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Offline VW 144th

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« on: January 03, 2008, 08:50:43 AM »
Long before the days of Stephen,Brian,Martin and Lawrence carried the torch....\"I know there were more\"...
I was trying to compile a list of the OG  Thunderbugs who started the VW/Cal look scene in British Colombia
Here are the ones i remember .Im talkin about earlie 80`s. Any help with \"The List\" would be appreciated...
Hans Kreiger...Fast back...some things never change
Joe Sotet...KG...Silver fast back
Frank Graf...55 oval slider
Reese Evans...63 notchback
Martin Douce...Fast Bucket!
Cory Dole...Sportbug...Black oval race car
Jason Bredeal..suside door 66 bug
Mark Wessart...I think it was a late 66 bug, 1Kafer on the plate
Cameron...Mr fast bug...running down every V8 in site
Rudey..Green rabbit.\"Quick\"



Who i have forgotten or do not know?......J


 
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2008, 01:37:21 PM »
Good memory
Lonn and Cathy Cripps
Duncan and Cindy
 :huh: That all I got for know Tony Hill was usaully kicking around with us  
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2008, 01:39:58 PM »
There was also Rene. Cant remember his last name. Good times!
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2008, 01:46:07 PM »
Doug Geihsbrect Not sure of the spelling  
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2008, 03:06:57 PM »
It was Rene Lord, he still has the super beetle, its now blue.
Also Yohan.
Still the guys meet once a month at Me & Ed's.
Also, Marcus with the green Super Beetle.

You forgot me!
Shawn
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2008, 06:09:18 PM »
I grew up in Burnaby in those days and have been around the vw seen for thirty years, I  still remember the meetings at Me and Eds . The Middlegate parking lot was full of cool vw,s. there was a guy with the last name
of Blanchet. I think he had a white Cal look 67, and a split window bug in his front yard, was he a Thunderbug member I grew up in the same neibourhood with him, I was wondering if those cars are still around.
I think it is time to get one of those old Kingsway cruises going in the Summer,
 
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2008, 07:58:04 PM »
Al Blanchet ,  Doug Fitspatric , Sylvester(crazy valve float doing donuts guy) ,  Mike Walls , Art ,  there is more.
The history of the club goes back much farther than this though.
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2008, 08:51:04 PM »
Stuart Sprague was another one I forgot to mention. We need a Thunderbug reunion. :)
There was also a guy that drove a tan 68 bug. I think he was related to Lon.
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2008, 09:25:21 PM »
Let's not forget K-Roc..close gears and a 2332 back when we were still putting heartbeat pinstripes on our quarter windows...
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2008, 09:26:27 PM »
nice cars back then...
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2008, 08:23:42 AM »
Marcus and I were over at Rene's house last night! Rene had a New Year's Eve party, where some of the oldtime members showed up.

A lot of the old Thunderbugs member are still around, they just don't know that their old club buddies are also still interested in VWs. Most members has to drop out of the scene, or slow down, because of family obligations, jobs, etc.  I still stay in touch with quite a few of the oldies.

Not mentioned yet...
Art Prufer
Ray Saul
Jay Winkelmans
Bruce Peet
Phil Somerfeld
Roy Hansen
Chris Holt
Bill Seimens
Norm Moe
Greg and Liz Bowen
Csaba Hollo
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2008, 08:25:22 AM »
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There was also Rene. Cant remember his last name. Good times!
Rene Lord... still lives in GVRD. I see him all the time.
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2008, 08:28:03 AM »
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It was Rene Lord, he still has the super beetle, its now blue.
Also Yohan.
Still the guys meet once a month at Me & Ed's.
Also, Marcus with the green Super Beetle.

You forgot me!
Shawn
 :D
Hi Shawn,
Marcus's sister got rear ended, while she was driving his green super beetle. And it was written off. But he now has a late 70's convert.
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2008, 08:28:47 AM »
Brian,
The guy with the 68 Tan Bug was Rick Carpenter.
Thanks,
Shawn
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2008, 08:29:38 AM »
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I grew up in Burnaby in those days and have been around the vw seen for thirty years, I  still remember the meetings at Me and Eds . The Middlegate parking lot was full of cool vw,s. there was a guy with the last name
of Blanchet. I think he had a white Cal look 67, and a split window bug in his front yard, was he a Thunderbug member I grew up in the same neibourhood with him, I was wondering if those cars are still around.
I think it is time to get one of those old Kingsway cruises going in the Summer,
Al Blanchette is still around. He lives near Me 'N Ed's. But out of the VW scene now.  
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« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2008, 08:29:48 AM »
Cameron,
I hope he pulled out the Berg Motor.
Shawn :D  
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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2008, 08:35:48 AM »
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Cameron,
I hope he pulled out the Berg Motor.
Shawn :D
Yes, the Berg motor was not in the car at the time of the accident. But it was sold off many years ago.
Marcus is not involved in the hot rodding thing anymore.  
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« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2008, 11:21:35 AM »
What about getting together for the great canadian and phoning a few of the old boysHave table maybe with old photos and jackets maybe even the oldest car still driving from club days  :rockon:  
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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2008, 12:17:40 PM »
Al Blachette is still in the scene making a porsche repla car, just takeing a while. :rockon:  
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« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2008, 09:03:50 AM »
I think Outkast has a great idea. If someone can get some club members together,and bring out some of the old Pictures and history with them, I think this will make for a great bull session for the vw community.
Throw some kits in the old 48,s dust of the diamond tuff a polish up the metalflake lets get those old vw out there.

 I will supply the Tents ,Tables, and chairs, and possibly the Banners, if someone can look after the rest.
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« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2008, 09:38:04 AM »
Shawn, you have one hell of a memory! That, or mine is just getting worse. :D  
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« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2008, 10:48:05 AM »
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What about getting together for the great canadian and phoning a few of the old boysHave table maybe with old photos and jackets maybe even the oldest car still driving from club days  :rockon:
Wouldn't that be Rene Lord's car?

He bought his car new, from the VW dealer, in 1974. And he's still driving it.
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« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2008, 10:49:47 AM »
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Al Blachette is still in the scene making a porsche repla car, just takeing a while. :rockon:
Is that the same Porsche replica that he was working on in 1981? Or is it a new one?
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2008, 01:23:54 PM »
Same one,as far as i know,paying attention to detail. :rockon:  
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« Reply #24 on: January 18, 2012, 08:03:42 PM »
2012 and the Thunderbugs still meet the First Tuesday of the month at Me & Ed's Pizza uin Burnaby, BC @ 7:00pm
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« Reply #25 on: January 18, 2012, 09:32:07 PM »
i still have my jacket even though it doesn,t fit me anymore and i still have my same car too, though its in pieces!  fond memories!
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« Reply #26 on: January 19, 2012, 08:49:04 AM »
Quote from: 73super on January 18, 2012, 08:03:42 PM
2012 and the Thunderbugs still meet the First Tuesday of the month at Me & Ed's Pizza uin Burnaby, BC @ 7:00pm

Wow,

I will have to stop in and say Hi!

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« Reply #27 on: January 19, 2012, 06:58:47 PM »
Funny thing my jacket shrunk really bad cant buttton it up : )
Good to hear they are still going ,How many members ? Best pizza around .If I'm ever in the lower mainland would love to stop in . How about some current club pics : )
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« Reply #28 on: January 19, 2012, 09:38:17 PM »
Good times for sure! I wish I had some old pics like that but I think the first wife may have them in her collection.
Looks like we all gained a little bit of weight since we were 18, Even me. :cool2:
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« Reply #29 on: January 19, 2012, 10:12:55 PM »
man you guys are old!!!!    :rockon:
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