USA VW Pics 2013

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USA VW Pics 2013

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Having done the "Classic Week" for the past five years, I figured it was time to extend the invite to some other vw nuts and bring a group of guys/girls over to see the SoCal VW scene.

13 of us arrived in LA last Friday and after a quiet first day, we were up bright and early (5am gates open) Saturday for Pomona....pics below:

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Full load of pics here:
http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Dasdubb ... t=2&page=1

or

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 955&type=1
(or search for "DAS Resto" on Facebook)

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Whilst the VW events are the priority of the trip, for those who haven't been to the US before, some sight seeing had to be on the cards:

Venice beach
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The riff-raff
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Fat Pat drunk again
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Our chariots....fun times in the mega van ;)
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Couldn't miss a visit to Sin City
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View from our hotel
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On the way to some off road buggy action
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Are you still over here in the us?
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Wolfsburg West visit
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Rich Kimball kindly opens his house up to group of VW friends and strangers from around the world, we were fortunate to be invited along
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Visited Octavio at his shop...a couple of nice sambas inside currently
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Octavio's brother Rafael also let us have a look around at his shop
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Lenny Copps West Coast Classic Restorations
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Lennys former body shop
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Swung by Chip Foose's shop but they weren't conducting tours today unfortunately so we bee-lined it to Moon eyes to pick up some goodies and got a full shop tour which was great
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More pics soon - Pierside parts open house tomorrow and then Nicks Diner in the arvo/evening.....OCTO on saturday and the Classic on Sunday!! Busy few days ahead ;)

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Thanks for taking the time to rub in the fact that we aren't there too Al.. :)

Weather looks good too.. :D
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What a trip! I'd tell you guys to have a blast, but I'm sure you're doing that anyway!
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Keep them coming Al :)
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Wicked pics Al 8) Looks like your getting in some quality shop tours......Look forward to the pics from the classic.
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Nice one Al
Shame cant be there this year.
Looks like you guys are having fun
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Pierside Parts (formerly Veedub Parts Unlimited) opened their doors for some Hawaiian BBQ and some vw's on display!

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Following Pierside Parts open house on the Friday, came the get together at Nicks Diner - originally started by the DKP club, the "cruise" has grown into an event of its own!

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Saturday morning bright and early saw the OCTO gates open at the Veteran's Memorial stadium in Long Beach

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So so jealous Al

Looks like it was an amazing trip!

Went to Mooneyes late last year, what an awesome bunch of guys.

You didnt happen to smuggle home the Barris diorama? That thing is awesome!
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No such luck on the diorama Jase, but you are right they are a very cool bunch of guys.
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Great pics Al, keep them coming!!

I've got a great interview on DVD about the 2 guys that built that diorama, crazy amount of work!
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Last lot pics from the VW Classic from earlier this month...will be back again next year!

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Cheers
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