Sunday, February 1, 2009

PANporn

Anthony at HiSpeedCustoms in Tucson stepped up and gave my '64fl a fresh look- tore the bike down for me. Repainted the frame fenders tanks gloss black. Jugs were redone with a portion of the fins in flat black. Wiring was tweaked, subtle refinements were performed on the fuel lines. 4speed tranny was reconditioned by George (Spartan Frameworks) Counes!





Anthony & George collaborated on the design of the exhaust system. Fitment of this arrangement was quite a challenge. I wanted rid of the hodge-podge assembly of 15 or so pieces that were clamped and sleaved together that rattled, required constant tightening and adjustements... this new exhaust feature 2 solid continuous pieces; a right side & a left side. Creating this set up proved to be a real test. Fabricating, bends, handforming the high quality stainless required serious skills.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Just placed my order!

Are these killer? or what! This is the 2nd set of "Wide 5" alloy wheels fabbed up then powdercoated by talented dude named Mark in Denver. He was kind enough to accept a request from me to build five more- in a different color scheme. I intend to enjoy them on my haul'r; going to roll with these custom wheels in place of a Fuch set that's on the VW single cab now


The 1st set (tested and proven under autocross racing conditions) is very similar to this set; polished finish rather powdercoated. Those wheels are on a 356 outlaw creation that Mark collaborated on.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

haul'r moves to sunny south florida!


this gem was delivered new to her 1st owner in 1965 - has enjoyed service in neveda for the past 44yrs.
before leaving vegas george t. (look for him competing a rally prepped vintage vw bus! in "bullrun" which will air next month on speed) updated this single cab for me & rudder at his http://www.thewagenshop.com/ facility.
rudder & i plan to fun around with it here on the east coast. this rascal will be haul'n motorbikes- and a 125cc shifter cart to/from the track ... carrying fixed gear bicyles to/from the velodrome ... piggy backin' mountain bikes to state parks ... yeah, we're gunna have sum fun with this transporter!