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Post by Amskeptic » Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:18 am

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. . .
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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

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Post by sped372 » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:10 pm

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)?
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Post by airkooledchris » Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:49 pm

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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. . .
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Thanks for the note. Ill get them to sign up and post to help coordinate a successful Minneapolis stint.
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Post by Amskeptic » Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:51 pm

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.
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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

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Post by sped372 » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:02 pm

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!
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Post by Amskeptic » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:37 pm

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.
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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

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Post by chuxbus » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:23 pm

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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.
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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

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Post by glasseye » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:19 pm

Amskeptic wrote:I will not, for example, tune up the Astro.
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As IF! :cherry:

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

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Post by fancy pants » Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:43 am

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...

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Post by Amskeptic » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:23 pm

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...

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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

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Post by Amskeptic » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:26 pm

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?
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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

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Post by spiffy » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:46 pm

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.
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Post by fancy pants » Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:17 pm

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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Post by spiffy » Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:57 pm

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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Post by Westy78 » Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:56 pm

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.
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