Volksback

Samstag, 15. Februar 2014

a really nice gift!

Today I hauled a bunch precious old metal to my friend Jens, the "master blaster", our expert when it comes to media blasting: http://www.sandstrahltechnik-kraft.de/
He had a nice surprise for me - a t-shirt with a white, slammed early fastback!

in detail:

a big THANK YOU to Jens, once more. Next week I will pick up some important stuff for the next big step on the Volksback - IRS! (Independent Rear Suspension) I need to get rid of the swing axle set up.

Dienstag, 21. Januar 2014

Visiting the Detroit Auto Show 2014

After a busy week in Michigan, I treated myself with a visit to the 2014 Detroit Autoshow!
Here are a few highlights:
Cadillac ATS Coupe

Cadillac Elmiraj study (as seen in 2013 Frankfurt IAA - but with another lady :-)

Audi Allroad Shooting Brake Study

Porsche Macan

Porsche 911 Targa - with the iconic stainless steel Targa bow

the Targa has a hi-tech mechanism to open and close - unfortunately not to be seen here...

fully MOPAR loaded Jeep JK

Kia Stinger Study

Lexus RC F

Toyota FT-1 "Supra"-Study (as seen in 2013 Frankfurt IAA)

new Corvette Z06

BMW M4 Coupe

Ford F150 Baja

new Ford Connect - Hot Wheels style

... and of course the "all new" 2014 Mustang - which kind of disappointed me

Overall, I have to admit that the American OEM's really learned a lot after the 2008/2009 crisis and I was stunned by the looks interieur- and exterieurwise. The Cadillacs and the Corvette, as well as the Camaro ZL 1 and Z 28 really stood out for my taste.

Samstag, 4. Januar 2014

Kever Winter Festijn Maastricht Jan. 04, 2014

Today I visited the Kever Winter Festijn in Maastricht. Met some friends and bought some stuff!

Some goods for the new engine(s), 2 door seals for the Streaker, some rubber seals and a few circlip pliers. Best bargain: a Raid Steering wheel cushion for 2 Euro.
There were some cool rides to be seen:
Volksods

low Porker replica on 17 inchers:

a nice Squareback - eventhough a late model it still was cool - I really like this color!

excellent wheel choice!

interesting Baja, with water pumper and a nice raised tail (rotated and shortened rear wings, shortened deck lid

and a usable beetle pick-up with pancake type 3 motor and excellent body mods!

I am sure it is called winter fest as it was inside almost as cold as outside! So, bring your coats next time!

Montag, 30. Dezember 2013

... one year ago...

I made the crazy decision to buy a Hazard Streaker - which turned out the most expensive pile of crap I ever bought.

But now, exactly 1 year later there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
After I replaced EVERYTHING I think this is going to be decent member of the aircooled society in the near future...

Here is the current state: the chassis is back together, a new body is waiting in my driveway...
Visit my Blog for the latest updates:
http://volksstreaker.blogspot.de/

Samstag, 21. Dezember 2013

cars and coffee part III

o.k., here more good stuff I've seen during my visit in August:
Facel Vega II. only about 180 of them were ever built

This is a beautiful designed vehicle, french coach work with Chrysler 383 V-8 power

so many cool details

more Porsche

Chevy 2 door station wagon - my guess would be a 57 model - a 56 Nomad

and another Porsche (looker) a 550 replica

the number plate is mounted onto the exhaust pipe!

and another one

I dig the wheels on this one - finally a car that prooves that a 911 can look good without Fuchs wheels!

and a really old Ford:

this car was running and driving as well! - note the black Plymouth Prowler in the background! The coolest "factory hot rod" ever made -even if it only had a 3,5 l V6 under the hood