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Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:27 pm

Just installed 4 new BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO 195 / 75 R14 to my VW Bat Thing.....

Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:32 pm

Interesting side rear window configuration. Was that something added to the top AFTER ordering it? Or was it ordered with the top from the beginning.

Oh,....nice tires.

Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:54 pm

Drove up to the trailhead for Trout Peak (it's the peak in the background, right above the convertible top) today. Thing did amazing on the tougher parts of the road. Good hike, but not all the way to the top. Check out the trail description - if any of you are ever in Cody, let's drive up again!

[/url]http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/543185/trout-peak.html[url]

Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:32 am

Wes.......

Once I get Hermann raised back to standard height...figure next spring....and dependable enough for the trip, we might bring him over to Cody.

BNMike
Hot Springs, SD

Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:38 pm

Semper_Dad wrote: Let me know if you need any cable connectors. I have some extras.
Thanks for the offer! Yes, I will be needing those connectors as well.

PM sent.

Sat Oct 23, 2010 5:57 pm

BNMike,

That would be awesome. We could take a couple of drives if you like. We could "trade" if you want, as I went to school in Spearfish a long time ago. I would love to get to the hills with my family. Maybe if you come over here, you could take us on adrive when we get over there.

Wes

Sun Oct 24, 2010 7:31 am

wes.outside wrote: BNMike,

That would be awesome. We could take a couple of drives if you like. We could "trade" if you want, as I went to school in Spearfish a long time ago. I would love to get to the hills with my family. Maybe if you come over here, you could take us on adrive when we get over there.

Wes

Sounds like a plan :D

Mike

Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:10 am

Semper_Dad wrote: Interesting side rear window configuration. Was that something added to the top AFTER ordering it? Or was it ordered with the top from the beginning.

Oh,....nice tires.

Here in Monterrey Mexico, is a guy that makes taylor made tops for any convertible, like things, jeeps, trackers, bugs, etc.

When I ordered him my new top (about 1 year ago) I asked him to modify the original top with this side windows, because I wanted to have better rear view, and a more original thing....

Also I told him to modify the opening of the front side curtains, and made it larger, so I could get more fresh air.

Regards!

Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:28 am

I installed my new steering gear box. Sa-Wheat!! It removed an ugly rattling noise and vibration from my Thing. I haul butt down some wash-boarded sandy roads to my house. It's ALL tight now. Man, what a huge difference.

I had bought some paint for a future project. Eastwoods "Hot Rod Flatz" Orange paint. I think I'm going to take on the rest of the body in the spring after the snow season. Just a thought right now. :wink:

Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:28 pm

Took my girls for a fall country cruise. Love that gas heater!

Goofing off looking at some sheep

My little one can't see unless we open the door :( , she'll grow out of it

We spent and hour or two cruising and checking out farm animals and wildlife. Great afternoon.

Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:23 pm

Awesome day CaseyDenise!! We had a country drive yesterday, but it was in the GP....
But, today Our Thing lost her go.... Engine is Out!!! Teardown will be this week, and rebuild to follow!!

Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:35 pm

Looks like you had a good time Casey.

caseydenise wrote: Took my girls for a fall country cruise. Love that gas heater!
Ha, I'm still riding with the top down.
Gas heaters are great, I may have to poke some holes in the 74 and put mine in.

Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:30 am

Not a damn thing. I'm sad about that too. i need to figure out why i have a major loss of power after i put new heads on it. hmmmmm

Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:26 pm

norcalmike wrote: Not a damn thing. I'm sad about that too. i need to figure out why i have a major loss of power after i put new heads on it. hmmmmm

Hmmm, Combustion chamber size difference?

Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:27 pm

sixty9fasty wrote: norcalmike wrote: Not a damn thing. I'm sad about that too. i need to figure out why i have a major loss of power after i put new heads on it. hmmmmm

Hmmm, Combustion chamber size difference?

thats what im thinking. its the only logical explanation

Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:20 pm

Installed a set of Hella driving lights and went for our (probable) last drive for this year. Oh ya, took some pictures too! :D

Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:53 pm

New fuel filter and fuel pump...thought I was having fuel delivery issues... turned out the plastic ring in my electronic ignition was cracked and causing the sputtering, coughing, rough running issues! Installed a new electronic ignition. Thought what the heck while I'm here I'll change out the plugs (a bit of a challenge with the dual carb set-up), adjust the valves and get her timed... All that in a little over 3 hours! A quick cruse around the block tells me everything is working! :lol:

If you can't rebuild it in the parking lot of Walmart...you shouldn't own one!

Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:44 pm

I replaced the non-existent shift rod bushing. WOW what a friggin' difference, it truly is like night and day....

Also tightened down a trailing arm pivot bolt that was working it's way loose, and checked my valves, it always feels good to say you checked your valves not adjusted your valves.

Then I popped the front doors off and dropped the top and took it for a little drive to a buddies house...

Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:09 pm

Saw her for the first time since they finished the paint. She still has some minor things to perfect but she's starting to look like a car again. Got to put some stuff back on her. Bringing her as is to the Pasco County Bug Jam next weekend for a sneak peek.

Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:17 pm

PS....this was the day we brought her home...