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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17962 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Jack up one side at a time at the jack points. Swap the fronts to rears yourself. That will make them all 4 wear out at the same time at least. I run 20 lbs air pressure in fronts & 24 lbs in rears. The VW owners manual calls for similar air pressures on the stock tires, but we both have bigger tires. YMMV _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey |
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Gehackt Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2006 Posts: 31 Location: Aurora, Illinois
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Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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low tire pressure will also cause cupping. As with all radial tires the least you should run is 32 psi in each tire. The ride may not be as smooth as a tire with 20psi, but running the highway the should be at their correct pressure. Also her jack points have too much cancer to jack the whole side up at one time. Damn salt! |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:54 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like you got past us with out collecting you "Silly Al's" pizza and beer.
If you are heading back this way again drop us a line - Florida is great - just summer has some humidity and huge thunder storms. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:28 pm Post subject: blog & website ideas |
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So I know you are all smarty pants. Can you recommend any good websites or anything for pics or writings. As you all know I have no idea where this trip will take me.
PS I am slowly looking at photo bucket and picasa. |
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:23 am Post subject: Sad to leave Phoenix - Next Stop Las Cruces |
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So sad to leave Phoenix but I know the adventure is just getting started. Met some great ppl here, e.g. germantoyz club just to name a few.
Ok eye on the price, almost there.
Well sort of.. |
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:44 am Post subject: Las Cruces new mexico check. |
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Hey I am in las Cruces and my Texas bound wish me a while Lotta luck. |
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*Darren Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2013 Posts: 917 Location: MD
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Las Cruces new mexico check. |
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BugsyMalone wrote: |
Hey I am in las Cruces and my Texas bound wish me a while Lotta luck. |
Las Cruces is one of my favorite places. Saw a most beautiful sunset there. |
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bottlerocket Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2006 Posts: 40 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:01 am Post subject: Re: blog & website ideas |
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BugsyMalone wrote: |
So I know you are all smarty pants. Can you recommend any good websites or anything for pics or writings. As you all know I have no idea where this trip will take me.
PS I am slowly looking at photo bucket and picasa. |
You might think about Flickr.com as well. 1TB of free photo & video storage; super easy FB uploads, fairly easy to forums (like TS).
Keep the shiny side up! |
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YouBugMe58 Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2011 Posts: 540 Location: AL (Wiregrass area)
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:26 am Post subject: Re: blog & website ideas |
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bottlerocket wrote: |
BugsyMalone wrote: |
So I know you are all smarty pants. Can you recommend any good websites or anything for pics or writings. As you all know I have no idea where this trip will take me.
PS I am slowly looking at photo bucket and picasa. |
You might think about Flickr.com as well. 1TB of free photo & video storage; super easy FB uploads, fairly easy to forums (like TS).
Keep the shiny side up! |
I use Smugmug.com _________________ 59 Euro Ragtop Build (Finished)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=493553
Working on the boring stuff is still better than a good day at work!
Only 3 things matter in life, Those you Love, Those whom Love you and Your final Destination! Enjoy Them.
Seriously - If there is something you don't like about my car keep it to yourself. |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like "shasta Alaska" is using face book, Utube and Samba to spread the love!
Good luck on your adventure- Would look for a bus for your adventure- (and a dog) would be amazed how much "freer " you feel being able to find that hidden spot along the road. Then just staying there a few days till all the Road dog dirt is washed away. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:36 am Post subject: San antonio |
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Arrived in San Antonio. Never have I ever filled up on gas as many times as I have today. Kept getting spooked by everyone that Texas is huge. And it is. |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:38 am Post subject: |
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It took 3 days to get cross Texas back in the 80s when I moved to Ore from New Jersey. As Ron White would say "a BOREHOLE".
The only entertainment was putting gas in the bus.
[img][/img] _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:00 pm Post subject: Austin |
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Made it to Austin after an amazing wknd at the VW fest in Fredericksburg.
Parts run tomorrow. No more Chinese parts for me. |
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djghia Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Springfield, MO
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Austin |
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BugsyMalone wrote: |
Made it to Austin after an amazing wknd at the VW fest in Fredericksburg.
Parts run tomorrow. No more Chinese parts for me. |
Who says we can't learn new things??!! Getting harder to find the good parts and sometimes the crap is all that is available. Sounds like you are having a blast on this trip and meeting a lot of great people. Offer still stands here in Springfield, MO. Look forward to your updates! Dave J _________________ 1962 Ghia vert
1971 Beetle
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:25 pm Post subject: Austin -Baton Rouge parts run. |
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Alright now once daylight hits tomorrow( April 22) I am busting it to Baton Rouge from Austin. Trying to meet members along the way.
Working on posting pictures for y'all thanks for being patient.
Fingers crossed I get to New Orleans and have time to showcase all the vdub love I have been receiving! |
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:33 am Post subject: Baton Rouge and New Orleans |
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Made it Baton Rouge and stayed with some members from the Batn Rouge Aircoolers club, lovely people.
Now in New Orleans trying to soak in all the southern awesomeness.
I am disappointed that I did not do this trip sooner! |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:46 am Post subject: |
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Sooner???? When I was on the road we saw 70 year old red faced fat people carrying 40# back packs huffing on inhalers- don't worry bout sooner your doing great. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:44 am Post subject: Florida or bust final leg. |
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Hi all so prepping to leave New Orleans tomorrow. Final push for this half to my destination just outside of Tampa, Hudson.
These are the cities I will be hitting:
New Orleans
Pensacola
Ocala
Brooksville
Spring hill
Hudson
Now to the fun job of meeting everyone and coordinating. You guys are an Ahmazing and I cannot wait to meet you all either on this trip or the next.
Thank you for the support. [/b] |
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Sidbus Samba Member
Joined: January 12, 2011 Posts: 731 Location: Miami
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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: Florida or bust final leg. |
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BugsyMalone wrote: |
Hi all so prepping to leave New Orleans tomorrow. Final push for this half to my destination just outside of Tampa, Hudson.
These are the cities I will be hitting:
New Orleans
Pensacola
Ocala
Brooksville
Spring hill
Hudson
Now to the fun job of meeting everyone and coordinating. You guys are an Ahmazing and I cannot wait to meet you all either on this trip or the next.
Thank you for the support. [/b] |
Amazing mountain biking at Santos Trailhead in Ocala. Campground and bike stop right at trail entrnace. Look for Greenway bike shop and trail entrance is across the street. _________________ 57 Panel http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=453943
62 so34 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=533160
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BugsyMalone Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2013 Posts: 46 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:01 pm Post subject: First leg - check! |
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Arrived at the end of my first leg in the florida or bust saga.
Whew!
I could not have done it without the help and support for all of you.
Now I have to store bugsy for a few months(going away for school and burying myself in books).
But I will be back in July.
Bug you then. |
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