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Creighton Muller chopped his New to him VW beetle in 1955. It was a brand new beetle. His parent didn't even know he chopped it until he parked it next to a stock Bug at the grocery store. Creighton is 85 years young. He's done over 15 mods to this VW to say the least. Chopped, RHD conversion. Shaved door handles, channeled body over stock suspension. 10 Stewart warner gauges, XK seats, Tuck & Roll interior, CUstom dual carb set up, Tubed bumpers, Custom body molding from a 1955 dodge, Electric hood control hydraulic front suspension. Pics below courtesy of Burly Burlile
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Barry Burlile
11/5/2020 09:01:20 pm
If anyone needs details, I have the complete history on this car. Details can also be found in a history of the 1st chopped "and channeled" Beetle in the April 2012 issue of Hot VW's............sorry I missed the Podcast.....................
Elizabeth Mueller
7/7/2021 07:52:07 pm
My Father-in-law, Creighton Mueller, was a pretty incredible man. This car being featured is in storage in Lakewood, WA. He was a leader who was innovative and involved in his community. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family June of 2021. I will treasure this interview for as long as I can. Thank you so much for this precious interview. 💗
Barry Burlile
7/7/2021 08:35:50 pm
Elizabeth, Andy, I am so very sorry to learn of Creightons passing. He was my unknown hero for more than half century and I was so glad when I finally located him in Tacoma, eventually getting the opportunity to meet him and write and promote the story of his amazing little VW sedan.
Andy mueller
7/19/2021 12:41:44 am
If anyone wants to see my father's 55 chop top. You can get a hold of me at lakewood auto body. I am in the works to get this car in the local lamay car museum. Leave a Reply. |
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