Aloha VW Ohana, Congratulations to all the winners! And thanks to all 150 participants for making this years show a huge success. Keep and eye out for the upcoming 2012 calendar of events with more shows and cruises! Mahalo The VW Club of Hawaii Crew

1. OVAL / SPLIT VINTAGE- 1st 1957 Thomas Mariano 2nd 1952 Glenn Nomura 3rd 1956 Shane Fivella

2. OVAL / SPLIT CUSTOM- 1st 1957 Chris Kini 2nd Sean Viernes 3rd 1956 Frank Ancheta

3. CONVERTIBLE VINTAGE- 1st 1956 Grey frey & Ohana 2nd 1967 Shayne Costa

4. CONVERTIBLE CUSTOM- 1st 1978 Shaun Murray 2nd 1961 Danny Nakanelua 3rd 1964 Pat Augustus

5. 2 DOOR SEDAN VINTAGE- 1st 1967 Miguel Colon 2nd  1965 Ikaika Peltier 3rd  1970 Tyler Nakasone

6. 2 DOOR SEDAN CUSTOM- 1st 1963 John Bautista 2nd 1966 Erick Roberts 3rd 1959 Lianne & Darren Hesber

7. KARMANN GHIA- 1st 1970 Shayne Ader 2nd 1960 Kim Meyer 3rd 1968 Bob Hare       

8. BUS VINTAGE- 1st 1956 Eddlie Quillopo 2nd 1969 Aaron Nicklos 3rd 1966 Guy Demello

9. BUS CUSTOM- 1st 1965 Ian hare 2nd 1967 Ron Dalmacio 3rd 1967 Tony Fajota   

10. SINGLE / DOUBLE CAB- 1st 1963 Kevin meyer 2nd 1968 Troy Boy

11. DUNEBUGGY- 1st 1965 Lance Hashimoto 2nd 1964 Ed Ramirez 3rd 1968 Jason Ishihara

12. TYPE 3- 1st  1962 Wade Kaneshiro 2nd 1965 Glenn Nomura 3rd 1966 Payton Apostol

13. THING / OFF ROAD- 1st 1970 Albert Montalbo 2nd Bert Santiago

14. STREET & STRIP- 1st 1965 Glenn Yahiku 2nd 1970 Gordon Ortiz 3rd 1956 Al Tomas

15. WATER COOLED- 1st  2006 Ryan Ramaila 2nd 2008 Jose Valazques 3rd 2008 Jeff Davis

16. RAT ROD- 1st 1964 Randy Makahanaloa 2nd 1953 Gordon Abbbot 3rd 1961 Paul Nyde

17. STREET BEATER- 1st 1975 Albert Lambert

18. BEST OF SHOW- 1970 Ghia Shayne Ader

Aloha VW Ohana,

Today after completing the Hot VW’s Magazine photo shoot and on the way home Bruddah Gonzo was encountered problems with his oval. Driving through Haliewa he was already experiencing sputtering and a possible fuel loss. No matter how many times he pulled over he witnessed the VW Brotherhood pulling over right behind him and lending a hand.

By the time they reached Kaneone our club Pres Todd Matsumoto offered to tow Gonzo all the way up the Likelike HWY to his home in Kalihi. Which we all know is a long journey.

Gonzo would like to express his gratitude to Todd Matsumoto, Shane Langen, Gordon Ortiz and everyone else who assisted.

In my conversation to Gonzo he said “Was really touching!”

Photo courtesy: Bruddah Gonzo

BIG mahalo to Bobby Greene who has served thousands of Volkswagen enthusiasts past 35+ years.  Bobby is retiring his 1146 Kona St. shop.  Recently, Todd and Tyler paid Bobby a visit and personally thanked him on behalf of the VW Club of Hawaii for not only donating all of his excess parts for the recent swap meet at Todd’s house, but for also being a VW friend.

Bobby’s heart is still into Volkswagens but will not have a stationary shop to own and manage — he will be accessible by mobile service and can readily be reached at (808)387-3042.

And, BIG Mahalo to Bob Simpson also known as Pele Bug also known as PB Machines, too, is closing his 3006 Ualena St. shop.  Bob has been in the VW business since 1968.  He’s talked about retiring for some time now and looks like July 31st was his last clearance, going out-of-business sale.

Bob, like Bobby, can not rid of the VW bug fever so he will jump to servicing Big Island, and will share a shop part-time on 206C Mokauea St. in beautiful Kalihi.

Both Hawaii VW Legends in their 78+ years experience certainly keep us VWs alive.  They helped us pass our VWs from generation to generation.  They are the reason the Hawaii VW scene is so strong as it is in past years and years to come.  It’s bitter-sweet that these icons have moved on, but we’re happy that they’re on ‘semi-retired’ mode and will enjoy life to its fullest degree.  If you’re in the Kona St. area behind McKinley Car Wash or in the Airport area by Nimitz,  please stop by and thank Bobby and Bob before they close Tanya Automotive Specialist and Pele Bug shops for good.  Even if you don’t know Bobby or Bob stop by and shake their hands for what they have done for us — the VW Ohana.

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Updated:  August 6, 2011

Much mahalo to Stan Masamitsu, Lori Nascimento, Tony VW Crew, Todd, Mike, Gordon, Jeff, and Kevin, and the V-Dub Ohana who participated and made this an enjoyable successful event.  Congratulations to Francine & Rich Neitzel ’66 blue-white ‘honu’ 21-window for winning the Participants Choice Award, and to Karl Flores ’47 Split  for winning the Dealer’s Choice Award and Peoples Choice Award.

The VW Club of Hawaii is excited to participate in its first ever event with its premier sponsor — Tony Volkswagen. To inaugurate this event the VW Club of Hawaii invites you for a Tony Volkswagen Show and Shine event on Saturday, August 6, 2011.

Tony Volkswagen will not only be celebrating its 10th year anniversary of Tony Autoplex, but will also be unveiling its 2012 Volkswagen Passat, so come out and support our premier sponsor, and hang out with your VW ohana. There will be three awards presented.  There will be Taste of Tony food booths to fill your ‘opu’ and drinks to quench your thirst, and live entertainment to enjoy.

Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011

Roll-in: 10:00 am (first 30 receives complimentary Tony Group gift bag)

Show and Shine Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Place: Tony Volkswagen, 94-1299 Ka Uka Blvd. in Waipio

Awards 4:45 pm –
Tony Volkswagen’s Choice Award,
Peoples’ Choice Award, and
Drivers’ Choice Award

and Presento to Tony Volkswagen

Mahalo,
The VW Club of Hawaii

Aloha VW Ohana, We are proud to announce that one of our long time sponsors and Vintage VW Club member “Alex Ching owner of Island Vee Dub” has opend his own parts store in Kaimuki! Alex has been selling West Coats Metric parts for years and has expanded his sales to now include- Wolfsburg West, Econo International Supply, ISP West, So Cal Import Parts and Vintage Speed! We wish Alex success with his new shop, so stop by and check out his new location and operation hours below. Aloha VW Club of Hawaii

Location- 1144 10th Avenue, Suite 300 Kaimuki

Contact#- Alex at (808)277-7744

Operation Hours- Saturdays 9:00am to 4:00pm

Any other days & special orders- “By appointment calls only”

Aloha VW Ohana, We would like to thank all the 57 VW drivers who came out to attend the Honolulu Zoo event. It was an awesome event planned by crew member Miki who works as a Zoo Keeper! Getting the thumbs ups from her big bosses to put this all together for us to bring in such a huge gathering right on the front lawn was spectacular! The Zoo in Waikiki in deffinetly a hot spot cause we raised over $600 in donations to the Zoo Conservation Fund! So many happy people came through with VW stories shows how VW’s touch their lives. Also, The Zoo Director was so happy he wants us back! We will see you there again next time for The 2nd Annual Zoo event for sure! Mahalo to Al Mags and the 706 Ewa Beach VW Club & Karl who provided the cooler drinks and snacks! Mahalo Vintage VW Club for roll-in support! Thanks to all the families who came out to support thier own VW friends and drivers. Big Mahalo and Aloha The VW Club of Hawaii Crew

Congrats to the “Show and Shine” winners-

Zoo Directors Choice Award- Greg Frey 1956 Stock Blue Oval Vert

Zoo Keepers Choice Award- Roy Dunlap 1965 Green Kombi Camper

Kruger The Rhino Memorial Award- Al Lambert Blue Single Cab

Please check out Shane from Creative Minds Gallery Pictures, GOOD JOB BRAH!!! See a video of Da Pres at the Zoo produced by a You Tube guy named Kyle who happend to stop by and check us out in our video section. Very nice work Guys!

The VW Club of Hawaii is proud to invite you to our first  annual “Criuse to the Zoo” Show and Shine Sunday June 26th!!! This will be an awesome event to attend! Come out for a cruise and then park RIGHT ON THE GRASS fronting the Honolulu Zoo! Spend the day hanging with your VW Ohana and the Animals in Waikiki. This is a great community benefit event for the Zoo Conservation Fund. Small kine $5.00 donation for Zoo passes. We even get nice kine show & shine trophy awards too! Drinks and snacks provided by 706 Ewa Beach VW Crew and The VW Club of Hawaii. Or bring your own Picnic and chairs are welcome too! This is an Ohana family event so please remember rules for cruising and club events- NO BURNING OUT & NO RACING, NO illegal activities or unruly behavior. Please keep our events safe and clean for future VW generations to enjoy! See info below for cruise, show and shine details. Again, thank you for supporting the Zoo Conservation Fund. Mahalo The VW Club of Hawaii

Date- SUNDAY JUNE 26th, 2011

Cruise Starting Point- Airport Starbucks 9:30am

Roll-out 10:00am- Nimitz to Waikiki

Arrive at Zoo 11:00am- Car line up staging, donation collections for Zoo passes

Show and shine- 11:30am to 3:45pm

Trophy Awards 3:45pm- Directors Choice, Zoo Keepers Choice & Kruger the Rhino Memorial Award

4:00pm Pau Hana & cruise home!

Contact Miki @ 722-6502 or email jmb1racing@aol.com