Ben Pascoe's Cal Look VW Site

We've moved!

2007-05-03T07:23:00.000Z

we've moved over to Skynet blogs

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DFL May Madness

2007-04-27T11:50:00.000Z

I'm going to check this out on monday night on the way to the treffen, I can't wait!

Mai Kaefer Treffen

2007-04-27T11:22:00.000Z

It's Germany's biggest aircooled show, and i'm heading out monday morning with the T3D guys, I hope there's enough shell suits for all of us!

Big Bang!

2007-04-27T11:19:00.000Z

this weekend, see you there:)

Weekend at Bernies

2007-04-18T10:46:00.000Z

He' just fitted his new 2.8litre JCL motor, 300hp without nitrous! he's also fitted a bus box to take the power and trimmed away a lot of metal from the back end. this is a tough car and should be in the 9's easily this year

Front wings trial fitted

2007-04-14T14:09:00.000Z

I went for 75 on fronts as they need the least amount of modifying

European Bug-In not long now

2007-04-14T13:56:00.002Z

29th june - 1st july, it's going to be huge!

http://bugin.skynetblogs.be/

Der Express Race Car For Sale

2007-04-13T15:49:00.000Z

it's for sale on Ebay at the moment here

BugWelder Site Updates

2007-04-12T16:12:00.000Z

chris has done a lot of changes to his website, check out www.bugwelder.com

Beakers Blog

2007-04-12T15:08:00.000Z

This is Beaker, he works for Paul@T3D as his full time biatch, he knows how to put a shine on things so he's in charge of polishing the Squareblack. he also has a thing for Milky. click on the pic to see his blog.

Brussels Rules!

2007-04-12T15:02:00.000Z

had agood few days in Brussels, including a good rummage at the antiques market, wanted to get some dental work done too, but my girlfriend said no!

Milky Mayhem!

2007-03-27T14:10:00.000Z

he's still single believe it or not! if any of you ladies are interested, he can be contacted through his blog http://milkyblog.skynetblogs.be/

70's better than 60's?

2007-03-27T13:59:00.000Z

It certainly is when it comes to tyres!

Volksworld Show - More Pics

2007-03-27T13:31:00.000Z

original DKP car!!

Volksworld Show

2007-03-27T13:26:00.000Z

Progress!

2007-01-25T14:34:00.000Z

finally got the body on the pan (nearly)

Custom Car

2007-01-23T15:42:00.000Z

Hard Attack

2007-01-23T12:33:00.000Z

Cool Ghia Race Car from the east coast circa 1994

Bernies Flying Prawn

2007-01-23T12:22:00.000Z

just playing with my new scanner, pics were taken at the KK swapmeet at Runnymede

BugWelder

2007-01-02T15:01:00.000Z

Check out the new wheels from this guy
http://bugwelder.skynetblogs.be/
Chris loves his Tiki too

Frenchy's Website

2006-11-24T10:12:00.000Z

Frenchy's site is full of cool cars, this is just a small selection from the racecar section

Check it out here

On The Move

2006-11-16T17:28:00.000Z

quite a nerve racking procedure!

Pans Here!

2006-11-15T13:37:00.000Z

Picked it up from Flatlands Engineering at 11 o'clock last night!..............thanks Mark :)
His welding is second to none.

My Pedals Have Arrived!!

2006-11-13T21:36:00.000Z

Just recieved my pedals, it's a jamar 3000x setup, this would make a stage 2 kennedy clutch a bit more pleasant.

National Classic Car Show

2006-10-30T09:00:00.000Z

Had a good day at the show yesterday, a good selection of clasic and custom vehicles

Collect those parts!!

2006-10-27T14:21:00.000Z

these are all ready to go onto the pan when i get it back from having the floorpans welded in

Ebay Clearout

2006-10-27T08:01:00.000Z

I'm clearing out a load of old mags, click the link to find out more here

European Bug-In

2006-10-22T16:43:00.000Z

this is the show i'm most looking forward to next year, click the pic for more info

900 hits!!

2006-10-22T16:40:00.000Z

thank you people :)

this picture felt appropriate, cool tune too

Nostalgia Corner By El Dub

2006-10-22T16:23:00.000Z

Cool site with lot's of pics covering the last 30+ years , check it out here
these pictures are from bug jam 2002 of 'lil jay', jason reynolds 67 racecar which, unfortunately came across a particularly strong cross wind at the top of the track. jason was ok, but the car was not. Just goes to show how important the correct spec cage is.

Bill Schwimmers engine

2006-10-20T10:24:00.000Z

It's the ultimate for me, trekker fan housing, antique silver powdercoat, Ida's and a bit of 'Berg' thrown in for good measure, the cars not that bad either!!

The Berg Car

2006-10-20T10:08:00.000Z

this car is just awesome

The Ultimate Kustom Bug

2006-10-16T15:08:00.000Z

Kustom Coach Werks

2006-10-09T08:20:00.000Z

If you can think of it, they can build it, check out there website here

Viva Las Vegas

2006-10-06T21:20:00.000Z

Pictures from the las vegas bug-in, Definitely on my show wish list

Speedshots

2006-10-06T21:13:00.000Z

Lots of cool photographs from US race meets here

Der Autobahn Scrapers

2006-10-06T21:06:00.000Z

These guys have the coolest cars on the continent, check out the blog Here

New Ultra VW out now!

2006-09-28T19:34:00.000Z

Check it out. It's the biggest VW mag around

Racecar Update

2006-09-28T18:56:00.000Z

just started to strip the old paint and remove the valance and bumper mounts

Ultra VW's Bug Boogie

2006-09-25T10:40:00.000Z

Had a proper chilled day out, managed to get some door handles and an interior mirror for the '67.
Nice to see Alex Taylor's Black Bitch out and about, car is absolutely flawless

DRKC race

2006-09-15T10:15:00.000Z


The silver '67 of Rich Dickson in the far lane is one of my favourite cars, this car now runs 10 second 1/4s! pretty good for a full weight normally aspirated car.

Dyno Don

2006-09-05T11:43:00.000Z

California Cal-look aficionado and Bug-In Legend Dyno Don has owned a string of cool cars, check em out!

Steve's VW Shop

2006-08-31T21:48:00.000Z

This place looks awesome, good to see a shop with style. check out the website
http://www.stevesvwshop.be/

Das Drag Day

2006-08-11T14:50:00.000Z

Good luck to all those at DDD this weekend! more pics from last year can be found at
http://www.pixeleye-racing.com/photography-dasdragday2005.html

3 weeks till Spa!!

2006-08-04T00:48:00.000Z

Yet more Volksfest pics

2006-08-01T10:11:00.000Z

More Volksfest Pics

2006-07-31T09:37:00.000Z

London Volksfest

2006-07-30T20:47:00.000Z

what a fantastic day, got my times down from 16.9 to 15.7! paul in the cherry picker got his down from 32 seconds to 30!!

New Ultra VW Mag, Out Now!!

2006-07-26T21:55:00.000Z

New issue is out now, there's some great cars in there and a nice history lesson on Bundespost Vehicles.

VW Beetle dragrace

2006-07-24T18:26:00.000Z


At Carlsbad, 2003.

Keep it in the family!

2006-07-24T16:09:00.000Z

here's a couple of pics of my cousins racecar project, bought for very little cash and came with sooo much........thankyou ebay!

more bug jam pics

2006-07-24T15:54:00.000Z

cool paint on this van, and bernies newbie racecar!

Bug Jam 20

2006-07-24T08:41:00.000Z

Apart from the mini tornado on saturday afternoon the weather was fantastic, atmosphere was great and a good time had by all(especially by the man with 'Vinyl Vera!')

Parts Chaser!

2006-07-24T08:16:00.000Z

How cool is this, it's one of my customers daily's until his bug is finished, check out the 3 spoke cosmics.

Old hot rod movie

2006-07-20T13:44:00.000Z


1952 safety promo movie showing road runners car club at a scta dry lakes meet.

More Spa Pics

2006-07-20T08:13:00.000Z

If you ever get the chance, you really must go to this show, especially if you've got a bit of a trekker fetish like myself!

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2006-07-19T13:48:00.000Z

Any ideas?

Air Cooled Drag Racing Magazine

2006-07-18T16:13:00.001Z

check out their site, lots of interviews and cool wallpapers like this one.

http://www.acdrm.com/

Jule's 52 Barndoor Panel Van

2006-07-18T08:00:00.000Z

This is probably the straightest van you will ever see, and it's also for sale. Get in touch if you're interested, price is £30k and it's worth every penny!

Gullwing Merc

2006-07-18T07:59:00.000Z

saw this on the way to work saturday morning, lucky I had my camera on me!

My Place Of Work

2006-07-18T07:49:00.000Z

It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!
:)

Andy's Bug

2006-07-13T14:08:00.000Z

This is the car my engine came from, It is now fully stripped and awaiting a 2332cc Ida Motor, Coming to a strip near you soon!

Burn Baby Burn!!

2006-07-13T13:50:00.000Z

Don't you just love Gas Burners, Despite being a Porsche wheel, I have necver seen them on a Porsche car!Pics were taken in 2003 so these are all the real thing, inlike the replicas that are becoming poular.

9 Days Till Bug Jam

2006-07-12T10:02:00.000Z

It should be a good one this year, hopefully the weather will stay nice all weekend, last year was a slight washout on the sunday!!

RestoWagen-UK

2006-07-10T14:25:00.000Z

Nice 67 Bug, picture taken from the restowagen-uk website, click the link on the right.
When these boys go to a show, you better make some space, as they'll take over the joint!

Friday Nostalgia Race Car Pic!

2006-07-07T08:51:00.000Z

Dick Landys Dodge Challenger

Famous for his supercharger kits, Dick is also a legendary drag racer.

Big Bang 2006

2006-07-07T08:31:00.000Z

Absolutely awesome show, had a wicked time, until i snapped an axle on the start line(pictured) The beige 58 bug pictured was a new car out at the show, and the 2 cars in the staging lanes are a couple of greenhearts waiting for some strip action!

Friday Nostalgia Race Car Pic!

2006-06-29T22:07:00.000Z

The Prince Of Darkness

Owned and built by Tony Royston, This car was campaigned throughout the nineties in the VWDRC kits & specials class. Powered by a 1600cc normally aspirated motor this cars best time was 13.01, It was unable to break into the 12's but may do so in the next couple of years with its new injection system, complete with homemade throttlebodies!! Tony is just trying to find an engine management system that will hold the revs at 11,000 while he changes gear!!

Original GTV car for sale on Ebay

2006-06-27T21:05:00.000Z

check out all those original accessories

Friday Nostalgia Race Car Pic!

2006-06-23T08:26:00.000Z

Clyde Bergs Racecar. this car was campaigned by Clyde for many years before being sold to the UK and then onto Belgium.

Goodwood Festival Of Speed

2006-06-21T09:41:00.000Z

The greatest show on earth! I have never seen such an array of cars in one place as this. Lil snort is for sale, any interested parties should call simon@The Paintbox +441376 573463

New Boots

2006-06-20T18:40:00.000Z

Now running Hoosier Quick times on the rear

Who Say's Volvos Can't Be Cool!

2006-06-20T12:24:00.000Z

Cool 356

2006-06-20T12:10:00.000Z

Very nice car, check out the Spyder-esque exhaust!!

Le Bug Show

2006-06-20T09:14:00.000Z

Here's a couple of pics from Le Bug Show 2003.
This is the first time I went to the show, and have been every year since. The quality and quantity of cars is incredible.

AAC Summernationals 2006

2006-06-19T12:25:00.000Z

My favourite car of the show, this beautiful '65 corvair was for sale, and very immaculate!

Friday(Monday!) Nostalgia Race Car Pic!

2006-06-19T11:46:00.000Z

British built, Shorrocks supercharged motorcycle! built in the early 60's, this bike had electronic gearchange and telemetry!! this is british engineering at it's craziest. this bike is currently being restored ready for more strip action, stay tuned!

Friday Nostalgia Race Car Pic!

2006-06-09T08:28:00.000Z

Dave Kawells Black Moon Rising

One of the hardest VW race cars ever!(even if it is turbo'd!!)

Getting There!

2006-06-07T14:19:00.000Z

Here's the fully stripped pan, i've just got to chisel off a few more bits, then off to flatlands for the new pans!!

NSRA Fun Run

2006-06-07T10:49:00.000Z

Went here on sunday, beautiful weather and beautiful cars, so many they had to turn a lot of cars away!

Blast from the past

2006-06-07T10:36:00.000Z

This is my friend 'jolly jim's notch, an ex racecar from the nineties, soon to be road legal again, complete with spool!!

Hoosier Daddy!

2006-06-07T10:25:00.000Z

These wheels and tyres are destined for the purple bug, but they look pretty good sitting here for the moment.

Sparrow Attack!

2006-06-05T11:25:00.000Z

Be aware of a group of kamikaze sparrows operating in the essex area!

Friday Nostalgia Race Car Pic

2006-06-02T09:13:00.000Z

Stone Woods & Cook 41 Willy's Coupe!

Out with the old!

2006-05-31T11:31:00.000Z

Here's the pan for the racecar, i will chop the other side out tomorrow ready for new pans to go in. Flatlands engineering will be completing the work, check out his site by clicking the link>
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Friday Nostalgia Pic!

2006-05-26T08:56:00.000Z

The Bergs 67 Racecar, one of my favourites

taken from the speedwell site, click the pic to go see it, lots of cool nostalgia pics

My 67 Project

2006-05-25T10:54:00.000Z

I'm planning on building this into a Street/Strip car
Fully stripped interior,lexan windows, solid mounted engine and box and hopefully a 12 second 1776 Ida motor!

New Ultra VW Mag, Out Today!!!

2006-05-24T08:01:00.000Z

Check it out! It's an all new format, much BIGGER than the others.

The Otto Bros.

2006-05-23T21:01:00.000Z

It was these guys fault that I started this, nice blog and nice cars

My Bug

2006-05-23T16:00:00.000Z

This is my bug, and my first post, enjoy