| TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96411] |
Thu, 19 August 2010 11:06  |
Michael Bozardt
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Registered: January 2007
Location: College Station, Texas
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I haven noted more variance in the towed vehicles at the last several conventions, for example, the Chevy HHR has become the latest fad. Trackers seem to remain the most popular.
But I have a different idea(as usual,to a different drummer)! I bought my third VW pick-up recently. This one is gas powered not diesel as were the other two. I have also purchased a Jetta with the 16valve, dual overhead cam, 123hp engine to insert into the VW pick up. This car also has Recaro seats, which are, in my opinion, the very best(put them in my 240-Z and they are in the BMW M-3 as well.)
The advantages of the VW pick up with a camper shell are: throw the stuff in the pick up bed including the bar b-q cooker, bikes, small motor scooters, etc. Beats the heck out of the on top POD. The long wheel base results in improved ride over other small, short wheel based vehicles. Front wheel drive and 5-speed standard transmission allow for easy towing 4 wheels down. The VW is easy to maintain and parts are readily available at reasonable prices, Not only that, as they are no longer in production, their value is going up! Look on ebay under Other Vehicles, collector cars, Volkswagon, Other models. I used my others as daily drivers and this one has A/C as I live in Hot Houston. However, it will be awhile before this one hits the road as it will be painted, get the upgraded engine, new brakes, fuel tank dropped and cleaned, new wheels and tires, etc. In short, it will be a deceptive hot rod.
Would be fun to line up the toads at convention with owner/drivers available to answer questions and discuss their vehicles which are now a major part of the convention experience.
Michael at GEMRECS
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