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sKipSD Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2008 Posts: 5 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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I have been fortunate enough to have benefitted from much of Russ' advice and infinite knowledge of type 3's...recently bought some hard-to-find linkage for Solex carbs from him...he sent me exactly what I needed very promptly and as promised. How nice to deal with a respectable and honorable man! I would highly recommend transactions with Russ-but only if you want to be treated fairly! |
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voeltzwagen Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 173 Location: Minneapolis
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:41 am Post subject: |
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thank you russ for the excellent service and for fixing my fuel tank woes! _________________ 1973 Squareback, AT, A/C, FI |
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66311 Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2006 Posts: 1477 Location: Olive Branch MS
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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I usually check with or aggravate Russ before buying anything. Don't tell him but I only ask for a price to know what to pay. He is a real asset. |
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tailwaggers Samba Stray
Joined: August 31, 2009 Posts: 270 Location: Silver Spring, MD
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:59 am Post subject: |
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My car developed serious engine problems driving across country. I was stuck in Iowa trying to figure out what to do. I found Russ through The Samba. He gave me directions to his house, diagnosed my problem, gave me the option of him fixing it or leaving it at his house where I could arrange a transporter to pick it up. Then he gave me a ride back to my hotel.
I had him do the work. He was very fair in his pricing of used parts even though I was in no position to negotiate. When I flew back to pick up my car, he met me at the airport and had arranged things so we didn't even have to go back to his house to drop him off. My car is running great.
Great mechanic. Great guy. _________________ '71 Convertible
'93 Cabriolet
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." -Groucho |
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norcalmike Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 4784 Location: Marina, CA
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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what can i say. Russ had what i needed. great shape and fast shipper. a great asset to the samba community as a forum poster and a parts provider.
thanks Russ! |
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Bart Dunn Samba Consiglieri
Joined: May 09, 2004 Posts: 2354 Location: Sea level (Mid Atlantic)
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Smoooooth. Thanks Russ! _________________ Not enough car seats fit into my:
'58 Beetle convertible
'58 Beetle sedan |
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maddawg2020 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2010 Posts: 7 Location: florida
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Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Bought a fuel pump from Russ.
Had a problem with it.
He went above and beyond typical expectations to rectify this problem.
He's a great person to deal with! _________________ L518 '66 Java Green sedan stock driver 6V⚡️
L518 '66 java Green sedan project
L544 '68 Cherry Red Ghia 💀
various water cooled |
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ts39136 Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2010 Posts: 735 Location: Pocatello, Idaho
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Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Sent my spindles to Russ for king pin repair. He turned them around in 24 hours. Quality is excellent, price better than local.
Communication was excellent.
Would certainly do business with again. Thanks Russ for all your help keeing this forum running. |
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Paul Ricketts Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 27
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:59 am Post subject: |
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RUSS ROCKS. Would definitely do business again. Fast shipper. It's all good. |
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yoger Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2007 Posts: 104
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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I recently made 2 purchases from Russ. I received my parts fast, and in good condition. also the parts he sells are as described. I would do business with him any time. Great guy to have with us in the VW world.
Tony. |
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akokarski Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2004 Posts: 1900
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Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:48 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Russ! |
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turboghia Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2004 Posts: 210 Location: Long Beach, Ca.
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Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:28 am Post subject: |
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Just bought a fuel pump relay from Russ. It was exactly as described and packaged very well. Russ even sent me a photo showing the relay's he had and even recommended the correct relay to use for my application. Thanks again Russ.
Steve |
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jan72 Samba Member
Joined: April 02, 2007 Posts: 167 Location: Romania
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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I have just received the elusive clock blank for my squareback. Very nice person to deal with! _________________ '72 Superbeetle
'72 Squareback |
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blankmange Type 3 Darksider
Joined: July 17, 2004 Posts: 11498 Location: Bloßer Stahl-preapocalyptic MidCoast
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Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:38 am Post subject: |
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needed a new starter for the frankensquare and Russ had one for a decent price...
drove up to pick it up and spent a day with Russ, bobnotch, suesanctuary and bigvwhead in Russ' shop organizing and sorting....
came home with a few extra bits and at a great price!
thanks, Russ! _________________ póg mo thóin
Certified DHS Technician
Samba Member # 24517 |
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bronxdriver Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Waterloo, Iowa
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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I ordered a pair of front drums from Russ. He was quick in responding to questions and even faster shipping them.
I doubt that will be my last transaction with him. It's nice to know there's a supplier and fount of knowledge nearby. |
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restojohnny Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2004 Posts: 2764 Location: SPLITSVILLE , SON !!!!
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Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Just received my item from Russ and was very very happy with it exactly as described and well packaged. Great communication aswell looking forward to more rare parts from Russ. Thanks _________________ ** HELL YEAH I'LL SELL IT TO YOU**
O.G. POMONA VULTURE
$$ SWAPMEET MAFIA $$
53 LHD, LH cargo door standard kombi
54 Pre-A Porsche
55 oval ribbed door non-semiphore
56 semiphore ragtop
63 notchback (work in progress)
67 OG black paint beetle sedan empi accessorized
67 original Empi GTV beetle convertible !!
67 euro squareback
67 deluxe walkthru (work in progress)
67 convertible ghia (work in progress)
"STAY OUTTA MY BACKYARD !!! " |
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jim altemus Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2002 Posts: 366 Location: New Milford CT
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Can't say enough good things about Russ. He's a tremendous resource on the forums and as a seller. Purchased a pair of brake drums from Russ on Monday and they were waiting for me when I got home today. Thanks!
Jim |
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Dfatt123 Samba Member
Joined: November 18, 2007 Posts: 147 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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Sent my drop spindles w/ carriers, new king/link pins, and new bushings from NY. He advised me when he picked them up from the PO and advised 30 min after that the job was done...... Now hows that for service!!!!!!
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phillipmurrieta Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2010 Posts: 139 Location: Murrieta, CA
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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My disc brake spindles arrived in great shape and much quicker than i expected. Russ is a stand up guy, would definitely buy from again!
Thanks much! |
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WileyVW Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 361 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:52 am Post subject: Fuel Pump Assistance |
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Helped me with a fuel pump question then got the part to fix it for me. Thankx abunch _________________ WTB Plate surround from Memphis
1968 OG, camper 14"Fuchs & Gilmore A/C, XMI,Bose,Dual Batteries,Jet-Hot Exhaust, |
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