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vw7266
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Location: the point, ohio
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| cool to see a few of you guys drove vw's to the central ohio show! |
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2bugtony
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Joined: July 02, 2005
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Location: Sherman Wv
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Let me tell you a good one
Me and Lee64 started off here in Ravenswood headed for the show. The buss was running good all the way up. I was bragging on it. We get 15 minutes form the show and break a clutch cable. F@#$. Thats my luck. We spend the next 3 hours rigging something together to get us home. Never made the show.
Ol well better luck next time. I am ordering a extra clutch and gas cable to carry around though.
Later Tony |
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chris68
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Joined: May 12, 2009
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Location: parkersburg wv
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2bug tony that sucks! which way did you guys go? myself and around 8 other various busses , bugs and rails went up rt 33 and then took rt 37 the rest of the way. man i had an extra bus clutch cable with me too!! oh well, at least you were able to get her back home. better luck next time.
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LEE 64
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Joined: December 13, 2010
Posts: 166
Location: WV
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| Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:29 am Post subject: stuck |
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| any of you guys know how to get stuck manifold studs out with out removing the engine . the nuts broke off and all the threads. about an inch of the studs are sticking out almost no room around them I've tried everything heat wd 40 pb blaster kroil oil I can just grab the ends with needle nose vice grips I got a stud remover its to big no room around them .I wanted to go to the wagenfolks camp out but if I don't get this fixed I wont be able to.HELP thanks all |
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Shaun Murray
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Joined: December 23, 2008
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Location: Far from the city lights
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| Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: stuck |
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| any of you guys know how to get stuck manifold studs out with out removing the engine . the nuts broke off and all the threads. about an inch of the studs are sticking out almost no room around them I've tried everything heat wd 40 pb blaster kroil oil I can just grab the ends with needle nose vice grips I got a stud remover its to big no room around them .I wanted to go to the wagenfolks camp out but if I don't get this fixed I wont be able to.HELP thanks all |
I've had some luck welding nuts to the studs and then threading them out. The heat from the weld will sometimes free them.
I picked up a new project today, and boy is she a beauty!  This thing had set in the back edge of this hay field, just on the edge of a creek bank for 10+ years. We had to cut that tree out before moving it. When we were towing out I realized that the brakes actually still worked. By the time we got out to where I can get it loaded the LR wheel cylinder had let go.
I tracked this bus down over a year ago. I finally got the owners phone # just to find out he lived in Indiana. He didn't want to sell it at the time. I gave him my # and told him to be sure to call me if he ever decided to sell it. Since then he has moved back and found my # in his tool box, so he decided to give me a call. I'm glad he did. It was in the middle of nowhere over in Tyler County.
Wait for it.............Wait for it....................BAM!
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2bugtony
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Location: Sherman Wv
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Shaun
Please tell me that you don't plan on painting that bus. I love the painting on the side. That a beauty. What year is it. I might have some parts if you need them. I have a t-4 engine here somewhere.
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WideFive
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Joined: August 20, 2002
Posts: 1147
Location: Litchfield, Ohio
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That is FABULOUS! That Bus deserves to be put back on the road 
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Shaun Murray
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Joined: December 23, 2008
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Location: Far from the city lights
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Hey Anthony, I think I have just about everything I need for this one. It's a '69 model, so it's got the upright motor. That's the only thing missing is the engine. It still has the 3 rib trans. in it along with the rear apron and mustache bar. If I need anything I'll give you a shout.
Aaron, that suprises me coming from you.  Did you notice it's a bay? Is it the paint job or the hightop that earned your approval? I can't help but smile everytime I look at it.
I definately plan on putting this one back on the road. I'll probably lower and narrow it with a set of sprint stars, or BRM's, but something deep inside of me wants to throw a set of Cragers and huge tires on it and roll it "Jersey Style"  . What would you guys do with it?
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WideFive
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Location: Litchfield, Ohio
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| ....something deep inside of me wants to throw a set of Cragers and huge tires on it... |
Everyone knows you can't drive a lowered Bus anywhere anyhow
Besides, a Bay isn't worth the effort or money to lower 
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LEE 64
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Joined: December 13, 2010
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Location: WV
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| Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:49 am Post subject: bus |
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| is that high top bus for sale or trade ? |
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Shaun Murray
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Location: Far from the city lights
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| Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:12 am Post subject: Re: bus |
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| is that high top bus for sale or trade ? |
At the moment, no it's not, but that may change by this time tomorrow. I didn't want anymore projects right now, this one kind of landed in my lap. I tracked this one down over a year ago, had almost forgotten about it when the owner called me up last week ready to sell. We struck a deal, and now I have this beautiful piece of lawn art . I've always wanted one of these hightops, and this one is solid where it counts. I'll let you know if I decide to sell it, then your neighbors can be just as impressed as mine are.
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LEE 64
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Location: WV
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| Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject: camping |
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| everybody going camping this weekend ? is it still on ? |
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LEE 64
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| Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject: camping |
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| everybody going camping this weekend ? is it still on ? |
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2bugtony
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Location: Sherman Wv
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| When and where is the next get together? |
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2bugtony
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Location: Sherman Wv
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Lee 64
give me a call when you can i found a bug down in your neck of the woods that you might want to look at.
later tony |
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Rometsch2880
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Location: St. Albans, WV
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| Next get together is September 21, in Huntington. I'm not sure of the exact location, I'll have to find out. When I do, I'll post more on here. |
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kjk71bus
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| Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:26 pm Post subject: September meeting on the 21 |
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| The wagenfolks next meeting is this weekend. Taking a cruze from St Albans down RT. 60 to Huntington and then back to my girl friends house in Salt Rock. Having a cookout there with ribs,chicken ,hamburgers, and hotdogs. Should be eating around 5 to 6 . |
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JOHN D
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Location: Dunbar, West Virginia
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| Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:07 pm Post subject: Club Meeting |
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I was told it was changed to Sunday / Sept 22 - due to weather. Anyone know for sure post-up!
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MTN BUG
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True. It has been rescheduled for tomorrow (22nd).
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