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decked dubby Custom Title Time!

1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#648475
grogy wrote:i stayed around for the judging but left soon after it started as did many others, i wonder if the winning cars drove up to get their trophy, would more stay to watch, i know i would have. it be nice to see and hear them run.
Or like the easter show where each winner has a ribbon placed on it during the show so everyone knows what won. Like a chocolate cake.
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#648491
Hi

My son and I have discussed taking a photo of each car along with its entry number as it enters the show, he would do a slide show to coincide with the presentation, we will take this idea to the committee next meeting.

Good idea with the winners ribbon, only problem is that buy the time the awards were handed out everyone that diidnt win a prize would have left.

Steve

rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber

385 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#648506
It was a good show this year, though I found the swap meet a bit 'all over the place', however there was a good selection of parts this year. The amount of cars on display was fantastic, and much better than the last few years. Plus the car park had a fair few decent dubs too which was great!
Well done to everyone who helped organise such a great show.
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99gti Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#648529
Firstly thanks for hosting the event! A good day was had by myself and many others. Here's a watercooled perspective on a few things that would only better the event for next year..

I had a quick chat with Steve Carter? (i'm sure that's your name) at the end as we had a few cars awarded (myself included) for categories they didn't belong in. I won standard Mk4 but I was entered under modified Mk4. There was another such as the winner for standard mk5 wich was also a very modified car but the same car also won 2nd best cabrio (it also had a hard top). I'm not sure how this happened, but I know at one point the entry form changed. Could I perhaps have entered the wrong form? I wouldn't mind if someone could dig it up and shoot me an email to let me know. I was car 44.

To make it easier next year on the watercooled judges, I think we realy need to get all the cars in their categories side by side so they can compare for those last few crucial points. And it needs to be marked clearly on the sticker what categorie the car is entered into.

Whilst we have enough cars now to warant drive through judging, a second entrance for the watercooled cars would be favourable and perhaps we could start filling in from either ends and meet in the middle for a more equaly spaced setup.

All in all it was a great. Thanks again.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#648609
Some good comments so far


We will be using some of these suggestions so keep them coming

I have posted a similar thread on the water cooled forum http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=16345 if yr interested in looking
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#648623
whats the total number of cars at the end of the day mate.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#648729
Barls i think it was 167 i am waiting to see how many were Watercooled
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

99gti Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#648767
I'm pretty sure we had 79 watercooled entrants.

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#648786
With the Kustom Kulture side of things getting bigger and bigger, perhaps it's time to also take on board the external interests of dubbers - and not just Veedubs. For example, the Lowrider and Cruiser bike scene is pretty big - I'm sure there's a few people with some cool bikes out there too. Perhaps open up a category for that is well, judged by peers. In the past years you've included a Rat class, which is a start - perhaps think a little outside of the sqaure, and see what can be picked up from the Kustom and Hot Rod Scene, that may make the day even more enjoyable.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#648799
Hi

I think next year we need a rat class and a volksrod class, see these cars grow in number every event.

There 167 cars, there were a few more there that didn't enter.

Steve

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#648844
Another great event as usual, but I found the variety of food and the killer lines a little disappointing this year.

Other than than, great stuff.

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#648863
Hi all,
i am the owner of the ghia with the merc headlight conversion,thanks to everyone with constructive comments on the day.
Noted one of the other members comments about the cost & lack of roof & wipers, as i have owned this car for 12 years and never driven it with the roof up, i just couldn't see the point in having one, wipers may be fitted if i see the need. This car is still a long way from being finished, then the next one starts!!!!! a type 34 also with no roof. Enjoy & cruise low.
Step up to get out !!!

thugbug Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#649917
Hi Newghia. Not my concern as to whether you have or not wipers or roof. That is your choice. It is after all your design of vehicle be it the way you bought it or are transforming it. I was merely pointing out an observation based on what i heard you paid for/ spent on the car. Certainly no malice intended. Now i have a question for you - How does your car get passed for registration without wipers? cheers

pyr0 flame-on

4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#650174
i thought of this one the other day on the way home from the nats, i know its a little slow on the idea side but what about for thos people that entered if they could get a copy of there score card that way they know where to improve on for next time ?
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GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#650327
Ready to be shot down in flames, but too many new vehicles for my liking. Not interested in seeing a Mk4 or 5 Golf with a set of rims and a pumping stereo. Can drive through Norton St to see that.

Each time I have showed people the pics, they have made the same comment!
1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.

LukeV85 P Master

154 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#650336
GTMac wrote:Ready to be shot down in flames, but too many new vehicles for my liking. Not interested in seeing a Mk4 or 5 Golf with a set of rims and a pumping stereo. Can drive through Norton St to see that.

Each time I have showed people the pics, they have made the same comment!
there is more to those cars then just pumping stereos and chrome wheels, lots of the newer watercooled cars have some great mods, and a big fan base too.
1962.5 VW Beetle 1200
2002 VW Oettinger Bora - Statutory Write Off

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650348
Hi

Like it or not, that is the future of VWs. With fewer and fewer air cooled on the road, water cooled cars probably already out number air cooled cars.

The number of water cooled entered just about equalled air cooled entrants this year.

Once you talk to the guys you find that they just as committed to VWs as us, some don't like air cooled cars some are AC/WC.

Steve

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#650370
Hi, thugbug,
No malice taken, wipers go on for rego. just dont like the look of them when on show. Car has been built to be legal and to be passed down to my boys, i intend to inflict them into the vw culture!!!!!!!!

Does anybody know the whereabouts of a white beetle with louvered pattern in front bonnet that i built many years ago? last heard of in the liverpool area i think the guy's name was "cooley"........
Step up to get out !!!

thugbug Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#650395
Hi Newghia. Must have had the tint turned up on my glasses as i didn`t notice the mounting points for your wipers. I imagine then, that as the wipers were removed grommets painted or otherwise were plugging up the holes. Nothing wrong with VW infliction. Or affection for that matter. cheers

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#650586
Hi Thug, i can assure you that they are there, the small chrome covers i had on obviously did exactly what i wanted, (made them less visable ) that makes me happy that you didn't notice, i was going for the subtle look. Cant wait for the rain to stop so i can drive it again!!!!!!!!!!!! sure that will make you grin. Have a great weekend, wish i was at wintersun.
Step up to get out !!!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650600
Hi

Nice car newghia, what is it with you Ghia guys? John Waldren owns a Ghia with no side windows, he cant drive it in the rain, so most VW shows he goes to it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,rains.🤪

Steve

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#650639
Hi 1303,
i think it must have something to do with the fact thateverytime we go to buy something we get stung so we try keep costs down!!!! i failed !!!!
Also, why do they keep having shows when my social golf club is booked to play ? too many choices.
Step up to get out !!!

badkarmann Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#650647
i get comments made about my bumpers all the time people mistake them for porsche bars all but custom made for the car to go with wide body that i have.great job bit out there like mine is.

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#650757
LukeV85 wrote:
GTMac wrote:Ready to be shot down in flames, but too many new vehicles for my liking. Not interested in seeing a Mk4 or 5 Golf with a set of rims and a pumping stereo. Can drive through Norton St to see that.

Each time I have showed people the pics, they have made the same comment!
there is more to those cars then just pumping stereos and chrome wheels, lots of the newer watercooled cars have some great mods, and a big fan base too.
My ignorance then cause I failed to see anything other than chrome rims, and that was from a distance as couldnt be bothered to look at them, can do that at a showroom. Give me 30 years and I may see things different. I like the cars, have owned late model VWs, just not what Im after when i go to a car show.
1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#650759
Hi badKarmann,
i thought your car looked cool. Also mistakenly thought that you and i "were" the MODIFIED ghia class, should have realised that cant call it stock if it still looks stock but you have changed the interior !
Who made your bars for you ? I really liked your engine lid mods, Hope to catch you at the next gathering.
Step up to get out !!!