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Title: My 1960 & 61
Post by: WESTY69 on January 18, 2014, 10:14:16 AM: I have had alot of vw busses in the past but this 61 patina was my very first Bug , acquired from the Bakers as a stock looking veedub . Still my favourite bug to date , brought down from the Yukon I believe and brought back to life .
Threw alot of fun and good times I was able to get my 1960 shiny bug , beautiful lil veedub , shiny and rust free , Johnny M , did yet another fantastic job building the bug and it sits tucked away for the winter.
The 61 patina is now gone for awhile to Johnny's , getting some good TLC and will come back home so the 2 bugs can be together .
Currently working on a 70 deluxe bus and ....to add to my ever changing collection and always open to many more .
It's a great life , awesome people and truly , alot of good times in this veedub lifestyle I'm so passionate about.
Cheers !!!
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: T-Dot on January 18, 2014, 01:55:32 PM: Lucky guy... 2! Both nice looking cars. What does shiny beetle have up front? 2" Narrowed with drums?
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: WESTY69 on January 18, 2014, 04:21:44 PM: 4 inch narrowed with drums , notched rear spring plates , this car has the smoothest ride with a very nice travel going up and over the waves of the road ;))) thankyou ;)
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: silas on January 18, 2014, 11:06:37 PM: ahhh...the Yukon Turk!

a little history...that little gem was left abandoned until captain kevin collingwood decided to rescue it and build it back up!

poor girl...

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a proud papa...

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her first big dance...

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not quite a centerfold...but a supermodel nonetheless...gracing the pages of international literature (bottom right)...

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and now enjoying the island life and her new home and family!!

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so great to see she's found a happy home and continues to get some loving! also cool to see she's got such a bitchin stable mate.

nice rides jerry and congrats!! :cool:
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: WESTY69 on January 22, 2014, 10:27:25 AM: Thanks Silas , I usually don't get attached to things , however being that was my first bug , the history behind it and most importantly , I got to meet and become friends with some amazing people , like the bakers , Kevin , yourself Silas and the list has grown . Amazing how one little car can open up a world only very few people can ever see .
The moment after I traded it off , I felt horrible and I'm really grateful that I can get it back anytime and in better condition , thanxs to Johhny ;)
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: Wongai on July 08, 2014, 08:32:20 AM: Sorry to dig up this post from the past, I know it's getting a bit old.
I stumbled across Westy69's pic collection of this 61 patina.

I now own this car and I'd love to hear a bit more about its history and perhaps even see some old pics?

Just throwing the request out there in hopes to learn more about how this car came from the Yukon and came to be part of my VW tribe.

Thanks all!!

Peace!
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Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: WESTY69 on July 09, 2014, 08:13:18 PM: VWBooP and Kevin know the goods on this bug , all I know is the second I saw it , I had to have it . Great lil bug and it was a lot if fun cruising in it . The guys did a beautiful job cleaning it up , I was able to get it lowered and change it up with parts from the bakers and a couple good evenings with some real good buddies .
I hope to see it this year on the road and at the shows , congrats buds , glad you got it :)

Cheers
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: Wongai on July 11, 2014, 09:18:15 AM: Thanks! A couple of new photos for the collection!

I love this car!
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Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: silas on July 11, 2014, 10:24:36 AM: wongai, so great to hear that you're loving this ride, she's special for sure!! whereabouts are you located on the island and will we be seeing you & the car at the victoria volksfest show this weekend?

jerry, cool pics buddy!

here are a few more i have…

interior as found…

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out on one of its first cruises…

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more of its 1st show (great canadian vw show 2011)…

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and more magazine coverage (ultravw) with the proud owner (kevin) sitting beside the car and his lovely lady (christy) in the passenger seat…

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Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: Jeremy on July 11, 2014, 02:18:11 PM: Anyone remember how hot it was at the Langey show that year! Smokin' :49:
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: WESTY69 on July 11, 2014, 07:51:39 PM: Thanxs Silas , I should change this post to include Simon (Wongai) , such a kewl dude !!

Anyone know how fricken hot this weekend is gunna be at Volksfest !!!!! Scorchin by the ocean , hope you're coming over Jeremy ;)
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: Wongai on July 16, 2014, 03:35:43 PM: Those are awesome pics.

You guys rock. Thanks for putting in the effort to get me these shots.

Must have a been a killer show.

Thanks again all!
Byron (Wongai)
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: 70's Looker on August 17, 2016, 07:38:07 AM: Wonder if the car is still around?
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: bwaz on August 17, 2016, 02:08:10 PM: Jerry should be around this weekend.... i'm sure he'll know
Title: Re: My 1960 & 61
Post by: josh on August 17, 2016, 09:35:31 PM: Yup sure is....Byron just recently got it back on the road