Lawdy, ten years ago TODAY, I pulled into Atlanta with my new 1978 bus, the BobD @ 34,936 miles. I had flown to Chicago IL and picked it up with the help of Mr. Blotto on October 31, 2008.
At the time, it seemed stupid, because the 1973 Road Warrior @ 530,000 miles was just ticking off the miles with nary a care.
But then the Road Warrior met its end, so I was so very very grateful to have the BobD waiting for me. And I have piled on the miles since.
It is now @ 111,130 miles.
The good news is, it has worn those miles well. Same paint, same interior, same engine, same rear brake shoes, same shocks, same everything except wear items. Below is a comparison photo essay 2008/2018
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2008 (factory sure was sloppy with the grease)
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Anyways, I have driven this bus hard and all over the place, and it is still presentable. The engine is due for my 100,000 tear-down/inspection and perhaps we will find out why compression test shows 160# in #4
ColinGettingOlderStillButBoyDoIStillLoveThesCars
BobD Tenth Anniversary ?!
- Amskeptic
- IAC "Help Desk"
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BobD Tenth Anniversary ?!
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
- Mr Blotto
- IAC Addict!
- Location: Northern Burbs / Chicago
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Re: BobD Tenth Anniversary ?!
Hey, I remember that beautiful fall day! The bus still smelled factory fresh.
BobD is lucky to have you.
1978 Sage Green Westy - 2.0 FI - SOLD WITH 109887 miles
- Amskeptic
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Re: BobD Tenth Anniversary ?!
It was a pretty sunny day in Chicago's finest afternoon rush hour traffic WITH A FACTORY FRESH-SMELLING 34,936 mile BUS! I WAS A WRECK.
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