Itinerant Air-Cooled

airkooledchris wrote:I have a very good friend with a 74 Adventurewagon in need of some assistance in Minneapolis, as their van has sat for a few years now without use and they need help getting it going again.

motor was rebuilt in SF, CA in 2003 and it hasn't seem much use since then. duel dellorto (sp?) carbs.. beautiful bus.

would you be able to split the day between two different vehicles?

if so, im sure they would be interested, very fun people, and ill touch base and confirm (and get them over here to post, they aren't online much) if that sounds ok?

Due to the fact that there is a psychological component to tuning in to people's different learning methods, and getting to know the specific car, I will not do two cars in one day. But, if I am within 50 miles of these two people, I will do two discrete half-days if you like. . .
Colin

Amskeptic wrote:I will not do two cars in one day.

I'm assuming you won't do multiple vehicles that aren't "related" (belonging to the same family)?

Amskeptic wrote:

airkooledchris wrote:I have a very good friend with a 74 Adventurewagon in need of some assistance in Minneapolis, as their van has sat for a few years now without use and they need help getting it going again.

motor was rebuilt in SF, CA in 2003 and it hasn't seem much use since then. duel dellorto (sp?) carbs.. beautiful bus.

would you be able to split the day between two different vehicles?

if so, im sure they would be interested, very fun people, and ill touch base and confirm (and get them over here to post, they aren't online much) if that sounds ok?

Due to the fact that there is a psychological component to tuning in to people's different learning methods, and getting to know the specific car, I will not do two cars in one day. But, if I am within 50 miles of these two people, I will do two discrete half-days if you like. . .
Colin

Thanks for the note. Ill get them to sign up and post to help coordinate a successful Minneapolis stint.

sped372 wrote:

Amskeptic wrote:I will not do two cars in one day.

I'm assuming you won't do multiple vehicles that aren't "related" (belonging to the same family)?

Tell me more. I did a BMW valve adjustment seminar with one of my VW clients.
Colin

I think I phrased that poorly. I was just looking for some clarification; I assume you won't do multiple vehicles that don't belong to the same "client" - split the day that way. But multiple cars belonging to the same client are fine, no?

I do have a '75 Harley 125cc SXT trail bike in the garage though that I'm planning on getting up and running this summer if you have any interest. It's air cooled!

sped372 wrote:But multiple cars belonging to the same client are fine, no?

Yes, so long as they fall within my range of abilities and interest. I will not, for example, tune up the Astro.
Colin

Amskeptic wrote:

chuxbus wrote:I'd be interested in a visit during one of your swings through Atlanta

Tell me what you'd like to address on what vehicle, and if you are weather-independent. Atlanta could be coming up sooner rather than later if we have a nice warm sunny day.
Colin

sorry... had a string of traveling and events and neglected to check back...

mostly interested in chassis stuff on the 78 Bus... bearings, brakes, cv joints, steering box... tightening/smoothing up the shifting

(I did an amateur restoration a few years ago, including swapping in an AVP rebuilt engine... did the drag link swap, but might need a steering box replacement and replaced my front rotors and calipers, but haven't been able to bust the rear brakes loose.) Also, maybe a general tuning up couldn't hurt... I'm not confident about my hydraulic valve settings

Amskeptic wrote:I will not, for example, tune up the Astro.
Colin

As IF!

Besides, Asstros do not need tune-ups. My first Asstro did over 300,000 kms before I changed the plugs.

Never thought I'd be reading this topic, now didja?

Colin -

I would be up for a full day on your swing through Portland. I have a 76 Riviera that can always use some love...

John

fancy pants wrote:Colin -

I would be up for a full day on your swing through Portland. I have a 76 Riviera that can always use some love...

John

Portland Oregon. Let's shoehorn you in somewhere/some time.

chuxbus wrote: mostly interested in chassis stuff on the 78 Bus... bearings, brakes, cv joints, steering box... tightening/smoothing up the shifting

How is May 19th?
Colin

Amskeptic wrote:

fancy pants wrote:Colin -

I would be up for a full day on your swing through Portland. I have a 76 Riviera that can always use some love...

John

Portland Oregon. Let's shoehorn you in somewhere/some

time.

Ooooo, that's a nice bus colin, tell the guy to stop breaking his fingers tho.

Not only do I have a broken finger, I just had a massive hernia repaired on Tuesday. I am down for a while...

fancy pants wrote:Not only do I have a broken finger, I just had a massive hernia repaired on Tuesday. I am down for a while..

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Dang man, take care of yerself!

Got a problem with my date now. Work just sprung the news last week that swing and day shift will be merging and a complete dept. rebid is in the works. I'll now be working Sundays..........This could change by then but to be safe a different day might work better if that's possible. I'm still planning on taking the week following Maupin off, I think.