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Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:21 pm

Tram wrote: I guess if you guys can't tell which panels I repainted, the color match was pretty good and I could detail- gun that one section after pulling the WS and addressing the rust.

I'm guessing that it was either the sliding door or the panel behind it.

Nice bus George, enjoy the hell out of it, and I got the Bayderbecke name.
Admittedly only because my big bro is a professional Jazz musician and avid Jazz record collector (pre-dating myself...LOL). Good name nonetheless! BTW, I have not named one of my VW's in 35 years, mainly because I get so attached it is difficult to let them go............name them and I am F'ed!

Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:07 am

Nice bus Tram! Looks solid.

Nice dancing bear on the back window! :lol:

Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:07 pm

poptop tom wrote: Nice bus Tram! Looks solid.

Nice dancing bear on the back window! :lol:

The former owner was a very eccentric "cat lady", a PhD in history and an MS in library science, published author, college prof, ex WAC in WW2, etc., etc.

She bought the bus from a deadhead wanna be, and paid me to heat gun and scrape stickers when she first got it. She kept the dancing bear because her big tomcat was named "Bear". I think I'll keep it, too. :lol: Bear the Cat is still with us- adjusting to life in a new home as a lone cat, instead of the top cat of six.

yes, Daisy/ Bix does stink inside. They all traveled the country together. It's gonna take a lot of cleaning and deodorizing. Drives my doggie insane. :lol:

Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:06 pm

Tram wrote: notchback wrote: Tram wrote: Nice red grey market Benz there. What's the story on it?

I'm hitting it with the fire wrench next week. Need any partz? :D Will any of them work on a 280SEL 4,5?

Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:23 pm

notchback wrote: Tram wrote: notchback wrote: Tram wrote: Nice red grey market Benz there. What's the story on it?

I'm hitting it with the fire wrench next week. Need any partz? :D Will any of them work on a 280SEL 4,5?

With torch and welder, all things are possible.

Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:21 pm

jimmynotch wrote: Tram wrote:

Actually, I'm stalking jimmynotch. Don't tell him, though.

You and Notchboy. At least we have our Bays. WTF is going on with the Texas Fatass? He was 'sposed to be rolling in one before any of us.... (by 'us' I mean the T3 crew.)

What ever sell outs. Im atleast cautious before I get all tied up with this bus fad. Soon, soon TOOB members. :wink:

Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:54 pm

notchboy wrote: jimmynotch wrote: Tram wrote:

Actually, I'm stalking jimmynotch. Don't tell him, though.

You and Notchboy. At least we have our Bays. WTF is going on with the Texas Fatass? He was 'sposed to be rolling in one before any of us.... (by 'us' I mean the T3 crew.)

What ever sell outs. Im atleast cautious before I get all tied up with this bus fad. Soon, soon TOOB members. :wink:

Wonder if kiefernet and Breezie will let us have our own TOOB sticky? :D Keep the rifraff out. :) Actually, if memory serves, Breezie would qualify as a member.

Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:13 pm

Hey I just got around to looking at the pics. Is that the one you asked me if Id want? It looks like a cool bus. Maybe I should of entertained it :roll:

By the way naming your ride is retarded.

Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:28 pm

Tram wrote: rear end whine between 40- 50 MPH it does it in 3rd AND 4th between those speeds. The noise shuts off instantly if I let up off the throttle, so most likely a rear bearing.

Ring and pinion, my boy, ring and pinion AND I fear it may be a worn pinion bearing that is allowing the pinion to spool out of proper contact with the ring under load. Fix it. Ring and pinions are not growing on trees.
Colin

Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:32 pm

Zeen wrote: Tram wrote: ...Not all frat boys are Republicans, but almost all stereotypes are.....

Glad you're here, Tram. We haven't had that unique combination of generous technical advice and annoying politics since Colin left. :P

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Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:29 am

Nice bus, sorry that your friend passed away. Looks like the bus is in good hands, though!