Any more news ?
Thanks,
Ross.
RossPreen Casual Dubber
21 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Top Secret Rescue Mission
fast68 Commited Dubber
58 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Wow this is so sad, I remember seeing this car for the first time a couple of days before the Jamboree back in 01 on the back of a trailer on the goldcoast. Was blown away after i started looking over it and found it had the orginal front supension setup in it, Do you still have at this Dave or was it lost when you got the car? This car is just as important as any of the US gassers!
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
When Darrel /Volksmod rebuilt this car in 1990/1991 for the first Jamboree,
the original Camel/Keegan tube axle was replaced with a much safer chromoly front tube axle, and motor cycle coilovers.
This front suspesion is apparently cruising around in a hotrod now days.
We have come to the conclusion that the original pan is long gone,
as is the pan that Darrel used for the 90's rebuild.
I have been able to source the majority of the 1970's front suspension components,
that keegan used in his original version,
including Anglia/Prefect drums,
and the 12" rims with 125 michelins that were used in the 1970s.
We also have the original 'chute, engine bracing, rear apron('sand' colour from desert "camel" signage),
among many other small tit bits.
The owner is unlocking some funds from his many other projects to give this project a good push in 2011.
I will take some pics soon of the pile of parts.
the original Camel/Keegan tube axle was replaced with a much safer chromoly front tube axle, and motor cycle coilovers.
This front suspesion is apparently cruising around in a hotrod now days.
We have come to the conclusion that the original pan is long gone,
as is the pan that Darrel used for the 90's rebuild.
I have been able to source the majority of the 1970's front suspension components,
that keegan used in his original version,
including Anglia/Prefect drums,
and the 12" rims with 125 michelins that were used in the 1970s.
We also have the original 'chute, engine bracing, rear apron('sand' colour from desert "camel" signage),
among many other small tit bits.
The owner is unlocking some funds from his many other projects to give this project a good push in 2011.
I will take some pics soon of the pile of parts.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Original chute mount:
Anglia/Prefect(?) cut down drums:
The original 12" wheels that Peter made on a 5 galon drum, and the rear apron:
Anglia/Prefect(?) cut down drums:
The original 12" wheels that Peter made on a 5 galon drum, and the rear apron:
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Original sump and from home made coil-over.
I dont think we will use this pop riveted, aluminium tube, steering arm!
I dont think we will use this pop riveted, aluminium tube, steering arm!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
I have some old video footage and some pictures of the blower somewhere....
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
The commentry is totally wrong,
but classic footage either way.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
66deluxe Custom Title Time!
1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
My old 66 pan is still available for free for this car dude.
This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.
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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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Thanks dude,66deluxe wrote:My old 66 pan is still available for free for this car dude.
I will see if I can arrange for Rod to pick it up soon.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
66deluxe Custom Title Time!
1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Cool. See you monday matedangerous wrote:Thanks dude,66deluxe wrote:My old 66 pan is still available for free for this car dude.
I will see if I can arrange for Rod to pick it up soon.
This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.
61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza
61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Uncle Craig Commited Dubber
66 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Wow, I really enjoyed reading this thread. I hope you boys get to finish of this piece of vw drag history. Looking forward reading updates. regards craig.
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RAZ34 Seriously Crusin Dubber
119 posts · joined Aug 2006 ·
It's on . Check out latest issue of VWMA. Resto is hitting top gear . More to come .
RossPreen Casual Dubber
21 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
A great article and well worth a read 😎
Ross.
Ross.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi guys, I'll let Rod and Dave do the updating but just wanted to give a shout out to say thanks to Rod for involving us at DAS Resto Haus to bring this car back to its original (well one of its original) liveries.
Cheers
Al
Cheers
Al
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
WOW!
Thanks for posting those rare old pictures!
It is so amazing to see those pics like it was yesterday.
As time goes on we can realize what an amazing acheivement it was
for Peter to run the numbers that he did so long ago.
I turned 42 this year and was only 7 or 8 years old when Peter raced in NZ.
Thanks for posting those rare old pictures!
It is so amazing to see those pics like it was yesterday.
As time goes on we can realize what an amazing acheivement it was
for Peter to run the numbers that he did so long ago.
I turned 42 this year and was only 7 or 8 years old when Peter raced in NZ.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Yes , they are great pic's . We had these picture but were hoping to have the colour pics to , before posting these up . Thats the web world for ya ! 🙁
Allan Porter has moved house recently and is hoping to help us out . ( coloured one's )
Don't you love the cool old skool shirts , Ross Preen's girlfriend now wife did Peter's t-shirts .
Allan Porter has moved house recently and is hoping to help us out . ( coloured one's )
Don't you love the cool old skool shirts , Ross Preen's girlfriend now wife did Peter's t-shirts .
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Great shots - the more the better!! Certainly helps us to narrow down some of the fine details of the car when it was in its Camel days - there has been a lot of magnifying glass time spent on the photos and lots of views of the youtube link trying to ascertain some details 🙂
If okay with Peter, Ross (and Ross's wife), the graphic designer/illustrator that does a lot of work for us is happy to take on the recreation of the old school shirts. Obviously we wouldn't intend to sell them, moreso make available to those involved with the car (past incarnation or present restoration).
Anyway, that issue aside we have rebuilt a lot of the rear end sheetmetal that was cut away in a later period so the original rear apron can be fitted. Some more sympathetic panel smoothing to continue this coming week before primer goes on. Rear decklid with scoop is being recreated currently as well.
Cheers
Al
DAS Resto Haus
If okay with Peter, Ross (and Ross's wife), the graphic designer/illustrator that does a lot of work for us is happy to take on the recreation of the old school shirts. Obviously we wouldn't intend to sell them, moreso make available to those involved with the car (past incarnation or present restoration).
Anyway, that issue aside we have rebuilt a lot of the rear end sheetmetal that was cut away in a later period so the original rear apron can be fitted. Some more sympathetic panel smoothing to continue this coming week before primer goes on. Rear decklid with scoop is being recreated currently as well.
Cheers
Al
DAS Resto Haus
Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete
1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Allan , I think Rod is on it . Ross still has his shirt from then .
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
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Great pics
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
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
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
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Thanks for posting the pics.....🙂
Great seeing them, esp Ross Preen.....what a striking young fella ... with a dart too !!!
Great seeing them, esp Ross Preen.....what a striking young fella ... with a dart too !!!
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JVLRacing Custom Title Time!
1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
oldmans club now dave😎dangerous wrote:WOW!
Thanks for posting those rare old pictures!
It is so amazing to see those pics like it was yesterday.
As time goes on we can realize what an amazing acheivement it was
for Peter to run the numbers that he did so long ago.
I turned 42 this year and was only 7 or 8 years old when Peter raced in NZ.
STOCK Wolfsburg Wizard
446 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
thanks heaps to everyone involved for posting everthing about this
for someone like myself who didnt have anything to do with vws until about 15 years ago its an awsome read
and interesting to see how things were done back then
cheers👍
for someone like myself who didnt have anything to do with vws until about 15 years ago its an awsome read
and interesting to see how things were done back then
cheers👍
🤘
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RossPreen Casual Dubber
21 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Hi guys.
Wow, where to start.......first up the photos that motha posted are the only ones that I have from the NZ trip, but I must stress that they are not mine, I was sent them by Ralph Smith about a fortnite ago. Ralph is a Kiwi that is a wealth of information on NZ Drag Racing history, he was kind enough to seek them out for me. Since then I have been sent them by two other people, the last was this morning by Pete Keegan......like Peter Page said, can't beat the old web to get stuff around LOL.
Anyone that knows me is aware that I am very passionate about Aussie Drag Racing history and I would like to thank Rod and Dave and anyone else that is chipping in to bring this Icon back for us all to enjoy, believe me it is a good thing that you are doing 👍.
The Tee shirt......go for it, I'm still looking for my original, we moved house about 6 years ago, I hope it came with us 😀
Lastly I would like to thank Rod for keeping me posted on the progress, it's VERY much appreciated.
Keep it lit,
Ross.
Wow, where to start.......first up the photos that motha posted are the only ones that I have from the NZ trip, but I must stress that they are not mine, I was sent them by Ralph Smith about a fortnite ago. Ralph is a Kiwi that is a wealth of information on NZ Drag Racing history, he was kind enough to seek them out for me. Since then I have been sent them by two other people, the last was this morning by Pete Keegan......like Peter Page said, can't beat the old web to get stuff around LOL.
Anyone that knows me is aware that I am very passionate about Aussie Drag Racing history and I would like to thank Rod and Dave and anyone else that is chipping in to bring this Icon back for us all to enjoy, believe me it is a good thing that you are doing 👍.
The Tee shirt......go for it, I'm still looking for my original, we moved house about 6 years ago, I hope it came with us 😀
Lastly I would like to thank Rod for keeping me posted on the progress, it's VERY much appreciated.
Keep it lit,
Ross.
RossPreen Casual Dubber
21 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Oh, I forgot this photo.
Castlereagh, about 75, I'm staged and pulling the goggles down, Pete is still doing one of his customary dry hops 😀
Castlereagh, about 75, I'm staged and pulling the goggles down, Pete is still doing one of his customary dry hops 😀
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Thanks for sharing Ross!
The more I get into all these pics and the ressurection(sp?),
the more I feel like i was actually there!
You being 'right there' must have been good times,
and thus why you are so enthusiastic about the whole Nostagia Racing scene.
You don't happen to remember what steering box pete used in that car?
I asked but he could not quite remember, he was thinking some kind of Austin.
The stubs and stuff were all Anglia as far as I can tell, which pete confirmed.
What types of cars did you race in the "old days"?
Looks like a red motor with tripple webers on that one!
The more I get into all these pics and the ressurection(sp?),
the more I feel like i was actually there!
You being 'right there' must have been good times,
and thus why you are so enthusiastic about the whole Nostagia Racing scene.
You don't happen to remember what steering box pete used in that car?
I asked but he could not quite remember, he was thinking some kind of Austin.
The stubs and stuff were all Anglia as far as I can tell, which pete confirmed.
What types of cars did you race in the "old days"?
Looks like a red motor with tripple webers on that one!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
RAZ34 Seriously Crusin Dubber
119 posts · joined Aug 2006 ·
Hi all,
Just a quick post to explain the absence of those great Keegan/Preen NZ tour photos.
We are just working on clearing the use of them with the photographer before we get them back up .
They came to us second hand and we just want to do the right thing . Apologies to the chap who posted them .
Car is going well with body prep work almost done. Thanks to the whole team and in particular Ross who is a great source of info and was actually there.
Pete Keegan has also had input on the resto.
That last photo Ross posted is AMAZING .
Get back to you soon .
Please PM me any questions
Thanks. Rod.
Just a quick post to explain the absence of those great Keegan/Preen NZ tour photos.
We are just working on clearing the use of them with the photographer before we get them back up .
They came to us second hand and we just want to do the right thing . Apologies to the chap who posted them .
Car is going well with body prep work almost done. Thanks to the whole team and in particular Ross who is a great source of info and was actually there.
Pete Keegan has also had input on the resto.
That last photo Ross posted is AMAZING .
Get back to you soon .
Please PM me any questions
Thanks. Rod.
Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile
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dave, flick me a PM with your email 🙂
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RossPreen Casual Dubber
21 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
Hi Dave.
Sorry I can't help with the steering box either. The pitman arm may give a clue, or maybe the mounting holes will tell a story, it may be an Anglia.
Knowing Peter, what ever it was it would have been LIGHT.
As far as what we raced, if you send me an email ( cacklecar@gmail.com ) I'll send you some photos, I don't think it's right to hijack this great thread with non Camel Car stuff
Ross.
Sorry I can't help with the steering box either. The pitman arm may give a clue, or maybe the mounting holes will tell a story, it may be an Anglia.
Knowing Peter, what ever it was it would have been LIGHT.
As far as what we raced, if you send me an email ( cacklecar@gmail.com ) I'll send you some photos, I don't think it's right to hijack this great thread with non Camel Car stuff
Ross.
3amigos Seriously Crusin Dubber
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will let Darrell know about thread..although hes not to good on the computer😂
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