GCVW 2017

CrazyBrit VW Fanatic Posts: 1,684	GCVW 2017 Aug 5, 2017 10:39:17 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 5, 2017 10:39:17 GMT -8 20th August. Anyone going? The Ferries are crazy busy this year, so reservations are essential. I'm thinking of going over as a foot passenger.
	1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1998 - Now 1957 RHD Aussie CKD 11 Window Split Bus 2001 - Now 1973 1303 Beetle 1991 - 2014 1971 Karmann Ghia Coupe 1995 - 1998 1963 Canterbury Pitt Split Camper 1993 - 1994 RIP 1990 VW Scirrocco GT2 1998 - 2002 1984 Mk1 Golf GTI Champagne Edition 2002 - 2004 The next (dream) addition to the list? A Ghia coupe or early 911?

Volktales VW Fanatic Posts: 4,622	GCVW 2017 Aug 5, 2017 10:46:35 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Volktales on Aug 5, 2017 10:46:35 GMT -8 Thinking of going this year. Likely the red bus, but not sure yet...
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CrazyBrit VW Fanatic Posts: 1,684	GCVW 2017 Aug 5, 2017 12:24:17 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 5, 2017 12:24:17 GMT -8 I'd like to take mine, but it's still in pieces. Even once it's back together, I'm not sure I'd trust it off Island yet, especially in the traffic over there.
	1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1998 - Now 1957 RHD Aussie CKD 11 Window Split Bus 2001 - Now 1973 1303 Beetle 1991 - 2014 1971 Karmann Ghia Coupe 1995 - 1998 1963 Canterbury Pitt Split Camper 1993 - 1994 RIP 1990 VW Scirrocco GT2 1998 - 2002 1984 Mk1 Golf GTI Champagne Edition 2002 - 2004 The next (dream) addition to the list? A Ghia coupe or early 911?

Wongai VW Fanatic Posts: 762	GCVW 2017 Aug 8, 2017 9:15:19 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wongai on Aug 8, 2017 9:15:19 GMT -8 I want to go but I have a gig. I always miss that show. I guess i'll just make some popcorn and sit down to Russ's slide show after the event (thanks in advance).
	B~>*.

CrazyBrit VW Fanatic Posts: 1,684	GCVW 2017 Aug 15, 2017 15:09:59 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 15, 2017 15:09:59 GMT -8 So who is going over to Vancouver to spend their money this weekend? Will I be the only one?
	1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1998 - Now 1957 RHD Aussie CKD 11 Window Split Bus 2001 - Now 1973 1303 Beetle 1991 - 2014 1971 Karmann Ghia Coupe 1995 - 1998 1963 Canterbury Pitt Split Camper 1993 - 1994 RIP 1990 VW Scirrocco GT2 1998 - 2002 1984 Mk1 Golf GTI Champagne Edition 2002 - 2004 The next (dream) addition to the list? A Ghia coupe or early 911?

Volktales VW Fanatic Posts: 4,622	GCVW 2017 Aug 15, 2017 15:55:50 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Volktales on Aug 15, 2017 15:55:50 GMT -8 Undecided at the moment... Have waaaaay to many things to do...
	1970 Beetle, first car, yard art 1985- 1967 Cougar, Jamaican Yellow 1992-2012 1969 Chevrolet CST/10 Red 1994- 1966 Beetle, Pearl White Sunroof 1998- 1974 "Restfalia", Brilliant Orange 2001- 1992 16V GTI, Tornado Red 2006- 1964 Ghia, Pearl White 2007- 1972 Dorper Camper, Chianti Red 2008-2021 1962 Beetle, Beryl Green 2012- 1969 Fastback, Diamond Blue 2015-2022 1991 Tercel, wifey's old car 1996-

CrazyBrit VW Fanatic Posts: 1,684	GCVW 2017 Aug 15, 2017 17:30:02 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 15, 2017 17:30:02 GMT -8 Don't we all. I need a day out in Volkswagen land though. I'm going over on foot and taking the bus / Skytrain.
	1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1998 - Now 1957 RHD Aussie CKD 11 Window Split Bus 2001 - Now 1973 1303 Beetle 1991 - 2014 1971 Karmann Ghia Coupe 1995 - 1998 1963 Canterbury Pitt Split Camper 1993 - 1994 RIP 1990 VW Scirrocco GT2 1998 - 2002 1984 Mk1 Golf GTI Champagne Edition 2002 - 2004 The next (dream) addition to the list? A Ghia coupe or early 911?

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GCVW 2017 Aug 20, 2017 8:38:42 GMT -8

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Aug 15, 2017 15:09:59 GMT -8 CrazyBrit said:

Will I be the only one?

Likely.... the stress of the reno on my parents' near future(i.e get it done faster!) residence finally caught up to me and laid me flat on my back

Have fun and let us know how it was....

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Volktales VW Fanatic Posts: 4,622	GCVW 2017 Aug 20, 2017 17:10:13 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Volktales on Aug 20, 2017 17:10:13 GMT -8 I was unable to go either. Currently working on another "project", sadly not a VW...
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GCVW 2017 Aug 20, 2017 17:55:07 GMT -8 via mobile

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It was a good show, but seemed quieter than last year. There were some great cars and a handful of familiar faces.

The swap meet had nothing I needed or was even interested in, so I treated my bus to a 60th birthday present from Blaze Cut.

I took some photo's, but I don't have an Imgur account yet und meinen computer ist kaput.

1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible 1998 - Now
1957 RHD Aussie CKD 11 Window Split Bus 2001 - Now
1973 1303 Beetle 1991 - 2014
1971 Karmann Ghia Coupe 1995 - 1998
1963 Canterbury Pitt Split Camper 1993 - 1994 RIP
1990 VW Scirrocco GT2 1998 - 2002
1984 Mk1 Golf GTI Champagne Edition 2002 - 2004

The next (dream) addition to the list? A Ghia coupe or early 911?

chickenwing Daily Driver Posts: 59	GCVW 2017 Aug 20, 2017 21:28:56 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chickenwing on Aug 20, 2017 21:28:56 GMT -8 I was there with my bus. I realized today when I didn't see Russ or Don that it might be nice if I took some photos for the forum. I'll try to get them up within the next couple days.

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GCVW 2017 Aug 20, 2017 21:33:27 GMT -8

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Post by PICTUP on Aug 20, 2017 21:33:27 GMT -8

That'd be awesome Claire! Hope you had a good time. Cheers!

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GCVW 2017 Aug 22, 2017 9:29:59 GMT -8

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Post by chickenwing on Aug 22, 2017 9:29:59 GMT -8

First post I tried to make had ginormous photos. Let's try this again.

As promised, here are the GCVWS photos. I took a lot. Tried to take a photo of every air cooled vehicle, took some of my favourite water cooled (I have a thing for MK1 GTIs), they had a 2018 electric Golf there too. Now I'm no expert, so there won't be any Russ-esque commentary attached to these photos. Apologies if there are duplicates or if they're out of order. Missed all of you that weren't there!

The Buses: Yes, I parked in the wrong section...

I think everyone knows this guy

My bus' twin! If anyone knows there I can get an outside table mounting bracket like this one I'd love to have one for my (under-utilized) table.

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GCVW 2017 Aug 22, 2017 9:47:59 GMT -8

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Post by chickenwing on Aug 22, 2017 9:47:59 GMT -8

Bugs: So many Bugs.

This guy had a tree grown into his bumper and was a big hit. Much like Russ' swampy bug at Volksfest was.

Not sure what the story behind this bug was. Something about it catching fire on it's way home from the Great Canadian a few years ago?

This car left the show early along with a couple more cars with Washington plates. Seems like the owner towed it to and from the show with his Bus.

I don't know why you would do this...

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GCVW 2017 Aug 22, 2017 9:57:03 GMT -8

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Post by chickenwing on Aug 22, 2017 9:57:03 GMT -8

Ghia, T3, Buggy, Thing, Porsche (and weird one person "car"): Only two Squarebacks and one Fastback (in the parking lot)

Water Cooled: I'm not even sure I walked the whole Water Cooled section there were so many of them. I like GTIs and Rabbits. And I liked the "Westfailure" from Washington even though it had a Subaru motor. The electric Golf sparked a lot of interest too.