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BugsyMalone
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:30 am    Post subject: Vancouver Canada to Florida Keys-1973 Beetle:Florida or Bust Reply with quote

Hello, I am driving through from vancouver canada to the florida keys in a 73 beetle.

I want all the info I can possibly get my hands on: from suggestions on where to stay, what to see, do and to connect with felllow drivers/enthusiasts along the route. Any suggestions?


For example depending where you are from what are the best vw parts stores & mechanics in the area(although I spent the summer restoring my beast I would still love to have help on hand if needed)

If you have done any traveling please forward any intel over.


I am also dirtbagging along the way(I built a bug bed). If you have any info of any cheap or free campsites along the way.

Whatever you have is valued. And Yes I know I am crazy but I want an adventure!

Cheers,

Bugsy Malone

Ps. Route planned so far I_5 & PCH101 south and then not sure. Whatever you have recommend is appreciated.
Cities I plan to visit Portland-San Fran-LA-San Diego-PalmSprings-Phoenix-NewOrleans-Tampa-Miami-FloridaKeys(anything else is fair game).
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good luck! Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Antoniette (BugsyMalone) emailed me on the 13th asking about VW places. I told her to stop and watch the Bus Movie with the Oregon Bus Club on the 22nd. She didn't mention dirtbagging to me, but she's welcome to spend the night with us 10 miles north of Eugene. I could also haul her Beetle to a Shop with my tow dolly if she breaks down near us.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

National Forest allow free camping. Might want to google your specific national forest but Hoosier (middle of indiana) and Red River Gorge (middle of Kentucky) offer the free camping.

Walmart parking lots have free camping.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in northwest fl you can camp out in my yard...next to or in my camper!!good luck
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am in Springfield, MO along I-44. Have a shop, tools and local VW parts store at the ready. If you need a place to crash and some work done PM me. There is also a '73 beetle in my shop! It keeps the '62 Ghia company. Dave J
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have just noticed you plan to be much farther south than me, offer still stands if your route changes! Dave J
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:37 pm    Post subject: Rolling the dice by dice I mean clutch Reply with quote

Thank you everyone who has posted or even viewed my post I greatly appreciate and hope to all meet you at some point in the trip.

I know my clutch needs to be replaced and I know as some point on my trip I will need to call a VW enthusiast for help.

I will bring all the tools and parts with me but I just wanted to post this just so everyone knows.

My trip has been postponed far too much and it is happening come hell or high water. I want the experience, the adventure, the opportunity to meet the amazing network of VWs, and the know how that comes with it.

I hope write one hell of a story.

Ant(aka Bugsy Malone)
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A cross country drive as compared to around town and the neighborhood "uses" a bug a lot different.

For instance you mentioned your clutch. Around town you use it probably 4 times for every stop sign. On the highway you might go for hours without using it once. Stopping for gas and food, yes, you use the clutch and the 4 gears but that's about the only time.
Same with the brakes. You might go for hours and never use your brakes even once until you stop.

But other things get much more of a workout and are so much more apt to fail. Wheel bearings (both front and rear) are one real biggie. Your engine will be continuosly running at a much higher RPM for a much longer period of time then when driving around town. (Same with your generator).
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in Homestead about 3 miles north of Key Largo. Send me a message when you're near.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh' yea, forgot to mention, Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun here. Contacts, possible help, and info available on request.

When are you planning on your trip? Outstanding weather here right now just perfect for VW's. We'll be hit and miss in the 100's in April and then May is apt to have about anything and sometimes beyond 110, and by June it does get hot and stays hot for a few months.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It sounds like the trip isn't going as good as it could:
BugsyMalone wrote:
Hi my 73 beetle broke down in Portland and I am looking for some people who can recommend me to someone. I would regularly take it to a shop with a newer car but I spent the summer restoring the car and want to find someone who is willing to show me how they do it or at least let me watch(i want to learn). I know shops do not allow it(i am headed to tampa so any where before so hit san Fran Is highway recommended).

I need my clutch replaced(I have All The parts.& brakes adjusted).

Any help Or guidance Is encouraged.

Thank you,

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:35 am    Post subject: Re: Vancouver Canada to Florida Keys-1973 Beetle:Florida or Reply with quote

BugsyMalone wrote:
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I am also dirtbagging along the way(anything else is fair game).




that will get your clutch fixed,no doubt..
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

get it down to Sacramento and johnnypan will help you change the clutch
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 5:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ant' arrived here yesterday. A woman VW mechanic put in her new clutch for her in Portland! Cool I noticed her clutch wasn't fully disengaging when she arrived, so we dug out our tools & floor jack to try to adjust it. We ended up wedging a 3" extension behind the clutch arm to give us slack to adjust the wingnut & her new clutch feels good now! She wants to try and make it to San Francisco today? Ant' & my wife are both Filipinas, so they had Lots to talk about!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:11 pm    Post subject: In San Francisco Reply with quote

I Made it to San Francisco.

If there Is anyone in The bay área, santa Mónica, Or los angelos Or any where on The coast That wants to meet up I would Love to meet more Air cooled enthusiasts and pick your brain. And if anyone can point me free camping spots i can Bring beer.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.type2.com/~airswork/rescue/index.html
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:55 pm    Post subject: Palm springs Reply with quote

Any One located close to Palm springs.

Thanks MM. I have sent emails on That as well. But i know people Check samba as well.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I smell the makings of another epic Samba thread....

Buggys, you might try this list too. It's a bit newer...

http://www.aircooledrescue.com

Who remembers this?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=84419
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well,you adapt,improvise and overcome...bravo..keep posting,this looks good.
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