sweet along the country lanes and villages...almost like something out of a Miss Marple mystery.:d

Posted by: mrsherbie - 05 May 2009 13:32:44

[quote=Richard] I was told my Keith to park just outside the gate/display (which annoyed the SSVC) and presume Bobby was told the same last year. [/quote] I dont know at all I was only guessing! because outside the gates is not an area designated for an odd beetle or 2 who want to just park where-ever they fancy on the day, the space belongs to another pre-organised display group, so I assumed parking in that spot was taking the pi.. mickey, because that is exactly how it looked! I imagine he really could'nt care less where you parked so long as it was outside the gates, as he had better things to do. But I have to be honest, you [i]must[/i] be able to see how your car and his just do not fit in with the other cars in that display? Its no different to someone with a stock height car wanting to park slap bang in the middle of a perfectly orchestrated Restowagen club lineup at a show like Volksworld!

Posted by: RockStock - 05 May 2009 13:38:28
surely the world & his dog know a lowered VW at Stanford Hall (show area) is as welcome as a fart at a funeral - & not just by the organisers. just accept it with grace & move on. top show, again. thanks

Posted by: VW Stan - 05 May 2009 13:49:01

If you read the bit on the Stanford Hall VW Show website about the Historic display, It doesn't actually mention it's aimed at un-modified beetles only. It says: The only two conditions to free entry are that: 1) you park with the rest of the display and 2) You must book in advance using the booking form We regret that those who do not pre-book and obtain a display pass will have to pay the normal entry fee on the day. Don't worry if your car isn't in pristine condition, we'd like to see "daily drivers" and restoration projects as well as Concours examples. It doesn't mention anything about modifications on the downloadable form either! The only place it says anything is in the bit about the concourse - 'custom cars are discouraged' Also, If you look at the 'club displays' section on the Historic VW club website and their booking form, there's nothing about 'stock only mentioned there' They have always let a few modified vehicles into the various line-ups at their own show too. I think if they are now going to be stricter about what's allowed, they need to do a little 're-wording' and let everyone know! :wink:

Posted by: tofufi - 05 May 2009 14:45:59
Does anyone know who won the concourse events? I had to leave before the announcement.

Posted by: Richard - 05 May 2009 15:07:12

[quote=RockStock]surely the world & his dog know a lowered VW at Stanford Hall (show area) is as welcome as a fart at a funeral - & not just by the organisers. just accept it with grace & move on.[/quote] I except that, but that doesn't give someone the right to talk to me the way Keith did, just because my car is lowered. If they let some lowered cars in, they've got to expect other to try, if they don't want lowered cars they should make it clear before hand. I looked before entering & I could find nothing to say lowered cars are not allowed. It is a daily driver & a restoration project after all :roll:

Posted by: RoRoVw - 05 May 2009 15:47:11

[quote=VW Stan]If you read the bit on the Stanford Hall VW Show website about the Historic display, It doesn't actually mention it's aimed at un-modified beetles only. It says: The only two conditions to free entry are that: 1) you park with the rest of the display and 2) You must book in advance using the booking form We regret that those who do not pre-book and obtain a display pass will have to pay the normal entry fee on the day. Don't worry if your car isn't in pristine condition, we'd like to see "daily drivers" and restoration projects as well as Concours examples. It doesn't mention anything about modifications on the downloadable form either! The only place it says anything is in the bit about the concourse - 'custom cars are discouraged' Also, If you look at the 'club displays' section on the Historic VW club website and their booking form, there's nothing about 'stock only mentioned there' They have always let a few modified vehicles into the various line-ups at their own show too. I think if they are now going to be stricter about what's allowed, they need to do a little 're-wording' and let everyone know! :wink: [/quote] I will mention the wording issue to Keith and see if it can be made clearer for next year.

Posted by: RoRoVw - 05 May 2009 15:54:02
[quote=tofufi]Does anyone know who won the concourse events? I had to leave before the announcement.[/quote] First in Class 1 was: RSY 431 (Brown 1953 sunroof deluxe) Second was: TKK 144 (Black 1954 deluxe) The cabrio class was won by OCJ 730 (Iris Blue 1956)

Posted by: tofufi - 05 May 2009 16:09:52
[quote=RoRoVw] First in Class 1 was: RSY 431 (Brown 1954/55? sunroof deluxe) Second was: TKK 144 (Black 1954 deluxe) The cabrio class was won by OCJ 730 (Iris Blue 1956) [/quote] Thanks :d I don't suppose you know the winner of the '58 to '67 class?

Posted by: mrsherbie - 05 May 2009 16:37:39

[quote=VW Stan]If you read the bit on the Stanford Hall VW Show website about the Historic display, It doesn't actually mention it's aimed at un-modified beetles only [/quote] Yes I agree, and I am surprised too, I have read it plenty of times and never felt the need to knit picked to that extent, or look for loopholes to exploit! :lol: Loopholes can be found in almost anything if you look hard enough. A display co-ordinator is'nt a lawyer and should'nt need to be! :roll: Because, lets be blatantly honest now, if you own a split window beetle and are planning to attend Stanford Hall as part of a 'historic' display ( by the way, lowered and narrowed beams are by no means 'historic' or original while arguably Fuchs having come from a 67- 911 and being in their original untampered state could be seen as being so in my book but thats another story :lol: ) There is [i]no way[/i] that you dont know the deal with the displays. Otherwise how would you know that you wanted to be part of it! eh? eh? Lets just stop with the ridiculous petty arguing. The show shoe either fits or it does'nt ! :lol: In fact Rock Stock put it better than me, and with far less words too! :lol: :beer: btw. RSY is a '53 :wink:

Posted by: crazydaze - 05 May 2009 16:49:57

I really wanted to make Stanford this year but family commitments came first (and will do for the next few years). As Stanford is known as THE annual Vintage concours I would'nt have dreamed of putting/trying to put my car in the main show, pre-booked or not, I simply respect what the show is about - STOCK cars. If I remember right, Stanford traditionaly upsets a few people after every show when 'modified' cars try to get in the concours/display's (and personally I think they spoil the classes/line-ups). The times that I have been, I have enjoyed all the stock stuff and the show for what it is. As for the SSVC line-up, is'nt it in conjunction with their AGM??? either way the 'get as many vans in no matter what the quality' swamps that end of the showground and in my opinion spoils the show a little but hey we can't all be happy? Loving the pics of what was there, maybe, just maybe I can make it next year. Well done everyone that went and made it the great day it appeared to be, certainly seems like alot of positive feedback on the forums etc :d Always makes me a chuckle a little to think that some of the 'rat look'owners - or whatever they like to be called - get upset at a show, a look designed to ruffle feathers, get a reaction, pi$$ the purists/concours crowd off with a anti-establishment message, then they get upset when they get the reaction they want, trying to get into the main 'show' classes/displays etc :lol: Rich you know your welcome to park up with your mates in the RW line-ups, indeed, you stock guy's wanna join us you can too - it would'nt be the first time a stocker joined us I assure you! :wink: inclusive is what RW are about, making friends and sharing a common interest in classic VW's. Alex.

Posted by: RockStock - 05 May 2009 17:08:15
[img]https://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/550764.jpg[/img] [img]https://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/550791.jpg[/img]

Posted by: VW Stan - 05 May 2009 17:29:30
[quote=tofufi] Thanks :d I don't suppose you know the winner of the '58 to '67 class?[/quote] First was Roy Wilson and Peter Harvey was a very close 2nd! :beer: :d

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 05 May 2009 17:38:04
[quote=VW Stan] First was Roy Wilson and Peter Harvey was a very close 2nd! :beer: :d [/quote] Which was Roy's car? :d

Posted by: tofufi - 05 May 2009 17:39:48
[quote=VW Stan] First was Roy Wilson and Peter Harvey was a very close 2nd! :beer: :d [/quote] Cheers 8) Showing my ignorance a little here, but I don't know which car is Roy Wilsons... :oops: I saw Peter Harveys car in the metal for the first time, and it looked stunning :d

Posted by: VW Stan - 05 May 2009 17:46:34
[quote=tofufi] Cheers 8) Showing my ignorance a little here, but I don't know which car is Roy Wilsons... :oops: I saw Peter Harveys car in the metal for the first time, and it looked stunning :d [/quote] It was the pale blue one next to Peter's '58... [img]https://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/sqeeter/DSC06193.jpg[/img]

Posted by: tofufi - 05 May 2009 17:53:55
[quote=VW Stan] It was the pale blue one next to Peter's '58... [/quote] Thanks - I thought it might have been. I spoke with him for a few minutes, and he was happy to give me advice on which indicator relay his car had (and mine should have) - resulting in me making a purchase later in the day. 8) Lovely car too. I don't suppose you know which car came third too? Sorry :lol:

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 05 May 2009 18:11:52
Just shamelessly stole these from VZi! :oops: :wink: This was it really for drive by shots! [img]https://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/Mellish1/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMGP2343.jpg[/img] [img]https://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/Mellish1/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMGP2361.jpg[/img] [img]https://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/Mellish1/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMGP2362.jpg[/img]

Posted by: 69project - 05 May 2009 18:14:40

[quote=54 Gertie]Just shamelessly stole these from VZi! :oops: :wink: This was it really for drive by shots! [img]https://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/Mellish1/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMGP2343.jpg[/img] [img]https://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/Mellish1/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMGP2361.jpg[/img] [img]https://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/Mellish1/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMGP2362.jpg[/img][/quote] i just shamelessly sent them to pete thinking he would not get to see them,lol!

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 05 May 2009 18:55:16

[quote=69project] i just shamelessly sent them to pete thinking he would not get to see them,lol![/quote] Such a shame that you were not in the historic lineup! Your car looks to good to be in the carpark! :wink: I got plenty of pics of Peters car as reference for when im putting mine back together! Thought it best to get alignment pictures from a car that hadnt had such shameful bodges done to it! :roll:

Posted by: mrsherbie - 05 May 2009 19:30:17

I have also thought that the ssvc 'field' dilutes the vans down, but that is part of the ssvc's 'all for 1, and 1 for all' mentality as a club. But I do like the way they arrive in convoy through the site so that you can see them all pass even if you are stuck on a stand. I thought it was great when David Eccles organised that Westie display in front of the house one year, made an interesting change! I would think the all barndoors should all be parked there by the gates really, or any themed group that could rotate so different people get a shot each year to park there. A massive field full of jumbled splits is really far too dull to want to walk around :lol: and I say that as we are splitbus owners :lol: There are lots of GREAT photo's here, ok you will have to wade through a LOT of split buses, but it is worth it as there are many shots of the stock beetles driving in and parked up. [url=https://www.volkszone.co.uk/VZi/showthread.php?t=552939]Pics taken by 'Rigamortiz' posted on v**[/url]

Posted by: RoRoVw - 05 May 2009 19:31:36

[quote=mrsherbie] Yes I agree, and I am surprised too, I have read it plenty of times and never felt the need to knit picked to that extent, or look for loopholes to exploit! :lol: Loopholes can be found in almost anything if you look hard enough. A display co-ordinator is'nt a lawyer and should'nt need to be! :roll: Because, lets be blatantly honest now, if you own a split window beetle and are planning to attend Stanford Hall as part of a 'historic' display ( by the way, lowered and narrowed beams are by no means 'historic' or original while arguably Fuchs having come from a 67- 911 and being in their original untampered state could be seen as being so in my book but thats another story :lol: ) There is [i]no way[/i] that you dont know the deal with the displays. Otherwise how would you know that you wanted to be part of it! eh? eh? Lets just stop with the ridiculous petty arguing. The show shoe either fits or it does'nt ! :lol: In fact Rock Stock put it better than me, and with far less words too! :lol: :beer: btw. RSY is a '53 :wink: [/quote] Thanks for correcting the year, Anna. I've edited my original post. Cheers Rob.

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 05 May 2009 19:52:33

A few of my favourites....:wink: [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0879.jpg?t=1241545307[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0902.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0911.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0925.jpg[/img] *Warning-This photo may contain engine porn! * 8) [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0934.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0938.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0946.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0948.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0951.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0962.jpg[/img] Some laughable repair panels! :lol: [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0970.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0983.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0985.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0991.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0994.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_0997.jpg[/img] [img]https://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/VWShowsPhotos/Stanford%20Hall%2009/IMG_1007.jpg[/img] I didnt manage to get a good photo of Nicholas's as it was always surrounded by admirers! 8) :lol:

Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 May 2009 20:16:10
store to HD [ATTACH]2955[/Attach]

Posted by: mrsherbie - 05 May 2009 20:20:16
:lol: I already saw that but chose not to point it out! :lol:

Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 May 2009 20:28:46
[quote=mrsherbie]:lol: I already saw that but chose not to point it out! :lol: [/quote] BET YOUR EYE WAS DRAWN TO THAT LIKE A MOTH TO A LIGHT:lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted by: RockStock - 05 May 2009 20:35:46
I take it Anna likes a firm male butt Thought I'd try to help the Leicestershire & Warwickshire Owners Club with the advertising for next year's show [IMG]https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/RockStock/Shows/P5030107Large1.jpg[/IMG]

Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 May 2009 20:37:35
:lol: Another ban coming on......but, that 914 looks tidy.

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 05 May 2009 20:38:27
[quote=RockStock]I take it Anna likes a firm male butt Thought I'd try to help the Leicestershire & Warwickshire Owners Club with the advertising for next year's show [IMG]https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/RockStock/Shows/P5030107Large1.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Now that IS funny! :lol: :lol: :beer:

Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 May 2009 20:40:12
I really hope that guy gets on here.

Posted by: mrsherbie - 05 May 2009 20:43:36
:lol: and even funnier I just sent it to Dave & Trev as a nice pic of their car at Stanford ( the red 356) :lol: here is a pic I found of 356boy and his 53 356 in his blue cagool and Owen in his benny hat :d (taken by >DEL< on v**) [img]https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/del5toy/Stanford%20Hall%202009/IMG_3864.jpg[/img]

Posted by: harveypj - 05 May 2009 22:13:12
Great show, realy enjoyed it. Great to meet some more pre67 peeps. Nicolas's standard looks great in its original colour....lovely job.....stunning car. Loved RoRo's Garnet red 588) Nicolas, did you spot my no.2 sprog Luke snapping away with the camera on the way home? [ATTACH]2958[/Attach]

Posted by: 54 Gertie - 05 May 2009 22:25:39
[quote=harveypj] Nicolas, did you spot my no.2 sprog Luke snapping away with the camera on the way home? [/quote] He does seem to like his old VWs! You've taught him well! :wink:

Posted by: 69project - 06 May 2009 01:29:56
[quote=54 Gertie] He does seem to like his old VWs! You've taught him well! :wink: [/quote] he had been telling my em in great detail his knowledge of vws and what each one was as they sat by river apparently...also said he wants his dads car when he gets bored with it!!!! :lol:

Posted by: 69project - 06 May 2009 01:34:33

[quote=54 Gertie] Such a shame that you were not in the historic lineup! Your car looks to good to be in the carpark! :wink: I got plenty of pics of Peters car as reference for when im putting mine back together! Thought it best to get alignment pictures from a car that hadnt had such shameful bodges done to it! :roll: [/quote] my thoughts too,as then i would have been able bore everyone to death with my story of the lost hubcap which sounded like a cowbell when it fell off. havent really got my head round the whole booking my car in etc,like too keep it lowkey and let pete hog limelight :wink:

Posted by: harveypj - 06 May 2009 11:34:30
[quote=69project] he had been telling my em in great detail his knowledge of vws and what each one was as they sat by river apparently...also said he wants his dads car when he gets bored with it!!!! :lol: [/quote] :lol: He picked this one out as a future contender too:lol: 8) [ATTACH]2964[/Attach]

Posted by: 48REME - 06 May 2009 12:20:17
[quote=harveypj] Nicolas, did you spot my no.2 sprog Luke snapping away with the camera on the way home? [/quote] Certainly did and Luke seems already well primed in all matters VW! I wish I would have done the same because your car looks amazing in the English countryside! What a joy to follow! I hope you got home trouble-free. :d

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