Baldy's 1972 Karmann Ghia & 1970 Type 3 Fastback [Archive]

JuggBug

02-02-2006, 09:06 PM

Yeah, he's a big cheater, but it's only with his 1972 Karmann Ghia:D He bought this car on Ebay about a year ago and it's his dream car. He had a 1970 KG many years ago and sadly it passed away in 1989. So he's a very happy boy now! He is slowly replacing/modifying things here and there. Ain't it purty?

my99vdub

02-02-2006, 09:13 PM

"purty" just starts it - WOW, beautiful! I want one! Someday . . . .

JonK

02-02-2006, 09:18 PM

Hi,

:) Very Cool Karmann Ghia!

I remember Riding in one when I was a Kid!

John K.

Lnzbug

02-02-2006, 10:02 PM

Nice Ghia. My hubby had one years ago, his was green. He still misses it. I'm sure one day he'll get another (I hope so).

captbp

02-02-2006, 10:49 PM

NICE!!

JuggBug

04-03-2006, 02:38 AM

Empi 8 spoke replica's.....:D Also lowered it! SUPER HOT!

jdesigns

04-03-2006, 02:51 AM

Empi 5 spoke replica's.....:D Also lowered it! SUPER HOT!

Those 8 spoke rims are hot! :goodjob:

JuggBug

04-03-2006, 02:54 AM

LOL Blonde moment! :lol:

SPIRU

04-03-2006, 02:55 AM

Man, that's NICE!!!

FineExampl

04-03-2006, 03:20 AM

I love Ghias! :D I'd never own one simply cuz of my height, but damn i do love to see them. There's a white hardtop for sale near me.

Tell hubby i like that car. :goodjob:

Oyveychris

04-03-2006, 03:24 AM

Yummy! That is one tasty Ghia! He is doing a phenomenal job restoring it!

JuggBug

04-03-2006, 03:26 AM

I love Ghias! :D I'd never own one simply cuz of my height, but damn i do love to see them. There's a white hardtop for sale near me.

Tell hubby i like that car. :goodjob:

LOL I was worried that he wouldn't fit into it when he bought it! But he assured me that he was fine in his first one, so what's a girl to do? ;) He's 6' 2" and it's funny to watch him get into it. GIGANTOR in his GHIA! :D I'll tell him you gave him the thumbs up!

JuggBug

04-03-2006, 03:53 AM

Yummy! That is one tasty Ghia! He is doing a phenomenal job restoring it!

Thanks Chris:p He has just informed me that he's going to do a 'full pan restoration'. Whatever that means? All I know is that it sounds like a lot of $$$$$$$$! lol

Oyveychris

04-03-2006, 04:05 AM

Nah! The parts are pretty cheap believe it or not...

JuggBug

04-03-2006, 04:16 AM

Nah! The parts are pretty cheap believe it or not...

Whew! :ohnoes: I was worried that my bug mods would be stopping once he started! lol

PhoenixRising

04-03-2006, 06:41 AM

Your Hubby is one lucky man.

That is a great looking car.

shellbug

04-04-2006, 01:57 AM

I love it!!!!!!!!!!
~Shelly

dnyed

04-04-2006, 08:40 AM

That is a beauty! I'd be too chicken to buy a car off of Ebay, but it looks your deal was a good one! Congrats! :party:

JuggBug

04-06-2006, 05:13 AM

Thanks!! Yeah, he was worried about buying it off Ebay, but he took the plunge anyway. :) We even had it transported from Utah to California by truck, but it got here in one piece, so it's all good! :D

CyberGreenBaby

04-06-2006, 08:54 PM

Very nice Aura!!
Thats an awesome color! I dont think I've ever seen a Ghia in yellow. I've seen em in Brown, Red, Orange and Green but thats not saying much. I havent seen too many Ghias really ;)

Beeble

04-07-2006, 04:34 AM

parts are cheap

Yeah, some "parts" are cheap, but forget it if you have a fender-bender. You can't find front clips to save your life, and because of the way the Ghia's body was made (bolted together, then joints filled with solder and hand-sanded) they're damned expensive to do body work on.

I wore out the seats in my first Ghia. Sold it when I got married. The second one was to restore, but I found the third one soon after and pulled the 1600DP and manual tranny out of the second to replace the wheezy 1500 and AutoStick in the third. (That's the third one below.)

My son drove it happily for a couple of years until both he and some other idiot in a Jeep thought they could both jump through the yellow light. Guess who won? Sigh.

JuggBug

04-07-2006, 05:26 PM

Thanks Amy! Yeah, you sure can't miss it when it's rollin' down the street! :) It's real fun to drive in too....I can't actually drive it cuz it's stick and well, I'm just not that coordinated. :p Besides, he can't drive my bug! Mine, all mine!!! lol

Hi Amy! :wave3: lol

Breez

04-09-2006, 03:21 AM

When my ex boyfriend totalled his Ghia, I just wanted to kill him!!! I loved that car...

I miss the car and not him!!! Thanks for posting "the other women" for us to see... its beautiful. You guys much have a blast. :D

DannyRandomState

04-09-2006, 03:28 AM

Very nice ride. He scored on that one! :fro:

PhoenixRising

04-09-2006, 06:11 AM

Very nice ride. He scored on that one! :fro:Yes, from what I see, he did score.

It looks like it's quite the ride. Nice, and I bet it's smooth as all get out. Makes me miss my Ghia.

JuggBug

04-09-2006, 09:57 PM

We took Juggy and Hubby's Ghia out for some fun in the sun! :)

I never thought about it until today, but doesn't this qualify us for DOUBLE DUBNESS??? :D LOL

PhoenixRising

04-09-2006, 10:57 PM

Yes it does, in my book! Nice pics!

JuggBug

04-09-2006, 11:43 PM

Yay! Double Dubness achieved!! LOL :)

CaptainXeroid

04-11-2006, 01:20 AM

That is one nice looking Ghia!!:thup:

Many years ago, one of my parent's neighbors was a salesman @ a VW dealer. He would drive a different demonstrator home every night, so in the early 1970s I got to ride in every air-cooled VW.:D I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the Ghia, and hopefully, one day I'll have a spot in my garage.:cool:

gilligan

04-12-2006, 04:04 AM

Man Mel!! your hubbys got a mega sweet ride.:cool: :thup: my cousin has one in his garage, his dad (my uncle) has been a bug man since I was a kid. and still drives one.:)

JuggBug

04-12-2006, 05:26 AM

Thanks! When he was growing up his mom had a super beetle and his dad had a ragtop like Herbie. They even had a 21 window bus, but never a ghia. I think it stuck with him all these years...he :heart:'s this car! Loves everything about them, it's a psychotic obsession now that I think about it! :o LOL

~Melonie....hey, do you know that people are starting to call me that now? LOL You rock Sir Gilligan! :wink:

JuggBug

08-20-2006, 07:23 AM

Baldy's got the paintin' fevah! :crazy: He's finally decided to go with Yellow/Black for the color scheme. It's about flippin' time BaldyLox!

Before and after.....

PhoenixRising

08-20-2006, 07:37 AM

Far out! That last shot is awesome.

Lnzbug

08-20-2006, 03:54 PM

Hey Aura, ask him if he'll trade 2 busses for one hot ghia :p

Maggadog

08-20-2006, 05:21 PM

Aura,
If I remember right, you should qualify for the awesome Triple Dubness Goddes. Don't you also have another old beetle your son is restoring?

BUGHOLE

08-22-2006, 12:17 AM

hi dad the ghia looks nice :) yul

Breez

08-22-2006, 12:33 AM

/me drools

JuggBug

10-13-2006, 08:24 PM

Yay! Finally! Baldy took his Ghia into his favorite place in the world (Indio Dune Buggy) and they installed an electronic ignition and t-bars!!! :banana: He is a happy, happy boy! :wink:

When he drove it home, the first thing me and the kids noticed is the cute little :eek: face the Ghia has now! lol

FineExampl

10-13-2006, 08:55 PM

That looks so sweet i want to lick the damn car!

JuggBug

10-13-2006, 09:12 PM

That looks so sweet i want to lick the damn car!

Me too! And the Bald guy driving it! :crazy: lol I'll bet that's where you draw the line though, huh? :roflmao:

PhoenixRising

10-13-2006, 10:23 PM

Me too! And the Bald guy driving it! :crazy: lol I'll bet that's where you draw the line though, huh? :roflmao:
Well...depends. If you get to lick the bald guy, then do you get to lick the...

Never mind. That only happens on shows like nip/tuck.

Seriously, the Ghia looks great. Makes me miss mine.

JuggBug

10-13-2006, 11:11 PM

Well...depends. If you get to lick the bald guy, then do you get to lick the...

Never mind. That only happens on shows like nip/tuck.

Seriously, the Ghia looks great. Makes me miss mine.

Love me some Nip/Tuck! lol It's so nice to be out driving it again. It's been a long, hot summer but it's finally cooled down enough to tool around town! :banana:

larryziegler

10-14-2006, 01:25 AM

That is a beauty! I'd be too chicken to buy a car off of Ebay, but it looks your deal was a good one! Congrats! :party:

Surprisingly, it is very safe to buy vehicles on eBay. Lenders don't even have problems lending money on such purchases. Though I've never bought a car on eBay, I know those that have....none have been burned. Reputation earned on eBay means an awful lot. :D
Nice car, Aura....my cousin had one when we were in college. We had a blast with it. It's truly a poor man's Porsche! :D :thup:

JuggBug

10-14-2006, 01:44 AM

Surprisingly, it is very safe to buy vehicles on eBay. Lenders don't even have problems lending money on such purchases. Though I've never bought a car on eBay, I know those that have....none have been burned. Reputation earned on eBay means an awful lot. :D
Nice car, Aura....my cousin had one when we were in college. We had a blast with it. It's truly a poor man's Porsche! :D :thup:

Baldy was definitely nervous about it, as we bought it and had it shipped to us without ever even seeing it in person or actually driving it! :eek: But the seller was reputable, had an 'online dealership' through Ebay, was available by phone (we spoke to him numerous times before bidding) and had very thorough records and pics posted. And it truly is a poor man's Porsche....Baldy couldn't be happier! ;)

BaldyLox

12-09-2006, 01:19 AM

I just love V-Dubs.....old and new!:D

Breez

12-09-2006, 01:43 AM

Baldy couldn't be happier! ;)

Thats very important, but whats the most important??? Making sure Aura is a happy young lady!

JuggBug

12-10-2006, 03:53 AM

Thats very important, but whats the most important??? Making sure Aura is a happy young lady!

Well, I don't know about the 'young' or the 'lady' part...but the happy part is true! :crazy: lol

JuggBug

01-07-2007, 10:44 PM

Hopefully Baldy will post his new Ghia pics on here later, but for now here's my addition!

Took the dubs out to the sea o' windmills in North Palm Springs for a little photo action....

JuggBug

01-07-2007, 10:50 PM

Ha ha....just me, being a smart:moon: again. :)

Beetlemania

01-07-2007, 11:02 PM

Freakin' sweet ride! How in the crap did I never see this thread before!?!

I totally love the blacked out front with the T-bars. It really does look a bit shocked! It must have heard how hot it looks.

Mr.Yellow

01-07-2007, 11:15 PM

Hey I like the color Choice with the yellow and Black... hummm... why does that sound so familiar?

BaldyLox

01-07-2007, 11:42 PM

What a great day! V-Dubs in the Cali desert........:cool:

Lnzbug

01-08-2007, 06:08 AM

That sure is one hot Ghia! Lets see some interior shots!

Shay

01-08-2007, 07:28 AM

Ha ha....just me, being a smart:moon: again. :)

When are you not being a smart:moon: :p

:wink:

The Ghia is looking flipping awesome Baldy :banana:

BaldyLox

01-08-2007, 01:58 PM

The A-Hole in mirror shot is great!:cool:

Chubs763

01-08-2007, 05:57 PM

i always enjoy your family's postings. great car/cars! is that your daily driver? post more pics of your project bug too!

cheers!
dan in minn

BaldyLox

01-12-2007, 05:34 PM

What a car..........:D

dnyed

01-12-2007, 06:12 PM

Great glamour shots! :)

BaldyLox

01-12-2007, 11:20 PM

Where's juggbug?:cool:

JuggBug

01-14-2007, 07:02 PM

Where's juggbug?:cool:

You dork. He's in the garage, parked next to MJ! :crazy:

And since you're too lazy to post more MJ pics..........

Beetlemania

01-14-2007, 07:14 PM

What's MJ stand for? Mary Jane? Man Juggs? Monkey Juice?

I'm lost!

JuggBug

01-14-2007, 07:18 PM

What's MJ stand for? Mary Jane? Man Juggs? Monkey Juice?

I'm lost!

LOL Man juggs....:roflmao:

Baldy is all about cycling and vee dubs. So it's actually the initials for 'maillot jaune' aka the 'yellow jersey'. :p

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillot_jaune

But I think I like man juggs better...:devil: lol

Beetlemania

01-14-2007, 07:26 PM

Oh, well that will work, too, I suppose.

Yikes, maillot jaune!?! Yeah, just stick with MJ. It's much easier to remember. Plus, maybe we'll find more things it could stand for!

JuggBug

01-14-2007, 07:38 PM

Oh, well that will work, too, I suppose.

Yikes, maillot jaune!?! Yeah, just stick with MJ. It's much easier to remember. Plus, maybe we'll find more things it could stand for!

Oh trust me, that's why he started calling her MJ! :roflmao: It was funny because me and the kids were like who the hell is he talking about? Who's this MJ person?! And why is he taking her 'out for coffee'? :dunno: :D lol

Beetlemania

01-14-2007, 07:42 PM

Maybe he's Spiderman! Have you noticed him clinging to the ceiling lately?

Beetlemania

01-14-2007, 07:43 PM

(Ceiling Clinging not to be confused with ceiling hanging, in which case he might be Batman)

Mr.Yellow

01-14-2007, 08:46 PM

LOL Man juggs....:roflmao:

Baldy is all about cycling and vee dubs. So it's actually the initials for 'maillot jaune' aka the 'yellow jersey'. :p

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillot_jaune

But I think I like man juggs better...:devil: lol

LOL i like ManJuggs better.:D

Lnzbug

01-15-2007, 03:01 AM

hee hee... I like ManJuggs better too :crazy: show me some Baldylox ManJuggs :crazy:

JuggBug

01-15-2007, 03:53 AM

hee hee... I like ManJuggs better too :crazy: show me some Baldylox ManJuggs :crazy:

:roflmao: :crazy: I'll request pics, but I doubt we will see any come to fruition.....:p

Lnzbug

01-15-2007, 04:03 AM

:roflmao: :crazy: I'll request pics, but I doubt we will see any come to fruition.....:p
Or he can do a pose like Scott did for Niki's avatar :)

BaldyLox

01-15-2007, 04:42 AM

It's all about MJ........Landis is not guilty!

Lnzbug

01-15-2007, 04:54 AM

I'll tell ya....around here MJ still stands for Michael Jordan :p

BaldyLox

01-16-2007, 01:41 AM

Man Juggs works for me............:)

JuggBug

01-16-2007, 02:16 AM

Man Juggs works for me............:)

freak show....:rolleyes:

taterbug

01-18-2007, 01:49 AM

Super Sweeeeet KG!!!!! Looks awesome lowered and those wheels rock!!! brings back a whole bunch of memories of my air-cooled days!!

I dig the MJ reference.. 2006 Stage 17 was the greatest spectacle to rock the sport ever!!!!
I agree Landis is not guilty........

BaldyLox

01-21-2007, 03:57 PM

Steve, your NB rawks.........I love the bike rack too.:)

Lnzbug

01-21-2007, 04:01 PM

Yeah, you like racks of any kind ;)
Mornin Baldylox :wave2:

Beetlemania

01-21-2007, 05:18 PM

Yeah, you like racks of any kind ;)
Mornin Baldylox :wave2:
:roflmao:

JuggBug

01-21-2007, 06:43 PM

Yeah, you like racks of any kind ;)
Mornin Baldylox :wave2:

Yeah, but Stephen's is hotter than mine because it's an authentic 'VW' rack :( LOL

Lnzbug

01-21-2007, 07:03 PM

Yeah, but Stephen's is hotter than mine because it's an authentic 'VW' rack :( LOL
Just cause it's authentic vw doesn't make it hotter ;)

taterbug

01-22-2007, 01:42 AM

Steve, your NB rawks.........I love the bike rack too.:)
Thanks!!! It was a pleasure to meet the both of you and the world famous Juggbug.. that is one super sweet ride!!! and fast too!! Who was driving when we got kicked out of the deadend???

BaldyLox

01-22-2007, 04:34 AM

Momma was driving with a big grin on her face..........:D

BaldyLox

02-10-2007, 05:04 AM

Tomorrow is D Day.............My newest (old) VW is finding a new home...........:cool:

DannyRandomState

02-10-2007, 05:31 PM

You have/had a fastback?

Guess I should pay closer attention more often. Damn A.D.D....... Oh look! A chicken!!! :crazy:

Lnzbug

02-10-2007, 09:54 PM

Well.......where is it???

BaldyLox

02-11-2007, 03:34 PM

I am gonna sneak out in a few minutes to give the ole fastee some elbow grease.......I'll post pics later in the day.;)

Lnzbug

02-12-2007, 03:40 AM

You are such a liar! It's 9:30 at night here now and STILL no pictures! :mad:

BaldyLox

02-12-2007, 04:39 AM

So sorry about the delay..............:D

PhoenixRising

02-12-2007, 06:37 AM

So sorry about the delay..............:D
Nice. Looks like some work is needed...good luck!

JuggBug

02-12-2007, 10:42 AM

You are such a liar! It's 9:30 at night here now and STILL no pictures! :mad:

Miss Ellen was sweatin' BaldyLox! :ha:

I've been promised that the Fastie will be ready to rumble in less than 2 weeks, so we'll just see about that won't we? :rolleyes:

taterbug

02-12-2007, 10:52 AM

That's sweet.... you don't see too many of those on the road ever!!! Very Nice:goodjob: Maybe we'll see you and Yul at the nex GTG!!

BaldyLox

02-12-2007, 03:06 PM

The body is very straight..........I just couldn't allow an old dub to be sent to the bone yard............:cool:

Shay

02-12-2007, 03:19 PM

So you guys have

1. Ghia
2. NB
3. OB
4. Bus
5. Squareback

?????

:jawdrop:

5x dubbness baby :banana::banana::banana:

JuggBug

02-12-2007, 04:44 PM

So you guys have

1. Ghia
2. NB
3. OB
4. Bus
5. Squareback

?????

:jawdrop:

5x dubbness baby :banana::banana::banana:

Yeah, but only 20% actually run. :rolleyes: LOL Actually the Fastie is already at Indio Dune Buggy, getting ready to be worked on by the infamous Rodney Cooper! :bowdown:

Only minor stuff like a tune up, battery, new tires and he'll be good to go. But the whole family is fighting over what color paint and interior he should be. :crazy:

I say Salsa Red with Tan interior! :mad:

FineExampl

02-12-2007, 05:00 PM

Only minor stuff like a tune up, battery, new tires and he'll be good to go. But the whole family is fighting over what color paint and interior he should be. :crazy:

I say Salsa Red with Tan interior! :mad:I disagree with Red and tan interior.

Listen up B-Lox...you may dig this as you and tend to like the same stuff i'm finding out.

SPECTRAFLAME!!! Black interior or any will do so i have no input there. But picture this.

The original 68-70something Hot Wheels were painted in Spectraflame colors. Basically it's bare metal with a colored clear topcoat. Well in the age of Bondo it's hard to get a 100% metal body without filler or other matter. So....silver basecoat...and either red, green, or blue clear topcoat to allow the silver underneath to shine through!

I'm sending you guys the adoption papers this week so i too can be a Pinky-ring. :D

JuggBug

02-12-2007, 05:19 PM

I disagree with Red and tan interior.

SHUT UP! :mad:

:p

Chubs763

02-12-2007, 05:36 PM

did you pick that up from the police impound lot? he he. that's what the pic reminded me of.

FineExampl

02-12-2007, 05:55 PM

Impound lot? With a beat up caddy and bus in the same lot? Nah! That's a VW shop dude! ;)

JuggBug

02-12-2007, 06:22 PM

Impound lot? With a beat up caddy and bus in the same lot? Nah! That's a VW shop dude! ;)

:werd:

They just had a 21 window bus in there too....it was like porn. Only better. :o

taterbug

02-12-2007, 07:16 PM

:werd:

They just had a 21 window bus in there too....it was like porn. Only better. :o
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

You definitely have to let me know if anything else good pops up there... I'll be there in my truck with trailer in a heartbeat!!!!!

Lnzbug

02-12-2007, 08:14 PM

JuggBug

02-12-2007, 10:34 PM

OOOooo. That just needs to be buffed out a little. It looks like it's an old harvest :moon: Nice find :goodjob:
I'm seeing more of a canyon red with a tan or black interior. Now that would be sssssmokin!
If we were neighbors people would think we had a used car lot going on. Or at least a car museum :cool:

We've looked up the paint colors for that year and it looks like it was either Antarctic White or Savannah Beige. So basically yeah, like another Harvest :moon:!! That's what I thought! :D

I think Red with Tan interior is the way to go too! Lowered, some Porsche rims (or maybe BRM's) and a nice tint and it'll be a great little around town car.

OMG Ellen, I'm so worried that it's going to turn into Sanford & Son around here! :scared: LOL But it's already at the shop and they are going to start working on it tomorrow, so they said they'll have it up and running next week :-) Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Shay

02-12-2007, 10:54 PM

Black on Black :moon:

:roflmao:

I agree with the red and tan :D

:bigthumb:

:firedevil

Beetlemania

02-12-2007, 11:04 PM

Great lookin' ride! We've got a few Type 3s in the Tulsa club, but I'm almost positive none are Fastbacks! Very cool.

BaldyLox

02-13-2007, 04:36 AM

I have an addiction..............old Dubs rule my mind....:) The guy wanted $1000.00 bucks............I got him to knock off $600.........The car has a nice dual carb set up (Baby Webers) I can't wait to race around town and ditch the cops.......:D

Beetlemania

02-13-2007, 09:52 PM

What, does it have an ejection seat?

JuggBug

02-14-2007, 08:07 PM

What, does it have an ejection seat?

LOL :wink:

Baldy finally got his new Ghia plates today! :heart:

FineExampl

02-14-2007, 08:42 PM

What's Treadstone?????!!!

Beetlemania

02-14-2007, 09:49 PM

Cool plate!

Does it have an ejection seat?

BaldyLox

02-15-2007, 05:32 AM

Treadstone has officially closed, it's been tied off...........:confused:

Lnzbug

02-15-2007, 11:40 PM

JuggBug

02-16-2007, 01:02 AM

DAMN!!! You got that for $400??? Any other deals like that out there?

I was kinda pissed that he paid that much too! LOL Then I started doing some research and figured out that it's a purty good price! :o

We checked on it last night and the guys got it running and it sounds (and smells) awesome! They are going to put an electronic ignition, another oil change and replace some fuel lines and we should be driving it by next weekend ;-)

Beetlemania

02-16-2007, 03:50 AM

What a deal! Sounds like some good mods coming up.

I may have missed it in the list, but does it have an ejection seat?

Okay, I'm done now.

BaldyLox

02-18-2007, 02:59 AM

Yes, it has a factory one..........It works great! You should've seen the kids flying through the air........Weezer got a big bump on her head after falling in the rose bushes.....:D

Mazzzja

02-18-2007, 02:19 PM

Poor little Weezer :( at least she had some fun hahaha

Cool cars though. You're a lucky man ( and woman!!) ;)

JuggBug

02-22-2007, 01:09 AM

It runs! :banana: LOL I know it's not the purtiest thing on the road, but we have already started working on that! :wink:

The kids both took turns toolin' around with dad today......and check out the look on Weezer's face during her first ride with him! :heart:

Beetlemania

02-22-2007, 01:11 AM

Ooh, fastback's getting the tongue action!

Sweet looking ride! Vroom, vroom! (burble burble)
:bigthumb:

JuggBug

02-22-2007, 01:14 AM

Ooh, fastback's getting the tongue action!

Sweet looking ride! Vroom, vroom! (burble burble)
:bigthumb:

It's really loud! I was surprised at how loud it was. Quick too! I think this is going to be one fun little around town car. :)

Lnzbug

02-22-2007, 01:14 AM

:banana: :clap: :banana: :clap: :banana: :clap:
I love that pic of Weezer and Baldy. You can just see the adoration in her eyes. She sure loves her Daddy.

JuggBug

02-22-2007, 01:15 AM

:banana: :clap: :banana: :clap: :banana: :clap:
I love that pic of Weezer and Baldy. You can just see the adoration in her eyes. She sure loves her Daddy.

I know! It just about melted me when I was uploading it! :heart: She's definitely got daddy whipped too! Just like her ma! :devil: LOL

Lnzbug

02-22-2007, 01:19 AM

I know! It just about melted me when I was uploading it! :heart: She's definitely got daddy whipped too! Just like her ma! :devil: LOL
Glad you taught her well :D

PhoenixRising

02-22-2007, 01:34 AM

Coolness. Tha Back is Bad.

BaldyLox

02-22-2007, 02:09 PM

Maybe.............

Chubs763

02-22-2007, 07:21 PM

it's leaking something. LOL. my 'ol bug used to do that.

Lnzbug

02-22-2007, 07:26 PM

Maybe.............
Maybe... HA! You love it :whip:

JuggBug

02-22-2007, 09:08 PM

Maybe... HA! You love it :whip:

He he! He'd better! :devil:

No it's not leaking anything Chubs...it's marking it's territory. That's what VW's do. :wink: LOL

JuggBug

02-28-2007, 11:09 PM

The Fastback is coming along nicely! The boys gutted the interior, replaced the rims with steelies, removed the back windows, ordered new seals and replaced the tail lights and front markers.

Next week we are ordering a carpet kit, new headliner and sending the seats off to be reupholstered! Now if we could decide on a color! :mad:

We're pretty sure that it was originally Savannah Beige and maybe want to stick with that. We're all pretty much in agreement on BRM's, but I think it's gonna come down to a celebrity death match to decide the paint color! :shoot:

JB is very happy with his new friend! :wink:

BaldyLox

03-01-2007, 03:17 AM

I win.................:cool:

Lnzbug

03-01-2007, 03:22 AM

I'm so jealous.

FineExampl

03-01-2007, 02:22 PM

i ****ing hate you guys. i so want that many cool cars. :( Jersey sucks lately. Can i be Yul's older brother? Just think. It'll keep him in line with the middle child thing and Weezer would have a smart older brother to hang with. I don't eat much, but i cook well and clean up after myself.

I'll even legally change to London Jr. if i have to!

Maybe just camp out in the garage on a sleeping bag??

Papa Bug

03-01-2007, 02:57 PM

BaldyLox

03-02-2007, 03:49 AM

This car is really a trip.:cool:

JuggBug

05-13-2007, 08:33 AM

Baldy took his rear bumper, headlight rings and a few other pieces to have them powder coated black. Can't wait to see what they look like! :cool:

Beeble

05-14-2007, 06:47 PM

I have a soft spot for the fastback - the first VW I ever drove was my grandparents' brand new 1966 FB and I was hooked.

But the Ghia is what melts my heart. That's a beauty, Baldy, and you look as happy as a twister in a trailer park in it. With good reason! The EMPIs look fabulous and even though I never had one of the late ones, I always thought the "big ugly taillights" looked sharp.

Rock on!

BaldyLox

06-25-2007, 06:03 AM

I rattle canned the rims fire engine red............New side and rear window rubber soon. I need to find some nipple caps for the wheels and black primer for the body.........I love my Fasty ratrod........:cool:

FineExampl

06-25-2007, 01:26 PM

:banghead:

JuggBug

06-25-2007, 06:16 PM

:banghead:

Meh! I never understood the whole Fastback 'rat turd' concept until I was following Baldy when he went to drop it off and I heard a group of guys shouting out 'cool fastie' as he went by. :)

FineExampl

06-25-2007, 06:30 PM

It's a hot car that just SWEATS potential! Reminds me of the old racecars from the
60s, even if it's only 2 years older than me. :D Me, i'd get a squareback, but Fastbacks are ALL hot! Just like this 1973 Fastback...

http://www.bikeicons.com/images/1971%20Schwinn%20Sting%20Ray%20Fastback%205%20spee d%20Boys.jpg

Lnzbug

06-25-2007, 08:08 PM

Check out the one in the middle. This car was excellent in person. Talk about rat.
We are thinking of painting out vert flat black too.
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GINA

06-25-2007, 08:18 PM

ooo I like that Beetle with the open trunk :)

Lnzbug

06-25-2007, 08:23 PM

I do too! It was my favorite one there. There was also a 23 window bus that I didn't get a picture of. Man I want one of those sooo bad. I have to win the lottery first though :(

FineExampl

06-25-2007, 09:09 PM

ooo I like that Beetle with the open trunk :)You take that one and i'll take the one with the chopped roof. :D

No Fasties in them pics lady??

JuggBug

06-25-2007, 09:32 PM

Check out the one in the middle. This car was excellent in person. Talk about rat.
We are thinking of painting out vert flat black too.
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Sweet! I just keep reminding Baldy, 'rat rod'...not 'rat turd'....:p

One thing I am impressed with is that this little sucker is faster than the Ghia. It's got dual baby Weber carbs. Smokin'....:cool:

Lnzbug

06-25-2007, 09:35 PM

I only took like 4 pics. I'm so bad I know :(

JuggBug

06-25-2007, 09:44 PM

I only took like 4 pics. I'm so bad I know :(

Wanna know how many Baldy took at the VW Classic?! 324!!!!! :mad:

Lnzbug

06-25-2007, 09:46 PM

Wanna know how many Baldy took at the VW Classic?! 324!!!!! :mad:
ha ha ha. No more room on the pc :mad: Tell him to share some of them.

JuggBug

06-25-2007, 09:48 PM

ha ha ha. No more room on the pc :mad: Tell him to share some of them.

I've got 'em here. Just too lazy to resize and post. :o I will though. Promise!!

Willygood

06-25-2007, 10:21 PM

Hmm...

The first pic I saw of your '70 fastback was the frontend shot sitting next to JB. I instantly flashed back to the bright blue '72 wagon my ex-girlfriend drove a zillion years ago....:jawdrop:

I shuddered.

Neat looking car though.:)

Lnzbug

09-21-2007, 01:38 PM

It's been three months since anything has been posted here. I want a friggin update!!!

woody95124

04-18-2008, 06:34 AM

A definate gorgouis ghia..thts 4 sure....:)

Ghia_Roadster

04-18-2008, 06:15 PM

where is a friggin update lady aura!!!:p :cool:

Beetlescott

04-18-2008, 09:50 PM

It's been three months since anything has been posted here. I want a friggin update!!!

Ellen, me too!!! Now that I have Doodle, I pay more attention to the ACs on the Org, I just found this one!!!! It makes me wanna get out and clean up Doodlebug, the doc won't let me :(
I am thinking of getting my neighbors teen age son to do it. They will work a little for a small amount of doe:)