Re: [Website] Pics up - Dan Snow's 87 Scirocco 'Vert / '81 Custom

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/16/00 4:34:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
veedublu@prod.net writes:


> I think some of you are out of line when "commenting" on these cars.  Sure,
> everybody is entitled to their opinion, but also try to think about all the
> hard work and money that was spent on these projects.  I bet 95% of the
> members on this list don't have what it takes to build a truly custom car -
> they just bolt on the latest goody from Neuspeed or Autotech and think
> they've created something unique.
>
> While I don't personally agree with the color choices, I can appreciate the
> engineering and just plain hard work that went into mating a Mk1 Scirocco, a
> Rabbit pickup, and a Vanagon...  not to mention synchronizing engine speeds,
> etc.  And how about creating the rear decklid on the Mk2 Convertible?  Or
> the top support bows, pivot points, windshield latches, etc?  Reinforcing
> the chassis?  None are easy projects
>
> The guy gets a thumbs up from me...   paint 'em one solid "normal" color and
> you get two thumbs up


I don't think anyone is doubting his dedication and hard work, I for one have 
to admire the time,.effort, and skill it took to put that together. But, that 
still doesn't change the fact that I think it looks like a Pinto wagon.

Mike
http://www.geocities.com/vwmikel
'84-Arkay Turbo Rabbit GTI
'84-Rabbit GTI - uh.....
'77-Rabbit - project
'80-Scirocco S - (um... to be:1.9L crossflow, turbo, 6 speed, widebody?)