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Bug Out # 66 in Manassas, VA (judges score now in)

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My granddaddy had a red '63 that we used to ride in up and down I-75 from KY to GA to MI and back again. A cooler fit perfectly behind the backseat. He eventually sold it for $500 and bought a VW Bus. I learned to drive on a robin's egg blue (don't ask) '64 that my mom had back in the late 70's. My sister loaned/gave me a Super Beetle while I was in college to commute to my PT job. It wouldn't start when it rained! She painted the faded red car a very faint lavender (after I gave it back!)

You got me all nostalgic here with this thread, Jim! I almost forgot about the VW's in the family. Oh, and my uncle in KY still has an orange 3-door wagon. (Sorry, I am not up on VW nomenclature).

"Why would I pay that much money for a 1981 BMW that looks...like a 1981 BMW?" -Charles William Jones, Jr.

1975 Polaris, Sunroof

1976 Malaga

1993 E36 Sedan

1992 Mazda Miata

1998 Volvo V70

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My granddaddy had a red '63 that we used to ride in up and down I-75 from KY to GA to MI and back again. A cooler fit perfectly behind the backseat. He eventually sold it for $500 and bought a VW Bus. I learned to drive on a robin's egg blue (don't ask) '64 that my mom had back in the late 70's. My sister loaned/gave me a Super Beetle while I was in college to commute to my PT job. It wouldn't start when it rained! She painted the faded red car a very faint lavender (after I gave it back!)

You got me all nostalgic here with this thread, Jim! I almost forgot about the VW's in the family. Oh, and my uncle in KY still has an orange 3-door wagon. (Sorry, I am not up on VW nomenclature).

V-Dubs are always cool! Does the "wagon" look something like this Blue Type 3 Squareback? Photobucket

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Riviera 69 2002 built 5/30/69 "Oscar"

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That's it exactly...except his is "inka!"

This thread just added another stop to my Oct trip home...really great memories! Since I am rambling, he was in the Army stationed in Frankfurt, Germany and he and my aunt brought the VW and my cousin home compliments of "overseas delivery!"

"Why would I pay that much money for a 1981 BMW that looks...like a 1981 BMW?" -Charles William Jones, Jr.

1975 Polaris, Sunroof

1976 Malaga

1993 E36 Sedan

1992 Mazda Miata

1998 Volvo V70

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That's it exactly...except his is "inka!"

This thread just added another stop to my Oct trip home...really great memories! Since I am rambling, he was in the Army stationed in Frankfurt, Germany and he and my aunt brought the VW and my cousin home compliments of "overseas delivery!"

Type III's are pretty cool. My parents bought a brand new '68 Red Squareback (FIRST major production car with electronic fuel injection). Unfortunately, it sort of had issues and they sold it. I think they still have some old photos with my sister near it. Will have to find and scan them.

Is the squareback a 4-speed? Does the front hood have a downward curve to it - or is it kind of pointed? Are the bumpers like the one in my picture - or are they straight? Please get some pics!!!

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Riviera 69 2002 built 5/30/69 "Oscar"

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Just phoned him; his first wife got it in the divorce! (I actually forgot about her...but, not the car.) Oh well...

"Why would I pay that much money for a 1981 BMW that looks...like a 1981 BMW?" -Charles William Jones, Jr.

1975 Polaris, Sunroof

1976 Malaga

1993 E36 Sedan

1992 Mazda Miata

1998 Volvo V70

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My first custom car was a 69 Type 3 wagon. I painted it rattle can silver and blacked out all the trim with flat black paint. I made 300 bucks when I sold it. Haven't made a penny on one since, lol! Jim, What is the best place to get a carb for my ghia? I think this one is on shaky ground.

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Andy - do you browse www.thesamba.com? Lots of cars and parts there.

There are tons of companies selling VW parts, from Chinese copies of twin-choke Webers (EMPI HPMX) to rebuilt Solex ones.

It really depends on if you want new or used parts. Your Ghia originally came with a "smogger" type Solex with all kinds of doo-dads that are most likely long gone or don't work anymore.

Care to share what you have...

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Riviera 69 2002 built 5/30/69 "Oscar"

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Wow - very harsh judging.

Now I know - I will probably never participate in a concourse. My ego couldn't handle it.

I keep thinking of the story I heard about Ferry Porsche. He was at a Porsche gathering, and someone at the concourse said "you must be proud to see so many cars with your family name on them.".

Ferry turned and said "Our cars were meant to be driven, not polished".

Or - like Jay Leno says - "Restore it to a 10. Drive it to an 8".

Ken

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