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It's gonna be yuuge ...
Colin
covelo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:19 pmI'm in with our 1980 Vanagon (it's actually a September 1979 model). The "problem" is that I have not uncovered anything that needs work. (Don't want to waste our time on the nonfunctional windshield washer). But we have several long trips planned between now and when you make it to the West Coast so in all likelihood something will emerge. Looking forward to diving in again.
judahthedog wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:04 amHi there! First timer here... Busbassist lives in my neighborhood and I am hoping to schedule a day the same week he has you visiting.
I have a 1973 Automatic Camper. seems to have lost a lot of power.
BoltonFTW wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:43 pmFirst timer here also. I am interested in a full day.
New to me 1978 Camper Deluxe FI manual transmission. Well cared for with only 1 previous owner. Hoping to keep forever and learn how to make that happen.
Bay Area, California
Dates: ideally before July but can be flexible.
Deanaha wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:00 pmBrand new to this. In Amarillo, TX. Currently, the 77 bus is in a shop getting a new gas tank and hopefully will run by the time you get here. If not, that is the priority. Or another option is 79 automatic, camper, that is from a salvage yard, not running for a long time
There is so much to learn, I can start anywhere and learn something. Definitely no experience.
I have a shop and lift to use
You do you brother We all have our own financial atrocities...I have to spend $16k to keep the ass end of my house from falling off! Foundation work aint' sexy ...not like a pristinely rebuilt type 4 engine.Amskeptic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:40 pmI hope we can do that. If it is a half day, I will need others in your area to sign up. I have committed financial atrocities with an order for three sets of Len Hoffman heads (one of which will be reimbursed down here in Miami).TrollFromDownBelow wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:24 pmdefinitely a half day ... possibly a full day....depends on how far along I am with the engine rebuild. Friday - Sun preferable....so we can have an itinerant get together for Michigan peeps (or anyone else that wants to travel to the Shady Shores) but am flexible.
Colin
hambone wrote: There are those out there with no other aim but to bunch panties. It's like arguing with a pretzel.
Nope. You are a guaranteed show.TrollFromDownBelow wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:02 pmYou do you brother We all have our own financial atrocities...I have to spend $16k to keep the ass end of my house from falling off! Foundation work aint' sexy ...not like a pristinely rebuilt type 4 engine.Amskeptic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:40 pmI hope we can do that. If it is a half day, I will need others in your area to sign up. I have committed financial atrocities with an order for three sets of Len Hoffman heads (one of which will be reimbursed down here in Miami).TrollFromDownBelow wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:24 pmdefinitely a half day ... possibly a full day....depends on how far along I am with the engine rebuild. Friday - Sun preferable....so we can have an itinerant get together for Michigan peeps (or anyone else that wants to travel to the Shady Shores) but am flexible.
Colin
Seriously - you should state in your intro that half days are at your discretion, and based on the itinerary route.
Yes, I wouldn't mind some hands-on advice with adjusting these self-adjusting valves. I have not wanted to touch them since the car is running so well and I don't want to mess things up. I also may want to do the rear brakes since this thing is heavy and the handbrake is not holding well on very steep inclines.Amskeptic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:48 pmcovelo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:19 pmI'm in with our 1980 Vanagon (it's actually a September 1979 model). The "problem" is that I have not uncovered anything that needs work. (Don't want to waste our time on the nonfunctional windshield washer). But we have several long trips planned between now and when you make it to the West Coast so in all likelihood something will emerge. Looking forward to diving in again.
I await your list. We'll fix that windshield washer if nothing else. There are Vanagon-specific things, like that long battery cable which we would seek to optimize, and lubricating the heater cables before they kink. And of course, you will show me how to tune it up.
Colin
Thanks, I am excited to think of learning more about how to keep the buses running a long time.Amskeptic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:58 pmDeanaha wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:00 pmBrand new to this. In Amarillo, TX. Currently, the 77 bus is in a shop getting a new gas tank and hopefully will run by the time you get here. If not, that is the priority. Or another option is 79 automatic, camper, that is from a salvage yard, not running for a long time
There is so much to learn, I can start anywhere and learn something. Definitely no experience.
I have a shop and lift to use
Welcome to the forum. We can make a full day that is useful regardless of which vehicle. I think you will have the '77 running by late August/early September.
We'll go through it, then start the '79 . . .
Colin
Awesome! Bus will be in Danville, CA to be more specific which is about an hour south of SacramentoAmskeptic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:55 pmBoltonFTW wrote: ↑Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:43 pmFirst timer here also. I am interested in a full day.
New to me 1978 Camper Deluxe FI manual transmission. Well cared for with only 1 previous owner. Hoping to keep forever and learn how to make that happen.
Bay Area, California
Dates: ideally before July but can be flexible.
Perfect candidate. We will give you ten hours of how to make it last forever.
Colin
As of this writing Ludwig is 45 years, 3 months, and 22 days old (that's 1,429,920,000 +/- 20,000 or so seconds). Volkswagen never really meant for him to be around in 1989, let alone 2019. I want to continue to give him a fighting chance.
South-central Montana. One hour and change North of Yellowstone's North gate. In the windiest town in America (average wind speed: 15.2 mph).
A Sunday sometime this Summer.