Posted by: pre67vw - 17 February 2008 18:58:45
Spent today working on the cabrio, pleased with the progress - it's really starting to look like a car again now. Still got a lot to do though.

Posted by: pre67vw - 17 February 2008 18:59:08
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Posted by: '50 Karmann - 17 February 2008 19:12:58
WHITEWALLS!!!! You big tart :wink: Other than that,looking very nice, sir.

Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 17 February 2008 19:37:50
[quote="'50 Karmann"]WHITEWALLS!!!! You big tart :wink: [/quote] You can't say that to the BOSS man :shock: If you want to have a go at me, "Mr Whitewalls with no inner tubes"...that's a different matter. Cabrio's looking good Rob...love the whitewalls. :D

Posted by: pre67vw - 17 February 2008 20:27:59
:lol: If it was an earlier car I wouldn't go with the whitewalls, but I think they look great on later cars... 8) It looks better in the photos than real life, there are quite a few bit's I'll probably revisit later, just want the damn thing back on the road after so many years.

Posted by: vicpolky - 17 February 2008 22:00:52
Looking really nice 8)

Posted by: JD - 17 February 2008 22:26:55
I see - paint your wheels back to front, fit the wrong indicators and a small numberplate light?* Rob - I'm shocked! This should be on some Volksrods forum surely?! :P Looks lovely mind you. Wish mine was that shiney. *(Strangely, these are exactly the mods my old `65 had! Great minds? I think so.)

Posted by: pre67vw - 17 February 2008 22:37:17
[quote="JD"]I see - paint your wheels back to front, fit the wrong indicators and a small numberplate light?* Rob - I'm shocked! This should be on some Volksrods forum surely?! :P [/quote] :lol: Yep, it's one to make the purists angry alright... wait till you see the engine thats going in it :wink:

Posted by: pre67vw - 17 February 2008 22:42:47
[quote="JD"] Wish mine was that shiney. [/quote] Like I said, it looks better in the photos than real life. There are about 4 flies fosilized for eternity in the drivers door, then other areas are littered with either dry patches or runs. :roll: It should look OK so long as I never park near one of George's cars :lol:

Posted by: JD - 17 February 2008 23:00:08
[quote="pre67vw"][quote="JD"]I see - paint your wheels back to front, fit the wrong indicators and a small numberplate light?* Rob - I'm shocked! This should be on some Volksrods forum surely?! :P [/quote] :lol: Yep, it's one to make the purists angry alright... wait till you see the engine thats going in it :wink: [/quote] Subaru? :lol:

Posted by: Chris - 18 February 2008 10:28:39
Does look nice Rob. :) I see it's registered for Lavenham, Will it be finished in time ? Looks to me like you only need a hood fitted. Looking forward to seeing it. :wink: Need to pull my finger out now or I'll be the only one on here without a road going car soon... :cry:

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 18 February 2008 18:39:20
Ah! I see...........already the first modified car has sneaked into Lavenham :lol: Shame on you.

Posted by: Chris - 19 February 2008 16:03:37
[quote="'50 Karmann"]Ah! I see...........already the first modified car has sneaked into Lavenham :lol: Shame on you. [/quote] I don't know :wink: Number 95 on the registration list looks a bit suspect to me. :shock: Good job the 'Stock Police' are on duty today..... :lol:

Posted by: pre67vw - 19 February 2008 16:14:08
[quote="'50 Karmann"]Ah! I see...........already the first modified car has sneaked into Lavenham :lol: Shame on you. [/quote] I think technically the first 2 are modified as well... a dodgy yellow heb with replacement hood and a 55 split :wink: It's the Lavenham Volksrods show :lol:

Posted by: Chris - 19 February 2008 16:43:44
Slight change of direction I know, but why are some names on the register black while the others are greyscale ? :oops:

Posted by: pre67vw - 19 February 2008 16:47:34
[quote="Chris"]Slight change of direction I know, but why are some names on the register black while the others are greyscale ? :oops: [/quote] Grey are 'reserved', Black are paid

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 19 February 2008 18:56:45
[quote="pre67vw"][quote="Chris"]Slight change of direction I know, but why are some names on the register black while the others are greyscale ? :oops: [/quote] Grey are 'reserved', Black are paid[/quote] Yeah!Black have paid Chris :lol: Drop the ackers off as soon as possible.

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 19 February 2008 19:03:17
[quote="Chris"] Number 95 on the registration list looks a bit suspect to me. :shock: [/quote] :?: :?: :?: What's wrong with that

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 19 February 2008 19:08:18
[quote="pre67vw"] and a 55 split [/quote] I was originally only joking. But i have noticed that. Not a leg to stand on when the Pikeys turn up :roll: :roll: :roll: Hear these guys, have registered as Austrian Hebmuller owners. [ATTACH]1523[/Attach]

Posted by: Chris - 19 February 2008 20:39:51
[quote="'50 Karmann"][quote="Chris"] Number 95 on the registration list looks a bit suspect to me. :shock: [/quote] :?: :?: :?: What's wrong with that[/quote] Upright headlamps :shock: :shock: :shock:

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 19 February 2008 21:06:33
[quote="Chris"] Upright headlamps :shock: :shock: :shock: [/quote] Standards really are dropping. Think we should turn up in the works Citroen Picasso. Chris,we can sleep in the back and save a couple of hundred quid.

Posted by: six-o-one - 20 February 2008 00:50:19
There's a dodgy Karmann (No.55) on there too! Those darn American '67s :D [ATTACH]1525[/Attach]

Posted by: Chris - 20 February 2008 17:28:19
[quote="pre67vw"][quote="Chris"]Slight change of direction I know, but why are some names on the register black while the others are greyscale ? :oops: [/quote] Grey are 'reserved', Black are paid[/quote] I thought that's what it was.. :roll: [quote="'50 Karmann"] Yeah!Black have paid Chris :lol: Drop the ackers off as soon as possible. [/quote] Wish I'd never asked now :cry: [quote="'50 Karmann"] Think we should turn up in the works Citroen Picasso. Chris,we can sleep in the back and save a couple of hundred quid. [/quote] Anyone else struggling with accomodation ? or lack of it at a decent price ? :( Or maybe I've been hanging around with Rob for too long.... :wink: :cry:

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 20 February 2008 19:32:49
[quote="Chris"]Anyone else struggling with accomodation ? or lack of it at a decent price ? :( Or maybe I've been hanging around with Rob for too long.... :wink: :cry: [/quote] Go on spoil yourself. It's only £85 pppn b&b. I'm going to book in The Swan.You tight arsses can camp.

Posted by: six-o-one - 21 February 2008 09:51:01
As far as I know, the three main hotels in Lavenham are now fully booked. The Swan did have a four-poster room @ £235 a night though when I last phoned around. You should be able to find a B&B or you could try Sudbury, Claire or Long Melford which are very close (7km) and full of hotels and guest houses. There's also Bury St. Edmonds (17km) [url=https://www.suffolktouristguide.com/]https://www.suffolktouristguide.com/[/url] [url=https://www.visit-suffolk.org.uk]https://www.visit-suffolk.org.uk[/url] [url=https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?sid=ea2a0b9e24eef8b6b72a76e05a0c09f2;checkin_monthday=27;checkin_year_month=2008-6;checkout_monthday=29;checkout_year_month=2008-6;city=-2600825;class_interval=1;do_availability_check=1;offset=0;si=ai%2Cco%2Cci%2Cre;ss=Lavenham;ss_all=0;radius=20]https://www.booking.com[/url] [url=https://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/propertysearch.asp?query=Lavenham]https://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk[/url] If you still don't have any luck, let me know What dates you want etc. and I'll see what I can find for you. Malc

Posted by: pre67vw - 09 June 2008 23:57:35
Getting closer - but still loads to do... [ATTACH]1660[/Attach]

Posted by: mrsherbie - 10 June 2008 01:09:59
Wow I bet you are getting a bit stressed about now, but you look almost there! I think it is almost more exciting when its someone else's car as there is no panic involved. I am gazing in my crystal ball and, I see a few late nights on the horizon.. It looks super, you must be feeling good. So, just that slowcoach Chris left now.. :lol:

Posted by: six-o-one - 10 June 2008 08:17:42
Looking good Rob! :D :D

Posted by: Chris - 10 June 2008 12:27:33
[quote="mrsherbie"] So, just that slowcoach Chris left now.. :lol: [/quote] [-X

Posted by: six-o-one - 10 June 2008 13:37:40
[quote="mrsherbie"] So, just that slowcoach Chris left now.. :lol: [/quote] Not just Chris, I've still got this one to do! :shock: [ATTACH]1662[/Attach]

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 10 June 2008 20:22:19
[quote="pre67vw"]Getting closer - but still loads to do... [/quote] WOW! That's come on quick. Looks nice. There you go Chris,bet you're feeling pretty slow just now. :oops:

Posted by: brille52 - 10 June 2008 21:22:33
Rob, I can not say nothing !! :wink: You are doing an awesome job ! Great car ! I love it ! a 8)

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 23 June 2008 16:36:24
V.nice Rob. Look forward to seeing it at the weekend.

Posted by: 48REME - 23 June 2008 20:31:12
Looks absolutely great and black is so stylish! It will be nice to see the 'father' of this vintage VW forum arrive with his own piece of motor history for the first time! 'Bon courage' for the last bits to do! :d

Posted by: pre67vw - 23 June 2008 21:47:42
I'm sorry to say that it's not going to be there, just too much to do and not enough time to get it all done. On the plus side though, I have a very cool loaner - a blue two seater :wink:

Posted by: GKL 7 - 23 June 2008 22:22:21
[quote=pre67vw]a blue two seater :wink: [/quote] How is Yan,by the way? Is he in a prolonged hibernation.

Posted by: pre67vw - 23 June 2008 23:48:17
[quote='50 Karmann] How is Yan,by the way? Is he in a prolonged hibernation. [/quote] He's fine! Just busy with kids and life etc.

Posted by: 48REME - 24 June 2008 12:19:44
[quote=pre67vw] a blue two seater :wink: [/quote] I thought only real pre-67 unmodified cars were allowed in:wink:

Posted by: pre67vw - 24 June 2008 14:06:57
[quote=48REME] I thought only real pre-67 unmodified cars were allowed in:wink: [/quote] don't be mean... what colour is yours again? :wink:

Posted by: 48REME - 24 June 2008 15:13:28
Is he coming too then?:wink:

Posted by: pre67vw - 24 June 2008 15:16:06
[quote=48REME]Is he coming too then?:wink: [/quote] Nope...