OK, hands up!

Appologies to all those who religiously keep a beady eye out on this blog for updates and fancy pictures. That means you Alan – our faithful reader!

After a long 'holiday' of sorts, its time to dig out the propellered caps and crank this mutha up again.

More updates and pics to come, stuff HAS been happening, honest!

Hot shots – Part deux

The second major event on the calendar (apart from the ill-fated Mania-mission – more of which later) was the Editon 38 show in Northampton. There were a few reasons for attending, not least of which because its a pretty good event, with some very cool cars, but the main was to hook up once again and for Ade and James to get rid of some stock! A jolly decent day was had by all and we even spotted some hot chicks among all the cool cars. Not bad at all!

This was also the first chance for us to see Wayne Richard's secret project Jetta! The debut of the seriously cool Jetta was met with great feedback and a Top Ten award for a well-chuffed Wayne on the Saturday. I know Wayne has poured a lot of effort into the project – and does it ever show! The car is simply stunning and if you like your Jettas mean and low – check the pics below (that rhymed!). It is hoped that we can bag a feature, with some decent shots, for the main site in the very near future.

I wanted to get some cool bits and pieces fitted to GAV for the show, as its pretty much the last one on the calendar till next year. Shane donated a set of orange-band(!) tyre flaps and I ordered some Gulf logo stickers – which, unfortunately, did not arrive in time. Due to work and time constraints, these things did not happen, and I was gutted about the flaps. They would have been über cool!

I finally got the window stickers done too. They went down pretty well and must have made us look good all stickered-up! One for all - and all for one!

Anyway, enough bullshit - check out the piccolinos...

"It's been a long time...

... we shouldn'a left you, without a dope beat to step to"
Erik B and Rakim.

OK, its been a hectic couple of months here at restosblog towers. The day job is taking too much time out of my life and not enough time is being dedicated to spreading the gospel. Praise the lowered!
A couple of shows had been and gone since the last post and there are literally hundreds of pics to share. While the main Restoshop website (and galleries) are still down, this is the only portal into (and out of) the world of the 'shop and I will try and keep you up to date with the following...

Firstly, a family visit to Old Warden, Beds for the Hot Rod Magazine Super Nationals. Not normally the sort of event on our family calendar (although a form fixture now!) this show was an eye-opener. Always partial to the custom/rod stylez, I had a field day. Plenty of cool rides to see and muscle cars galore. Lots of inspiration and lots of cool graphics and pin-striping. Check out the pics...



See the next post for part II

The month of July

Well, its July already, the show season is in full swing and everyone (apart from yours truly) is gearing up for the mission back to 'Da Belgie' for another crack at VW Mania.

The aftermath of GTI International has calmed down and everyone is back into their routines, pretty much. There are a couple of new additions to the Restoshop family, a pair of Corrados! A G60 (Jimbo) and a VR6 (Carlos the Jackal). I am sure we will get round to creating a page for Jimbo's projects in the very near future, but in the meantime, check out the pics here. Carl has not supplied one of his new baby yet, but when he does, you'll see it here first.


In other news, Shane has decided he is definitely keeping the P-nut and is hatching plans as I type. The plan was to take the Passat over to Mania, so I hope Shane has packed some tools and has that European cover all sorted out. Fingers crossed!

The website should be making a well earned comeback very soon too. I know I keep saying this, but its true! Aday is on the case...

More updates - June 06

Well! Project city. Its been a while since the blog was updated and all the projects (apart from the Rosso Classico) have taken leaps and bounds. Check out the individual project blogs for more details, but here is a brief lowdown...

The Socke has finally been given its altitude correction and now sits appreciably lower to the deck! The wheels are still an issue and Ade is deciding whch ones suit the Socke the best. At the moment, the polished-up Audi rims are speaking the loudest. Pics and more info to follow.
The Pnut has recieved a minor lowering, thanks to some handy spring clamps, but, perhaps more importantly, Shane has decided exactly which rims to put on – for now! A recent outing to GTI International saw its public debut and it got stacks of attention (which of course Shane lapped up with his usual charm and enthusiasm...).

The Rosso Classico is hibernating/resting on Ian's drive until a new owner comes to take it away... But in the meantime - GAV is here! The 1980 Derby, previously seen here on Restoblog has now been lowered and (finally) wears the ATS rims, once destined for the Rosso.


James' bug has been tinkered with and as James' new sideline is 'anything audio', he has be-decked the thing out with amps and speakers and all manner of loudness devices, all for scaring small children no doubt. Pics also to follow...

Thats about it for now. Inters pics soon, and also, possibly the return of Restoshop.com!!! (you never know, eh Ade?).

Next show, Classics and Retro Show - Santa Pod and then, probably VW Mania*... the lucky sods!


*There is always party at VW Maaaaarnia!

Updates

Its been fraught, it really has. Adrian has been busy editing his über magazine, Shane has been chilling down-under, Jimbo has been busy working his butt off and Ian is up to his neck in deadline city. In amongst all this, project vehicles have been bought and sold and restoshop has been bubbling under there somewhere. Ade has got some cool stuff hidden away in the vaults, most of which has probably not seen the light of day for years, but its time for a few shows according to Ade, and there will no doubt be some 'shopping' expeditions planned in the near future to replenish stocks.

In the meantime, check out some of these pics and check the individual project blogs for updates. The restoshop website (restoshop.com) will be making a much needed come back very soon.

Firstly, here is the latest incarnation of the Socke. Black painted BBS rims and a general tidy -up complete the look for the moment, until suitable suspension mods and a new tailgate are sourced. The Golden Lady (Ade's previous ride, and now – shockingly – destined to become a banger racer) has donated some bling and tinted windows for the Socke. All to be added as-and- when Ade gets the time!

Secondly, we can report that James' bug project has been into the workshop of Edday the Wizard, up in the fens, and has been returned in a much healthier state. Keep 'em peeled for a dedicated project page real soon.

Thirdly, Ian's red Polo Classic is up for sale! The reason being, the Rosso Classico has to make way for the new Fermay project. A 1980 Derby LS. Lil' ol' Mrs Jennay let him have it in the end for a realistic price. Its first outing was at Stanford Hall, but Ian hopes to have it at a few more shows this year. Ian's set of ATS Classics is now complete, with the damaged rim probably going to be used as a spare. The replacement was recently refurbed and after a suspension kit has been sourced and fitted the rims will be finally fitted... Some more bling is also being sorted...

Finally, Shane's P-nut, Mk 1 Passat project, is taxed, MoT'd, and hitting the streets of Maida Vegas. Recently back from a trip to Australia with his lovely wife, Shane is hoping to get stuck back into it and get the thing rolling pimp-style! (still no pics!)

peace!

The search for grot continues...

NO! Not that kind of grot, but the kind that us retro-ride freeekz love the best... (not that kind of grot either – at least not until the weekend...)

With the sale of EA's '71 rat bus, some cash is available for a new project. The Rosso Classico needs a bit of work doing to it and to be honest, this would probably be more than the car is worth this time, so its possibly time to move on.

With this in mind check thee bad boys out – recently viewed...


1975 Mk1 Passat, low mileage, 2 owners, pretty clean and solid, minor work and new hadlamp needed... up on eBay... and....


1980 Mk 1 Derby, Florida Blue, 2 owners, low mileage, very clean and mostly original - its had a respray in the past (and its starting to bubble a bit on the arches) - a very nice little car!

The hunt continues...

Yardin'

During a recent visit to the 'Boro from restoshop's designer Ian (better known as EAY), with a plan to take some pics for the restoblog and project pages, a quick visit to a local back yard revealed some gems! The plan was to take some detailed shots of the P-Nut (Shane's project Mk 1 Passat) but as the 'Nut was not available this was to prove fruitless. The Passat was in a local garage after it's MoT and, as it was a Sunday, it was not readily viewable. Nevermind! We busted a move over to a yard in the area to check out a Passat which could possibly yield some parts for Ade's project. As it happened, there was a decent door – fairly unusual on a Mk 2 Passat by all accounts – but that was about it. More exciting however was the masses of other dubs hidden in and around the location – including some really interesting vehicles. The pics are being compiled and are destined for the gallery page on the restoshop.com website. Check out these tempting teasers in the meantime!


This beastie (below) – is an ex-show bus. It has had a roof chop and still retains its 80's graphic paint job. Due for a future resto, the bus is currently in hiding!