California Beach Heritage Red Edition

[burnercan]

Looks like the correct fogs are the thin ones that fit in my existing bumper just need the fogs version of the grille mesh and an auto electrician!

Lucky for me, the fogs seem to come as standard here as I don't remember spec-ing them..

 

[westfalia]

The OCEAN YELLOW/GOLD! looks good,
i think its been lowered.

 

[Gazellio]

Lucky for me, the fogs seem to come as standard here as I don't remember spec-ing them.. View attachment 29620

^ Yes they are standard on the Ocean Blue - I have a Beach.

 

[Volkywagen]

That is some serious money -VW call it a special edition and whack up the price adding 4Mo, Adjustable front seats - (they may not swivel) Adaptive suspension and some diff trickery. I like the Glacier Blue. V nice

 

[Gazellio]

^ Exactly that's why I think I can near replicate for a load less cash.

 

[Volkywagen]

you might have a business opportunity there...
Back in the 90s, Vw did a G60 golf, (a supercharged edition of the Mk2 GTI) however they never released it in the UK as it would be in direct competition with the Corrado G60. I bought three in 2001 from a German Auto trader and the rest is history. The last one i sold last year, and was very very sad to see it go. If there are special editions of a certain popular model then its worth making the effort to get them over here, but with these models, im sure the scenario would be similar, even with replicas.

 

[Gazellio]

Yes but the Euro models are very highly priced (in Europe) and would have to be silly money in the UK to make a wedge and they are LHD...

More sense to modify a UK van in the two tone scheme.....

 

[Gazellio]

I have sourced the "Red" Badges but they come as a whole "Ocean Red" so I would have to pay for all and cut the RED bit off and place after Beach. At £56 each I am going to have to think about it or leave till the end! (Does anybody know if the factory decals are under the lacquer?)

Great picture this morning showing the true Cherry Red colour. Many pictures make it look more bright red than it is....

 

[Gazellio]

Just put the awning out with the chairs and table for first time then rushed it back in as it started spitting!

 

[burnercan]

£112 for a one of a kind Beach Red doesn't sound so so bad ... She's looking good!

 

[westfalia]

Cut it after the ´R´ then it reads beached.

 

[WelshGas]

I have sourced the "Red" Badges but they come as a whole "Ocean Red" so I would have to pay for all and cut the RED bit off and place after Beach. At £56 each I am going to have to think about it or leave till the end! (Does anybody know if the factory decals are under the lacquer?)

I don’t believe they are as others have removed them with judicious use of a hair dryer.

Could always get your own printed.

https://www.vinylletteringonline.co.uk/vehicle_lettering

 

[Gazellio]

I know I will buy the Factory Ones just to be the only "Beach Red" and confuse a few folk lol.

However I have asked for a quote from the company recommended above

 

[westfalia]

Y

I know I will buy the Factory Ones just to be the only "Beach Red" and confuse a few folk lol.

You could probably then sell the Ocean stickers.

 

[Gazellio]

^ Great idea there must be a few SE owners or Oceans without the stickers that want them out there....

 

[Gazellio]

I don’t believe they are as others have removed them with judicious use of a hair dryer.

Could always get your own printed.

https://www.vinylletteringonline.co.uk/vehicle_lettering

They will not do it I guess its copyright.

 

[Gazellio]

Well actually...

"
It's not copyright.


If you provide the artwork then we can supply it.


It's just we're not able to replicate the design.

Best Regards

Martin

VinylLetteringOnline.co.uk

"

 

[WelshGas]

Well actually...

"
It's not copyright.


If you provide the artwork then we can supply it.


It's just we're not able to replicate the design.

Best Regards

Martin

VinylLetteringOnline.co.uk

"

There are other companies. That was just the first that came up.

 

[Gazellio]

Just for the record a few pics of my previously owned California's...











And before that....



And now of course to complete the Triple Cali..

 

[SE VanMan]

Great thread Gazellio, I'm a new Beach owner too in Berkhamsted so will be keeping my eyes peeled for the Bulli. I too wanted the red two tone but wasn't sure I could keep it clean enough as a daily driver. Keep up the mods and details as its both informative and inspiring!

 

[Gazellio]

Nice one so what colour did you choose lets have a picture?

 

[burnercan]

The tree in the back ground got big from the first pic to the last. You have been at this for some time!!

 

[SE VanMan]

Nice one so what colour did you choose lets have a picture?

I've not had a chance to take any 'nice' photos yet, so heres an industrial estate one!
Indium grey, I thought it would allow me a little stealthiness and hide the unavoidable daily grime. (not that much has been allowed to settle on it!) I still love the two tone, I looked at one in Colindale too!

 

[SE VanMan]

£470 Wooburn Green

How did you find the guys at Wooburn? That will be my local dealer but I've not had the pleasure yet...

 

[Gazellio]

SE Vanman where did you buy yours?