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pnwkayaker
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 Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:36 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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OK folks, last bump, amazingly, forecast indicates rain the whole week but clear skies and 50F over the weekend, perfect weather for the meetup (I'll be bringing some hot cocoa and coffee).
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Seattle Meetup at Marymoor (link)
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Bleyseng
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Joined: July 03, 2005
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Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:01 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| Xevin wrote: |
| Just being a pussy. If the rain stops next weekend and Bleyseng let’s me camp in front of his house Saturday night. Xatie and I just might make it up there from PDX. |
No problem is you want to camp in front of my house or down the street with the other homeless in front of the VA. Yeah, come up as it's going to be decent weather on Saturday.
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70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
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Sodo
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Joined: July 06, 2007
Posts: 9615
Location: Western WA
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
| I have five 15" Mefros; four with BFG T/As and one with something else similar. They're no longer on the Passat. |
I kinda had a hankering for some aluminum, but we'll see what comes up. Looks like there's some tread remaining. Are they 215/75R15? Are you coming to Marymoor?
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'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
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jimf909 
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Location: WA/ID
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:12 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| Sodo wrote: |
Who has 15" wheels that would fit this poor neglected van that's sitting on junky 14" wheels?
Let me float this idea. If you have 15x7 with BFG K02s or equivalent, and want to change wheels....
Meet me at Marymoor, show me your wheels and lets negotiate...👍🏽
I don't need wheels immediately - this van doesn't even have an engine yet. |
Perhaps some 16" euro wheels with Nokian WRC3 215/65 R16s (109/107 load rating) with not many miles on them will turn those junky shoes into fancy footwear? I have four wheels with WRC3s and a fifth with a 215/60 WRG3. The WRC3 is arguably a better snow tire than a KO2 but is not an AT tire. For sale, not trade so that may not meet your swap criteria.
Sadly, I'll be out of town this weekend and will miss the van gawking. I sure enjoyed it in 2019.
p.s. Frankly, the steel mefros look (way) better, IMHO.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Zeitgeist 13
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Location: Port Manteau
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| Sodo wrote: |
| Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
| I have five 15" Mefros; four with BFG T/As and one with something else similar. They're no longer on the Passat. |
I kinda had a hankering for some aluminum, but we'll see what comes up. Looks like there's some tread remaining. Are they 215/75R15? Are you coming to Marymoor? |
Yes, there's a good amount of tread on the 215/75R15 wheel combos. I hadn't planned on driving all the way up there, but gave it some consideration when I saw your post. No pressure.
I also have a nice set of four Kumho I'Zen studded 14" tires on stock black Vanagon rims. Lots of tread left.
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rmcd
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Location: PNW - its a dry rain.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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I will be in seattle so I’m planning on driving by.
Anyone contemplating a TDI swap or are just TDI curious can do a test drive at that time. Please PM ahead.
Thanks
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pnwkayaker
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Location: Sammamish, WA
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| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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Make sure you have a FOR SALE sign with your Syncro, you never know, some folks might walk by and make an instant decision 
| rmcd wrote: |
I will be in seattle so I’m planning on driving by.
Anyone contemplating a TDI swap or are just TDI curious can do a test drive at that time. Please PM ahead.
Thanks
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87 Syncro Westy EJ25 ("Tardis")
Seattle Meetup at Marymoor (link)
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Bleyseng
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| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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Yes, Kevin might show up.....
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70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles |
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Sodo
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| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| pnwkayaker wrote: |
Make sure you have a FOR SALE sign with your Syncro, you never know, some folks might walk by and make an instant decision
| rmcd wrote: |
I will be in seattle so I’m planning on driving by.
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I bet rcmd’s Syncro build has stalkers…..
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'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
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rmcd
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Location: PNW - its a dry rain.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| Sodo wrote: |
| pnwkayaker wrote: |
Make sure you have a FOR SALE sign with your Syncro, you never know, some folks might walk by and make an instant decision
| rmcd wrote: |
I will be in seattle so I’m planning on driving by.
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I bet rcmd’s Syncro build has stalkers….. |
I’m good with stalkers or anyone with a check book!
Or needing spare parts. Or needing courier services from pdx to Seattle. Or wanting to try out a TDI. Or wanting to talk van geek.
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GoEverywhere
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Location: Portland, OR
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:22 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| I got my Megasquirt EFI in, and my van is running again! Just gotta get an idle control valve installed so it idles properly but I'll be making the trek up there from Portland either way. See ya all there! |
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rmcd
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Location: PNW - its a dry rain.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| GoEverywhere wrote: |
| I got my Megasquirt EFI in, and my van is running again! Just gotta get an idle control valve installed so it idles properly but I'll be making the trek up there from Portland either way. See ya all there! |
I’d love to hear about your megasquirt install. Bravo.
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=749359&highlight= |
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GoEverywhere
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| rmcd wrote: |
| GoEverywhere wrote: |
| I got my Megasquirt EFI in, and my van is running again! Just gotta get an idle control valve installed so it idles properly but I'll be making the trek up there from Portland either way. See ya all there! |
I’d love to hear about your megasquirt install. Bravo. |
Find me at the meet and I'll show it all to you! I'll be in the slammed medium blue Riviera camper with 18in GTI wheels on it. I'm hard to miss even at a Vanagon meetup  |
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Energy Concepts
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Location: Yacolt, WA
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| Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:04 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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Weather will be Great ! 
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Sounds like a good shake down Cruise for the Annual Winter Baja Trip !!!
Heading up from Yacolt in the early AM !
Then on to Hoh River & the Forks coastal area to camp !
VIA the Bainbridge Ferry (hope I can get a spot on the boat ) 
Hoping to See a Subbie Automatic Transmission install there !! ?? Anyone?  |
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Xevin
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| Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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Dang me! I will not make it up this weekend. I get to troubleshoot some Van issues instead  I look forward to the pictures. Thanks for the offer Bleyseng.
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| Damn that Xevin... |
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| I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
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Corwyn
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| Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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I had it last year, but if anyone wants to see/hear a FAS 2.0 Gen V, I'll open my engine compartment.
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FAS Gen V 2.0
The Annual Baja Rally
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604813&highlight=baja
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GoEverywhere
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| Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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| Xevin wrote: |
| Dang me! I will not make it up this weekend. I get to troubleshoot some Van issues instead I look forward to the pictures. Thanks for the offer Bleyseng. |
Aww dang, sorry to hear that Xevin!! |
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Bleyseng
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| Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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Damn Xevin you always pass out on me!
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70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles |
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bajabones
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| Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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I will go 1st from today
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Corwyn
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| Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Seattle Meetup - Oct 30, 2021 (Marymoor Park) Show and Tell |
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Great time! Good weather, lots of vans (and buses and Eurovans). Thanks Hugo for organizing!
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'90 White Westy ("The Longship")
FAS Gen V 2.0
The Annual Baja Rally
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604813&highlight=baja
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