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zozo
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| so you went on the SST2018? I'm confused as 2019 hasn't happened yet. |
I think he's speaking of the Big Bend State Park in Texas where some folks go each year following Christmas. |
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crofty
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2019 - 1959 Bus |
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| zozo wrote: |
| crofty wrote: |
| so you went on the SST2018? I'm confused as 2019 hasn't happened yet. |
I think he's speaking of the Big Bend State Park in Texas where some folks go each year following Christmas. |
ok, just confusing with the title of this thread...
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silkvw
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2019 - 1959 Bus |
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Sorry for the confusion Crofty. I was referring to our road trip out to Big Bend Park Dec. 26 to 30 2018.
SST has always been my goal for the bus, but I haven't worked out a reasonable way to get out there and back. So, the Big Bend trip has been a substitute the last 4 years.
Perhaps I will change the title of the thread.
Zozo, you're invited to the BBBB 2019. There is one other bus from San Antonio that makes the trip.
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kombisutra
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2019 - 1959 Bus |
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Your years of effort bringing the bus from this first picture to what it is today should have the whole state of Texas backing you for your 20th anniversary Shasta Snow Trip journey. Change the thread name to reflect your new SST goal, channel your bus' inner badass, watch Clint Eastwood movies and make that shit happen!
Here's Kristen's video from this year to inspire you:
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zozo
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:31 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2019 - 1959 Bus |
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Sorry for the confusion Crofty. I was referring to our road trip out to Big Bend Park Dec. 26 to 30 2018.
SST has always been my goal for the bus, but I haven't worked out a reasonable way to get out there and back. So, the Big Bend trip has been a substitute the last 4 years.
Perhaps I will change the title of the thread.
Zozo, you're invited to the BBBB 2019. There is one other bus from San Antonio that makes the trip. |
Thank you. I'm pulling the ass-end out this week to have Professor Pierce rebuild the trans and the RGBs. (The bungee cord solution has run its course and will eventually quit working.) Once that's complete I'm hoping to visit the shows as well as the other events. |
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silkvw
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2019 - 1959 Bus |
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| kombisutra wrote: |
Your years of effort bringing the bus from this first picture to what it is today should have the whole state of Texas backing you for your 20th anniversary Shasta Snow Trip journey. Change the thread name to reflect your new SST goal, channel your bus' inner badass, watch Clint Eastwood movies and make that shit happen!
Here's Kristen's video from this year to inspire you:
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Thank you Brian!
I was sitting here last night watching the 2019 SST videos, (and some older ones) when I asked my wife to take a look, she watched and she said "you need to go there, soon". I agreed, and started my To Do list.
Then, today I see your post, and know without a doubt, I better get in gear and just do it. Thank you, thank you.
I still have some details to figure out, but I have 11 1/2 months to do it.
I looked at my bus speedo today, I have 9800 miles on the bus, so I don't have the "it's not broken in yet" excuse either.
I do have some questions, so may shoot a pm to you.
Thanks again, I'm back on track. " Do, or Do not, there is no try"
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silkvw
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2019 - 1959 Bus |
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Sorry for the confusion Crofty. I was referring to our road trip out to Big Bend Park Dec. 26 to 30 2018.
SST has always been my goal for the bus, but I haven't worked out a reasonable way to get out there and back. So, the Big Bend trip has been a substitute the last 4 years.
Perhaps I will change the title of the thread.
Zozo, you're invited to the BBBB 2019. There is one other bus from San Antonio that makes the trip. |
Thank you. I'm pulling the ass-end out this week to have Professor Pierce rebuild the trans and the RGBs. (The bungee cord solution has run its course and will eventually quit working.) Once that's complete I'm hoping to visit the shows as well as the other events. |
My son and I had Prof. Pierce rebuild our trans several years ago.
SA and Austin shows coming up, I hope to see you and your bus there.
Thanks!
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J Flare
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:04 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2019 - 1959 Bus |
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| kombisutra wrote: |
Your years of effort bringing the bus from this first picture to what it is today should have the whole state of Texas backing you for your 20th anniversary Shasta Snow Trip journey. Change the thread name to reflect your new SST goal, channel your bus' inner badass, watch Clint Eastwood movies and make that shit happen!
Here's Kristen's video from this year to inspire you:
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Great job on the video Kristen, thank you! |
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:52 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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Agreed Greg Kristen's video is amazing for the 2019 Shasta trip. Looking forward to kombisutra's thread for 2019 updates. I like how he has updated links from 2012-current so we can select the year to watch/read.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=90987&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
I also like the advice to change this to 2020, good idea kombisutra. And who bought Lou's Pamper bus? Looking forward to updates on silkvw's 59 to live vicariously in 2020 
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| kombisutra wrote: |
Your years of effort bringing the bus from this first picture to what it is today should have the whole state of Texas backing you for your 20th anniversary Shasta Snow Trip journey. Change the thread name to reflect your new SST goal, channel your bus' inner badass, watch Clint Eastwood movies and make that shit happen!
Here's Kristen's video from this year to inspire you:
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Great job on the video Kristen, thank you! |
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:02 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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Correction Lou's "Flying" Pamper.
Greg don't show this one to the Mrs.
VW Bus Snow Jump - Lou Verrilli - Flying Pamper - Shasta Snow Trip 2013
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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MicBergsma
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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Very cool, Robert Skinner told me that we should come and use one of his buses for this trip, we will try to go next year!! I would love to make a trip video for my youtube too!!
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Longboardluv
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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| MicBergsma wrote: |
| Very cool, Robert Skinner told me that we should come and use one of his buses for this trip, we will try to go next year!! I would love to make a trip video for my youtube too!! |
You need to take kona on the trip! |
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MicBergsma
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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| MicBergsma wrote: |
| Very cool, Robert Skinner told me that we should come and use one of his buses for this trip, we will try to go next year!! I would love to make a trip video for my youtube too!! |
You need to take kona on the trip! |
I would but lowering 3.5" and fresh paint going on that type of trip... I don't think so 😬
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silkvw
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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Correction Lou's "Flying" Pamper.
Greg don't show this one to the Mrs.
VW Bus Snow Jump - Lou Verrilli - Flying Pamper - Shasta Snow Trip 2013
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Hi Linda. Everett changed the title for me.
I think my wife has seen the "Flying Pampers". She knows (as I do) I need my bus to get me back home. I plan to keep it on the ground. She has already watched me get hit in my single cab, and flipped over, that was bad enough!
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silkvw
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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| MicBergsma wrote: |
| Very cool, Robert Skinner told me that we should come and use one of his buses for this trip, we will try to go next year!! I would love to make a trip video for my youtube too!! |
If you will be leaving from Austin, let's get together and plan the trip.
It will be awesome!
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MicBergsma
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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| MicBergsma wrote: |
| Very cool, Robert Skinner told me that we should come and use one of his buses for this trip, we will try to go next year!! I would love to make a trip video for my youtube too!! |
If you will be leaving from Austin, let's get together and plan the trip.
It will be awesome! |
Yeah for sure! I will let you know.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:38 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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That sounds like an awesome team for SST 2020!
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| silkvw wrote: |
| MicBergsma wrote: |
| Very cool, Robert Skinner told me that we should come and use one of his buses for this trip, we will try to go next year!! I would love to make a trip video for my youtube too!! |
If you will be leaving from Austin, let's get together and plan the trip.
It will be awesome! |
Yeah for sure! I will let you know. |
silkvw, glad you were OK and still in the sport after your rollover,
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| LAGrunthaner wrote: |
Correction Lou's "Flying" Pamper.
Greg don't show this one to the Mrs.
VW Bus Snow Jump - Lou Verrilli - Flying Pamper - Shasta Snow Trip 2013
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Hi Linda. Everett changed the title for me.
I think my wife has seen the "Flying Pampers". She knows (as I do) I need my bus to get me back home. I plan to keep it on the ground. She has already watched me get hit in my single cab, and flipped over, that was bad enough! |
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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silkvw
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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I'm still making some progress on the bus. And, adding items to my "to do" list.
Here is an update:
small first aid kit. I hope it's all I ever need.
spare parts box. Vintage Military type. Just about full.
It's a small speaker, but has good sound. I usually have it turned down low when I have the CB radio on anyway. Fits in my cup holder too!
I built the second version of the bulkhead cabinet. Walnut trim, cup holders, and bay grab handle. Space for spare parts box on the drivers side.
New seals on one pop out window, so far. It was really difficult to get the window installed. Cool weather and stiff seals don't help, I guess. I may never open the window.
Questions:
1. Any recommendations for roof rack mounted driving lights?
2. Will snow chains on narrow Beetle wheels and tires work on a bus? I don't have room for chains on my Grabber bus tires.
3. 2020 SST, anyone from AZ, NM, or TX going? Sure would like to have someone else traveling with me.
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Birdmanhere
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| Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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Questions:
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I have Hella 500 driving beams mounted on my rack.
Great lighting pattern, classic proven beam.
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silkvw
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| Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Texas to Shasta Snow Trip 2020 - 1959 Bus |
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I have Hella 500 driving beams mounted on my rack.
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Thanks Birdmanhere! I'll take a look at them. They look great on your bus. I like the ammo box too.
I have a bay window fog light switch in my dash now, I'm wondering if I'll need a relay for the driving lights, and how to wire everything together properly?
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