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RodPenrose - March 17th, 2012 at 09:57 AM

I am heading back to the US for a quick 10 day trip on June the 1st and would like to invite anyone that would like to go to join me on this visit . I will fly into LA to spend the weekend @ Pomona swapmeet , stay around the southern California area for the next 3 days before the vw classic events starts over the next 4 days . Airfares are around the $ 1150-$ 1200 mark and I will be making the booking with the airline on the last day of March . I will be away and uncontactable for the next week so you have a week and a half to let me if you are going to commit yourselfs to this trip , ROD , 02-42729920 .


Lucky Phil - March 19th, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Hmmmmm. Youv'e got me thinking, Rod.
I was thinking of going soon.
I will have a think about it and maybe consult the petticoat government.


RodPenrose - March 28th, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Just a quick re-fresh , I will be making a booking on Friday this week so I need the final #'s now , ROD.


Dak-A-Tak - March 28th, 2012 at 07:55 PM

No drag racing !! Thats not going to get new car finish mate .
Rod , I'm heading over in Sept for vw pro stock event !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:


whathaveidone - March 28th, 2012 at 08:08 PM

I have a car i want to get over here in your container. will come see you tomorrow.


RodPenrose - May 11th, 2012 at 10:47 AM

With under 3 weeks to go this is about your last chance to join me on this trip . There are 8 confirmed and paid for at the moment and a few more still deciding so you'd better get organised . I also have multiple containers organised for the people that want large or heavy items shipped and can't make the trip due to other commitments , ROD , 02-42729920 .


DakDak67 - May 11th, 2012 at 12:37 PM

I'll be there too, i'll grab your number and try to meet at one of the shows, cheers Chris.


Ollie - May 12th, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Man what a trip! Have a blast boys and girls


Cali64 - May 12th, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Make sure you go to Nick's Burgers 2 nights before the Classic when you are out there. Get there early like at 2:30pm. People show up early and two years ago when I was there I had to park my bug across the street and barely found a spot there. The Classic weekend is awesome out there. Damn I miss living in Orange County, CA.


kempos - May 31st, 2012 at 09:58 PM

Have a great trip!! Bring back lots of goodies!!! :smilegrin:


Fiatdude - June 2nd, 2012 at 03:54 AM

Look Forward to meeting you Rod ---- Bring a ton of pictures of your Car to show off --- I'll be at Nick's Friday night, probably hanging onto the coat tails and leg humping the SilverBugget bunch


h - June 2nd, 2012 at 07:41 AM

sounds like a great time
enjoy the trip n travel safe all
cheers


RodPenrose - June 6th, 2012 at 06:38 PM

Hi guys , having a ball trying to keep the US economy going over here . Lots of new products and goodies will be on the website soon . I have had a productive trip so far and a big weekeng of VW events over the next 4 days will keep us all busy , ROD.


whathaveidone - June 6th, 2012 at 08:50 PM

:tu::tu: early christmas presents!!!


ian.mezz - June 13th, 2012 at 12:19 PM

just got back from Rods whirlwind tour of down town ca vw show/shops , the pace was a bit fast for us old blokes over 45 so we got off the tour about day 2:blush: it was our first time in the USA and we wanted to check out some of the touristy stuff Hollywood, the beaches etc.
Had a top time got to meet lots of cool vw folks went to a street BBQ @Rich Kimball place , checked out some nice vw homes like and shops .nicks burgers, bergs, rancho , and got shit loads of pictures a lot like Al's :lol:


vw54 - June 13th, 2012 at 01:19 PM

Ian

theres NO sleeping on Tour


ian.mezz - June 13th, 2012 at 03:39 PM

We meet heaps of the vw guys and girls at the BBQ, top bunch of people .

Mike and Kev getting some driving tips
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/montem/IMG_0156.jpg


tar76 - June 13th, 2012 at 05:10 PM

:yes::yes: That Notch!!! :yes::yes::yes:


Dasdubber - June 13th, 2012 at 05:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tar76
:yes::yes: That Notch!!! :yes::yes::yes:


John Shweers is a really great guy - he took the time to let my kids both have a seat in the notch and get a few pics. My son Kai (almost 4) loved the explanation of how he changes gears and pulls the chute....only downside is having to answer his questions of why none of dad's vws go fast enough for a parachute :)

Pics of Kai and Zali both stoked to be in an 8-second notch :)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/Dasdubber/P6080039.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/Dasdubber/P6080040.jpg

Al


RodPenrose - June 14th, 2012 at 09:18 AM

Well , after a good night's sleep I am ready to get back into it . I have to thank all of the other guy's that joined me on this trip as we all didn't stop laughing until we landed back in Sydney . It was a full on 13 days and with numerous vw swapmeets , events and parts shopping , we were all overloaded @ the airport . I will be testing a lot of new and exciting performance parts over the next couple of weeks and I will be up-dating the website with a lot of new products as well . I will be heading back over in Sept for the Bugorama pro-stock meeting for a week or so and will give you all some notice on dates real soon , ROD.


tar76 - June 14th, 2012 at 05:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dasdubber
Quote:
Originally posted by tar76
:yes::yes: That Notch!!! :yes::yes::yes:


John Shweers is a really great guy - he took the time to let my kids both have a seat in the notch and get a few pics. My son Kai (almost 4) loved the explanation of how he changes gears and pulls the chute....only downside is having to answer his questions of why none of dad's vws go fast enough for a parachute :)

Pics of Kai and Zali both stoked to be in an 8-second notch :)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/Dasdubber/P6080039.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/Dasdubber/P6080040.jpg

Al


Thats Awesome mate, really nice seeing the liitle ones loving the dubs.