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Dr OnHolliday
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 1:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternate Applications of VW Power Reply with quote
One of the current gold-mining cable shows, Bering Sea Gold, showed a VW-powered suction pump for sucking up the sand & gravel.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternate Applications of VW Power Reply with quote
Found this ol' girl on CL. The ad said she was used for a pull rope on a private ski hill. Looks fun and adventurous!

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