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TequilaSunSet
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| VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
| TequilaSunSet wrote: |
| OW... kick to the nads |
 .. just a friendly kick..
This was one VR I was watching...
Sorry you've had bad luck.
Sometimes we cant choose the cards delt us... just look for a better hand tommorow. |
No worries bro... the final chapter has not be written yet, delayed most definitely, but not written. I really want this done if for nothing other than personal pride.
I did clean up the garage a bit yesterday (car has been buried under cases of sample products from my job) if nothing else that helped a bit with the motivation being able to actually see it, that with re-reading your threads and visiting the cutting-board again.
I'm hoping stuff comes together because now I have PLENTY of time! 
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:15 am Post subject: |
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| TequilaSunSet wrote: |
| OW... kick to the nads |
.. just a friendly kick..
This was one VR I was watching...
Sorry you've had bad luck.
Sometimes we cant choose the cards delt us... just look for a better hand tommorow.
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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OW... kick to the nads
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1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
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VOLKSWAGNUT
Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Sorry to hear about your woes... Keep ya chin up...
Poor old 67...would have been worth more un cut....
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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TequilaSunSet
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What he said ^^
Project hit a wall (not literally) due to a shift towards the vanagon and loss of job (wanted the vanagon road worthy for possible live-in-it situation)
With that said I am going to drag it out today and estimate what I need $ wise to at least get it running. I might take what little I have to get it running and see if I sell it or keep it (praying I keep it) problem will be when the house sells where will I store it...
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VOLKSWAGNUT
Fastest VW Belt Changer
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| Is that a 8" or 10" extender? |
8 inch extender locates the steering box just behind the hood lip.
10 inch extender you must notch the hood...
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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rips-auto-works
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sixfootdan
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Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Went out to the garage to do some spring cleaning and organize the front area to start again... shaved my self a knuckle flap on the sheet metal.
Part of what I sell is wound care... I have some homeostatic gauze, dressings and cohesive bandages. Washed out the wound and let it bleed (bleed it did) and made a soft splint... hurts like hell today, debating on seeing the doc... wound looks good all things considered.
EDIT- 6 stitches... glad I went |
Some of those little bandages that hold the wound together like stitches, pain killers from a previous injury that you saved in your medicine cabinet mixed with a beer or two and watch sports. All better zzzzzzz 
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TequilaSunSet
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Went out to the garage to do some spring cleaning and organize the front area to start again... shaved my self a knuckle flap on the sheet metal.
Part of what I sell is wound care... I have some homeostatic gauze, dressings and cohesive bandages. Washed out the wound and let it bleed (bleed it did) and made a soft splint... hurts like hell today, debating on seeing the doc... wound looks good all things considered.
EDIT- 6 stitches... glad I went
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VOLKSWAGNUT
Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Pay and job cuts suck.... I fully understand all too well. Ive been fighting that myself..
Keep your eye on the prise, and only sell as a last resort.
If you were hurt I guessed I missed it here or there..
FYI electrical tape works way better than masking tape for injuires...
And tampons and pads really suck up a lot of blood... 
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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vaughn bros.
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If I understand correctly, you were just severely injured in your shop? Bout lost a finger did you? When our first aid box is buried under tools and magazines, we just use paper towels and blue masking tape. May not be too clean but the infections teach us valuable lessons.  |
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:36 am Post subject: |
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| Any news...update...cmon.....somethin...been way too long.... |
You're telling me! I got hit with a massive pay cut (34%) as my company realigned itself, and they buried us with more work since we had fewer reps... the good news is I am close to switching companies and could be starting it by the end of the month for almost 2x the money! I was about to sell the panel to help with the finances... still might because I really really want to drive the VR now that weather is getting good, and I need to focus on one thing at a time.
Reading all the threads here and on the cutting board are making me antsy! I've been following your air cleaner choices, the stuff Vaughn posts, and any and all chops... the top will be lowered or removed with a carson top... just don't know which.
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1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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Any news...update...cmon.....somethin...been way too long....
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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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What are you doing... working on the Bus?  |
LOL... nope!
Finally got the brake lines done... work has been fugly! (I am thankful to have the job!) Lots of travel etc... I am getting ready to work on the steering column and then I can work the alignment (I think I will have work adjusting the steering box alignment too)... slooooow progress but I am getting there.
Made a promise to myself, after the initial emptying of the cargo area, removing carpet and making it smell better... no work on the bus until VR is done! I have kept my word to myself!
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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What are you doing... working on the Bus?
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:46 am Post subject: |
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BAM! That's what I am going for... just didn't think 60 would be wide enough. That was easy
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1967 Bug- Gone
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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This calculator will help you decide...
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
295's will be be fine, the 50's may be too short though. I'd guess it depends on the look your after.
I have 275/60/15's on my Dune Buggy (rear) with 10 inch fat slots.
My rears tires are 28 inches tall, and around 10.5 inches wide..
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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:32 am Post subject: |
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| VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
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| I might keep the mudders on for something diff, |
Yeah the're different all right... .
Mudders are for mud...
Sell them to the Baja/Buggy owners. |
My new neighbor works for a tire shop... soooooo. I am just not sure on the height. 295 50. 275 50? I want WIDE hence me getting the 10" rims.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:08 am Post subject: |
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| I might keep the mudders on for something diff, |
Yeah the're different all right... .
Mudders are for mud...
Sell them to the Baja/Buggy owners.
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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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vaughn bros.
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| A good rake is hard to beat. We could have lowered ours another 7 inches but that would have leveled it against the ground. Keep up the progress. |
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