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kombisutra Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2003 Posts: 4127 Location: San Anselmo, 10 miles North Of San Francisco
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Stay strong Jim. New beginnings are huge, but clearing the fog may require a long drive. Pack the contingency tools and keep them oiled. It's not just making it to the top of the mountain that counts, those tools will help you get down the other side. Grieving for you out here.
You've got a place in Northern California if that's required. |
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dawerks Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 2349
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Who would take a man's metal? _________________ "There is only one sin; disconnection from self." |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19670 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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dawerks wrote: |
Who would take a man's metal? |
Mothers.
Mother Nature. Mother of your Kids and Mother fckrs! _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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zuhaelter_82 Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2009 Posts: 1506 Location: Lincoln
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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I really want to see this thing finished. Hang in there... Most of all, I am sorry to hear about the cat. _________________ 64 Type II
MKI Jetta Coupe Diesel
MKI Jetta Sedan w/TD swap
B5 V6 GLS
B7 TDI Passat SE |
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kanniff Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2009 Posts: 811 Location: West Coast
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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Have a friend "steal them" then give them back after your divorce so you can fisnish this thing up! |
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Stocknazi Samba Member
Joined: June 18, 2004 Posts: 5146
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: |
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sorry to hear this jim,
this thread was very motivateing to say the least
hope things work out for you in the end _________________ WANTED:
58 Westfalia cabinet knobs (3 needed), roof rack, and (7) privy tent poles (silver painted).
"When the people are afraid of the government, that's tyranny. But when the government is afraid of the people, that's liberty."
"Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God."
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LocoPedro Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2003 Posts: 51 Location: NJ
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Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Jim, hope all works out for the best.....
I went through this 6 years ago, I became so depressed that I practically gave all my projects away, 71 ghia, '60 bug conv., 57 chevy apache.
One good thing I did was giving/loaning my tools to my friends. was able to get them back....
Its 6 years later, I re-married, got a new garage/home, 57 oval, 66 deluxe bus, and happier than I ever was in my previous marriage.
One thing I learned from this ordeal was that by staying focused and true to myself , I got through it, and back to a great place.
Keep strong man _________________ '57 Oval Beetle -- Electric (Lil' Ohms)
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h8rviol8r Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2007 Posts: 70 Location: IN a BUS down by the RIVER
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Hang in there Brother! I too have been through the same ordeal, 7yrs ago. As others are saying and as crazy as it all sounds there right. I sold my project to a very close friend of mine. It was an "all out sale" everything related to the project went with it, in an effort to "make things easier for her" by liquidating assets. I went over this with my attorney as well who suggested I get a noterized bill of sale. It works just need the paper trail to cover all angles.
In the end none of it all mattered though. I was prepared to lose everything and give whatever she wanted to keep my daughter and I together, we prevailed!
It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.
Tyler Durden _________________ This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time! |
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mr white Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2005 Posts: 1193 Location: beautiful Oregon & Mohave County, AZ
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Keep your head up Jim!! Do not let her bring you down! There will be another. Only time can heal your pain. Focus on something positive and stay with it. Your bus is great and you are doing a fine job on it. Hang in there man,we are with you!! |
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Riqs57 Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2006 Posts: 259 Location: Ventura
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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:51 am Post subject: Jim |
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What ever happened to Jim? How are you doing? |
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buck Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 393
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Jim has not given up on his bus! He will stay with it and see it through like any proper long term project. I had the privilege of meeting Jim yesterday and was able to hook him up with a decent nose clip for his bus so he is one step further along with it. Best of luck to ya! |
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Stocknazi Samba Member
Joined: June 18, 2004 Posts: 5146
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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buck wrote: |
Jim has not given up on his bus! He will stay with it and see it through like any proper long term project. I had the privilege of meeting Jim yesterday and was able to hook him up with a decent nose clip for his bus so he is one step further along with it. Best of luck to ya! |
good to hear _________________ WANTED:
58 Westfalia cabinet knobs (3 needed), roof rack, and (7) privy tent poles (silver painted).
"When the people are afraid of the government, that's tyranny. But when the government is afraid of the people, that's liberty."
"Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God."
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MrBusCo Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2007 Posts: 1561 Location: stoughton, WI
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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StockNazi wrote: |
buck wrote: |
Jim has not given up on his bus! He will stay with it and see it through like any proper long term project. I had the privilege of meeting Jim yesterday and was able to hook him up with a decent nose clip for his bus so he is one step further along with it. Best of luck to ya! |
good to hear |
Thats great! _________________ Josh The Bus Guy formerly known as JOGR
BlazeCutUSA.com MrBusCo.com |
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eastcoast63 Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2004 Posts: 1424 Location: Ft. Lauderdale
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Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Just found this thread looking for inspiration to get to welding on my bus, sorry to hear the bad news, or good, depends on how you look at it. Best of luck, ive been there too, not married but long term relationships and then boom, you're done. Looking back now, it was the best thing that ever happened to me, happier now, more than ever. Even have a wife that loves my hobby and my kid loves my bus! Keep your head up dude, some of the best times of your life are awaiting you...
and thanks for the thread, i just got some Gerson metal and can't wait to get started...
Ant _________________ Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1967 Standard Microbus
Wide 5 Vintage Volkswagen Club |
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3270 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Any update on this Westy? _________________ RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
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easy e Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 3930 Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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vws-microcars4jim Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2005 Posts: 337 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I may never again post an update on this thread, so don't get your hopes up.
I have not worked on the bus. It reminds me of my wife and Neal, which I don't like to think about. I have dwelled on hating them for a long time, and while I know it is unhealthy, moving on is difficult.
If I do work on the bus again I will likely not share it on a forum where someone I loathe so much frequents. |
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otahuhu Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2007 Posts: 561
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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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It seems as though ironically you and the bus are in a similar state of affairs. At the expense of sounding like a total nut, your bus can be great and loyal friend. (I'm sure there are plenty on here who know were I am coming from) perhaps, the best thing you can do, would be to finish the bus and hit the road camping, as you planed to do initially! There is nothing like keeping active and an adventure to take your mind of things. Dont let the actions of a few define your life, clearly you have other supporters/friends on this site... kia kaha (stay strong) |
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easy e Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 3930 Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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^^ Sage advice
The best revenge you can exact on someone... is to have a good life.
another flip-side view...
The only people you should worry about getting even with... are the ones that have done something nice for you.
Leads me to one of my favorite humbling yet uplifting poems to share with you.... "Desiderata"
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy. _________________ aka: Evan
Spreadsheet for Bus RPM, based on gearing & tire size (Excel format)
Searchable, click-navigable 1958 Bus Parts List |
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nineteensixtyfiveVG Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 456 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: 58 Westy Restoration |
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did this bus ever get finished? |
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