On My International Harvester

Oh yes, that’s right – TLR doesn’t just work on just Volkswagen and German. You might remember our buddy the 1964 International Scout from awhile back. We had a lot of honing to do in the cylinders just to make…

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Stranded in Death Valley – tale of what not to do

Recently this story popped up among racing circles, and I think it’s a good reminder of what not to do. Especially if it messes with Mother Nature in places that you aren’t familiar with, and ESPECIALLY if you don’t quite…

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Going green, Vandamm style

Now with school being out for the kiddos, we are safe to break the Van back down to rebuild status. You might remember a previous post regarding our awesome new Fox Shocks specifically built for Vanagon Syncros? Well, it is…

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Project Lift-off Jetta

After lifting the Jetta, and with 195/70/14 truck tires.

Mission – to take this: To this: Mssion accomplished obviously. But let’s back up. WHO does that to a Jetta?! And an MK3 Jetta?! Well, we do. Before you shake your head at our TLR silliness, or apparent boredom, we…

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Retro Race Video: 2013 VORRA USA 500

Here’s some video from the 2013 VORRA USA 500, posted on YouTube by Mathew Brannan. There’s some Class 11 love at 3:51, 5:25, and 12:54 (The Booger!) and again at 7:15, 11:08, and 14:55 (Meek Racing):

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Just random updates…we’re busy…

Well these, my friend, are special-built Fox Racing shocks specifically for Vanagon Syncros only. They are also ONLY available at Gowesty Camper Products. We are so excited to install these on our Syncro, especially after five years of driving now TWENTY-EIGHT year old original shocks.

Apologies for the lack of activity here. We’ve been busy, as you can imagine. Car show and race season gearing up, TLR product going out, kids ending school – you know, things. Of course, taking taking pretty much two years…

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Upcoming Local Shows and Fundraiser

Here is the information to two local car shows that TLR-built cars will be attending, specifically recently featured turbo cars. Good luck to these entries! If you are considering the May 17th show, 100% of the proceeds go to the…

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Smith Flat VW Show, Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser

May 4, 2014 saw TLR at the Smith Flat VW Hangout in Hangtown [Placerville], CA. The show was sponsored by Lance of TNT Powdercoating, Drew of German Auto Werks, and Tim of Sierra Landscape Material. The proceeds from the car…

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