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vwwestyman
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Bill Sullivan
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Super....Soon there will be another Wild Westerner brought back to life.
Hats off to you Sir.
I bought one set of tires from a mom and pop tire store the cost were $78 each not mounted and balanced. The other set i purchased were from Walmart $47.00 each not mounted or balanced. They look the same to me they are rubber, round and they roll.
Let us know when you are officially driving it, we will have an International Cocktail in your honor. 
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2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3) |
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Collie
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Bill Sullivan
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Location: Georgetown, SC
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| Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 3:40 pm Post subject: WW |
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The seller has provided the m-code plate verifying it is a Wild Westerner.
As well as the serial number.
2232 207 647
Sunnydog please take note of this Wild Westerner serial number and show it for sale Wadesboro, NC
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VW Its a family thing !!!
2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3) |
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Bill Sullivan
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Location: Georgetown, SC
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject: WW |
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I have doin sum serious thinkin about a theme for the Wild Westerner (Camper) for sale in Wadesboro, NC. And i got it.
A Hearse.
Wild West Mortuary Company LLC
You Kill em and We Chill em
And don't forget about our sister company.
The Knotty Pine Box Company
This weeks Special 6' Knotty Pine Box $125.00
No Nails everything Screwed, including YOU ! 
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VW Its a family thing !!!
2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3) |
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TeamSpatula
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Location: WNC
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I have emailed him through ebay, as well as messaging him here on Samba, and can't get a reply. It's just a couple hours from me, I have a friend with a trailer that'll help me pick it up, and for once I actually have money for a bus...just trying to find out a few basic things before sending out the money, like title status (those in NC know what a hassle that can be) the fact that it looks like a rear hatch hinge is sticking up, so status of said hatch, interior, etc... I would love to give it a good home!!!
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Collie
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| TeamSpatula wrote: |
| I would love to give it a good home!!! |
I hope you do! It would look good next to all the other VW's you own  |
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vwwestyman
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Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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| Bill Sullivan wrote: |
Super....Soon there will be another Wild Westerner brought back to life.
Hats off to you Sir.
I bought one set of tires from a mom and pop tire store the cost were $78 each not mounted and balanced. The other set i purchased were from Walmart $47.00 each not mounted or balanced. They look the same to me they are rubber, round and they roll.
Let us know when you are officially driving it, we will have an International Cocktail in your honor. |
Well, I've been driving it quite a bit recently, and having a bunch of fun!
I scored a good deal on the new style slider windows for the middle. They should arrive on Friday.
I don't know how much longer I'll drive it regularly; I discovered that there is some rust through in the floor just behind the driver's seat. I don't want to drive it in the winter and get salt up in there. Also the mileage is pretty terrible compared to my Golf, so I'll probably lighten up on driving the Westerner for a bit. But it is really fun to drive-every one loves it!
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President, Wild Westerner Club
1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
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Bill Sullivan
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Location: Georgetown, SC
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Well its always, five o'clock somewhere.. May as well start my day off right...
At this time, I propose a toast to Honor this man for bring back to life another Wild Westerner...
May it give him and others much happiness cruising the streets of Manhattan.
Hip Hip Hooray..... for he is a jolly good fellow !!!
Looks like we are one step closer to a Route 66 Reunion .
Do the right thing if you see a zombie on the street give him a ride..
No zombie shall be left behind.
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VW Its a family thing !!!
2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3)
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vwwestyman
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| Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:12 am Post subject: Re: WW |
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| Bill Sullivan wrote: |
Well its always, five o'clock somewhere.. May as well start my day off right...
At this time, I propose a toast to Honor this man for bring back to life another Wild Westerner...
May it give him and others much happiness cruising the streets of Manhattan.
Hip Hip Hooray..... for he is a jolly good fellow !!!
Looks like we are one step closer to a Route 66 Reunion .
Do the right thing if you see a zombie on the street give him ride..
No zombie shall be left behind. |
Ha ha, if I see a zombie on the street, I'm running him over! Twice.
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President, Wild Westerner Club
1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
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TeamSpatula
Samba In The Rain
Joined: February 03, 2004
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Location: WNC
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| I would love to give it a good home!!! |
I hope you do! It would look good next to all the other VW's you own |
Thanks - this is one model I've always wanted...and I have been fortunate to own some good ones over the years...but sadly bus-less right now and on the hunt! (still no word back form the seller)
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redwagon
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Location: Denver, CO
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Hello All,
Found this forum while searching Wild Westerner so I thought I would share my recent purchase. I bought a Wild Westerner in Denver, Colorado about a month ago from Joe's Cool Cars. Vin#2232205005
The thing I find unique is this one has a factory bench front seat. Anybody seen or have one with a front bench seat?
Just thought I would share and show my appreciation of this forum.
CG
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This is my old bus! I bought it a couple years ago with the intention of restoring it but my friend joey talked me out if it. He did a really nice job fixing it up. I'm glad to see it has a happy new owner. |
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Bill Sullivan
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That is a fine ride...
I believe you and pickle wagon in Cali have the top of the line Wild Westerners.
As you can see in my avatar I have posted Volkswagen's Destination Code for the Wild Westerners. I think would be cool to have this information added or compiled in list to get an idea of where the Wild Westerners were expected to be sold and or sold.
To get your Destination Code take the m-code plate numbers (located behind the drivers seat) and run it through the m-code decoder.
And please share that information with us.
It would be very helpful if someone could post the m-code decoder as was done earlier in this forum. I have not been able to locate it.
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2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3) |
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Bill Sullivan
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Tough Challenge butt not impossible....
It would be the Ultimate Cool to have one Wild Westerner up and running in every state.
We have located enough Wild Westerners to make this happen still in the USA..
Hell the hard one would be Hawaii and one is there already.
Hopefully, Team Spatula can acquire the one for sale already in NC.
Fla has one, Pennsylvania has one, Ohio one, Kansas one, Georgia one, yes SC has three but I will let one go, and i need to find the one in Myrtle Beach.
The Challenge is to have one running in every state by January 1 2018.
Who is interested in representing their state by owning a Wild Westerner ?
We Will need to work together to make this happen..
The reason i have only mentioned Eastern States is becos most Wild Westerners are located in the Western States.
That would be The Ultimate Achievement for all VW Groups or Clubs...
And the reunion would be off the chain... Doggs !!!
Who is IN ?
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VW Its a family thing !!!
2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3) |
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ChrisFred
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Tough Challenge butt not impossible....
It would be the Ultimate Cool to have one Wild Westerner up and running in every state.
We have located enough Wild Westerners to make this happen still in the USA..
Hell the hard one would be Hawaii and one is there already.
Hopefully, Team Spatula can acquire the one for sale already in NC.
Fla has one, Pennsylvania has one, Ohio one, Kansas one, Georgia one, yes SC has three but I will let one go, and i need to find the one in Myrtle Beach.
The Challenge is to have one running in every state by January 1 2018.
Who is interested in representing their state by owning a Wild Westerner ?
We Will need to work together to make this happen..
The reason i have only mentioned Eastern States is becos most Wild Westerners are located in the Western States.
That would be The Ultimate Achievement for all VW Groups or Clubs...
And the reunion would be off the chain... Doggs !!!
Who is IN ? |
In Pa, north of Pittsburgh! I take donations 
You've got one heck of a vision Bill! Keep up the good work! |
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Bill Sullivan
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:47 am Post subject: Wild Westerner |
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There is a Wild Westerner rolling chassis in Pa. I will pm you and give the contact info that i have. I have made a couple of offers but the owner does not respond, maybe you will have better luck because you are local.
Taint sure butt isn't Philly called The City of Brotherly Love?
Footnote: for those whom have never of this.
Key West at Halloween is off the charts.
They call it Fantasy Fest Google it.
Peace Out.
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VW Its a family thing !!!
2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3) |
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TeamSpatula
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Hopefully, Team Spatula can acquire the one for sale already in NC.
Who is IN ? |
Well I did finally hear from the seller, I emailed a reply, and am still waiting to hear back... I will certainly update the official Wild Westerner Wegistwy (with apologies to Elmer Fudd) as soon as I make any progress...
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dumptruckface
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| Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:01 am Post subject: wild westerner rides again |
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so after a long time i can finally confirm my wild westerner has arrived in the uk!!, the only one over here I'm led to believe?
i will post some pictures up later on today, in the mean time if anyone could enlighten me to the paint codes as i have a few minor little touch ups to carry out. i know the codes where on this thread somewhere but i have had a ready through and i seem to have missed them...... thanks in advance from over the pond 
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Bill Sullivan
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Super Cool.. And Congratulations 
Top Color L65K Ravennagrun
Bottom Color L64M Apfelg??? Page got torn but that is most of it.
Looks as if another toast is in order!!!
I'm so glad that so many are seeing the importants of saving these most interesting machines.
Although the mystery has yet to be solved of their creation.
Bartender I want a Double
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VW Its a family thing !!!
2002 Snap Orange Turbo Beetle (Daughter)
1973 Wild Westerner (Son) Vin #2232203230... Production Date Monday May 14, 1973 *** Destination Portland, Or.
Card Carrying Member of the International Wild Westerner Club
America (65) - Austria (1) -Canada (1)- Denmark (1) - France (1)- Germany (5) - Mexico (4) - The Netherlands (2) Portugal (1) - United Kingdom (3) |
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dumptruckface
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i will drink to that all day long, am i going to get ousted tho if i lower my westerner slightly and add some non stock porsche fuch alloys? i have a couple more projects on the go at the moment but the westerner will get some attention int he next month or so
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