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Tom Powell Samba Member
Joined: December 01, 2005 Posts: 4855 Location: Kaneohe
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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udidwht wrote: |
Lionhart94010 wrote: |
Yep, that’s the man, the myth, the legend!
I knew he moved back to Canada, IMO Saanich would be lucky to get him as a Mayor! With his attention to detail, great reasoning power, dedication to do a good job at whatever he takes on as well as the balance he shows in the way he approaches his endeavors, I would not hesitate to vote for him if he ran for Mayor, Congress in my neck of the woods :0)
Too bad his web page has a certificate error when it comes up on my browser(IE9 on Vista), I hope it will not hurt him in the election :0( |
I wouldn't go as far to say he's legend material. Not by a long shot. That's reserved for someone who's been at it far longer. |
A legend is earned by works, not by longevity.
I used to be a legend, but that was in the past.
I outlived the legend and that's not a bad thing.
Aloha
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udidwht Samba Member
Joined: March 06, 2005 Posts: 3779 Location: Seattle, WA./ HB, Ca./ Shizuoka, Japan
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Tom Powell wrote: |
udidwht wrote: |
Lionhart94010 wrote: |
Yep, that’s the man, the myth, the legend!
I knew he moved back to Canada, IMO Saanich would be lucky to get him as a Mayor! With his attention to detail, great reasoning power, dedication to do a good job at whatever he takes on as well as the balance he shows in the way he approaches his endeavors, I would not hesitate to vote for him if he ran for Mayor, Congress in my neck of the woods :0)
Too bad his web page has a certificate error when it comes up on my browser(IE9 on Vista), I hope it will not hurt him in the election :0( |
I wouldn't go as far to say he's legend material. Not by a long shot. That's reserved for someone who's been at it far longer. |
A legend is earned by works, not by longevity.
I used to be a legend, but that was in the past.
I outlived the legend and that's not a bad thing.
Aloha
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I'll have to disagree whole hardheartedly. Unless you consider giving the title 'Legend' to someone who merely copy's and pastes links for everyone to read a legend. _________________ 1972 Westy Hardtop/Type-4 2056cc
96mm Biral AA P/C's~7.8:1CR
Headflow Masters New AMC 42x36mm heads w/Porsche swivel adjusters
71mm Stroke
73 Web Cam w/Web solids
Dual 40mm IDF Webers - LM-2 - 47.5 idles/125 mains/190 air corr./F11 tubes/28mm Vents - Float height 10.45mm/Drop 32mm
Bosch SVDA w/Pertronix module (7.5 initial 28 total @ 3400rpm)
Bosch W8CC plugs
Pertronix Flamethrower 40K coil
S&S 4-1 w/Walker QP 17862
3 rib 002 Trans
185R14 Hankook tires |
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Lionhart94010 Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2005 Posts: 1417 Location: SF Bay Area / Silicon Valley / So Cal
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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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udidwht wrote: |
Lionhart94010 wrote: |
Yep, that’s the man, the myth, the legend!
I knew he moved back to Canada, IMO Saanich would be lucky to get him as a Mayor! With his attention to detail, great reasoning power, dedication to do a good job at whatever he takes on as well as the balance he shows in the way he approaches his endeavors, I would not hesitate to vote for him if he ran for Mayor, Congress in my neck of the woods :0)
Too bad his web page has a certificate error when it comes up on my browser(IE9 on Vista), I hope it will not hurt him in the election :0( |
I wouldn't go as far to say he's legend material. Not by a long shot. That's reserved for someone who's been at it far longer. |
udidwht,
You are thinking to hard about what I said, I do not know anyone that has done a better job of presenting and making available reliable and useful information for T2 bus owners, I hope he is well known to thesamba members that own T2’s, for obvious reasons… If you can give us any links to a place(s), we can find as good or better information, that is as well organized and as useful as Richard has provided at www.ratwell.com, I and, other members would be very please to know about it/them.
The only thing that comes close is thesamba, however thesamba is in a different category; dynamic(not a static as Richard web page is now) thesamba has, and has had very talented contributors that give VW owners invaluable information… for T2 owners, put the two together and they are a fantastic resource!
One Definition of a Legend is:
1. very well known. _________________ Current VWs 71 T2 Westy SO-72/6(Miami), 71 Crew Cab, 2015 GSW TDI
Other owned VW’s 59, 68 1500s, 69 & 71 Bug’s; 72 & 73 S-Bug’s; 67 Westy, 67 Deluxe, Other 71 DC, 72 KG GT that now lives in Australia, 12 JSW TDI, 2015 GSW TDI, 2023 Tiguan
VW technical information sights
thesamba - www.ratwell.com - www.shoptalkforums.com/ - www.vw-resource.com - http://www.type2.com/
http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/ - www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles.htm |
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udidwht Samba Member
Joined: March 06, 2005 Posts: 3779 Location: Seattle, WA./ HB, Ca./ Shizuoka, Japan
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:50 am Post subject: |
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Lionhart94010 wrote: |
udidwht wrote: |
Lionhart94010 wrote: |
Yep, that’s the man, the myth, the legend!
I knew he moved back to Canada, IMO Saanich would be lucky to get him as a Mayor! With his attention to detail, great reasoning power, dedication to do a good job at whatever he takes on as well as the balance he shows in the way he approaches his endeavors, I would not hesitate to vote for him if he ran for Mayor, Congress in my neck of the woods :0)
Too bad his web page has a certificate error when it comes up on my browser(IE9 on Vista), I hope it will not hurt him in the election :0( |
I wouldn't go as far to say he's legend material. Not by a long shot. That's reserved for someone who's been at it far longer. |
udidwht,
You are thinking to hard about what I said, I do not know anyone that has done a better job of presenting and making available reliable and useful information for T2 bus owners, I hope he is well known to thesamba members that own T2’s, for obvious reasons… If you can give us any links to a place(s), we can find as good or better information, that is as well organized and as useful as Richard has provided at www.ratwell.com, I and, other members would be very please to know about it/them.
The only thing that comes close is thesamba, however thesamba is in a different category; dynamic(not a static as Richard web page is now) thesamba has, and has had very talented contributors that give VW owners invaluable information… for T2 owners, put the two together and they are a fantastic resource!
One Definition of a Legend is:
1. very well known. |
Here are 2:
http://www.itinerant-air-cooled.com/
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/
Both have plethora of valuable info. You'd be surprised of how many out there that have never heard of Ratwell and they been in the VW community for a loooooong time.
Now is his site not useful? No. Where did I say that? _________________ 1972 Westy Hardtop/Type-4 2056cc
96mm Biral AA P/C's~7.8:1CR
Headflow Masters New AMC 42x36mm heads w/Porsche swivel adjusters
71mm Stroke
73 Web Cam w/Web solids
Dual 40mm IDF Webers - LM-2 - 47.5 idles/125 mains/190 air corr./F11 tubes/28mm Vents - Float height 10.45mm/Drop 32mm
Bosch SVDA w/Pertronix module (7.5 initial 28 total @ 3400rpm)
Bosch W8CC plugs
Pertronix Flamethrower 40K coil
S&S 4-1 w/Walker QP 17862
3 rib 002 Trans
185R14 Hankook tires |
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poptop tom Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2004 Posts: 1607 Location: The Hoosier State
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:42 am Post subject: |
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Looks like a decent sized area - 109,000.
Good luck to him! Legend or not. _________________ '76 Deluxe Campmobile |
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 7:38 am Post subject: |
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"The man, the myth, the legend", it's just a saying. He's not a myth either.
Jeez, couldn't keep this thread positive for a single page. _________________ 1976 Westy
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westcoastmarek Samba Member
Joined: September 13, 2011 Posts: 333 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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And the WINNER is??!!!....
http://www.cheknews.ca/saanich-election-results/
_________________ 1979 Westy Auto
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1979 VW bus, 2L FI, now with a rivi top
1971 7 pass. deluxe
1974 Beetle |
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats from the Lower Mainland Richard! |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22461 Location: Escondido CA
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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old DKP driver Samba Member
Joined: March 30, 2005 Posts: 4145 Location: Los Gatos,Ca.
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:35 am Post subject: Richard Atwell |
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Here is my take on what has happened to the VW community as a whole when it pertains to input and useful information in a website.
I never met Richard Atwell while he lived in Santa Clara, County. But, I did find out about him here in 2004 and did have a few emails with him about some electrical items.
I was so amazed at the site he created for all in the type 2 community that it really made me realize that the WEB was much more useful than simply exchanging basic information and mail since all I was into was my job and the ton's of service bulletins daily from our headquarters in N.J.
When a student saw me drive up in my Bus one morning and came into my office after class and gave me the SAMBA website address.
I was amazed at the amount of people around the world. and, after scrolling around I found..............Ratwell.com' and spent Hours on his site and always finding TRUE information. He should be praised for creating the site since he was a novice.
and not a V.W. tech but, learned as he went about collecting information about the product! and, gave his time to all here that use the info. The hours
of research that he gave helps tremendously to those here that want to learn the proper way to repair and search their needs to keep their Bus on the road.
Richards website has nothing to do with Forums like the SAMBA or Spinoffs as it is truly an encyclopedia for the late model bus owner. As much as I enjoy teaching I too enjoyed seeing what someone else could do by starting a website with so much useful information that is surly used daily by people
all over the World
Thank You, Richard _________________ V.W.owner since 1967 |
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westcoastmarek Samba Member
Joined: September 13, 2011 Posts: 333 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:58 am Post subject: |
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notchboy wrote: |
Does he do anything with T2s anymore? Or has he grown up and moved on? |
I am certain I've seen him out in his Westy a number of times (summers, anyways). Haven't seen the DC out on the road... _________________ 1979 Westy Auto
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1979 VW bus, 2L FI, now with a rivi top
1971 7 pass. deluxe
1974 Beetle |
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Lionhart94010 Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2005 Posts: 1417 Location: SF Bay Area / Silicon Valley / So Cal
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:59 am Post subject: |
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I am glad for him; I have no doubt that his community will be made better by their wise choice!
And am thankful to him and other wise contributors to our samba community, which have saved me lots of time, frustration and money, by their valuable input hear and other places on the web :0) _________________ Current VWs 71 T2 Westy SO-72/6(Miami), 71 Crew Cab, 2015 GSW TDI
Other owned VW’s 59, 68 1500s, 69 & 71 Bug’s; 72 & 73 S-Bug’s; 67 Westy, 67 Deluxe, Other 71 DC, 72 KG GT that now lives in Australia, 12 JSW TDI, 2015 GSW TDI, 2023 Tiguan
VW technical information sights
thesamba - www.ratwell.com - www.shoptalkforums.com/ - www.vw-resource.com - http://www.type2.com/
http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/ - www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles.htm |
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Stuartzickefoose Samba Post Whore
Joined: February 07, 2008 Posts: 10350 Location: SoCal for now...
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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sweet!! _________________ Stuart Zickefoose
2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDi 6 speed manual
206-841-7324
[email protected] |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22461 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Legend, no Legend. Noodle, no Noodle. Fucking minutia hounds
I hope in the end, I'm remembered for more than my trollings on the interweb and VW shit.
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
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Stuartzickefoose Samba Post Whore
Joined: February 07, 2008 Posts: 10350 Location: SoCal for now...
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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notchboy wrote: |
Legend, no Legend. Noodle, no Noodle. Fucking minutia hounds
I hope in the end, I'm remembered for more than my trollings on the interweb and VW shit.
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ill promise to remember you for your grumpy attitude at the first show i met you at....all because you still hadnt learned how to walk, much less on ice.
_________________ Stuart Zickefoose
2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDi 6 speed manual
206-841-7324
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50351
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:18 am Post subject: |
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Wow the world is changing, a VW Hippy bus owner is now a mayor of a small city, next thing you know we will be legalizing pot. |
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RONIN10 Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2007 Posts: 594 Location: Seattle, WA
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westcoastmarek Samba Member
Joined: September 13, 2011 Posts: 333 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 1:18 am Post subject: |
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And here is our new mayor... Now if the westy needs some work, I will have it towed to the municipal hall
_________________ 1979 Westy Auto
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1979 VW bus, 2L FI, now with a rivi top
1971 7 pass. deluxe
1974 Beetle |
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Collie Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2006 Posts: 1285 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:02 am Post subject: |
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Awesome! I had the pleasure of helping Richard when he started his website,I think he will be a great asset to BC! |
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