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Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:27 pm

That's some good lookin' slimy mud! What is that strange white substance on the ground?

Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:39 pm

eejermon wrote: That's some good lookin' slimy mud! What is that strange white substance on the ground?

im not quite sure.. but it was everywhere.. suddenly felt the urge to throw something........

Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:52 pm

Great looking road! Love the less-traveled ones. Glad you're making it again this year, and digging your bumper too 8) Any word how Ebuscapaulian Paul is doing?

Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:36 am

The Newt's are coming! The Newt's are coming I tell you!

Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:57 am

eejermon wrote: 0.) Kombisutra, Brian/Nathalie, 1959 Kombi, San Anselmo, Ca Our Fearless Leader and Spiritus Emeritus
1.) Team Yeopanel, Cory, 1960 Panel, somewhere, CA
2.) VWBusride, Aaron/Emily, 1966 Kombi, Santa Rosa, Ca
3.) Joe Cool, 1963 Panel, Yolo County, Ca, (prerun and SST) (STUD!)
4.) Team Badfish, 1967 Panel, Sacramento, Ca
5.) Stockton Damon????
6.) Cool Cool Pepto Bomber, 1965 Single Cab, Grants Pass, Oregon
7.) Team Green Truck, "They call me Mister Armstrong" 1963 Single Cab, Merlin, Oregon
8.) Team Idaho, Eeej and Brent, 1962 Bosco, Boise, Idaho
9.) Colonel B, 1966 13 Window, Sacramento, Ca
10) OCTO, Rich/Charlie, 1967 Standard, Inland Empire, Ca.
11) Dormatic 1958 panel, Bay Area Ca
12) Darrell- Team Deaf Volks, 1965 standard, Sacramento CA
13) Kyron- Team DeafVolks/OVP Hybrid, the Beauty
14) Team Norcal Relics Eric/Joel 1964 Cop Truck Sacramento CA
15) Team Mt Shasta Ski Bowl, Tyler/Seabass, 62' Standard, OVP COUNTRY
16) Team Kombi Haus, Justin/Logan, 65' Road Runner Camper, Sacto, CA
17 ) Team Rasta 1961 Panel Coffee Creek, Ca
18 ) Team Howard Prarie 1964 Standard Joe/Will Oregon/Washington
19) Team Rustybus in the 1961 Rustybus
20) Team Surf Dog, Jer/Greg, 1966 EZ HSCR, Santa Cruz/ Elk Grove, CA
21) Team Flying Pamper Lou/Robin,1966 Pamper, Camino/ Forest Hill, CA
22) Team OVP, Roscoe/Oscar, 1966 Pop-Top Westy, Lodi/SF Ca (SST)
23) Team Backroadsbus, Gene driving Bartholomew, '60 DC
24) Team Chocolate / Robert @ Skinner Classics OVP 62' Kombi / Vacaville, CA.
25) Team Alice / Dillon @ Skinner Classics OVP 65' Westy / Vacaville, CA.
26) Team SLC. Deej/brother Torey 58 panel / Salt Lake City, UT
27) Team Drag Bus, JDog/Josh/Sergio, 65' Kombi, Redwood City, CA
28 ) Team Wolfgang Green, Aaron/Stuart, 66' Standard, Redding, CA/Seattle, WA
29) Team Buck Nakad, Conrad/Erik, 1960 Microbus Sutter Creek,Ca

Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:36 am

badfish wrote: R Morris wrote:

Do you know the latitude and longatude?

Per Eej:
5. The location of the gathering spot, or Rampaging Spot, as it is known, is a closely held secret and will not be published in any open forum. If you plan to participate in the trip, please PM me for the location. Be prepared to present credentials, including a photo of you putting chains on the bus you will be bringing.

That being said We are down to one week guys! Cant wait to see you all

What's the route and timing of the SST this year?
I mean, are people meeting at the RS Wed pm to leave Thursday am at 4:20?

Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:25 pm

Yes, yes Miss Clara, the departure is 04:20 on THURSDAY!!!!January 30. The route will be similar to the one we took that one year, except that we will camp down the hill from the 76, if we make it that far, or under the bridge to nowhere.
Care to join us? We'd love to have you!
eeej

Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:34 pm

Really, really hoping the trip topples legendary Hull Mt. Who Knows what these deviate directors have up their sleeves??? Would be so cool to see Greg and Clara do the trip again this year too. Clara, you guys can test the Eberspacher again! 8)

Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:32 am

salt lake will be headed out Monday hopefully make it to reno for the night then on into cali on Tuesday.. can anybody put my brother and I up for the evening, or a safe place to park...? thanks

Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:34 pm

Aloha newts. Had a rugged day prepping Bosco for the trip. The right rear drum has refused to come off so far in the 10 years I've owned him, but it never leaked and the brakes worked, so eff it. Well, they're starting to leak and drag and it's time. 3 bolt puller. Nope. Run around town with axle nut loose for a week. Nope. Torch. Nope. We had the 5 bolt drum puller at excruciating tension, 3/4 drive impact gun, and the hub of the drum cherry red with the torch. Nope. Not letting go. There was so much tension on the stub axle, it crushed the cotterpin holes halfway shut. I should have cut the drum off before I ruined the stub axle, but now they are both going to have to die. At least it's smallnut, so I don't have to pull the box off the springplate, but you can bet your ass I'm gonna rebuild that box when I finally get in there. And new German everything.
On the bright side, put a newer windshield in my side, repacked the fronts and checked the shoes and cylinders, grease and link pin adjust, new speedo cable, new fuel hose (all) and adjusted valves. New speakers for the stereo too. Got the correct tires on the right wheels in the right places. Now we just gotta get that mother-loving drum offa there.
Sheesh.
eeej

Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:53 pm

Eej and BC prepping Bosco at out my Dad's shop Wagon Works.

Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:43 pm

Regarding the drum, a lot of us have been there, but I've been lucky enough to have not destroyed my stubs in the process. Some of those battles have been so epic, I'm not sure if there is a thread hear dedicated specifically to the Drum Pull Battle Thread, if not. There needs to be one. Searched and found this thread with some good images. Love Clara's Gnarly puller, and also the crazy dude with the hydraulic jack puller. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=483309&highlight=stuck+drum

Always good hearing from you Idaho people. The state pretty hits em' out of the park for great VW people. Looking forward to the updates as Team Idaho packs the gear and embarks on their journey.

Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:42 pm

Current state of my last minute Shasta preps.. Was having issues with my pressure plate/clutch. Swapping pressure plates is where I'm at..

Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:29 am

deejee wrote: salt lake will be headed out Monday hopefully make it to reno for the night then on into cali on Tuesday.. can anybody put my brother and I up for the evening, or a safe place to park...? thanks

My upstairs half of an old Victorian has all rooms to capacity but an open living room couch bed and floor if you want it. Parking is reasonably safe for a locked up bus, my neighbors can assist with blocking for anti theft purposes. I'm in downtown Sacramento. Worst case scenario you can sleep comfortably in your bus out front and take your last pre-SST shower in the morning!

Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:17 am

0.) Kombisutra, Brian/Nathalie, 1959 Kombi, San Anselmo, Ca Our Fearless Leader and Spiritus Emeritus
1.) Team Yeopanel, Cory, 1960 Panel, somewhere, CA
2.) VWBusride, Aaron/Emily, 1966 Kombi, Santa Rosa, Ca
3.) Joe Cool, 1963 Panel, Yolo County, Ca, (prerun and SST) (STUD!)
4.) Team Badfish, 1967 Panel, Sacramento, Ca
5.) Stockton Damon????
6.) Cool Cool Pepto Bomber, 1965 Single Cab, Grants Pass, Oregon
7.) Team Green Truck, "They call me Mister Armstrong" 1963 Single Cab, Merlin, Oregon
8.) Team Idaho, Eeej and Brent, 1962 Bosco, Boise, Idaho
9.) Colonel B, 1966 13 Window, Sacramento, Ca
10) OCTO, Rich/Charlie, 1967 Standard, Inland Empire, Ca.
11) Dormatic 1958 panel, Bay Area Ca
12) Darrell- Team Deaf Volks, 1965 standard, Sacramento CA
13) Kyron- Team DeafVolks/OVP Hybrid, the Beauty
14) Team Norcal Relics Eric/Joel 1964 Cop Truck Sacramento CA
15) Team Mt Shasta Ski Bowl, Tyler/Seabass, 62' Standard, OVP COUNTRY
16) Team Kombi Haus, Justin/Logan, 65' Road Runner Camper, Sacto, CA
17 ) Team Rasta 1961 Panel Coffee Creek, Ca
18 ) Team Howard Prarie 1964 Standard Joe/Will Oregon/Washington
19) Team Rustybus in the 1961 Rustybus
20) Team Surf Dog, Jer/Greg, 1966 EZ HSCR, Santa Cruz/ Elk Grove, CA
21) Team Flying Pamper Lou/Robin,1966 Pamper, Camino/ Forest Hill, CA
22) Team OVP, Roscoe/Oscar, 1966 Pop-Top Westy, Lodi/SF Ca (SST)
23) Team Backroadsbus, Gene driving Bartholomew, '60 DC
24) Team Chocolate / Robert @ Skinner Classics OVP 62' Kombi / Vacaville, CA.
25) Team Alice / Dillon @ Skinner Classics OVP 65' Westy / Vacaville, CA.
26) Team SLC. Deej/brother Torey 58 panel / Salt Lake City, UT
27) Team Drag Bus, JDog/Josh/Sergio, 65' Kombi, Redwood City, CA
28 ) Team Wolfgang Green, Aaron/Stuart, 66' Standard, Redding, CA/Seattle, WA
29) Team Buck Nakad, Conrad/Erik, 1960 Microbus Sutter Creek,Ca
30) Team Big Orange, Heart/Chas, 61 DD Panel, Evergreen CO

Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:50 am

Stuck rear drum:

People will hear your stuck drum saga, and their first response will be some sort of derogatory talking of shit such as, "Your tools are inadequate." Or, "You didn't heat it up enough." Or, You're not mechanically inclined enough to pull it off." Or, "You need the VW specific tool to pull it off."

These types of statements show ignorance of the situation, and simply tell me that the author has never experienced a really stuck drum.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319596

Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:50 pm

Updated to reflect changes effective 1/26/14:

0.) Kombisutra, Brian/Nathalie, 1959 Kombi, San Anselmo, Ca Our Fearless Leader and Spiritus Emeritus
1.) Team Yeopanel, Cory, 1960 Panel, somewhere, CA
2.) VWBusride, Aaron/Emily, 1966 Kombi, Santa Rosa, Ca
3.) Joe Cool, 1963 Panel, Yolo County, Ca, (prerun and SST) (STUD!)
4.) Team Badfish, 1967 Panel, Sacramento, Ca
5.) Stockton Damon????
6.) Cool Cool Pepto Bomber, 1965 Single Cab, Grants Pass, Oregon
7.) Team Green Truck, "They call me Mister Armstrong" 1963 Single Cab, Merlin, Oregon
8.) Team Idaho, Eeej and Brent, 1962 Bosco, Boise, Idaho
9.) Colonel B, 1966 13 Window, Sacramento, Ca
10) OCTO, Rich/Charlie, 1967 Standard, Inland Empire, Ca.
11) Dormatic 1958 panel, Bay Area Ca
12) Kyron- Team DeafVolks/OVP Hybrid, the Beauty
13) Team Norcal Relics Eric/Joel 1964 Cop Truck Sacramento CA
14) Team Mt Shasta Ski Bowl, Tyler/Seabass, 62' Standard, OVP COUNTRY
15) Team Kombi Haus, Justin/Logan, 65' Road Runner Camper, Sacto, CA
16 ) Team Rasta 1961 Panel Coffee Creek, Ca
17 ) Team Howard Prarie 1964 Standard Joe/Will Oregon/Washington
18 ) Team Rustybus in the 1961 Rustybus
19) Team Surf Dog, Jer/Greg, 1966 EZ HSCR, Santa Cruz/ Elk Grove, CA
20) Team Flying Pamper Lou/Robin,1966 Pamper, Camino/ Forest Hill, CA
21) Team OVP, Roscoe/Oscar, 1966 Pop-Top Westy, Lodi/SF Ca (SST)
22) Team Backroadsbus, Gene driving Bartholomew, '60 DC
23) Team Chocolate / Robert @ Skinner Classics OVP 62' Kombi / Vacaville, CA.
24) Team Alice / Dillon @ Skinner Classics OVP 65' Westy / Vacaville, CA.
25) Team SLC. Deej/brother Torey 58 panel / Salt Lake City, UT
26) Team Drag Bus, JDog/Josh/Sergio, 65' Kombi, Redwood City, CA
27 ) Team Wolfgang Green, Aaron/Stuart, 66' Standard, Redding, CA/Seattle, WA
28 ) Team Buck Nakad, Conrad/Erik, 1960 Microbus Sutter Creek,Ca

Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:59 pm

woodslat wrote: deejee wrote: salt lake will be headed out Monday hopefully make it to reno for the night then on into cali on Tuesday.. can anybody put my brother and I up for the evening, or a safe place to park...? thanks

My upstairs half of an old Victorian has all rooms to capacity but an open living room couch bed and floor if you want it. Parking is reasonably safe for a locked up bus, my neighbors can assist with blocking for anti theft purposes. I'm in downtown Sacramento. Worst case scenario you can sleep comfortably in your bus out front and take your last pre-SST shower in the morning!

AWESOME... Thanks for opening your doors to us.. If all goes well we should be rolling into sacto sometime Tuesday late afternoon... What's the best way to contact you?

Also in the market for a full length rack and if memory serves me right someone up there is making pretty badass ones... How might I be able to go about acquiring one?

Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:39 pm

Good thing Eric knows where to find a nice rack!

Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:02 pm

colonel b wrote: Good thing Eric knows where to find a nice rack!

thank god for nice racks... or thank somebody....