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Picked up my Split monday
ian.mezz - February 15th, 2013 at 07:35 PM

Green is nice
Lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/montem/USA%2052%20SPLIT%20BUG/IMG_0176_zpsaeba28d6.jpg


snitz - February 15th, 2013 at 07:39 PM

"I dig the hue..what colour is she?.".."Green..your typical green.."Running on empty quote..lol "Green is nice".Nice bug.


ian.mezz - February 15th, 2013 at 07:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by snitz
"I dig the hue..what colour is she?.".."Green..your typical green.."Running on empty quote..lol "Green is nice".Nice bug.


but its GM green lol

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49hQYQK97gQ&feature=endscreen&NR=1 


Bizarre - February 15th, 2013 at 08:07 PM

WOW..... nice


Sides - February 15th, 2013 at 08:08 PM

Nice one Ian !!!

52 eh... does it have crotch coolers ???


ian.mezz - February 15th, 2013 at 08:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sides
Nice one Ian !!!

52 eh... does it have crotch coolers ???

it does have those flaps just behind the front guards.


westi - February 16th, 2013 at 12:35 AM

the green latern would love it.
green is the new pink.i mean madjenta.


SebastienPeek - February 16th, 2013 at 12:46 AM

This is beautiful! Nice purchase that is for sure.


Sides - February 16th, 2013 at 08:46 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ian.mezz
Quote:
Originally posted by Sides
Nice one Ian !!!

52 eh... does it have crotch coolers ???

it does have those flaps just behind the front guards.


Sweet.. take one of the rarest Bugs around and turn it into a drag car... that's style I reckon.

Nice sore dude.

:tu::tu:


matberry - February 16th, 2013 at 08:58 AM

Nice one Ian..... you bringing it to the Showdown next weekend?


ian.mezz - February 16th, 2013 at 09:28 AM

he was a show car , then he became a daily drive .:blush:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/montem/USA%2052%20SPLIT%20BUG/cummings6_zps7331f945.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/montem/USA%2052%20SPLIT%20BUG/IMG_0285_zps962975ef.jpg


SuperOwen - February 16th, 2013 at 09:30 AM

What times did it run in the US?


ian.mezz - February 16th, 2013 at 09:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sides
Quote:
Originally posted by ian.mezz
Quote:
Originally posted by Sides
Nice one Ian !!!

52 eh... does it have crotch coolers ???

it does have those flaps just behind the front guards.


Sweet.. take one of the rarest Bugs around and turn it into a drag car... that's style I reckon.

Nice sore dude.

:tu::tu:


yeah the guy that i got him from ,imported it from some where in Europe and had him for about 12 years , the VW has done some miles :lol:


Craig Torrens - February 16th, 2013 at 01:45 PM

Congrats on th new toy :tu:


westi - February 18th, 2013 at 12:02 AM

what a score,gona race it mezza.


ian.mezz - February 19th, 2013 at 07:09 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/montem/USA%2052%20SPLIT%20BUG/IMG_0293_zps3dc630f8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/montem/USA%2052%20SPLIT%20BUG/IMG_0289_zps355d35e5.jpg


tar76 - February 19th, 2013 at 07:22 PM

:yes::yes:


DakDak67 - February 19th, 2013 at 07:24 PM

KENOATH! , can't wait to see this bug :tu:


ian.mezz - February 19th, 2013 at 07:44 PM

:blush:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq-cFvXuQM4 

:blush:


Bizarre - February 19th, 2013 at 08:02 PM

any details on the motor - besides farken powerful


Doug Sweetman - February 19th, 2013 at 08:52 PM

How to one up a nude, turbo 54 oval...... Obviously a turbo 52 split !!!!


ian.mezz - February 20th, 2013 at 09:15 AM

Volkswagen : Beetle – Classic sedan 1952 VW bug turbo
1952 crotch cooler . Car was built as a driver with occasional trips down the 1/4 mile. The engine is a 2387 built by VW Paradise. Car was dynoed at 330 rear wheel hp at 18# boost on the T3/T4 turbo. NOS is plumbed under the 750 Holley and ready to use. Transaxle is a 3:88 R&P swingaxle built to hold up to the engine. 6 point welded roll bar Slicks and Wheelie bars included MSD ignition Alcohol injection plumbed but disconnected Glass fenders and hood Run all day on the road, turn up the boost & hit the track .
gOT to love the US of A . their RTA must only want the lights to work :lol:


Bizarre - February 20th, 2013 at 01:02 PM

Did it come from Georgia?

Don't think they have regulations there


ian.mezz - February 20th, 2013 at 01:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bizarre
Did it come from Georgia?

Don't think they have regulations there

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Louisiana


Sides - February 20th, 2013 at 02:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ian.mezz
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/montem/USA%2052%20SPLIT%20BUG/IMG_0289_zps355d35e5.jpg



My pick for forum photo of the year right there !!!

:tu:


vassy66T1 - February 20th, 2013 at 05:50 PM

Yep.

I'll have/drive one :love:


ian.mezz - May 8th, 2013 at 08:25 PM

1950s


whathaveidone - May 8th, 2013 at 08:29 PM

Looking forward to see this thing go!!!!!!!! Got your helmet and licence you Ian?????


1916baja - May 8th, 2013 at 08:43 PM

I think you need to put the bigwig wing on this one!


vassy66T1 - May 9th, 2013 at 08:27 AM

Nice collection Ian and Rose :yes: