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outdoornate65 Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2012 Posts: 161 Location: SE burbs of Denver, Colorado
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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Male Nurse....ER....nights. |
I'm with Health One.....we just opened a new free-standing ER on the far SE side of town. Saddlerock.
Nate _________________ 1984 Westfalia Wolfsburg "Nana" |
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ratdogfreak Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2013 Posts: 16 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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currently i'm "retired", but i know it won't last forever. |
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 265
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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randywebb wrote: |
marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
Porsche GT Research & Development Master Technician, drivetrain, suspension and motor control systems. |
I have to ask what motor is in your Vanagon?
and... any interesting suspension mods done? some parts from the Cayenne might fit |
200hp/330ftlb 1.9 PD TDI 6speed Manual 48mpg@67mph@2000rpm using a modified cruising fuel code, no Porsche suspension yet, but have a full set of electronic bilstiens shocks (997 Porsche)and canbus controler going on early next year. The vanagon suspension design is actually much better than people think. |
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pedrokrusher Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 654 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 265
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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pedrokrusher wrote: |
marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
randywebb wrote: |
marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
Porsche GT Research & Development Master Technician, drivetrain, suspension and motor control systems. |
I have to ask what motor is in your Vanagon?
and... any interesting suspension mods done? some parts from the Cayenne might fit |
200hp/330ftlb 1.9 PD TDI 6speed Manual 48mpg@67mph@2000rpm using a modified cruising fuel code, no Porsche suspension yet, but have a full set of electronic bilstiens shocks (997 Porsche)and canbus controler going on early next year. The vanagon suspension design is actually much better than people think. |
What??? 6 speed!!!
Come on! You have to tell us more about it!
Is there a web site, or a tread somewhere? Or start a new one here on thesamba...
I need to know!
I do like my 5 speed AAP with a 4.14 R&P, but it still can be better. |
I will do a build threda in the new year when I have more time, really busy right now! The engine and gearbox are out of a 2003 Passat sport 6 speed manual, I flipped the box and engine is running standard 15deg , also running all the loom and dash out of the passat, hence the reason I have can-bus to run the electronic shocks system. |
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pedrokrusher Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 654 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
pedrokrusher wrote: |
marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
randywebb wrote: |
marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
Porsche GT Research & Development Master Technician, drivetrain, suspension and motor control systems. |
I have to ask what motor is in your Vanagon?
and... any interesting suspension mods done? some parts from the Cayenne might fit |
200hp/330ftlb 1.9 PD TDI 6speed Manual 48mpg@67mph@2000rpm using a modified cruising fuel code, no Porsche suspension yet, but have a full set of electronic bilstiens shocks (997 Porsche)and canbus controler going on early next year. The vanagon suspension design is actually much better than people think. |
What??? 6 speed!!!
Come on! You have to tell us more about it!
Is there a web site, or a tread somewhere? Or start a new one here on thesamba...
I need to know!
I do like my 5 speed AAP with a 4.14 R&P, but it still can be better. |
I will do a build threda in the new year when I have more time, really busy right now! The engine and gearbox are out of a 2003 Passat sport 6 speed manual, I flipped the box and engine is running standard 15deg , also running all the loom and dash out of the passat, hence the reason I have can-bus to run the electronic shocks system. |
Wow! Thanks for your positive response... I can't wait!!!! _________________ Pedro
1989 vanagon Karmann Gipsy #652, TDI AFN
1991 vanagon westfalia conversion TDI ALH Silverfox
ex-1989 vanagon syncro passenger Syncrofox (Sold)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=598791&highlight=
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=493964&highlight=speed+aap+trans
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=496589&highlight=carrier+bars
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=506025 |
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Colorado Yeti Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 356 Location: Ft. Collins, Colorado
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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outdoornate65 -
I'm at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. We fly to Denver a lot, but not to your place.
- Keith |
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2dogs1van Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 113
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:45 am Post subject: |
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I was a staff anesthesiologist and director of obstetrical anesthesia at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle for 26 years. I retired two years ago at 56.
My retirement present to myself? An '84 Westfalia.
Inspired by John Steinbeck's "Travels with Charlie" and William Least Heat-Moon's "Blue Highways" I set off the day I got married on a round-trip back roads exploration of America from Seattle to Florida with my spouse and two mutts. We will be taking off again soon on another cross-country trip for the third year in a row, but this time in an '87 syncro I imported from Canada.
Many thousands of miles and many breakdowns later, I've come to appreciate all the helpful information I've found here on the Samba. I still can't fix my van, but at least now I have an idea what may be wrong. So a big thank you to all here.
(I know I'm reviving a dormant thread, but I found this particular thread and a companion one at http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7354032&highlight=#7354032 to be the most interesting of all because they gave me a small insight into who the fascinating people of this vanagon community really are.) |
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wendy.joslin7 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2013 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:51 am Post subject: Wildland fire fighter |
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I've been a Wildland fire fighter for 17 years.
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vanagonhopefull Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2014 Posts: 35 Location: The Great White North
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VWinVT Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2013 Posts: 1541 Location: North East Kingdom
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Former self employed organic dairy farmer...3rd grade school teacher...spent 7 years doing both. Now I am a dad, 3rd grade school teacher and ski instructor at Jay Peak, VT. ❄ _________________ 1981 Westfalia with a 2001 Cabrio ABA
Small wheel turns by the firing rod,
Big wheel turns by the grace of God.
Every time that wheel turns 'round,
You're bound to cover just a little more ground. |
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rotaecho Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2012 Posts: 513 Location: Nomadic Vanlifer
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon Owner Occupation |
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I'm an IT Engineer that works mostly with UNIX/Linux based systems and OpenSource goodies for a career since 15.
Betsy, has been my 'fun again' engineer sort hobby especially with recent mTDI conversion adventure! She lets me get away from all the computery madness. She also helps transition well into road trip and camping adventures! _________________ -Will
1982 Westfalia mTDI (50deg) aka Betsy Bertha
http://www.tdivanagons.com |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon Owner Occupation |
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research scientist _________________ .... |
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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon Owner Occupation |
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Mechanical Engineer
I have been working at Boeing on the 787 program since 2012 (structural Engineer and now Systems Engineering), prior to that was civil service at Bangor, WA (NAVFAC) as an "Energy Engineer" and out of college (2007) I worked for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding as a structural engineer for aircraft carrier CVN 78 "Gerald Ford". _________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin |
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sciroccojim Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2008 Posts: 259 Location: NJ
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon Owner Occupation |
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I do restoration work on old cars.
Spend my weekends and some weeknights performing music (I'm a drummer)
I also have a business, selling pet memorial urns and other supplies online. _________________ 1987 Westy Camper |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagon Owner Occupation |
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If you are an engineer, then how about making us some Vanagon stuff... _________________ .... |
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boroko Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2012 Posts: 326 Location: S.W. Michigan
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:39 am Post subject: Re: Vanagon Owner Occupation |
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I resisted even starting to read this thread, seeing that there was 29 pages and thinking that I was headed down a rabbit trail. Turns out that it became real interesting, and I'm glad I did. Really interesting collection of individuals.
USAF: crypto and comm
Robotics: automated guided vehicle installation and repair
Carpentry
Turner of Dirt into Electricity: (nuclear and coal power plant operator, which often changes the tone of discussion when at a festival)
welding
machining
built and raced a circle track beetle
owner of a company that repairs electronics for the paving industry
and Father of 5, former husband of 1
Bottom line, at home, I fix stuff, at work, I watch stuff.
Bo _________________ '87 SyncroWesty: Smokey the Turtle, '85 SubiWesty: Chappie, '84 GTI, '86 GTI in full Rally trim,
previous: 2 Syncro tin tops, 2 Vanagons, 3 busses, 3 Ghias, 2 Jettas, a 411, a gas and a diesel Bunny and about 25 Beetles, one that only drove left. |
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jacob. Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2009 Posts: 802
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:45 am Post subject: Re: Wildland fire fighter |
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wendy.joslin7 wrote: |
I've been a Wildland fire fighter for 17 years.
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I was in college for a year on my way to be a wildland firefighter. I dropped out because the debt I was accumulating scared me off. I still sometimes wonder what could have been
I am a union ironworker in cleveland, Ohio now and don't like it at all. Great money but I can't stand the work. If you're still around, how do you like the work? _________________
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jacob gets razzed a lot cause he has the only GEX engine thats lasted longer than half an oil change. |
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snwbrdr435 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2013 Posts: 337 Location: North Of Boston
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:11 am Post subject: Re: Wildland fire fighter |
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wendy.joslin7 wrote: |
I've been a Wildland fire fighter for 17 years.
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Interesting van, did the aircooled vans have the rear side marker farther from the seam ala syncros? |
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bobbyblack Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2015 Posts: 4348 Location: United States, Iowa
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:12 am Post subject: Re: Vanagon Owner Occupation |
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Day Job: IT systems and software at home town private college and alma mater ~2500 students.
Father
President of 2 for profits; Software Dev company, Technology connectivity company.
President of 1 non-profit (appointed as second president, as my father is in decline), School of Fine Arts in the Bauhaus Tradition (est. 1965)
Practitioner of Energy Healing Arts (Reiki Master, Quantum Touch Practitioner(tm)), Practice based in Minneapolis, client focus on pain relief and calming in epileptics and cancer survivors and those ill with cancers, and end of life related issues. (weekends)
Hobbies: Song writer, singer (8 years of entries in the RPMChallenge.com) Guitar, Tuesday night Jam at my garage with the 'Guys'. Pottery, Poetry, VW's of all sorts, fishing, home/farm equipment maint.
..and more.. _________________ '87 Westy 'Flossie','86 Westy 'R1','86 tintop GL - Subi2.2 'J2','83.5 stock tintop L 'ZoomBus','74 Karmann Ghia, '63 Notch |
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