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sgirard
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 Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:57 pm Post subject: New Westy Owner |
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Hi everyone:
I've been keeping an eye on this board since I picked up an 82 westy back in August. I got it from the second owners, a couple who had it for 22 years. Then I left it with the mechanic for a few week$.
This is my first full westy and first VW in almost 20 years. My first car was a 64 bus (died in a tragic rollover) followed shortly by a 71 and 72.
Anyway the thing is I have some questions for you fellas but figured I'd introduce myself first!
-sean
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danfromsyr
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welcome
now go make sure your mechanic changed 100% of your fuel lines.. each and every inch (or mm if you're metrically inclined)
it's imperative to our forum pleasure that you not come back with "My new van burned today"
more pics too. 
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70coupyel
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Welcome to the Vanagon side of things here on The Samba. More pictures of happy kids around and in Vanagons!!! 
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Syncro Jael
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That is where Westy's should be. Camping with their top popped.
Nice photo!
Welcome.... 
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sgirard
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Hey thanks guys. New fuel lines was the first thing I talked to the mechanic about Dan 
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Ahwahnee
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| Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: New Westy Owner |
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Congrats on your Westy -- looks like you already know what you need to do now: Enjoy it!
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| ...left it with the mechanic for a few week$. |
Yeah, money (or time, blood and sweat) is often what it takes before the fun can begin. |
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MacDude
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Yippee!
Welcome!
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seventyfo
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Congrats! Nice van.
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tam_shops
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MarkWard
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| Welcome, how about a picture of the engine compartment? Air Cooled vanagons have some challenges when it comes to keeping them cool running. A picture might point out something obvious that we can advise you on. Plus we like pictures. |
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dhaavers
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| Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: New Westy Owner |
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| sgirard wrote: |
...figured I'd introduce myself first...
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Wow - you're younger than I expected...
Sorry - couldn't help myself.
PS: Welcome to the club!
- Dave
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dobryan
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sgirard
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Hey they'll pretty much give a drivers license to anyone out here. 
That's Remy and I swear his favorite thing to do these days is go hang out in the westy with some keys or a screwdriver.
Good idea about the engine compartment rsxsr. I'll get a picture of that.
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Merian
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| Syncro Jael wrote: |
That is where Westy's should be. Camping with their top popped.
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And not on a road with some poor schmoe trying to make it move forward... |
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Stevie Ray Van
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Welcome! Nice looking Westy. Spokane huh? That's where I was born about....uh....a few years ago. Still have family there.
BTW, where was the camping pic taken?
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