2020 Initial Interest Gauge
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Definitely interested in a return visit to St. Louis. Maybe even 2 days of your time - one headed west and one headed east...or 2 in a row. Schedule is open so far after mid-May. Several items to evaluate / consider:
Review basics
Verify engine tuning
Move fuel pump (if not already complete by then)
Steering / front end re-build
Further electrical trouble shooting
Make Ernie a road warrior
Looking forward to another visit.
Sam
Review basics
Verify engine tuning
Move fuel pump (if not already complete by then)
Steering / front end re-build
Further electrical trouble shooting
Make Ernie a road warrior
Looking forward to another visit.
Sam
- Mccandmore
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I am always up for an IAC visit.
Anytime in the spring or early summer is great.
The bus is still in hibernation, but I don't anticipate any huge projects this year. Just general maintenance stuff.
Cheers.
James in NJ
Anytime in the spring or early summer is great.
The bus is still in hibernation, but I don't anticipate any huge projects this year. Just general maintenance stuff.
Cheers.
James in NJ
- whc03grady
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Will this year be clockwise or counterclockwise?
Interested, prefer a Sunday.
1974 Campmobile: stop leak at transaxle
1971 Squareback: get running
Interested, prefer a Sunday.
1974 Campmobile: stop leak at transaxle
1971 Squareback: get running
Ludwig--1974 Westfalia, 2.0L (GD035193), Solex 34PDSIT-2/3 carburetors.
Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
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I'm in at least for a half day, maybe all day. Looking to visit Chicago and my 99 y/o aunt perhaps late spring.
I want to be sure the bus is up to the trip, it will be my first road trip in it. I think the brake fluid should be changed and maybe the ball joint boots. I have some good quality BJ boots for the Thing are they the same for the bus? Which way you going this year?
Best,
Skip
I want to be sure the bus is up to the trip, it will be my first road trip in it. I think the brake fluid should be changed and maybe the ball joint boots. I have some good quality BJ boots for the Thing are they the same for the bus? Which way you going this year?
Best,
Skip
Complexity is the enemy of reliability.
76 Westfalia
74 Type 181
RinTinTin in Waldorf Astoria 1956
76 Westfalia
74 Type 181
RinTinTin in Waldorf Astoria 1956
- Cunfer
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I would like to book a day with you to begin learning how to maintain my 1978 VW bus. I've had it for a year and it's running fairly well, but I have lots of questions. The previous owner had it for 28 years and kept it in excellent shape--I want to keep up that record. I'm in the Dallas, Texas area now through the end of July, but have some flexibility about dates and locations.
1978 Westfalia
1985 Jetta
1973 Bus
1985 Jetta
1973 Bus
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Paducahfrank and Paducahlydia: Put us down. The engine should be going back in as early as this weekend. I'm sure there will be plenty of Bus to tear into after June - hopefully not the engine.
Paducah Frank
1978 2.0 F.I. Non Cali Westfalia
1974 Triumph TR6
2005 Chevy Colorado
1978 2.0 F.I. Non Cali Westfalia
1974 Triumph TR6
2005 Chevy Colorado
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Y'all,
I am taking off in a couple of hours for a 1,450 mile jaunt. I have recorded each of your requests and am sketching in a light outline of the lap. Staaaaay tuned. Will be checking in every day.
Colin
I am taking off in a couple of hours for a 1,450 mile jaunt. I have recorded each of your requests and am sketching in a light outline of the lap. Staaaaay tuned. Will be checking in every day.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
- bradleygt
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a riveting beetle floor pan replacement somewhere in texas sometime this summer (or fall)
an ounce of prevention is waaay more than a pound of cure
- tommu
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Is it that time already? Count me in.
- hippiewannabe
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By now I'm proud to own it. It brings back happy memories of my kids pitching in, and represents the tipping point of getting the beast genuinely roadworthy. I still have that vintage lawn chair. Just don't tell my wife her favorite roasting pan was baptized in grease and Gumout.Amskeptic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:35 amIt was safely anonymous until you identified the owner of this Most Amazing VW Entropy Ever ...TrollFromDownBelow wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:34 pmPoor Don....you just love trotting out that photo...![]()


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And most people fucking hate poetry.
And most people fucking hate poetry.
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I'm sure the grease and Gumout added to it's longevity and it's non-stick capability.hippiewannabe wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 6:22 pm
By now I'm proud to own it. It brings back happy memories of my kids pitching in, and represents the tipping point of getting the beast genuinely roadworthy. I still have that vintage lawn chair. Just don't tell my wife her favorite roasting pan was baptized in grease and Gumout.![]()

1976 VW Bus aka tripod
FI ...not leaky, and not so noisy...and she runs awesome!
FI ...not leaky, and not so noisy...and she runs awesome!
hambone wrote: There are those out there with no other aim but to bunch panties. It's like arguing with a pretzel.

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If you are hitting me up early in the season, you'll be checking my new engine install, if you are in Michigan at the end of the season, you will most likely be helping me with a center pin for my steering.
1976 VW Bus aka tripod
FI ...not leaky, and not so noisy...and she runs awesome!
FI ...not leaky, and not so noisy...and she runs awesome!
hambone wrote: There are those out there with no other aim but to bunch panties. It's like arguing with a pretzel.

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We’re planning on dual carb install and balancing here in Rochester.
Looks like we will see you September!
Randy and Jeff (BussBassist)
Looks like we will see you September!
Randy and Jeff (BussBassist)