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baldessariclan Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2016 Posts: 1353 Location: Wichita, KS
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:24 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Bughaus sells that type of fuel line clamp:
https://www.bughaus.com/clamp_-_N245281.htm _________________ 1971 Standard Beetle — fairly stock / driver
baldessariclan -- often in error, never in doubt... |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:32 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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The clamps currently being used are of good quality and smooth on the inside. They are not the shitty off the rack Flaps type.
That being said. They are ugly. Never liked them. _________________ Keep on Busin'
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GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:17 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Had a great drive. Katie really had no
idea I was coming up. Totally surprised.
After I left Avery’s I continued north on my boring ass weekly drive. Car ran great and brakes so much better now.
Hello friend.
And Xatie gets her car this park is down the street from our place. We go there often. It was once visited by an infamous bug owner
who left a deposit here 40 years ago
The best part of the trip. Is when Katie told me she took her bug to work today. _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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AlmostHeavenWV_VW Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2017 Posts: 1965 Location: WV
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:37 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Xevin wrote: |
Had a great drive. Katie really had no
idea I was coming up. Totally surprised.
And Xatie gets her car
The best part of the trip. Is when Katie told me she took her bug to work today. |
That.
Is.
Awesome. _________________ 1973 Standard Beetle
1600DP AK case
Solex 34PICT3 Carb
Bosch DVDA 205AJ Distributor |
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VW_Jimbo Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2016 Posts: 9880 Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:50 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Agreed. Awesome!
Why is the brake warning light on? _________________ Jimbo
There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!
TDCTDI wrote: |
Basically, a whole bunch of fuckery to achieve a look. |
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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VW_Jimbo wrote: |
Why is the brake warning light on? |
Funny was just about to post that. The light is an aftermarket alarm indicator. It will be unhooked this weekend. Notice the inner ring from the Speedo is missing. I didn’t realize it was missing when I installed the speedo. I kinda like how it floods light in. But I’m going install the ring from my old Speedo so Bill doesn’t mock me _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13385 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Xevin wrote: |
It was once visited by an infamous bug owner
who left a deposit here 40 years ago
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"Alex, I'll go with "who's Ted Bundy?"
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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It doesn’t look like a boring drive to me. Beautiful scenery.
Tim _________________ Let's do the Time Warp again!
Richard O'Brien |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Nailed it Bill. Nicely done.
Tim, it is Pretty. There are some long stretches when it feels like your driving in a hallway of trees. Hard to explain. _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Haven’t had a chance to play with Xatie’s bug since I delivered it. She’s been driving it.
Colorful day in the neighborhood
All the ladies love the bug. Even Ladybugs Thats one filthy car.
Finn seems to have even more power then I recall. Accidentally chirped the tires
shifting into second Not normally how I drive but it happened. _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:45 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Had some bug time this week. Did some little things like change oil again, clean up some bits, and trouble shoot non working speakers in back. Will rewire this week. Oh and found the hidden toggle switch that cancels the annoying red dash
Light for old alarm setup.
Took Xatie’s bug up to her Tuesday. Was a nice drive up. Drove it back to Portland for work the next day.
Passed this friendly crossing The Columbia River.
Passed this guy to I’m going to call the bugs top speed at 90mph maybe 95.
I never need to go that fast again 75 all day on freeway is comfortable 80mph if I need it. On my 100 mile commute I keep it 70-75 in-line with traffic.
Proceed with caution. After trespassing on the military range I passed a dude in a type 3 happy to see another air-cooled out in the country side. Gave me a Shaka 🤙
8am Wednesday, time to drive down to Portland for work. 24* out up here. Car started and ran flawless.
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This number means 1000 miles on build.
That’s not what I like to see
Back in Portland. Nice day for a drive in Xatie’s bug
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67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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AlmostHeavenWV_VW Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2017 Posts: 1965 Location: WV
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 11:57 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Lookin' good my friend!
Keep on bug'n _________________ 1973 Standard Beetle
1600DP AK case
Solex 34PICT3 Carb
Bosch DVDA 205AJ Distributor |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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I’ve had my bug up to 75 mph, but I keep it between 65 and 67 when on the highway. If anyone seems bugged, they can pass me by. I just seem to be in a hurry, anymore.
Tim _________________ Let's do the Time Warp again!
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13385 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Tim Donahoe wrote: |
I’ve had my bug up to 75 mph, but I keep it between 65 and 67 when on the highway. If anyone seems bugged, they can pass me by. I just seem to be in a hurry, anymore.
Tim |
I agree Tim. When I'm in my VW's, I typically cruise 65-70 on the freeway happily in the slow lane.
I remember the famous line from Shawshank Redemption that went something like "the world went and got itself in a big damn hurry".. So true... _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Maddel Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2013 Posts: 931
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Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Xevin wrote: |
And Bill, I know you hate the pulley nut. Compliments the after market chrome trim. Really ties it all in |
A bit off topic meanwhile but just stumbled across this set up: a stainless steel acorn nut combined with the original pulley washer...
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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^^^That is slick _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:42 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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It’s Fall. Or is it “Fell” at this point.
Got off work early and finally had a chance to hang out with the bus bros at Lucky Labrador Brew Pub. Had not been in a couple months with work and life stuff screwing up my Monday nights. First time with bug and new engine.
Stupid phone Camera (Or user) This place.
Stopped for a Coke on the way home.
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67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13385 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:46 am Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Xevin wrote: |
Stopped for some Coke on the way home.
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Follow me on instagram @sparxwerksllc
Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours** |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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That is odd Bill, it’s not the 80s. Nor do I have 2 10s bumping from the back with a sweet ass Zapco equalizer and amp up front.
Link
Picked up some oil today. Parked next to my little niece
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67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13385 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: “Mullet The Bug” a bugs story. |
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Xevin wrote: |
That is odd Bill, it’s not the 80s. Nor do I have 2 10s bumping from the back with a sweet ass Zapco equalizer and amp up front.
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No Kevin, the 80's dance club partying scene.
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Follow me on instagram @sparxwerksllc
Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours** |
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