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[Manfred58sc]

I used to stock Eligius clocks at a "catalog showroom" store . Always wondered where that name came from.. Thanks for the blessing, I'll need it.
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[camit34]

@Manfred58sc Sucks you're not going to make the trip, was looking forward to introducing myself.



I have the tin situation at about 90%. Plugged a few holes in the apron tin and one in the Bus from the eberspacher I pulled out. Have the engine seal in place, the fuel pump up under the Bus and have been putting miles and miles on it.

I did have to put my tiny little 28PICT on it since the DRLA was giving some issues that I do not have time for right now. Ordered a better intake and throttle cable from CB.

Have a little rubbing issue after putting the seal on but I'll get that squared away before we leave tomorrow morning.

Here's a quick vid of it at idle -

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[richparker]

^If you're talking about the bottom deck lid seal a head of silicone will do the trick. Safe travels tomorrow!
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[jtauxe]

I was really looking forward to joining this trip, but, alas.

My summer went totally south in July, and I am just now digging out from a series of family and construction crises. I had no time to get the 1972 Sportsmobile into condition for the trip, as I had planned.

Maybe next time. Ya'll have fun!
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1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD

[richparker]

Here's a short video from the off road trip this weekend, thanks to all the people who attended! We had 28 buses and 1 buggy, what a turn out!!!



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[camit34]

Anyone going to the Busses & Balloons in Oct down in ALBQ?

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=683946
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[richparker]

I am not going for 2 reasons: it's held in a church parking lot and you have to leave no later then 7am on Sunday morning. . Cdollar said it was a pretty fun event and he met BBM there several years back. That's a long drive for you, travel safe and post pics if you go.
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[jtauxe]

[camit34]

[vwwestyman]

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[Bulli Klinik]

Do the balloons ascend on Saturday, Sunday or both?
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[danfromsyr]

both,
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/event-info/event-schedule

we made the trip from NY to ABQ in 2015 and I'd do it again in an instant..
it's a cool event, it's a good group of VW people, very casual "event"
if you want to go on the field for/during a morning launch , and it's WELL WORTH IT.... you have to get up and get there early. the show closed to incoming cars at 5:15am the morning we went.. but the locals informed us of such and we got there at 4am.. in traffic. but we have campers so it's easy to hang/chill. but the show starts while it's still dark out.. plenty to see/do before the crack of dawn..
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[camit34]

Good to hear. We're looking forward to it. My stupid drums in the rear are giving me fits but I swung by Painters today at lunch and picked up what I need to get them squared away.

[Manfred58sc]

I had to deal with balloon heads on Phish tour once..oh wait its not that kind of show. hey have a good trip everyone! I'm still fiddling with my bus, some carb. problems still. Too busy with customer cars.
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[camit34]

Stopped by the DMV to renew my registration. I'm good through '22 now!

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[Manfred58sc]

NIce, how much was it? I have to renew soon.
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[camit34]

[richparker]

What's the restrictions?
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[Manfred58sc]

That seems fair for 5 years, and it protects you from increases during that period. My 77 Plymouth Fury was a $75 renewal up from $52 last year. I thought the legal pot was going to solve all our problems!!
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