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zak414 Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 184 Location: Elk Grove, CA
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:49 pm Post subject: Trip to Yosemite |
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Yesterday was my birthday so I took my wife and son to Yosemite for the day. I was apprehensive about taking the trip in my 62 bug, but my wife convinced me to just go for it!
I'm happy to report that the trip went off without a hitch. I snapped a few pics on the way home.
_________________ 1962 Bug
40 HP Engine
28 Pict Carb rebuilt by Volkzbitz
Big Cap Distributor rebuilt by Tasb |
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Bug-nut Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2015 Posts: 488 Location: Knoxville, TN
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69807 Location: Phoenix Metro
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zak414 Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 184 Location: Elk Grove, CA
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: Trip to Yosemite |
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Thanks guys!
Here's a cool update:
I filled up my gas tank tonight and found out I got 39.3 MPG on my trip! It was a 322 mile round trip. I topped off the tank before we left and made it back with just under 2 gallons left in the tank. Pretty good for such an old car. _________________ 1962 Bug
40 HP Engine
28 Pict Carb rebuilt by Volkzbitz
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Cali_Army_Guy Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2015 Posts: 2094 Location: Stockton, CA
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: Trip to Yosemite |
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Looks like fun. I need to take my '66 up there. _________________ 2015 VW Passat Wolfsburg Edition
1966 VW Beetle - Sold |
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mark tucker Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23937 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: Trip to Yosemite |
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sweet!! I think that was the weekend my kid stayed there too. I hope to get out that way again some day. |
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mg6770 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2005 Posts: 843 Location: North Shore CamPbodia
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Trip to Yosemite |
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I love Yosemite especially in an aircooled VW. Looks like you had a great time! We usually camp down in Lower Pines
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63 vwnotch Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2002 Posts: 734 Location: Riverside,CA Econo Motors
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: Trip to Yosemite |
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one thing I've learned about the OP in this thread is I know what time he takes a nap..
easy plate to remember if, God Forbid you ever need to report it stolen... _________________ BUS WANTED: 13 window BUS any year considered.. |
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68Bug-lite Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2005 Posts: 1087 Location: Tustin, CA
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Trip to Yosemite |
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Gorgeous bug in such a iconic beautiful setting, I just love Yosemite.
I wish I had the nerve to drive my bug on those twisty outside edge lanes in Yosemite, those drop offs kinda freak me out with 70+ old technology. Good for you.
Just a thought; they sell on Ebay repops of the old school vintage license plate 'month' decal stickers. They're reflectorized and look just like the originals. I've never had an issue with the law and gives my YOM plate that extra legit look.
Thanks for sharing your trip.
Greg |
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