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earlywesty
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Joined: May 03, 2004
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Location: In the woods, Ontario
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 Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:05 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Lind wrote: |
Neat trick if you like to have mile-long straps. It is quicker to just throw the dead ends of the straps inside the car and close the door on them.
For my trailer, I only haul VWs, so I just cut my straps to the right length and threw out the ends that I would never use. |
I usually roll it up similar to the video but with a slight larger loop. Flatten the loop, open the ratchet, tuck it through the ratchet 'handle' and close the ratchet. That way its locked by the ratchet and doesnt flap in the wind or slap on the side of the car from being tucked in a door etc. Works great. |
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BulletBus
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Joined: August 17, 2005
Posts: 1276
Location: Panama City Beach
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:06 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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I put a zip tie around it.
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ToolBox
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Joined: January 27, 2004
Posts: 3439
Location: Detroit, where they don't jack parts off my ride in the parking lot of the 7-11
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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We use Mac's for our tie downs. We have several kits to allow many different vehicle configurations on our different trailers.
https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/ |
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cdennisg
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Joined: November 02, 2004
Posts: 20279
Location: Sandpoint, ID
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| ToolBox wrote: |
We use Mac's for our tie downs. We have several kits to allow many different vehicle configurations on our different trailers.
https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/ |
Proudly made right here in North Idaho.
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nlorntson
Crazy VW Lady
Joined: March 13, 2004
Posts: 3783
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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I'll add that you should always try to tie down the chassis to the trailer, not the body. Doing that allows the suspension of the vehicle being trailered to handle the bumps and dips.
Tying down from bumpers to the trailer or any other part of the car that sits above the suspension to the trailer means the straps will be alternately stressed and loosened as the trailer hits bumps and dips going down the road.
Best at a minimum to run a strap from the front beam to the trailer and a second one from the rear torsion tube to the trailer. Ideal would be a pair in the front and back.
Use straps to hold the body on the chassis, doors shut, or other loose parts from moving. |
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turkis-deluxe
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Joined: January 06, 2001
Posts: 1547
Location: 94518
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Lind wrote: |
Neat trick if you like to have mile-long straps. It is quicker to just throw the dead ends of the straps inside the car and close the door on them.
For my trailer, I only haul VWs, so I just cut my straps to the right length and threw out the ends that I would never use. |
I have long straps for my truck and trailer and throw them inside and tie it off. Much easier for me since I sometimes use my trailer for other purposes than cars. I also added D-ring's to the center of the deck in case i'm tying off a car in pieces...LOL |
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aa390392
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Joined: March 28, 2007
Posts: 3602
Location: So.Cal
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| Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Just a thought, perhaps tie downs should be added to FAQ's 
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ToolBox
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Joined: January 27, 2004
Posts: 3439
Location: Detroit, where they don't jack parts off my ride in the parking lot of the 7-11
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| Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| nlorntson wrote: |
Ideal would be a pair in the front and back.
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To be 50 states legal you need 4 straps and a safety chain. You don't want to be on the wrong side of Motor Carrier Enforcement. |
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swharris
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Joined: September 10, 2010
Posts: 502
Location: N. Orange County
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| Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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More pics of the ramp truck and info about it plz. |
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mandraks
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Joined: November 28, 2004
Posts: 7050
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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without actually knowing, my money is on a mid 70s squarebody
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ozark23
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Posts: 156
Location: Oklahoma
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| swharris wrote: |
More pics of the ramp truck and info about it plz. |
SCAB 4 Sale....it is SIKKK. thx |
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58slider
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Joined: July 10, 2012
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Location: martin,tn
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:45 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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The ramp truck is a 2015 Hodges hauler built on a 2015 4x4 chevy 3500 with a 6.0. It has hauled many vws and is perfect for what we do. Currently the scab is not for sale.
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mandraks
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| 58slider wrote: |
| The ramp truck is a 2015 Hodges hauler built on a 2015 4x4 chevy 3500 with a 6.0. It has hauled many vws and is perfect for what we do. Currently the scab is not for sale. |
i was close then. They've looked the same for 40 years.
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AC Mack
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Joined: October 11, 2007
Posts: 369
Location: Redwood Highway Caught in the Devils Bargain
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| Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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61 Kombi found in So Humboldt Co . Murder Mt. The infamous Blk Bus in the hills finally surfaces. After decades of stories of its existence.
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Pau
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Joined: April 09, 2002
Posts: 341
Location: Euskal Herria
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| Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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wow! that's a shiny hubcap!
Thank you for sharing. Any other pictures?
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LAGrunthaner
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Joined: March 18, 2007
Posts: 5509
Location: 1st Coast
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:05 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Wow please share on this thread or a new one for the history of this Kombi. What is the original paint color?
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61 Kombi found in So Humboldt Co . Murder Mt. The infamous Blk Bus in the hills finally surfaces. After decades of stories of its existence. |
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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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Adam47374
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Joined: September 14, 2014
Posts: 36
Location: Richmond, in
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| Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Just found this bus digging around on FB Market place
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/706448447156166/
Not sure if it's already here or not, but getting ready to go home for the weekend, so here it is.
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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It’s been on here for a while.
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LAGrunthaner
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Graysvws
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Location: Danville, VA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Yep, it’s another dumb YouTube video. Watch if you so desire, I did have a blast digging this one out and she’s already been put to use as my Honda mini bike garage. Maybe we’ll fix it one day.
1959 walkthrough, originally a Welcome Oil Burner Service/Texaco gas station logo bus. Driven to where it was parked and still had the original vw issued bias plys on it.
https://youtu.be/sLwai99dXfY
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