Very Important Primate!

This morning the forecourt was filled with a stretched limo.
But who could be travelling in style? Living it up, having a sly drink before work, and then arrogantly posing for pictures.
Who else?!





Big thanks to Mark One Limousines from Portsmouth, the driver in actual fact was in for some Bay Window Panels for himself.
www.markonelimousines.co.uk

See you next week, or on Sunday if you're at Ultimate Dubs!

Andy

Terry's Split looks Champion.

After a chat with Luke at Terry's Beetle Services the other day talk turned to a split van he had recently had a hand in.
This rather pleasant van belongs to a British Formula 1 world champion, who apparently has a little collection of them scattered over the world!
I'll let the pictures do the talking..





And with a wave of Lukes wand....






If this tickles your fancy, give Luke a call on 0208 567 3165 and see what he can do for you!

See you tomorrow

Andy

What a porka! Introducing Gary's 356.

While out on a morning run Gary caught glimpse of an elderly lady struggling with some shopping bags on her drive.
Being a gentleman he offered his assistance, and in taking a compost bag to the garage had him stumble accross an unexpected suprise.
Tucked up, and layered in dust was the car belonging to her husband, having not been used in years as he had since passed away.
He showed an understandable interest, and the lady told him more.
Months passed and Gary had become a regular odd job man, cleaning windows and mowing lawns for her.
The lady, who was so pleased with his efforts, gave him the car as a reward for all his help.
Amazing story, and next time you see an old lady struggling......

Here are the pics!




With a bit of a hose down she was good to go. Off to Gary's good friend Jez Parsons at Carrera Performance for an mot and a service.. expect to see it on the road soon!





See you tomorrow!

Andy

Daily Driver Does the Donkey Work!

A rare old beasty is this!
Dropping by for a few parts yesterday was this cool '73 type 412.
Used as a daily hack, and a great promo tool for the customers website
www.wonkeydonkeyemporium.co.uk, it really turned our heads!

Hope you enjoy these as much as we did!







See you tomorrow!

Andy

VW Heretics; The Saturday Social Part 3.

After the last 2 being a success we have done the decent thing and organised another, the shop will be open throughout and the Fuel Coffee van will be on hand with Beverages and Pastries.
Heres the flyer!



We were down on aircooled attendance last month, so get in the garage and dust the ol' girl off!

See you tomorrow!

Andy

Dubfreeze Pics, Feb 2010

The Season opener, and called "freeze" for exactly that reason, this is a good way to get back into the show year.
We are at this show every year trading with the aircooled parts, and always very busy.
Ian managed a quick scout around with the camera for us, here are his findings!










Enjoy the pics, have a nice weekend!

See you on Monday!

Andy

Special Delivery: Volksworld Show Beetle arrives

All eyes were at the window yesterday afternoon as a very smart looking trailer pulled up, inside was the Beetle for the Volksworld Show.
We decided it was best to give the car a once over before the show build starts on the Saturday, we are working with an old car this time after all!

First inspection was good - well the door opened and the engine started!






Time to get busy with the WD40, making sure we don't get any stubborn bolts on the day.

See you at the show!


Andy

Shake, Rattle and a Roll of masking tape.

Daves been busy in the garage with some DIY paintwork of late.
Having spent a few of his years in the trade he is quite handy with an aerosol,
and spending some extra time on the prep work is really paying off.

The Car's paintwork had mopped up well, but there were a few areas that could do with attention.
The heater channels were a little tired, so recieved a nice coat of primer then 2k colour.





The Deck lid was missing when the car was collected, but the monster has donated its one to the cause, albeit in the wrong colour.







The deck lid made it on, even if it was dark by the time it was finished!

See you tomorrow!

Andy

Sun comes out and the top comes off.

Yesterday, quite like today, was making us feel that spring may finally be on its way.


Only driven with the top down, and chosen over a new mini cabrio as a retirement present, this made our day!
Having been owned for the last few years it has been all over Europe, including being the only UK car at a Bosnian show last year!

Here are a few snaps.




Thanks to the owner for letting us share their car with you.

See you tomorrow!

Andy

The Jetta has packed its trunk and trundled off to northants!

Thanks to Dave for a sterling blogging job last week, hope he kept you all suitably entertained!

So while i was off i sold my Mk2 Jetta.. as seen on the cover of our BBT catalogue.



I spent all of last saturday cleaning it, to find it tipping with rain sunday morning when the chap came to collect it.. always the way.
Before i let it go i took a few snaps of it, and thought i would share them.. its the cleanest its ever been -in my hands at least.





If you live near Northampton keep an eye out for it, or watch its progress at www.dublow.co.uk

See you tomorrow!

Andy

Gearing up for the Volksworld Show

Due to the huge success of last years VW Heritage Beetle Build, the same team have clubbed together and hatched another plan to draw the crowds.



The plan is to convert a rather run of the mill 70's Beetle into a replica of the classic Empi GTV Beetles of days gone by. Then one lucky person will win the completed car and drive it away after the show!








The team will start work on the Saturday of the show, fitting a narrowed and lowered beam, Empi Sprintstar wheels and a Disc conversion. The engine will be removed for a detail job, twin carbs and a brand new performance exhaust system. (now we're just showing off!)






As far as brightwork goes the car will be treated to a new set of rear popout windows, new screen seal with chrome trim and new U.S spec europa bumpers with overriders. Neil Melliard from Prosign will be in on the act too providing the stripe work to re-create that classic GTV look. Newton Commercial will be swinging by to overhaul the interior with one of their fantastic trim sets.

The Crew

You may remember this lot from last years Beetle build. Well they're back again and ready for another big challenge in 2010! As always they're very confident they can complete on time. Come and check it out!

Hope to see you at the Volksworld show 2010 cheering the team on. Who knows, you could even be driving it home!

Thanks for reading this week, normal service resumes with Andy on Monday.

-Dave