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 BusMad
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| posted on February 27th, 2005 at 08:23 PM |
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Going to U.K. tommorow any V.W. sites to see?
Hi all,
leaving for ENGLAND tommorow, just wondering if there are any good V.W. sites to see whilst over there?
cheers!!
p.s. Girlfriend flatly refuses to jump on a 'quick' flight over to the motherland of V.W.s (damn it!!)
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| posted on February 27th, 2005 at 09:22 PM |
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where are u going in the uk?
and how long u staying there for?
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| posted on February 27th, 2005 at 09:40 PM |
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London for 4 nights then down to Cornwall/Devon for 4 nights, 4 nights in Kent and then two 7 day tours. One tour up trough Scotland and the other
over to Ireland.
4weeks in total. were abouts are you in England?
ciao.
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| posted on February 27th, 2005 at 09:43 PM |
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First off buy Ultra VW from any newsagents, so that you have contact numbers for the following recomendations below.
If your in ESSEX (near London) go to the following as this is the main place for VW bits n pieces.
Karmann Konnection - Southend on Sea. Ritchie has an aladdins cave down there, and some rare stuff. As well as a few cars for sale. You may even be
able to look over the museum if you give the shop a ring first. Again some real rare cars in there, including 356's, Ovals, Barndoors etc.
From KK head down the A13 to Thurrock (M25 Dartford Tunnel) head for the frogmore est behind the huge shopping complex. On this estate, you will find
SSP and Big Boys Toys.
SSP - is again a VW shop catering for the main parts that you probably get over in Aus. Chrome bits, Bug pack zorsts, body panels, books, wheels,
bumpers its not a bad place to have a browse around, and the staff are really nice as well.
BBT - been going for over 15 years, again like SSP. In fact it was a few from BBT that started SSP. Again a good place to browse around.
If you do go to these shops tell them that Back to 89 sent you, as Ritchie has my stock in his shop, and I know the others from old. Also you can drop
your girlfriend off to go shopping or down the seafront for the day, while u get ure VW fix. Shes happy and your happy hahaha. Southend once was the
mecca of VWs in this country. Mainly because all the major players in the UK are based in this county, including the shops, the bodywork guys such as
"The Paintbox" coachtrimmers "Bernie Newbury".
Depending how long your staying but if your about on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, you may want to get yourself to the "Ace Cafe". In fact if you
look on their website, you may find that theres meets on each week. However on the 3rd Tuesday is VW night. Mad VWs from all over the south of the UK
meet here. The Ace has decent food and a good bar, and many of the cars you may of read in the mags turn up. Including Petes mad small Fiat with
chequered roof, that normally has all 3 wheels off the ground on launching at the drag strip. Also Ritchie Webbs 10 sec Cabrio and his mates from the
Barnstormers. Normally an exit of burnouts at 11pm..show cars include the Restowagen guys in their top Resto Cals and show cars, such as "Preacher"
see last VW Trends. The ACE is located on the North Circular A406 at Park Royal near Wembley in London.
Apart from that, there isnt really anywhere else than seeing what clubs nearby will be on in the evenings to near to where u are staying. Most club
nights are on everyweek around the UK, so try and get a feel to the ones which seem to be the largest and it maybe a good time to meet likeminded
friends, and im sure that they will go the extra effort to make u really welcome.
You may want to try Volkszone on the internet to put a thread up and see whats on. As there are lots of enthusiasts from all over the UK on there, who
will know something going on.
Enjoy your stay if you need to know anything else let me know.
Stu
[Edited on 27-2-2005 by Backto89]
[Edited on 27-2-2005 by Backto89]
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| posted on February 27th, 2005 at 09:50 PM |
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Thanks Stu, will definately go and check out K.K.
I doubt I will get a chance to see any other of those V.w. sites, ace cafe sounds bloody good though.
Have printed you reply and is goin in the top pocket of my travel bag!
Cheers dude!
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| posted on February 27th, 2005 at 09:58 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by BusMad
Thanks Stu, will definately go and check out K.K.
I doubt I will get a chance to see any other of those V.w. sites, ace cafe sounds bloody good though.
Have printed you reply and is goin in the top pocket of my travel bag!
Cheers dude!
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Those other sites are about 20minutes away from KK London bound so not too far away, and you could get round them easily. Where abouts u staying...if
you need any hints on where to go in London let me know as I work near Covent Garden and can recommend you many places and landmarks.
Stu
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 02:19 AM |
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wow stu!
even that would be kool to do a trip like that, and i live here....
if u were staying longer, u could of gone to the volksworld show
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 04:09 AM |
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When I was restoring Lemon Meringue, I used to always do the A13 trip. Back then there was VW Dream Machine in Thurrock.
Always remember going out to buy some Chromies, and instead of going straight to Thurrock, I went down to Karmann Konnection and ended up with some
Fuchs lol. The other good thing back then was that KK was in Hadleigh, and German Car Company had just moved to Southend Airport, so there was Four
places to visit.
It was pretty quick from KK to BBT and im only about 3 junctions round on the M25. Well worth the effort if the enthusiasms there.
The ACE was never about for VWs at that time, but there was always the Chelsea Cruise, and of course the Thurrock Cruise, whereby the whole of the
carpark of Tesco was used full of Hot Rods, VWs and Concept cars done up. In the McDonalds at Thurrock it would be full of Show Cars from Hot Rods and
VWs. Thump! Thump! would have Targa, Lemon Bav Resto Cal and the Lilac dads daily on show. Top times until some twat ruinned it for everyone, and the
cruise was hijacked with Lax Power people.
So in someways its still as cool as it was back in the early 90s.
Tom did you buy that kustom bug from Roberto?
Stu
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 05:38 AM |
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i should be picking it up in 5-6 weeks, as im moving house...
isnt the chealsea cruise now dead?
u kno the vw dream machine places, isnt there any left any more?
btw, on vz theres a few pics of the build up of outragous (that gull wing door bug):beer:
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 06:16 AM |
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Dont frequent Vzi matey...forums not my bag.
I got the owner email me the other day.
Stu
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 07:10 AM |
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ill save the pics and send them to u
whats his plan with it?
hope its gonna look the same
loadsa old nostalgia cars are making a comeback!
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 07:35 AM |
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Oi you 2 this is "aussie veedubbers":kiss
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 07:39 AM |
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maybe cut short your time in Pomgolia and slip across to Germany for at least a couple of days.
Spend a day at the Autostadt museum, you'll probably need two days to see everything though.
Also while in Wolfsburg, visit the Dieselstrasse Museum.
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 07:42 AM |
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Actually when I had my KG and kept getting it broken into I had to keep making trips out to Ritchie King to get replacement door glass and I lived in
Surrey. I wouldn't mind but the glass was worth more than the stereo and all they succeeded in doing was nicking the knobs as the stereo did not fall
out from under the dash as they (the thieves) were hoping!! Bastards!:cussing
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 09:44 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by ancientbugger
Oi you 2 this is "aussie veedubbers":kiss
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I know...your forum is the only place these days I frequent.
BTW if you need any DVDs of the old Bug Jams showing Drag Racing, Show n Shines etc and u wanna get all nostalgic then I have 88 - 91 on offer. Can
make them up into any format.
Also stickers, T shirts.
Beetletom is like my shadow...he appears after me. Nice guy.
Stu
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 03:33 PM |
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You could also try http://www.restowagenuk.com and there are a few people who are
always out and about at a few low key type things. http://www.dubaddicts.co.uk a
good bunch of people, no worries into dubs. tell them beerboy sent you ;-)
you could also visit just kampers.co.uk if you are into kombis.
Not sure if there is much to see just to buy. Thats near my home too Farnham surrey way.
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 04:41 PM |
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I'd love to take you up on the offer re the DVDs but I left Blighty early '88 so the shows would bring back no memories whatsoever, cheers anyway
Bazza
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 05:40 PM |
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thanks stu!:rudolf
what happened to warren g's bug?
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| posted on March 1st, 2005 at 09:53 AM |
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Its in a matey's garden / Garage up north herts somewhere.
Nice bloke, I went to have a look after I think stu put me in touch with him, but needs some TLC and I was leaving for OZ. Ok probably needs lots of
work. Could have been sold on for all I know. Would have been nice to save it. But I just didn't have the time :-( loved that car
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
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| posted on March 1st, 2005 at 04:29 PM |
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Damn it...!!! Why didn't I see this thread when he 1st put it up...!!!:puke:cussing
I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....
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| posted on March 1st, 2005 at 05:51 PM |
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i think warren g's bug is in B-B-B-B---BIRMINGHAM! (its from that thing on b3ta.com...):thumb
and its in a pretty bad way
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| posted on March 2nd, 2005 at 09:08 AM |
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Hi all, Here I am in the FREEZIN COLD heart of LONDON!!
Been on the ground for about 12hrs and yet to see a dub cruizin in London. If possible I will let you know of my adventures in Essex (K.K.) and
beyond.
Ciao for now.
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| posted on March 2nd, 2005 at 09:26 AM |
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there was a post on VZi about it with me giving stu a little gentle stick about going halves on it.
BUSMAD yes please pictures and more info especially of M25 in the snow. feeling home sick, well maybe not.
have fun, let us know what you think. You in easynet cafe by charring (sp) cross. what tourist bits you doing in london.
there are some good pub and ghost tours that are good
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Busmad - get on the tube and to TEMPLE come out the station and theres a big "Walkabout" bar full of austrailians!!! That should warm u up. Normally
frequent that bar for lunch. Theres another Walkabout near covent garden plaza in Maiden Lane.
Warren G bug...Beerdude, has it been sold after the guy in Bicester got in touch with me? If its North Herts, thats by me as im in East. Or do u mean
North Oxfordshire? Tom...not Birmingham, you didnt read the thread on Resto Wagen well!!! lol.
As for bugs in London...theres normally a yellow cab round the back of Dury Lane...just watch out for the "Muffin MAN". hehehehe.
If you wanna beer let me know Bus Mad...I work right by Covent Garden.
Stu
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I can't quite remember I had a bit of a dub day and went all over the place in a transit. North oxfordfordshire I think, as the guy was a mate of
botch and got it off them. Not bought by me, not too sure if he was actually actively selling it. I just wanted to put an end to a long story. might
have been tempted if I had some space and time. same old story ;-)
Busmad get yourself to a old mans pub for a pint of bitter.
log fire, you don't want to be surrounded by a load of aussies ;-)
I'll get my coat
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
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