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djkeev
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E1
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 Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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All this talk about TK and Canada Day, I'm so confused........ 
Signed,
A. Non Abbuzer
PS -- How many tickets for driving 15 in a 55 have been written by Hosers this week? Damn, 15 is rippah!
"Be careful Up Dere..."
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stormforge
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Location: Adirondacks NY
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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> Has anyone checked to see if Terry K is tired of sitting in the corner and is ready to come back and play nicely with the other Vanagon owners.
TK was one of the reasons I completely gave up on TheSamba for a few years. It seemed like he spoiled just about every thread in the Vanagon forum in some way or another... I was very pleasantly surprised when I came back this year and saw that he wasn't around anymore! So, no, let's please not ask him back. |
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djkeev
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riceye
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Location: Caledonia, WI
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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| stormforge wrote: |
| TK was one of the reasons I completely gave up on TheSamba for a few years. It seemed like he spoiled just about every thread in the Vanagon forum in some way or another... I was very pleasantly surprised when I came back this year and saw that he wasn't around anymore! So, no, let's please not ask him back. |
One of our esteemed veteran members once surmised that "TK" was actually an abbreviation for "thread killer".
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'87 Westy Weekender - daily driver on salt-free roads
There's gonna be some changes made.
“I find that things usually go well right up until the moment they don't.” - Ahwahnee
"Quality isn't method. It's the goal toward which the method is aimed." - Socrates, later quoted by R.M. Pirsig |
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bobbyblack 
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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Oh... No....
I've been called a thread kill(er) lately... maybe I will shut my yap hole
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bokonon42
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Location: Bay Area, CA
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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Wait, hold up a second. All this talk about weed and TK, and no more word on this??! Details!
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Look and see what followed me home. It’s a high spec RHD California. I have it for about 4 months. I already don’t want to drive my MULTIVAN after driving this.
Now that’s something to Chit a Chat about. If any one has ever worked on one let me know.
Stacy |
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88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=671319 |
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riceye
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Location: Caledonia, WI
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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Edit: My picture was deleted from the gallery. Apparently the thousands of Vanagons in Canada were obscured by the hazy conditions Wednesday, and the photo was deemed "non-VW". 
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'87 Westy Weekender - daily driver on salt-free roads
There's gonna be some changes made.
“I find that things usually go well right up until the moment they don't.” - Ahwahnee
"Quality isn't method. It's the goal toward which the method is aimed." - Socrates, later quoted by R.M. Pirsig
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E1
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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| bobbyblack wrote: |
| I've been called a thread kill(er) lately... maybe I will shut my yap hole |
No, No, I was kidding!
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16CVs
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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I guess I won’t ask about “Insyncro” either. Terry was actually helpful and could put his actions up to prove his words.
I went rounds with him a couple of times. The other banned member was just a jackass.
I guess I’ll just go back to my normal Chit Chat. The T5 is getting some final tweaks and I’ll have it back.
If they sold these here, Vanagons would have no value. The difference is as wide as going from a split screen van to a Vanagon.
I will cherish my time with it and meet up with it in GB for some future European travels.
Stacy
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1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
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levi
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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| dhaavers wrote: |
I really liked having TK around for his extensive real-world practical experience & perspective
plus down-to-earth sense of humor. I sometimes had a hard time dealing with his online/forum
manners and occasionally found myself coming to the defense of members who suffered the
wrath of his increasingly common flaming rants. I kinda miss him, and I'm definitely glad
to still find his posts on the forum...
<shrug>
I wish him the best & hope he's doing well... 
- Dave |
Right there with you.
I more than kinda miss his posts, although I fully understand the problem folks had with him.
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jlrftype7
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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| dhaavers wrote: |
On a related topic...
Thinking of adding something like this to my on-board kit:
Anyone in Sambaland with gobs of experience &/or recommendations?
I have a strong preference for all metal handles like this (or the similar ARB brand, or _________ ???)
TIA! 
- Dave |
Late to your post... but that kit is great... A nice addition to any car that isn’t running Run Flat tires.
The handles on the tools are comfortable as well.. 
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'67 Type 3 Fastback, my 2nd car- gone
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dhaavers
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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^^^ Thanks...kit remains on board awaiting first use, but glad to have it!
- Dave
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levi
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| Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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I've used that kit close to a dozen times, not just on my own, but on other folks cars when they've noticed a nail.
I would recommend adding to that, a package of pre-lubed cords ( 6 or so in a package) available at any flaps, plus I always add juice to the cord as I'm about to stab it, so I have several of the small tubes of tire cement.
Before that I had a couple of very small leaks when only using the pre-juiced cords.
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but till I do I won't be hangin round.
Going down that long lonesome highway,
gonna see life my way
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stormforge
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:09 am Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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| Yeah -- I'll second Levi's advice! Coating the invariably dried up cords in lots of fresh cement seems to be a big win. I've patched dozens of screw/nail holes and never had a problem when using that method. |
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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I love looking at other car forums and seeing vanagons
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16CVs
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 12:55 am Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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While at SEMA/AAPEX we saw Richard Petty coming in the back door as we were entering, We looked over and caught his attention and he tipped is hat and kept walking.
Lots of personalites at SEMA, but were there for other reasons. Just kinda fun to be walking along side such a racing legend.
Stacy
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1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
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Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread.
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E1
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:31 am Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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| 16CVs wrote: |
While at SEMA/AAPEX we saw Richard Petty coming in the back door as we were entering, We looked over and caught his attention and he tipped is hat and kept walking.
Lots of personalites at SEMA, but were there for othe reasons. Just kinda fun to be waking along side such a racing legend.
Stacy |
Sometimes typos just make ya gotta laugh.
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Vanagon Nut
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| Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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So if you find Spike Jones (old times), or similar music funny, you will find this really funny. I still laugh the whole way through!
"Sleigh Rough"
Link
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jimf909
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:06 am Post subject: Re: The Official Vanagon Chitchat Thread |
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So if you find Spike Jones (old times), or similar music funny, you will find this really funny. I still laugh the whole way through!
"Sleigh Rough"
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I kept waiting for a Vanagon to appear.
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