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johnlynch47
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Joined: July 17, 2008
Posts: 270
Location: Bradenton, Fl
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 Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: What did your bay get for christmas? |
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I got a tool kit to go exclusively in the bus Including the all important Zip Ties
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1977 Sage Green Westy up in this!
her name is Velma
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420GOAT
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Joined: March 31, 2006
Posts: 3343
Location: Wilmington, CA on a nice quiet street but still in the 'hood
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shit...it all went to my kids and other kids. oh well...nothing is guaranteed. i did fix the clutch cable.
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volksinthevalley
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Joined: October 12, 2008
Posts: 147
Location: Citrus Heights, CA
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| Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Alot of this christmas for me was parts and tools for my bus.
I just bought him a Montgomery Ward's single wheel trailer (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=334159), which should be getting here in the next few weeks if I can get the shipping sorted.
I was given Pertronix electronic ignition setup which will be installed next week when I get home. I also got a new timing light, tach/dwell meter, compression tester, pressure tester, jack stands, floor jack. |
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1977_L63H_P27
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Joined: January 17, 2006
Posts: 2345
Location: Bristol, Tennessee
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My bus got an "ugly twin". That's what I'm calling the parts bus  . We've worked on the bus yesterday. Got all the cabinet doors working good. Even got one of those rare rear pull handles for the slider. At least I think they're rare, as I've had three buses that didn't have one  . We also organized all the parts that we have gathered so far, getting ready for the spring when we can start putting her together. I say her, but we aren't sure yet. Our 5yo has been given the honor of naming this one, and it hasn't told her it's name yet  . So to sum it up..our bus got some attention for Christmas. Peace!
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VWGirl
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Joined: June 03, 2003
Posts: 2462
Location: Powder Springs, GA
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Bus didn't get too much this year... but i'm scheduling myself to finally replace the gas tank... the fasty is getting new rear disc brakes, a new axle stub and turtlebacks... the mexi beetle got $1000 worth of stuff including new alt, clutch, sport exhaust, manuals and mexi instrument cluster
and for me and the cars to share... we got a new garage door so we can actually utilize the garage!
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WileyVW
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Joined: November 02, 2004
Posts: 361
Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida
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| Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject: Christmas |
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My bay got a new Speedwell shift knob and a new custom lighted home made cup holder!!
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jwcurry
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Joined: March 26, 2007
Posts: 567
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My bus isn't running reliably and is being cleaned and repaired. It was a $500.00 project.
Still, I bought a replacement bed cushion and two front seats from Jake in Charlotte and my brother inlaw brought them down here yesterday. I couldn't be happier. |
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panicalum
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Joined: May 06, 2008
Posts: 244
Location: Roseville, CA
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| Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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New Stereo and Speakers from Mom in law.
New Exhaust system (ceramic covered dual quiet packs and header) from me
Rebuilt Transmission from wife
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1973 Westy - Didn't stick around long
1976 Sage Green Westy
1959 Single Cab
1982 Vanagon Westy
1974 Thing
1962 Bug
1974 Baja Bug
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Kirk
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Joined: December 05, 2003
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Location: North Texas
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| Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hell of a nice wife to buy you a rebuilt trans. Nice.
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aeromech
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Joined: January 24, 2006
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Location: San Diego, California
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| Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Kirk wrote: |
| Hell of a nice wife to buy you a rebuilt trans. Nice. |
Hell of a nice mom in law to get you anything for your bus..... |
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panicalum
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Joined: May 06, 2008
Posts: 244
Location: Roseville, CA
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I asked for money for the stereo and transmission. Besides, they know that I will never get it out of the garage if I don't get money to fix the stuff that needs fixin'. I think my wife misses her garage spot. She doesn't see why an Audi A6 should be in the driveway while the bus is in the garage. it makes perfect sense to me.
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'63 Bug
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69 Riviera - non walk thru-Turd
1971 Type 3 squareback
1974 Orange Westy -William
1970 Deluxe Sunroof - Tinkerbell
1973 Westy - Didn't stick around long
1976 Sage Green Westy
1959 Single Cab
1982 Vanagon Westy
1974 Thing
1962 Bug
1974 Baja Bug
1973 Blue/White Thing
1978 Sage green Westy (Mom and Dad's) got me hooked |
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pwilson
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Joined: August 08, 2007
Posts: 252
Location: Lake Charles, LA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:42 am Post subject: |
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my bus is getting an engine gasket set. My gift is being able to replace them in the dining room, instead of outside!
My girl is the BEST! |
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chazz79
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Joined: August 15, 2008
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Location: ohio
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I got a dogleg and some pergo! My wife does listen to me sometimes afterall. I did think klockerholm had the better doglegs though? I'm thinking my four year old could've hammered out a closer copy than this thing (crazy wrinkles and metal bunching Wtf?) It's better than jagged rusty doglegs to give my kids tetanus when they climb into it so I'm not complaining too much.
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VWGirl
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Joined: June 03, 2003
Posts: 2462
Location: Powder Springs, GA
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my bus is getting an engine gasket set. My gift is being able to replace them in the dining room, instead of outside!
My girl is the BEST! |
Just don't wash any parts in the dishwasher... it does get them clean... but then the dishwasher gets super dirty 
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vince1
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Location: Burgundy, France
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wvengineer
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Joined: August 06, 2006
Posts: 168
Location: Petersburg, West Virginia
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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All new Bosch fuel injectors plus seals
New Bosch cold start valve plus gasket
Tranny gasket set
New shift coupler
Brake line kit from germansupply plus the lines at each wheel
All new fuel lines including fuel filler from germansupply
New vacuum line kit from germansupply
checked with kyle automotive on new FI wiring harness
new fuel gauge sender
a few other parts can't thing of
And if a land auction in two weeks doesn't go my way seriously debating a camper special.
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davis911s
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Joined: July 07, 2005
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Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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I got a tow bar for my bus from my parents 
that with the Camper Special my wife gave me the blessing to buy two weeks ago, and I had an extremely good Christmas
Now the only worry I have is making sure the hitch can fit (or modified to fit) when the camper special is installed 
Shawn
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1977 Porsche 911S Targa, 2.7 L with 5spd
1992 Passat G60 Syncro Wagon (SOLD)
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busfreak_71
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Joined: April 29, 2007
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Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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I went and bought myself a Bentley manual for my bus last Tuesday. Shiny and new.
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enjoispammy8
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Joined: December 26, 2007
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Location: Long Beach, CA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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i gave my bus a hug. it seemed awfully lonely sitting out in the rain with a tarp over it, not like last year where everyone and their brother wanted a ride in it...
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California Westy
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Location: So California Desert
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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| A new Emergency Flasher Switch from Wolfgang for my 69 Westy |
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