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General/Chat :: RE: Got my Big Blue Book...

Author: SLCmark
Posted: Today 1:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Yeah, but was that back when EMPI still made good parts? If so, that's a damn collector's item. At least it is to us if no one else.

A couple of years ago, I had Kinkos cut my Calculus book into binders to split up the sections used between Calc I and Calc II. I wonder if they'd do that with this, but make a copy of each binder so I'd have the binders made up of the original manual to keep indoors and the copies made to keep in the shop.
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General/Chat :: RE: Made an updated version of the old AIRS site. Thoughts?

Author: super_sailor
Posted: Today 12:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

if anyone wants to collaborate or help, it would be appreciated! just pm me
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General/Chat :: RE: Made an updated version of the old AIRS site. Thoughts?

Author: super_sailor
Posted: Today 11:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

i am going to start on an android app for it today. Should help break up the monotony of my deployment soon!
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General/Chat :: RE: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!

Author: Zhaph
Subject: Re: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!
Posted: Today 11:14 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

ho-dad wrote:

I like the ad on craft beer as well

Yeah! I watched a bunch of them and it really seems like VA has hired some hot-shot youngsters to promote all the neat stuff going on in our Commonwealth. I dig it!

PS- Craft beer and hiking enthusiasts won't want to miss a scenic drive through VA's Shenandoah Valley and/or Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Nat'l Park, nearby which you can find breweries like Devil's Backbone and Blue Mountain, along with several others. Not to mention wine!
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General/Chat :: RE: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!

Author: NJ John
Posted: Today 10:35 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Those kids would never survive. No A/C or power anything.
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General/Chat :: RE: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!

Author: ho-dad
Subject: Re: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!
Posted: Today 9:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Zhaph wrote:

Hey folks, just caught this advertisement on Hulu and thought it was awesome! I live in VA, and this ad shows a group of friends romping through some sweet destinations nearby me in a good-looking, lime green split window. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebRMRHNT2hM&list=PLmotV6htRiSyKhCr5B9hNBaPAfHXZ_32s

I like the ad on craft beer as well
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General/Chat :: RE: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!

Author: Erik G
Posted: Today 9:56 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

pretty cool stuff

General/Chat :: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!

Author: Zhaph
Subject: Split-Window Bus Featured in Virginia Ad!
Posted: Today 9:36 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Hey folks, just caught this advertisement on Hulu and thought it was awesome! I live in VA, and this ad shows a group of friends romping through some sweet destinations nearby me in a good-looking, lime green split window. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebRMRHNT2hM&list=PLmotV6htRiSyKhCr5B9hNBaPAfHXZ_32s
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General/Chat :: RE: Got my Big Blue Book...

Author: vaughn bros.
Posted: Today 8:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

I got mine years ago from a EMPI Parts Dist., and I guess they thought it was cool to put a permanent sticker on the cover for me.

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General/Chat :: RE: Got my Big Blue Book...

Author: Mike Fisher
Posted: Today 8:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

The early blue Type 3 manual is huge too.
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General/Chat :: RE: Gasser Bug race pic

Author: cseay1
Posted: Today 6:38 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

The Rat Wagen
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General/Chat :: RE: Gasser Bug race pic

Author: cseay1
Posted: Today 6:16 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Gasser Ghia
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General/Chat :: RE: Gasser Bug race pic

Author: ho-dad
Subject: Re: Gasser Bug race pic
Posted: Today 4:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Patty B. wrote:

Found this fun little vintage pic ---3rd down

http://www.gassersinc.com/gasserpics/misc2/misc12.htm

Up against King Richard and his "43jr."
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General/Chat :: RE: Auto Transport/Shipping Information

Author: TrulyVintage
Subject: That is an option
Posted: Today 3:11 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 254

Mike Fisher wrote:

We drove my son's '67 square 600 miles to buy my '69 square and drove them Both home without any major problems! You can rent a tow dolly from U Haul if you break down or would rather tow it home?

Good idea ...

Nothing like a good road trip !

Also - if your VW can make the trip, why not fly out & drive it home ?
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General/Chat :: Got my Big Blue Book...

Author: SLCmark
Subject: Got my Big Blue Book...
Posted: Today 1:19 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

...and it is HUGE! The '61-'65 VW Workshop Manual now holds the title of thickest book in my library, which isn't saying much, since my library consists mainly of architecture and design books with a few novels peppered in here and there. The previous book that held the title of "Thickest" is about 2/3 as thick as the BBB, but has about 1/10 the amount of useful and pertinent information, which would be my King James Holy Bible. Yep, there's a new bible in town. Where's your messiah now, King Jimmy? Can I call you Jimmy?

No, seriously. This thing is fucking huge.
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General/Chat :: RE: Gasser Bug race pic

Author: aaronr25
Posted: Yesterday 4:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Gassers make me happy !!!!!
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General/Chat :: RE: That one kid that needs a little help

Author: drscope
Posted: Yesterday 9:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Mike Fisher wrote:

trevorthevwkid hasn't even been back Here since May 10th.

He's probably off buying parts with his $5 he collected.
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General/Chat :: RE: Vintage VW parts core value?

Author: JWDII
Posted: Yesterday 9:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

The website is fixed!! We buy cores form salvage yards, auctions, and the general public. I guess I should say cores for rebuilding. I'm just looking for a market to save some from scrap. If they are too far gone then they will be shredded and return to life as something else.

Cores are getting harder to find and if I can save some it will be good for our hobby.

www.mandmscrapmetal.com
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General/Chat :: RE: "Heroes of Antique Volkswagening" 2013

Author: pyrOman
Posted: Yesterday 6:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

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General/Chat :: "Heroes of Antique Volkswagening" 2013

Author: LHG
Subject: "Heroes of Antique Volkswagening" 2013
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 9:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

It's starting to look like "Dancing with the "Stars"" Some really famous VW folks and... who the heck is Brian and Tom

"HEROES OF ANTIQUE VOLKSWAGENING AWARD"
FOR THE YEAR 2013
May 2013

The Common Gear Antique Volkswagen Society is happy to announce this year�s �Heroes of Antique Volkswagening� honorees. We are very pleased to recognize this year two people who truly epitomize the spirit of �selfless behind-the-scenes contributions and accomplishments� within the old-VW hobby.

The �Heroes� award program was originated in 1999 to help recognize those people within the antique Volkswagen hobby world who have especially given of themselves to help other hobbyists, often with little to no personal gain or attention. The inaugural recipient in �99 was talented Michigan-based antique VW restorer Dave Crompton. There were two recipients for Y2K: Pennsylvania�s tireless antique VW hobby advocate Jim Siegfried, and New Hampshire�s intrepid antique VW road warrior Bill Collins. The three 2001 honorees were California�s �world class� enthusiast/author/entrepreneur Rich Kimball, Connecticut�s unsung long-time workhorse event organizer Chuck Pisconski, and Missouri's super-enthusiastic event participant/organizer/�do-er� Bill Bowman. Our two honorees for 2002 were Michigan�s �positive guiding light� Bob Case, and California�s amazing Golden Gate Chapter (VVWCA) head man Rick Spohn. In 2003 we gave a much-deserved spotlight to that long-unsung, low-key, behind-the-scenes �doer,� Nebraska�s Matt Joy. 2004 saw recognition of Wisconsin-based master-restorer of drivable classic VWs Connie Holcomb, and California�s long-time vintage VW hobby enthusiast/organizer/promoter Jan Peters. In 2005 the �Heroes� spotlight shone on MA resident and dedicated vintage VW hobby leader Peter Cook, and Iowa�s �ironman� vintage VW behind-the-scenes-doer-of-all-things Howard Query. In 2006, the �First Family of Air-Cooled VW Performance,� the groundbreaking and truly legendary Berg Family, from California, were most deservedly honored. In 2007, our honorees were Arizona�s �godfather� of VW toy, memorabilia, and goodwill Jerry Jess, and VW restoration parts pioneer Tony Moore of CA�s Wolfsburg West. For 2008, the extraordinary (and extraordinarily loved) couple from California, Erich and Wendy Kircher were recognized for their contributions to the hobby and to humanity. In 2009, the AZ-based internet impresario Everett Barnes of �TheSamba� fame was honored for his significant contributions to advancing the state of the (old VW hobby) art. In 2010, �The Godfather of the Antique VW Hobby,� Terry Shuler from PA was honored with well-deserved �Hero� recognition. In 2011, the CVA�s Jeremy Clayton was recognized for his tireless decade of contributions to the Northeastern old-VW hobby. And in 2012, CA-based businessman/enthusiast Scott Dempster, and the �mega-enthusiast duo� Mark Merrill and Ray Schubert, also from CA, were recognized for all their generous and significant contributions to the hobby.

This year�s �Heroes� honorees are California�s Brian O�Kelly, and Illinois� Tom Janiszewski. Brian O�Kelly has �done it all� on the hobby scene, from club organizing activities at all levels, to raising enormous amounts of money for worthy charities via car raffles, and of course old car restoration�and he continues to contribute in countless unseen ways, such as web site design and maintenance for other hobby organizations. Tom Janiszewski has been a contributor to the hobby on both local and national levels for many years, with writing, illustrating, and �general assistance� wherever he can, to help organizations and events run smoothly. He is uniquely able to be involved and interested in, and contribute to the worlds of both modern and antique VW enthusiasm. Both men are undoubtedly �most valuable players� for the many VW hobby organizations that they help out with their creativity, energy, and enthusiasm.

The official public announcement of this year�s honorees, as it has always been, will coincide with Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club�s �26th Annual Vintage Volkswagen Festival,� May 19th, 2013, at Ypsilanti, MI. The MVVC Festival has traditionally been the venue for the announcement of the annual �Heroes� honorees, ever since noted MI-based restorer Dave Crompton received the inaugural honor in a ceremonial presentation at the 1999 event. The Common Gear Antique Volkswagen Society wishes to thank all those who participated in this year�s �Heroes� award process, including this year�s esteemed nominators: Rick Spohn, Tom Baxstresser, Bill Bowman, and Gary Hanson. We also thank Lynn Anderson for her ongoing spirit and support for this program.
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General/Chat :: RE: Oscar Turns 50

Author: hitest
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 9:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Just the other day a guy commented after hearing mine's a '63, "oh, it's 50 this year!". Bummed that I missed the birthday, however, as my car is an early '63 model. Glad you are not too late for your turkis bug's 50th!
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I wonder what the nut looks like.

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General/Chat :: RE: Vintage VW parts core value?

Author: volksaddict
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 7:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Well it's a cool idea but cases and heads comming in for scrap? Is it the stuff that a shop couldn't machine? That's the stuff I bring in for scrap. If it came out of someone's basement and was carefully brought to you instead of thrown in the pile, that's different.
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General/Chat :: RE: Was rear-ended today need advice for insurance

Author: Nor_AL_67
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 7:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

VWAdam wrote:

Hey Scott, this is Adam who bought your '63 Bus about a year and a half ago (it's still going strong btw). I just wanted to say that if you need any help finding the parts to fix it, I will see what I can do.

Thanks, I'm going to have it towed to Spook's place for an estimate. I'm happy you're still enjoying the bus and that it's still working.
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General/Chat :: RE: Was rear-ended today need advice for insurance

Author: VWAdam
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 6:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Hey Scott, this is Adam who bought your '63 Bus about a year and a half ago (it's still going strong btw). I just wanted to say that if you need any help finding the parts to fix it, I will see what I can do.
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General/Chat :: RE: That one kid that needs a little help

Author: bugger101
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 5:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

maximan1 wrote:

I don't really approve of this handout type of thing. I saved up all the money I could and always accepted help when it was offered, but asking for handouts is just pathetic in my book. I didn't have any actual job when I was fixing up my bus, but somehow I managed to build it myself, although my parents did help me out somewhat. I would look for a part time job if I was you.

I agree, when you work your ass off for it yo respect plain and simple. otherwise they will just be like oh who care's that's the piece I got from free from that old dude
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General/Chat :: RE: Your Dream VW what would it be?

Author: tisius
Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 5:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 110

The very very very first VW that was ever built, the car that started everything, the original creation that defined the legend.
I don't think it's still around though, so the left-overs will have to do.....
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