2008 VW Classic

Lane, my South Carolina Brutha!

I'm just like most of the guys on here - a genuine car NUT! Good weather, nice cars, time to kill - makes for a lazy do-nothing weekend!

Peace - Out!

I do envy you the San Diego weather. We've now entered the time of year where the Speedy rarely comes out except for morning or evening jaunts. Midday is just too friggin' hot and steamy! It'll be this way until at least mid-September.

Where is Nicks' Burger? I'm going to start Thursday evening in Huntinton Beach and do back to back shows. Cabanaboy ~ time to roll!!

Last year I went to Nick's Burgers it was so Awesome to see the Vw's Cruising all around and all the Show Car VW's parked all over the area and all the Cops waiting for someone to Burnout or Race. 2 years ago Jesse James was there filming Monster Garage he had a unreal Full on Race Bug totally illegal and he got many tickets from the police that evening.


This is where I saw this Speedster for the first time! The Speedster took great pictures but needed more details!




This is the list of some of the Events Happening the from June 6 to June 8 in Southern California!!!


Friday June 6th

Vee Dub Parts Unlimited is hosting their annual open house and BBQ

From 9:00-6:00 at their Huntington Beach VW superstore.

Info (714) 848-8868

Free Food --- Great Hot Dogs last year had! Just like a VW CAR SHOW! Fun!



Vintage enthusiast will gather at West Coast Classic for their annual open house.

Info (714) 871-1322

Great Open House to see how they restore VW's!



DKP will have their annual cruise night at Nick's Burgers located at 1712 West Orangethorpe ave in Fullerton from 4:00-10:00 PM

Coolest Cruise Night!!!!!!!!!!!



Saturday June 7th

O.C.T.O. host their pre-VW

Classic 67 and earlier bus swap

Meet and display meet at Angels Stadium of Anaheim

2000 Gene Autry way Anaheim , CA 92806 for more information 1-714-374-7506 or www.octo.org





1:00 PM

Ed Economy's Toy and Memorabilia show will open at the Crowne Plaza . Info call (714) 544-1759

Cool Vw & Porsche Toys and Books!!!!!!!!




Sunday June 8th:

SO CAL IMPORTS presents the VW CLASSIC

Gates open up at 7:00 AM, General admission is $15.00 $5.00 extra to register your car for the show, kids under 12 are free. Swap meet spaces are $40.00 and include 1 admission and 1 vehicle pass.

Aloha, Kawika55

AAALLLLLOOOOOOHHHAAAAA David welcome back to So.Cal. hope to hook up with you Saturday in the am .

SOCers meet and run down to Irvine 6:30 am at Brookhurst and the 405 fwy. Claim Jumper parking lot So. east corner we'll take off at 7am
C U in the am!!

come look me up tomorrow, probably in the Ghia area, but I could be anywhere....

OK guys...where are all the pic's from the classic today? here are just a few
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8IcOGrRy2csnS

intoxicated from all the oil burning, air cool vehicle over load, soo much sun, i'm tweaked - i'll post when my energy level is back up, great too c SOCers today . Cabanaboy time to pass out

Here are a few that I took at the Saturday OCTO show at Angel Stadium and the Sunday VW Classic at Verizon Amphitheater...

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Time for another SoCal SOC cruise!!

It was a super VW overload weekend! So good to see the SOC GANGstas and the rides. TUFFTUB is a bitchin machine!Nice to meet Mark and see his ride. I am so sorry I did not drive my car to the Sunday show. Next time for sure. Vince and Terry were styling with the Ghia. MUSBJIM was spotted showing a lot of style in Laguna Beach on my way home. Bruce C made the scene too. It is so nice to see my SOC friends.

Will -

I was cruising through Laguna Beach (Main Beach) when I thought I heard someone holler at me (I get that A LOT!) - was that YOU?!!

Now that I think about it, was that you and Rick in that black Honda Element?!

That was us. Thinking about the scenery that was strutting on the sidewalk in that area, it is amazing that I spotted you. I must be getting old!

I hate you guys!

Makes ya kinda jealous, doesn't it? I'll bet it wasn't 100+ degrees, either.

it was kewl to meet new SOCers, the weather is perfect, it's Summertime in So.Cal. ocean is warming up and the bikinis r evrywhere. Cabanaboy - we need a run from San Diego to Long Beach? i think it's doable?

Great weekend! Good to see the guys from the club! A lot of cars at the Classic. Makes me REALLY want to get my Ghia, bus, DC, SC, (bug?). Too bad no money to get all and no garage to fit all. Let me know if anyone knows of a deal on any of the above. Good to see you Will!

Once again I must say that it is always a pleasure seeing SOC members, you are all the best of any clubs I have been associated with...By a long shot.....I'm going to stop now before I get all weepy....
Thanks to Desi for keeping the speed down through the canyons on the way to the coast. The Ghia leaves a lot to be desired in the turns.
I gotta get another speedy...
good news is I think my softail is sold, I just have to find a cheap speedy, perhaps an old CMC gelcoat, with a few scars and a big motor...

Great weekend for VW's. Nice to meet a few of you guys and put some faces with some names. Desi,it was cool to cruze out in the am and hang out with you and your family. You are truly blessed.
Vince,nice cruzing with you thru the canyon and around the beaches, we should do it again. I love those old Ghia's I wish I still had my old 59 but I did sell it for almost 100% more than I bought it for. I should have held out for $200.00
Adrian, Bruce, Jim, Will, Next time, bring your CARS!!
Later, Mark

Guys -- fun time with the SOC as usual!

Mark, your new engine & exhaust looks awesome. Wish I could have made the cruise to PCH with you guys. Maybe next time. I have a lot of pics to share but I've been lazy getting them off my camera. I'll post em up when I get a chance.

Hey Vince, consider this an invitation to join us for the Fall Smokies Weekend and run on the Tail of the Dragon. I'll be happy to offer you some seat, or even stick time, if you're so inclined.

Here are some pics from the other event, Ink & Iron, on the weekend of the VW Classic...

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0DaOGrhoxZOsg&emid=sharview&linkid=link4

VAVAVOOM!

looks like a lot of horse power to me....

Will - thanks for the props!
Mark - I think you need wider tires with all that H.P. under the hood!
P.C.H. - Frost Run to San Diego?

Did I mention that I hate you guys? Especially you Jim.

Mickey -

Open your next store out here. We could always use another Italian restaurant out here. I know I would eat there several times a week!

That would be a dream come true for me, to have a friend that owns a restaurant nearby!!!! :-)

Funny how different we are, I dream of a 26 year old nymphomaniac who owns a liquor store and who owns a fishing boat....
Her name is Sam

Screw the italian place! I'd open a seafood joint and buy all my stuff from Vince's fisherwoman friend Sam!

You may not be too far off Jim. I think I only have about 3-4 more mid-atlantic winters in me and then I'm done with this crap.

HEY MICKEY ALL JOKING ASIDE
DISNEYLAND IS AOK

Mickey -

If fate brings you to SoCal, I'll spring for Pit Passes at the Long Beach Grand Prix. Maybe we can talk the Ferrari team to hire you on as an intern?

NHRA and NASCAR twice a year each...

That would be awesome Jim, but I don't think I'm even qualified to sweep the floors for Ferrari.
Vince,
We have two Nascar races here every year too (Dover Downs - The Monster Mile). I haven't been in years. I prefer the kind of racing that has both right and left turns. That's not to say I'd pass up tickets if they came my way.
Speaking of racing, there's a new track being built in New Jersey about an hour from my house. It's supposed to be the "shizzle". They are hosting a Rolex Series event, a Ferrari Challenge event, an ARCA Remax event and a ton of bike and PCA events. It opens in August and I'm actually racing my kart there in September! I'm pretty stoked, I've seen video of the track we're running and it looks sick fast!
I'm hoping in the not so distant future to buy another "hobby" out you guys way and drive it back east. It's something I've always wanted to do. I actually intended to buy my Speedster from Cali but I found a dream deal in Fla so I couldn't pass it up.

David thanks for liking the speedster that you saw at the 07 classic, I re-did alot of the car last month so you can check more pics at www.volksarama.com in the 2008 vw car show gallery.
VonBach owner of the VonBxtr