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Van-go108
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Here is one in the classifieds.
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I see a weird "loop" going on here.  I just bought that top you posted and I posted a link to the car you just bought.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=464251&start=20
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I suppose I am not too familiar with these vw of mexico tops you refer to.. do they have side supports? or they are not like the vw of america ones?
any inside pictures of one?
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jeremyrockjock
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Location: Richmond, Verjinya
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats, Jeremy.
Are the reduction boxes small nut? |
Thanks. Yes the axles are small.
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el_safari
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Early 181 drums are difficult to find. They sell for 100 EUR when you can find .
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jeremyrockjock
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ouch
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jeremyrockjock
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Heres a thought. Is a IRS thing drum the same as the early minus the snoat length? Can it be used with a spacer?
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SgtSamy
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| Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:52 am Post subject: |
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| jeremyrockjock wrote: |
| Heres a thought. Is a IRS thing drum the same as the early minus the snoat length? Can it be used with a spacer? |
I think yes but not sure:
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joescoolcustoms
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| Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:58 am Post subject: |
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Why not just get another bus small nut drum?
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ecdez
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Nice man!
I went and looked at that one. I actually picked up the phone the day after to call and tell the guy I would offer his full asking price (I originally offered less), but put the phone down half way through dialing the number.
You got a good deal. Even with the little goblins it has, it's still in great shape for this area.
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jeremyrockjock
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| Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:53 am Post subject: |
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| Why not just get another bus small nut drum? |
I passed on an NOS one at bug out for $25 (kicking myself).
I would rather have the 12mm lugs but in all reality it does not matter.
Yeah Corey you said it. Its rare and nothing rough like the other VWs I have dealt and am dealing with. However it is the most I have ever paid for any VW out of some 30 VWs I have had. I hope to have it on the road in a month or so.
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jeremyrockjock
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New shoes
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ICTrains
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Nice! Mean looking; I like 'em.
Sorry if this has been covered before, but what is that "bump" sticking out inside the wheel well in front of the tire? I don't seem to recall ever noticing that on my '73.
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jeremyrockjock
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I am pretty sure 73s had that bump. Its the inner structure that commonly rusts out.
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jjrannauro
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Nice! Mean looking; I like 'em.
Sorry if this has been covered before, but what is that "bump" sticking out inside the wheel well in front of the tire? I don't seem to recall ever noticing that on my '73. |
Looks like a space in the interior to rest the rifle or something else. |
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jjrannauro
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| ICTrains wrote: |
Nice! Mean looking; I like 'em.
Sorry if this has been covered before, but what is that "bump" sticking out inside the wheel well in front of the tire? I don't seem to recall ever noticing that on my '73. |
Looks like a space in the interior to rest the rifle or something else. |
I just had a look of my 1977 Thing and it also has that bump. There isn't a space inte interior. |
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jeremyrockjock
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My inital thoughts of getting it on the road with in a month was a pipe dream. This car had way more issues than I imagined. Here is the thread with more details. It is not a restoration but it is major surgery.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=500189
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