Victoria Volksfest 2017 July 8-9

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Didn't catch the year of this late '50's early '60's Beetle.  The green one in the background is quite interesting and will be discussed later...

This is that very original '62 from up island, but I was unable to talk to the owner this time.

I meant to further inspect this nice early big window sunroof as well.  Loved the colour.

This is that former ICBC calendar 1966 Beetle in Sea Blue.

White '65-"66.

Believe that is Shawn's '62.

Don't remember seeing this one before.

This '65 is clean.

The safari thing doesn't do it for me.  To each his own...

Finally a car that those pinky Parks license plates look good on.

The mighty Mitchmobile, a '67.  Some non VW people that were there, just couldn't figure out his massive muffler.

The above was a nicely restored '70, and given this model was my first car, I had to take extra photos.

Think this was a '71.

This split had many drooling.

This was a '54 and was very nice.

Oval which represents the "scene" as it is for some.

You seldom see a Super on Fuchs replicas.

A Glacier Blue '58.

Porsche dials hinted at something bigger than a 36'er...

As the deck lid remained firmly closed, we can only guess.  In case you have not figured it out, I once owned a Glacier Blue '58, and wish I could have kept it and restored it to original.  And why is that Toyota MR2 in the background?  I am assuming it was the seats redone in Westfalia print fabric...

One of several Supers in attendance.

A Sea Blue '65 or '66 Sunroof.

Vert on Empi 8-spokes.

Still like this "in yer face" colour on this special edition late model.

Another Super, and for sale if you are into that sort of thing...

I really liked this Beetle.  Very clean and tidy, this is a Mexican 1994 Beetle.  The owner had just moved here, and brought his Bug with him.  Still on Mexican plates, too!

This is a '74, and is highly original including those funky dealer applied graphics.  An occasional customer at the shop too.

Another '70 Beetle.  More to come...

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Think I once worked on this Super...

Yet another Super.  Lots of them around this year.

This one was a bit rough.

Nice dark blue '68.

Have spent many an hour on this one.  A '74 owned by Robie, one of our regular customers.  He has owned this car for decades, but has just had it recently restored.  He could write a book on the highs and lows of this restoration...  He does admit that now it is done, the pain is going away...

A somewhat rarity, a Canadian Custom 1967 Beetle.  Although a gas gauge has been added, it is pretty much original.

Now this car has an interesting story.  It is a 1965 Canadian Custom model. 

Notice that the engine is equipped with a special pulley to allow it to be rope started!  Also has a very early electronic ignition amplifier. These are not recent additions.  The owner bought this Beetle as a used car 49 years ago in 1968!  He has used the rope start many times over the decades.

He also added what looks like a mini "crotch cooler".  Except it ducts in air to cool the voltage reducer for the six volt radio!!!

This concludes the Beetle section, but much more to come...

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Blurb on the news starts at 8:41......ZomBeetle gets airtime about 10 seconds in

www.cheknews.ca/5pm-newscast-july-9-2017-345290/

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Now some type 3's and Ghias.  The Notchback in front is very nice.

Has Don's Notch ever missed this show?

Don't remember seeing this late Notchback before.

One of only two Ghias in the show this year.

This one is the same car that was for sale at the Parksville swap meet.  Speaking of the swap meets, I was able to pick up a few goodies myself.  Tom (Busaddict) told me I needed to buy the book on CamperVans, and he was right, so I did!  Also bought an early Beetle headlight assembly from Clay, and pointed out some Type 3 stuff to Don, who could not resist.  Brian bought a toy Ghia in yellow to match his real project, and was convinced to buy a "Hippies Only" parking sign.  Frank even was spotted clutching a glove box liner in nice shape. Not sure if Darren bought anything, but I know he wants a '66 or earlier bug that can be roadworthy without too much work.  Even  Reagh bought some neat diecasts from another seller and Rob picked up some signage from the VW dealer who had some great prices on licensed products.  Brent scored a decent muffler from Clay, so he was happy about that.  Goldberg seemed happy, despite being filthy after a dip in the ocean and a roll in the sand...

Here is another VW I have not seen before.  A late Squareback automatic. 

Looked quite nice too.  This is one of the big nose models, which might not look as nice as the early ones, but does have a lot more luggage space!

Here is WestCoastPaul's replica Porsche Speedster project from some time ago.  The attention to detail is very nice.  Paul used this for practise to build up the next project...

Which is his long running Westfalia project of course!

These pictures don't do justice to the quality of the build.

Bus is dripping with custom touches everywhere.  You really need to see it in person and take it all in.  I only got a chance to meet Paul briefly, but it was nice to put faces to the names on the website.

Carrying on with the bus theme, here is a nice looking early bay.

I don't remember seeing this metallic green Westy before...

Double R vintage VW part sales in action.  There is Rob scoping out the competition.  Reagh was probably losing his coffee somewhere at the time...

It was nice to see that Claire brought over her bus from the mainland.  That is her Dad in the background and he seemed to be enjoying himself too.  For those with short memories, Claire's bus once belonged to Laurie (Don's wife), and Don did a lot of work to it to make it nice.  Claire uses it for its intended purpose, so that is a good thing

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That is Tom's bus, although he was out and about at the time.

Another permanent fixture on the Victoria scene is VANGO.

It was great to see John and his partner out in the old French bus.  John has been too busy to use it in the last couple of years, and was good to see it out in action again.

From up island, Brett and his partner (yes I forgot your name already) made the trek down in their Westy.

I think this bus is the one who belongs to Reagh's friend.  She first visited Reagh's Funbugz museum when she was still a kid an proclaimed that one day she would work hard and own a bus.  And she did!

An earlier tin top camper bus, I hope I didn't mix this one up with the above picture...

Another nice Westy, this one had a bit of a crowd around it.

This model still has the best camping layout in my opinion.

I did not recognize this early bay either.

The camper layout in this model is cramped, but cozy looking.

A little white paint, and it will be nice...

To finish off the Baywindow section, here is Darryl and his nameless partner (sorry) chillin in their '73.  Nice to see the younger generation carrying on the VW tradition.  Didn't have a chance to look through his stickers for sale this time; hope he did well.

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Now onto the split section.  Given I know not a lot about these models, I have limited comments...  It is a 13 window with Deluxe trim.  Who would want that leaky old sunroof and skylights anyway...

Another 13 window with Deluxe trim.

Words to live by???

Did you know they have a prize for most crapola piled on a roof rack?  I didn't know that either.  Don't know if this bus won, because it was not the only one there...

I know this is a Westfalia.  I know I like it too.

Given my interest in vintage radios, I liked this display model very much.

This is Don and Laurie's (or is it just Laurie's) famous shorty truck.  It is a '65 shortened for a specific purpose.

And here is the purpose.  Have a read...

A 21 window Deluxe Microbus.

Look, another one!

Kinda ratty, but a useable camper.

A '63 11 window.  I can count AND read!

Another 11 window.

Looks like a "camperized" Deluxe.  Or a "deluxized" Camper.

A panel.  Big rack.  Lotsa junk on the roof.

Early split.

Another early split.

This highly modified split is a Victoria regular.

I just realized this is a crappy picture, and I should have taken and interior shot of this new to me bus.

My favourite split of the show.  For those of you not familiar with this device, this split drives itself around a record and actually plays the record too!  Amazing to watch in action, but you probably would not use it on your rare vintage albums...  These were known as Sound Wagons or Vinyl Killers. 

Now for the out of order stuff.  Here is the only water cooled pic I took, a Harlequin Golf similar to Reagh's.

One of two 356's at the show.

The other one.

This Ghia was part of the dealership display.

'67 Beetle was also part of the dealer display.

These last three VWs were on the edge of the show.  That black split with the skirts was one of the show stars last year.

Some of the out of order pics.  You know I like that tire cover, don't you???

This '65 showed up a bit later and it was very nice.

I meant to check it out later in greater detail and talk to the owner, but she had left early.  Bummer.

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A few from the parking lot.  A '69 Beetle.

Late '60's Ghia.

Late split panel.

Have never seen a Peugeot 204 before.

 

How about a real Fiat 500?

It is unbelievable how tiny these things are.  They make a Beetle look huge in comparison!

This baywindow is currently for sale.  The owner wants $18,500 for it.  He is serious.  He has no offers yet...

And finally there is me driving off the show field.

Why do I have such a goofy smile on my face?  A: Because taking this piece of poo to the show was fun!

And B:  Brian was laughing too hard at my feet sticking through the long gone floor pan.  A true Flintstone mobile!

That concludes my pictures for this years event.  A special thanks to the organizers of this show for putting it on and providing adequate hot dogs.   Special thanks to Reagh for loaning me an engine to make the ZomBeetle mobile, Peter for providing tires that actually held air, and of course Don for dragging this piece of dung to the show on his trailer instead of bringing down his new Squareback!  We will be back next year of course...

[chickenwing]

Great photos and commentary Russ! Thanks for taking the time to post. Dad and I had a great time at our first Volksfest and I'm already looking forward to next year

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Just realized I forgot to post these pictures...






This split had a very elaborate camping display set up.





I am neither an oval or custom fan, but this one rocking the slot mags does it for me...





Those original decals are quite nice too.





How about a genuine vintage drag Ghia.  Based on an early low-light model, this VW has been racing since the early '70's.





I think he said it was a 2110 cc engine.  A little faster than my 1200 for sure...


Hopefully I didn't miss any other pictures, but they will be added later if I did...

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Another early double cab.

[beetleboy]

excellent as usual on the write ups old friend! I sure enjoyed seeing everyone at the show this year. Probably the funnest and coolest show I ve been to. Those wheels on that oval are an ansen wheel drilled porsche pattern. I too was digging them. them three J dudes pump out some pretty mean rides!

[camplug]

Nice work on the photo tour Russ. Thx

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Jul 10, 2017 20:10:57 GMT -8 Volktales said:

I am neither an oval or custom fan, but this one rocking the slot mags does it for me...

Of note in the background is Johnny's Barndoor Split Panel. Newly on the road sporting something like a 2332 with some cool custom touches done by Josh of VVWC and the Triple J's. According to Johnny the T1b made it to Kelly Park this year without a problem. Johnny can be seen at the back of the Bus...

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Jul 10, 2017 11:43:50 GMT -8 Volktales said:

Did you help the guy up?

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He was probably looking for the source of all the oil leaks... Just kidding...

[Brenticon]

Great spread ..... thanks!