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kombisutra Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2003 Posts: 4127 Location: San Anselmo, 10 miles North Of San Francisco
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:37 am Post subject: Rat Attack 59 Kombi Drive Out -Actual Video Now Up (Pg 12) |
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Thirty years sitting under the oaks, deep in the Mendocino County forest, an early 1959 Bench Seat Kombi rests. Unsmashed and very complete, it sits half buried in generations of decaying oak leaves, dirt and rat shit, on a precipitously accessed mountain.
I've just been given confirmation that if I can get it out, I can have it.
This Friday afternoon, I'm heading north to this source of genuine rat shit and piss stink, and effect a single-handed recovery. Unfortunately, I will not have time to effect a true "Drive-Out", nor is towing the Kombi out possible -at all. The dirt road is nearly 45 degrees, so the mission will be to restore the brakes on site, drive it down to a lower location, at which time I will flat-tow the bus out from there. More details to come.
This is a wood rat nest... 36 is stuck:
Update:
Drive out videos on page 12:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5487480#5487480
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Riff Raff Shivering Sambian
Joined: October 25, 2004 Posts: 3097 Location: Alberta
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:21 am Post subject: |
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I went and poured a coffee to settle in for the read and discovered the story had just begun.
Looking forward to updates on this one as much as any other rescues you have affected over the years!
The penultimate drive out and unveiling of the prize are eagerly anticipated. _________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge
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mtb7001 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2009 Posts: 899 Location: Meridian Idaho
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Rumors of an abandoned bus $5
Typical Kombiustra forest save $10
Video of the downhill coast/brake $priceless _________________ 63 15 window deluxe Turkis walk through 1500
"comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable" |
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SingleWheel Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2004 Posts: 184
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: |
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AHHHHH.... Want more! I hate the teaser story, but love it just the same. Better than dumb ass reality TV. _________________ Visit http://www.singlewheel.com |
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peecee69 Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 1572 Location: Annapolis, MD/Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:15 am Post subject: |
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So, more of a "coast out" or "pull out" adventure. Nice! |
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61TXghia Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2009 Posts: 950 Location: El Paso, TX
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67_SO42 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2006 Posts: 668 Location: Oslo, Norway via Arizona
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:16 am Post subject: |
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hey man keep busy... im still working that thing with the thing if you know what I mean. _________________ 58 Binz DC #151 "Nacho"
61 Norwegian, bug "Greta"
65 Swedish, Westfalia 400 trailer "Melania"
57 Binz scooter “Micha” |
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kombisutra Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2003 Posts: 4127 Location: San Anselmo, 10 miles North Of San Francisco
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Wondering if I should pack the complete running forty, rigged aux tank with fuel line, battery(s)... thinking about it. I've got to be able to drive it 20 mostly off road miles to Willits. I'm already committed to the hardest job anyway, that of restoring the brakes. Can I actually restore the brakes, get it running, drive it to it's destination AND get home by Sunday night?
I think it's doable, but I've got to have my shit together.
67_SO42 wrote: |
hey man keep busy... im still working that thing with the thing if you know what I mean. |
Looking forward any details of that!
Riff Raff wrote: |
I went and poured a coffee to settle in for the read and discovered the story had just begun. Looking forward to updates on this one as much as any other rescues you have affected over the years! The penultimate drive out and unveiling of the prize are eagerly anticipated. |
Hoping not to disappoint. We know I got burned on the last one when the bus was located 50 yards over on the neighbor's property.
Let's just say I'm gathering my tools...
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67_SO42 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2006 Posts: 668 Location: Oslo, Norway via Arizona
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:18 am Post subject: |
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I should have waited a few more seconds to see those pics.... You WILL be busy. _________________ 58 Binz DC #151 "Nacho"
61 Norwegian, bug "Greta"
65 Swedish, Westfalia 400 trailer "Melania"
57 Binz scooter “Micha” |
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kombisutra Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2003 Posts: 4127 Location: San Anselmo, 10 miles North Of San Francisco
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Ok, off to work now. Will spend the day running every possible contingnency though my head and decide on a complete drive out or not. Will post this evening with that. |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Between you and Christopher you should always have a complete set of rebuilt brakes on hand for a quick extraction.
Shoes, honed and working cylinders already mounted to backing plates with usable drums. Remove old, bolt on new and see ya later! _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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Adam Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2009 Posts: 624 Location: Petaluma, Ca
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Very cool Brian. Looks like the paint will buff out nicely. Goodluck this weekend getting it out. |
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OB Bus Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2003 Posts: 2541 Location: Ocean Beach in Beautiful BLUE California
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KombiMarc Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2010 Posts: 431 Location: Phoenix, Az
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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Cant wait to see how this one goes.......Good luck!!! Wish I was up that way, I would dig riding shotgun and helping!! _________________ ________________
Thanks Marc
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'65 Type I
'65 Type II Kombi Rebuild Thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=459009 |
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brotherbob Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2004 Posts: 367 Location: millsap texas
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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Good luck on your quest , I understand the motivation of new funky old buses and such....
Eagerly awaiting spot reports and mishaps along the way ....
Make sure the deck lid is secured this time dude.
BB _________________ In wine there is wisdom , in beer there is freedom , in water there is bacteria ! |
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powellscooter Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2007 Posts: 589 Location: LAKE POWELL,AZ
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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I do love me some Kombisutra adventures!
Tetanus shot, check. Tools, check. Spares, check.
Carharts, check. Sleeping bag, check.
Thermoses of coffee, check. Stewardship of another bus, check!
Best of luck to you on this one Brian. |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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powellscooter wrote: |
I do love me some Kombisutra adventures!
Tetanus shot, check. Tools, check. Spares, check.
Carharts, check. Sleeping bag, check.
Thermoses of coffee, check. Stewardship of another bus, check!
Best of luck to you on this one Brian. |
Brian doesn't need a shot, he eats a bowl of Cinnamon Tetnus Crunch for breakfast every day! _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
HamburgerBrad wrote: |
I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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unclespanky Samba Member
Joined: December 14, 2007 Posts: 1081 Location: Insanity Cruz
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Approves ALOT!!! Am looking forward to reading all about this epic save!!! |
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:56 pm Post subject: new bus |
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Those gas can holders look cool on the back hatch. Good luck with the drive/roll out. Looks like the bumpers are good and straight especially that rear slash cut with towel bars. _________________ Can't polish a turd!
"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
"The hardest part about business, is minding your own" |
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guatebus Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2003 Posts: 393 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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powellscooter wrote: |
I do love me some Kombisutra adventures!
Tetanus shot, check. Tools, check. Spares, check.
Carharts, check. Sleeping bag, check.
Thermoses of coffee, check. Stewardship of another bus, check!
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Don't forget: Hantavirus vaccine, check. _________________ '64 standard microbus
'69 deluxe microbus |
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