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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 02/15/2005 : 15:22:15
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I'm into the old Volkswagen Transporters rather heavily.
This is not my bus - just a pic for reference.
I tend to dig just about any old car from the Goggomobile to the Mustangs of the 60's and 70's.
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 15:35:13
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check this site out KSR. www.bulliboys.com
my friends used to be into VW's heavily, one guy even got a wolfsburg tattoo (the castle with the waves). in this picture you can see vancouver in the background:
 www.bulliboys.com/pickup-uberalles.jpg" border="0">
it was taken in my hstomping ground, the north shore. if you look at all the "great canadian volkswagen show" pics i'm sure i'm in a couple.
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
Edited by - shineoftheever on 02/15/2005 15:36:08 |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 15:38:38
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Yeah I love Mustangs.
I used ot love Lamborghinis as a kid too.
Love, love, my season |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 15:39:07
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I've seen a couple of these things around lately.
I wouldn't think you'd be too safe if you were to get into an accident.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 15:40:25
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a good friend of mine is co-owner of this store: http://www.airspeedparts.com/
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 15:54:35
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Shiney, that is COOL COOL COOL!!!
I remember Bulliboys when I was eating, sleeping and breathing busses - 1998-2000 or so.
For any wondering, "bulli" is a euro term for the VW Transporter.
I have one running, three as parts busses and am looking at buying a 78 Champagne Edition a friend of mine has in Louisville.
Disease.
Air cooled Volkswagens are a disease, man.
HPM, I just watched the original (1974 - www.gonein60seconds.com ) Gone in 60 Seconds last night. I bought it on DVD for my son - his 7th birthday.
Yeah.
For my son.
I bought it for him.
I went on a rant the other day to some girl about the new Mustangs. She was saying they were ugly and I got all loud about it; "They're AWESOME! They look like Eleanor!!! They look like REAL Mustangs!!!"
oh, and carolyn, I think cleaned one of those little cars out of the air filter on my bus a while back.
What is that thing? |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 16:07:47
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Its a Swatch car, a neighbour of mine has one.
They are so small that you can park by just backing into a spot.
I wonder where the hell the engine is in that thing.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 16:13:07
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I've always kinda liked the VW "Thing"
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 16:20:47
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i always see this car driving around in my neighborhood. i finally took a picture of it.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 16:24:16
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Yep, the Things are probably the most specialized, unique air cooled VW that went into actual mass production.
They were only produced for two years I think - 1972-1974 .
They actually share several parts in common with the Transporter (suspension mainly) and were (not so loosely) based on the Kübelwagen - the 'Nazi jeep' .
As a result, the Thing communities are rather 'elitist'.
Not everyone can afford one.
Googling the swatch car.
Neat-O. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 16:39:57
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
i always see this car driving around in my neighborhood. i finally took a picture of it.
Nice cock. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 17:22:36
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I want a stretch mini.
Oh and this motorhome. For when I do my tour of every forum member.
Love, love, my season |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 17:45:58
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Of course I would probably have to do some flying to get to the forum members in North America, South Africa, Australia etc. I just have to choose between luxury:
And sheer speed:
Then again I could always cruise the oceans.
I love my luxury sometimes.
Love, love, my season |
Edited by - Homers_pet_monkey on 02/15/2005 17:47:10 |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 17:54:15
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I'd need this car if I was ever to visit Liverpool.
Or this one for Iraq.
I admit the next ones are a bit frivolous, but hey, if you got the cash.
And this one just to make VoVat jealous.
Love, love, my season |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2005 : 18:07:34
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Grrr, damn curse of the red X.
I'll just take these then.
Love, love, my season |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 01:14:24
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Nice pics, Homers...I can name 'em all but the motorcycle...it looks familiar but can't place it...
(I loved airwolf! well, except for jan michael vincent. and the story line. ok, I just liked the helicopter) |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 04:53:35
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That's Street Hawk! Street Hawk was cool, but it wasn't on for long over here.
Love, love, my season |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 05:16:13
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thanks HPM...Street Hawk...nope, don't remember the show. I as a BIG a-team fan...man, the 80s, when full-size vans were cool.
oh, and while I'm not a big fan of mustangs like HPM, thought I'd show you what I drove in high school...
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 05:27:17
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A triumph of er..er.....it's a Sinclair C5.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 05:34:47
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quote:
Originally posted by tobafett
thanks HPM...Street Hawk...nope, don't remember the show. I as a BIG a-team fan...man, the 80s, when full-size vans were cool.
oh, and while I'm not a big fan of mustangs like HPM, thought I'd show you what I drove in high school...
You drove that? You bastard, I'm jealous. How much did it cost? Were you working part-time or did your parents buy it for you (I'm assuming the latter)?
Love, love, my season |
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Posted - 02/16/2005 : 05:46:02
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When I met my husband he had on of these, it was such a funny car!
Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 06:46:05
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Hahaha, that's cool rita. Why did he have one of those?
Love, love, my season |
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Posted - 02/16/2005 : 07:57:21
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It was his first car, it wasn't that yellow, was Black, and I think he enjoyed it a lot.
Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 09:02:06
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It just goes to show;
The guys with the hot cars don't necessarily get the beautiful women.
Sometimes, Erkel lands a babe.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 09:13:00
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i used to have one of these dogs, till it died.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Posted - 02/16/2005 : 09:18:46
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Tony, that one is a beauty!
I have a Volkswagen transporter, but it's not an old one, so not funny at all.
Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 09:28:43
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Rita, what year is your Transporter?
In the "bus community" we all wave...if you'll wave back.
Generally, people who drive VW vans all realize that the vehicle they are driving is like little else on the road.
Floop, I used to drive a 1975 Volvo 164E .
Which was actually white like this one before the paranoid hippie that owned it before me decided to brush-paint it green.
Even then, it was still an extremely cool car.
I drove it to 205K miles and sold it for $300 .
That 308 still ran like a wristwatch.
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Posted - 02/16/2005 : 09:32:35
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I had one older, but this one I bought it new, it's from 2001, I think ...can't remember. It's for the work, they are very good for that.
Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 09:38:51
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Aw, Homers, I'm not a bastard! :)
ok, so my firebird was a little different...it didn't have the 400, it was a straight-6 OHC 250. other than that, same car.
I, THANK YOU VERMUCH, bought the car. and it cost me $2. yep, two dollars. It belonged to a fam. member who wanted it out of her garage for a while...drove it for abt. 2 1/2 years. then i sold it back for $2.
LOVED the firebird. everytime i see it now, i kiss it on the trunk. the hottest girl in my school really dug it--so did my girlfriend at the time:) |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 02/16/2005 : 13:00:30
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| I had a '65 Volvo 122/Amazon from 1983 until I sold it in 2002. I put well over 200,000 miles on it during that time. I also had a Volvo 544 for a few months. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 14:14:02
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tobafett, can I buy it for $2 now?
Love, love, my season |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 14:24:55
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quote:
Originally posted by KimStanleyRobinson
Floop, I used to drive a 1975 Volvo 164E .
Which was actually white like this one before the paranoid hippie that owned it before me decided to brush-paint it green.
Even then, it was still an extremely cool car.
I drove it to 205K miles and sold it for $300 .
That 308 still ran like a wristwatch.
i like those too. i had several volvos after my 1964 122. used to really dig them. now i have a honda civic that my parents got for me out of pity (all the car troubles i had) and, while it has zero style, it's nice to have a car that starts up and runs. i love it.
lately i've really been digging the old porsches. if i ever get the money i'd love to have another vintage car, but not as my main automobile. that was part of my nightmare..
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 14:26:31
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those old Carreras look like Batmobiles
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 14:32:53
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and who wouldn't want the James Dean death car?
550 Spyder
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 14:34:13
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my dad sold his porsche 3 weeks before i turned 16. it was just like this:
except black with tan interior.
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2005 : 14:40:25
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Nope, $4 now Homers...sorry, inflation you know. wait, make that £5.
(btw, is it kosher to say £5 quid or just 5 quid? i wouldn't say $40 dollars--thanks for the English lesson!!)
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