formal introduction

Rallymech Wrote:
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> Welcome Brian!
>
> I am a VW driver as well. Let's see some
> pictures!
>
> About John........he is a real character! I
> consider him my friend. He is very generous with
> sharing his experience and knowledge. Give him a
> call. He will talk your ear off but you will
> learn something. Other than a remarkable memory
> for facts and figures, John is just like everyone
> else. He has the same strengths and weaknesses
> that we all have. You will always know what is on
> his mind and wear you stand with him.
>
> Robert.
>
No, I have different strengths and weaknesses.
>
>
>

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John Vanlandingham
Sleezattle, WA, USA

Vive le Prole-le-ralliat

www.rallyrace.net/jvab
CALL +1 206 431-9696
Remember! Pacific Standard Time
is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

pics as requested

BJosephD Wrote:
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> pics as requested


Looks good.
Awfully damn clean for a rally project.
And a rare (for rally cars) 4 door.
Gotta paint it and flare it and do a grill like a Lancia Intergrale.
Hey didya call Sandy Liversandwich and give him hell?

He ain't THAT old, he can do it!

Tell him to come here and make lame excuses.
I'm WAAAAAY older and I'm crippled---too many years of sex and drugs and rock and roll!
(That's my excuse and I'm stickin to it)

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John Vanlandingham
Sleezattle, WA, USA

Vive le Prole-le-ralliat

www.rallyrace.net/jvab
CALL +1 206 431-9696
Remember! Pacific Standard Time
is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

john vanlandingham Wrote:
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>---too many
> years of sex and drugs and rock and roll!
> (That's my excuse and I'm stickin to it)
>

Funny, I don't remember the rock and roll so much...

john, i just called his shop, he must be busy ring ring no answer. i am sure he would love to reminisce, i tried/begged years ago to get him back into it. i know he wants it. try him 207 871 saab

Doivi Clarkinen Wrote:
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> john vanlandingham Wrote:
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> >---too many
> > years of sex and drugs and rock and roll!
> > (That's my excuse and I'm stickin to it)
> >
>
> Funny, I don't remember the rock and roll so
> much...


How are you supposed to remember my memories?
I'm supposed to remember them!
And you only met me in my early to mid 30s when I retired and all mellow.
Rememeber Kelly's 24th birthday,(when I was about 42) all the 'shrooms you didn't have.
Well i was good, I didn't take any more after about 7:00AM and I got home at a reasonable time, about 4 PM.
That was pretty mellow; only Midnite to 4 the follow afternoon.

Back when I was serious it would have been Monday morning before we were done and at least 2 cute-inas.
I remember it taking me 3 days to make it 110km one time and I did fall in love at least twice in that three days.


Aren't you glad you've only known me when I'm all old and laid back?

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John Vanlandingham
Sleezattle, WA, USA

Vive le Prole-le-ralliat

www.rallyrace.net/jvab
CALL +1 206 431-9696
Remember! Pacific Standard Time
is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

and moving on.....
the welds are not the best they sit a little high, i find it hard to strike a balance when working with welding sheet metal. much easier with material approaching 1/8"

PO decided to cut the shift rod down to the console for additional ballar status. so i added a little bit of height to it 6" or so. may need to be brought down a smidge but i will get to that. (note the push button)

started to fab this up today. a hydraulic brake setup using the factory set up and keeping the lock mechanism for good measure. also scored a master from a MK3 with discs. looking for rear rebuildable calipers lever action not required to to hydraulic cut brake set up, anyone?
and an ariel.. needs a sunroof board for proper operation.