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jlrftype7
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Epic Journey- Congratulations  
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timjames722
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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Looks awesome!!
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Buggeee
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von_hansel 
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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Great job getting your bus on the road so quickly and enjoying it.
What are your thoughts on the Maxxis Bighorn now that you have had a chance to put some miles on them?
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:30 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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Awesome job and now being used as it should be.
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We build them to drive them! Krankenwagen is getting plenty of attention at local cruises, sunset drives, ice cream runs, grocery getting and small shows....
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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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Pau
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:04 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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I guess I don't want to know what is that hairy thing on you while driving  
I really enjoy your thread and you inspired me with your tires. Keep on driving this beauty!
Thank you for sharing!
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Buggeee
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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I guess I don't want to know what is that hairy thing! |
Its Ok, its just my dog. He likes to climb up and look out the window. 
Here is a random shot of the Krankenwagen framed by my buddie's 57 Chevy, he totally does not get the facination with aircooleds lol
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What are your thoughts on the Maxxis Bighorn now that you have had a chance to put some miles on them? |
So far so good.  At the stock air pressures for the bus it is a very comfortable ride. There has been no rubbing at all, anywhere. They are not quiet on the highway, but not loud either. In my bus, the vehicle noise is greater than the tire noise so I don't notice them. I am very happy with the Bighorn purchase.
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(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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I love this thread. I love that bus. Your skills are awesome. Bravo.
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Buggeee
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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It's the positive motivation and knowledge shared by us all in this site, as well as among our air-cooled brethren at home, that allows us to accomplish the re-animation of these rolling incarnations of fond memories and unleash them on an unsuspecting, yet desperately needy world.
Tonight the Krankenwagen was hungry for work so I let her carry the bicycle to the park for a ride. A retired Veteran, who had been stationed in Germany, chased us down for an impromptu photo shoot and sharing of memories and well wishes before the exercise. What a great way to cap the day. Here's my own quick pics for no reason but the principle of it.
Keep on Buggin'!!!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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Bus turned out sweet!!
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Buggeee
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Buggeee
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| Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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The whole summer was harvested cruising around the State of Ohio hitting cruises and VW shows in the Krankenwagen tribute camper.
With a 63 mph top speed on level ground, 70 down hill and 55 climbing inclines without downshifting, this little 1600cc single port engine has kept up its end of the bargain! Next summer I will bring a brick to lay on the gas pedal and have cruise control.
I increased the distances as confidence in the build grew. The summer festivities culminated in a four hour drive, each direction, to camp at a fantastic show with the Cincinnati Ohio VW club. My buddies have been making it a point for years and I finally got to join in the fun!
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:59 pm Post subject: Re: Buggeee's 1966 Sportsmobile Camper by Travel Equipment Corp |
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| that van is so honest it brings a tear to my eye |
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