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babysnakes
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 Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:28 am Post subject: Re: Combat Bus |
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The last time I saw it was in 2013 at SBR1.
I'm pretty sure it changed hands shortly thereafter and possibly ended up overseas. BTW, it's the blue one with the overriders. |
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Stuartzickefoose
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:40 am Post subject: Re: Combat Bus |
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Any updates on this bus?
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CombatBus
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I am very glad to see you enjoyed the bus. I put in good years into building everything and getting i just back to a decent usable condition. I had that thing 4 feet in the air off a jump a few times.  that motor was bullet proof as long as it was maintained. it held almost 6 qts of oil with the huge filters. i think i sent it to you with only the single filter installed thou and the smaller cylinder heads. i could have sworn i sent you the vacuum pump i had for the brakes. it looked like a small round chrome can? any ways glad to see it was getting some use. ive had that thing sunk about a foot up the side in snow and mud. too much fun.
any technical questions anyone has can prolly be answered towards the beginning of this thread.
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Da bus! 71' deluxe dyno'd 154whp 153tq with large heads SOLD
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=382960
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Chip Fuchs
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| Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Any problems mounting that tire on such a narrow stock rim?
Do you think the extra power from the stroker is absolutely necessary to turn those bastards? Looks awesome and I would like to do something similar on my 68 once I get to that point, but I don't want to spend tons extra for a motor in order to enjoy it. |
No problems to mount the tires!!
Is it absolutely necessary I don't know but it sure makes it easy!!!
I think a stock motor will push it you will just run it hotter trying to maintain high way speeds!!!! I'm sure a 1776 will push it no problem!!!
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jpeters
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Any problems mounting that tire on such a narrow stock rim?
Do you think the extra power from the stroker is absolutely necessary to turn those bastards? Looks awesome and I would like to do something similar on my 68 once I get to that point, but I don't want to spend tons extra for a motor in order to enjoy it.
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Chip Fuchs
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| Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:28 am Post subject: |
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LOL don't want them to be too long and become boring!!!!
I think I have like 6hrs off footage from Ocala Forest!
But we will try to make them better!!!!
Next Off Road trip should be very soon!!!!!!!!!!
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Stuartzickefoose
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Only now the bus is finished and I'm not jumping to sell it!
If somebody wants to pay me the money I will but if they don't I ain't gonna cry over it!!! I'll just keep using her!!!!
Here is the offroad video link that should work for most peeps everywhere in the world!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAmFRbpb8xE#sthash.m5yzfnAw.dpuf |
i mean this in a friendly matter...That Video SUCKS.
you have a lot of footage with the last few videos....there is potential for a much better and longer video. 
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Chip Fuchs
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Only now the bus is finished and I'm not jumping to sell it!
If somebody wants to pay me the money I will but if they don't I ain't gonna cry over it!!! I'll just keep using her!!!!
Here is the offroad video link that should work for most peeps everywhere in the world!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAmFRbpb8xE#sthash.m5yzfnAw.dpuf
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Muthashabubu
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williamM
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| Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 8:31 am Post subject: vid |
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Tried to run your video and "Malwear fighters" jumpted in and blocked it???? 
SO- might want to find a better server for your vid?
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Stuartzickefoose
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love these man...good on you for using the bus as intended 
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suffecool2
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subwayaz
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| Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey Chip Fuchs, the video was neat and the music was the Bomb. Who was that? |
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Chip Fuchs
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| Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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Newest Off Road Video from last weekend!!!
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Stuartzickefoose
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| Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Looking like fun...wish i could follow in my bus 
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Chip Fuchs
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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First Off Road Videos!!!
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and an interior shot!!!
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Chip Fuchs
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Installed an OG front emblem today!
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Stuartzickefoose
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sweet vid! super jelly now...
where was that? that looks like a cool place to go back roading while still in the neighborhood...
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Chip Fuchs
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:24 am Post subject: Re: How does it drive? |
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I'm doing body work now and debating about my tire/wheel combo.
How loud are these tires on the road? I know you have quite an engine in there but do you "feel" the extra weight of that tire? How does it drive on the road? Does it want to wander?
This would be a great combo for adventuring and camping, but realistically the majority of my driving is on the road. I know it won't be quiet like a road tire, but I don't want it to drone on and on like a big 4x4.
Thanks,
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I don't think they are loud! A bit louder than street tires maybe but everyone that rode with me says the same ! For me they drive nice I have been driving 70 on the interstate and it drives nice!
We are actually getting the one size bigger for my sons thing and I will see how they match up on the bus!
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dadembk
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:51 am Post subject: How does it drive? |
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I'm doing body work now and debating about my tire/wheel combo.
How loud are these tires on the road? I know you have quite an engine in there but do you "feel" the extra weight of that tire? How does it drive on the road? Does it want to wander?
This would be a great combo for adventuring and camping, but realistically the majority of my driving is on the road. I know it won't be quiet like a road tire, but I don't want it to drone on and on like a big 4x4.
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Dadembk |
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