2011 Itinerary 12/15
- Sylvester
- Bad Old Puddy Tat.
- Location: Sylvester, Georgia
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Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Looks like Colin is now heading towards Indiana, my home state. I have to ask, why are there so few write ups by customers this year? I seem to have the most detailed post out there. There is a lot of people that have been visited, but not a lot of info as to what Colin has done. I like to read the exploits of our fearless Itinerant on the road, and especially the ordinary Joes like me whom have a unique story for each of the vehicles we have. Come on, lets share the stories! Don't be shy!
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue, I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew. And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod, The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
- aopisa
- Addicted!
- Location: Vermont
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Last year I jumped the gun and posted right away. I wasn't sure if I should give some ample time for an "Itinerant Air-Cooled Greetings from Vermont" this year. I will post a recap of his visit soon.Sylvester wrote:Looks like Colin is now heading towards Indiana, my home state. I have to ask, why are there so few write ups by customers this year? I seem to have the most detailed post out there. There is a lot of people that have been visited, but not a lot of info as to what Colin has done. I like to read the exploits of our fearless Itinerant on the road, and especially the ordinary Joes like me whom have a unique story for each of the vehicles we have. Come on, lets share the stories! Don't be shy!
1977 Westy 2.0L F.I.
Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate. - Chuang Tzu
Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate. - Chuang Tzu
- Xelmon
- Sedna of VW lovers
- Location: LA or Portland, OR
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
*Finally looks closely at the Itinerary*
Colin won't make to this year's RendezVW!
The Tragedy! ... Will miss ya man! Looking forward to seeing you at the Lab! :)
Colin won't make to this year's RendezVW!
The Tragedy! ... Will miss ya man! Looking forward to seeing you at the Lab! :)
- ruckman101
- Lord God King Bwana
- Location: Up next to a volcano.
- Contact:
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Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
I noticed that too. But then it's a good thing, in this case, that he can't get away from the job. Either that or he's tired of Oregon's June weather. It is usually much warmer in July.
neal
neal
The slipper has no teeth.
- vwlover77
- IAC Addict!
- Location: North Canton, Ohio
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Colin passed through the Cleveland, Ohio area on Friday. See new thread in the 2011 Itinerary forum.
Don
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
"When we let our compassion go, we let go of whatever claim we have to the divine." - Bruce Springsteen
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
"When we let our compassion go, we let go of whatever claim we have to the divine." - Bruce Springsteen
- VWBusrepairman
- IAC Addict!
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana; Children of the Corn
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Hoosier state is next! If Colin can swing by Bloomington on his way north after the Bartoli visit, I shall give you a write up, kind sir.Sylvester wrote:Looks like Colin is now heading towards Indiana, my home state. I have to ask, why are there so few write ups by customers this year? I seem to have the most detailed post out there.
I don't have anything planned except a visit to the farm and maybe a cold beer.
1968-1979 VW bus sunroof consulting, type IV engine analysis, QA technical work
- Amskeptic
- IAC "Help Desk"
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
It shall come to pass. A visit to the farm, a quick engine drop and a reset of the end play again with *your* spare 0.38 endplay shim would be peachy.VWBusrepairman wrote:Hoosier state is next! If Colin can swing by Bloomington on his way north after the Bartoli visit, I shall give you a write up, kind sir.Sylvester wrote:Looks like Colin is now heading towards Indiana, my home state. I have to ask, why are there so few write ups by customers this year? I seem to have the most detailed post out there.
I don't have anything planned except a visit to the farm and maybe a cold beer.
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
- poptop tom
- Old School!
- Location: La Porte, IN
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Maybe you can grab the money I wasted on a bunk engine build back for me!Amskeptic wrote:It shall come to pass. A visit to the farm, a quick engine drop and a reset of the end play again with *your* spare 0.38 endplay shim would be peachy.VWBusrepairman wrote:Hoosier state is next! If Colin can swing by Bloomington on his way north after the Bartoli visit, I shall give you a write up, kind sir.Sylvester wrote:Looks like Colin is now heading towards Indiana, my home state. I have to ask, why are there so few write ups by customers this year? I seem to have the most detailed post out there.
I don't have anything planned except a visit to the farm and maybe a cold beer.
Colin
Nevermind actually. I'll chalk that up to live and learn. Do it yourself. And dont pay someone for services
until you know the work done was done correctly.
Mr. Blotto wrote, "Boy - thanks for the offer, but a month in poptop tom's world means 5 years"
- VWBusrepairman
- IAC Addict!
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana; Children of the Corn
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Feel free to send me a PM, Tom- if you'd like to discuss further.poptop tom wrote:Maybe you can grab the money I wasted on a bunk engine build back for me!Amskeptic wrote:It shall come to pass. A visit to the farm, a quick engine drop and a reset of the end play again with *your* spare 0.38 endplay shim would be peachy.VWBusrepairman wrote:Hoosier state is next! If Colin can swing by Bloomington on his way north after the Bartoli visit, I shall give you a write up, kind sir.Sylvester wrote:Looks like Colin is now heading towards Indiana, my home state. I have to ask, why are there so few write ups by customers this year? I seem to have the most detailed post out there.
I don't have anything planned except a visit to the farm and maybe a cold beer.
Colin
Nevermind actually. I'll chalk that up to live and learn. Do it yourself. And dont pay someone for services
until you know the work done was done correctly.
I will look for shims this afternoon and have contacted the local shop to see if they have any of that size as well.
1968-1979 VW bus sunroof consulting, type IV engine analysis, QA technical work
- Amskeptic
- IAC "Help Desk"
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Bingo! What do we have for our lucky winner, Bob?poptop tom wrote: live and learn. Do it yourself.
We have a BRAND NEW CHINESE SINTERED CRANKSHAFT MADE OUT OF "ALMOST METAL"!! Yes, for our lucky winner only the best maybe suitable crankshaft that may or may not break in half if it doesn't score the bearings into grey paste, our "Almost Metal" crankshaft is likely to be out of balance with incorrectly radiused journals but it looks good!!
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
- Hippie
- IAC Addict!
- Location: 41º 35' 27" N, 93º 37' 15" W
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Oh now, Colin you know it wouldn't grind up the bearings as it would not line up with any of them in the first place.
Anyone care to contribute to my charity drive, Measuring Instruments for China?
Anyone care to contribute to my charity drive, Measuring Instruments for China?
- VWBusrepairman
- IAC Addict!
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana; Children of the Corn
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
Colin has came and left, now on his was to Crawfordsville via 231.
His Bob D. was nothing less than an excellent example of late bay bus. It was very impressive indeed and inspires me to continue repairing mine as needed. The Bob D still has the new car smell- I kid you not.
Photos when I re-learn how to post 'em.
His Bob D. was nothing less than an excellent example of late bay bus. It was very impressive indeed and inspires me to continue repairing mine as needed. The Bob D still has the new car smell- I kid you not.
Photos when I re-learn how to post 'em.
1968-1979 VW bus sunroof consulting, type IV engine analysis, QA technical work
- Hippie
- IAC Addict!
- Location: 41º 35' 27" N, 93º 37' 15" W
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
New car smell? Serious? I bet he doesn't smoke in it then.VWBusrepairman wrote:Colin has came and left, now on his was to Crawfordsville via 231.
His Bob D. was nothing less than an excellent example of late bay bus. It was very impressive indeed and inspires me to continue repairing mine as needed. The Bob D still has the new car smell- I kid you not.
Photos when I re-learn how to post 'em.
Photobucket works good for photos. Just copy the image code below your uploaded picture there, and paste the code here in your post.
- Amskeptic
- IAC "Help Desk"
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/05/11
After pretty much living in it for the past fifteen months, my stinkfoot hippy sweat/GumOut-pickled/Diet Coke phenalalinine/nicotine/corn starch powder reek just happens to end up smelling like a new Volkswagen, whoowuddathunk?Hippie wrote: New car smell? Serious?
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
- hambone
- Post-Industrial Non-Secular Mennonite
- Location: Portland, Ore.
- Status: Offline
Re: 2011 Itinerary 06/09/11
I am not surprised. Another example of intelligent design meeting coincidence.
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