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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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We all shipped nine Type 1's (my '55 Deluxe Oval Beetle seen in my avatar photo, 2 Hebmuellers, five Split Beetles including a '43 KDF Beetle and a '56 Rometsch Convertible) from NYC to England. Three in each 53' container. They allowed three weeks for drop-off to pick-up, but the actual ship took about one week.
Bill _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
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DropgateLefty Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2011 Posts: 134 Location: Auburn, CA
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:07 am Post subject: |
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Wow- what a journey of epic proportions!
I will be watching with rabid enthusiasm- and start saving my pennies for a trip like this IMMEDIATELY.
I am going the opposite direction across the States next week- Melbourne FL to Sacramento, CA. To know that a trip like yours is possible just upped my ante _________________ April '59 dove blue single cab, coast to coast run Dec 2011 -
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=488658&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:36 am Post subject: |
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BulliBill wrote: |
Hi Buzz,
I was one of the owner/drivers on the famous "Return To The Fatherland Tour" back in 1999 that basically did the opposite of what you're contemplating.
Bill Bowman |
and this tour is where i showed up at. i came to jc whitney to give Don Bulitta a xerox copy of my "workshop equipement for local manufacture". he told jc whitney guy i was indeed part of the tour. i had my original copy along with me at that time to prove i had copied an original.Dr. christianson and bill collins said it was a very rare piece of literature. _________________ Admin note: Bill Passed away - July, 2017
1965 panel bus-Kermit
"Camping is cheaper than therapy"
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=453617 |
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manebrazil Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2005 Posts: 10 Location: London/UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject: trip to Usa |
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Buzz..
Yes,,please put my name down on the list...i am willing to take part in this adventurous trip,,
I did travel Brazil on Bus when I was only 20,,it was an adventure,,,in those days ,,a bit of off road,,,butthe bus survived 9000km,,
Its just unforgettable!!!
Cheers
Kombilove
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vwjim Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2003 Posts: 135 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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rebapuck Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Chapel Hill NC
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Get copies of the AIRS ,NEATO and LIMBO lists.
Remember that the USA is HUGE compared to anywhere in UK or Europe. When looking at maps, check the gage. Just because Rhode Island and Montana fit on the same size page in your atlas, doesn't mean you can cross each in the same time frame. _________________ Judy
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manebrazil Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2005 Posts: 10 Location: London/UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Jim
Hows it going?
We havent met yet,,but anyone looking for a VW Tech Solution,,,I bring your name on board,,
Will you be joining tne Brits Expedition to the USA in 2014?
Regards
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vwjim Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2003 Posts: 135 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, I'm on board. |
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manebrazil Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2005 Posts: 10 Location: London/UK
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject: USA WE GO |
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vwjim wrote: |
Yep, I'm on board. |
How cool,, i must come along to meet you ..
Usually i drive to Reading ,,,,where one of my projects is being carried out.
It will be an amazing life time adventure...
I think these guys could sort out the shipping,,,
www.kingstown-shipping.co.uk/
I have used them to bring cars from USA and always a great service.
Anyway,,,we will talk,,
Regards
Kombilove
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buzz n maz Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2006 Posts: 74 Location: Devon, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:40 am Post subject: |
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just a quick update... we are now getting on with the road trip and shipping.... the sooner i know the route and dates i will let you all know..
less than 2 years...... |
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:50 am Post subject: |
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Hi gang,
Bill Collins and the DKF Club put our "Return To The Fatherland Tour '99" together in about 12 months, so with almost 2 years to go, you'll be fine, just don't procrastinate!. Get your participants to firmly commit for container space planning, get them to get their Transporters healthy RIGHT NOW and then drive them around at least 500 miles, if not double that to "shake out" any problems and mechanical issues. Get the owner of each Bus to start putting together a small suitcase packed full with typical breakdown parts and individual tools specific to their own era/type of Bus. Also organize a common pool of items for the group to be split up among everyone to haul (i.e., one decent floor jack, two jack stands, other major repair tools that can be shared amongst all, perhaps even a spare common longblock). Get everyone to seriously start squirrelling away hobby money to pay for all of the expenses they'll incur on the upcoming adventure. You don't want anyone "flaking out" at the last minute because they they didn't listen to you and failed to be mechanically and financially ready for this awesome road adventure.
You guys are going to have SO MUCH FUN!!!
Bill Bowman _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
Thanks for any help! |
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RINC Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2005 Posts: 3877 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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The good thing about buses ...... they can each haul a lot of stuff. |
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:24 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, on the 1999 "Fatherland Tour", we hauled all that stuff in Type 1's, but with a type 2, you are driving your lodgings, and have much more room to stash away tools and back-up parts. There is a loose network of Bus enthusiasts all across the USA who will offer to assist if any of you run into trouble on the Tour. Once you post your loose itinerary, folks along the way will chime in to offer assistance, parties, etc. We even had a few VW dealerships along the way offer up their service departments for us to do maintenance and they had parties with food, etc. Everyone was great!
Bill Bowman _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
Thanks for any help! |
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buzz n maz Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2006 Posts: 74 Location: Devon, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:29 am Post subject: |
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yes cheers for your pm bill, we are having a bit of a meet with the month just to iron out the ruff route...
we will post it up as soon as we all agree...
cheers buzz |
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:43 am Post subject: |
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Alrighty then! Let me be among the first to offer, if you guys/gals end up passing through the St. Louis area, the "Missouri Micros" will get a "gathering" together for you!
Bill Bowman _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
Thanks for any help! |
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buzz n maz Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2006 Posts: 74 Location: Devon, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:20 am Post subject: |
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Thanks very much, it would be fantastic to meet every one and share a beer as we cross the states, and would be great if you join us!
Just had the hair on the back of my neck stand up, moment!!! |
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peaceful warrior Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2005 Posts: 5274 Location: Taoswest, USA
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Buzz, you all will be welcome in Taos, NM if you decide to come thru this way.
I have the room for all the buses on my property for an overnight and my garage or carport for repairs (if needed).
BTW, I spent two years in your neck of the world, living in Stoke sub Hamdon, near Crewkerne, Somerset. _________________ "Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein
"Notchboy" says "Man up!"
"Tram" says " My bus is bigger than your bus."
66 13W Deluxe, 68 Westfalia, 87 Syncro.
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vwjim Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2003 Posts: 135 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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It feels like this is slowly coming together... |
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Sniperx Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2010 Posts: 777 Location: Japan
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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BulliBill wrote: |
Hi gang,
Bill Collins and the DKF Club put our "Return To The Fatherland Tour '99" together in about 12 months, so with almost 2 years to go, you'll be fine, just don't procrastinate!. Get your participants to firmly commit for container space planning, get them to get their Transporters healthy RIGHT NOW and then drive them around at least 500 miles, if not double that to "shake out" any problems and mechanical issues. Get the owner of each Bus to start putting together a small suitcase packed full with typical breakdown parts and individual tools specific to their own era/type of Bus. Also organize a common pool of items for the group to be split up among everyone to haul (i.e., one decent floor jack, two jack stands, other major repair tools that can be shared amongst all, perhaps even a spare common longblock). Get everyone to seriously start squirrelling away hobby money to pay for all of the expenses they'll incur on the upcoming adventure. You don't want anyone "flaking out" at the last minute because they they didn't listen to you and failed to be mechanically and financially ready for this awesome road adventure.
You guys are going to have SO MUCH FUN!!!
Bill Bowman |
Some of the parts and tools here seems a little extreme. They're native English speakers in an English speaking country. The route across the US isn't quite as desolate as it was. VWs are just as popular as ever, if not more so...a long block seems a bit much...its not like theres a shortage of spares, shops, or completes around. Granted if you're running some 25hp KDF motor or something like that...maybe.
Read these guys blog:
http://www.thedangerz.com/
They are NOT bus gear heads and do not speak the local language...and are not in a VW support heavy country. They have little to no tools and just about no parts...but their getting it done just fine.
You can get so carried away that you'll be bringing a spare bus incase yours fails. Theres nothing that can happen to a well maintained VW vehicle that can't be dealt with through a support group, mechanic, or engine builder.
Some parts can be tricky...like points, coils, or other "obsolete" things. The FLAPS don't often have that stupid common part you need. Cables, points (or e module if you use it), lug nuts, spare tire, spare gas, maybe 1 front and rear brake cylinder (they can be tough to find), bowden tube (maybe)...general consumables is all you'll really need. |
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Travcojim Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Whats the chances of turning this into a big Britt/US convoy of buses across the USA? Splts and Bays? Sounds epic. |
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