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akyrie Samba Member

Joined: March 24, 2010 Posts: 519 Location: Driftless, Wisco
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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yeah syncro..... difficult on the bank and the head from what I hear. As a general noob to a wrench when I started so was my first vanagon and every one after that. now I am buttoning up my first and hopefully last engine replacement on my AAZ. Habits can be a slippery slope for sure! I never thought I would be this deep in a machine, but the headaches so far have been worth it. Anyway, enjoy your drive, and whatever pot of fun is on the otherside of the rainbow. _________________ Although I got a funny message from the Porsche guys, it read, "what a mighty ship that you must sail"
....has anyone else received that?
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IdahoDoug Samba Member

Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10355 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, never a dull moment in my life - heh. The simple truth of it is I loved the Vanagon but the Syncro model was more complexity than i needed to have its other cool attributes. Need one... _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1993 Toyota LandCruiser, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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Jon_slider Samba Member

Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:59 am Post subject: |
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not sure I get your master plan yet iDoug, but glad youre having fun with cars
so, you sold a syncro, bought an Audi car, and now you want a 2wd Van?
You already have an offroad, camp capable vehicle, and an onroad vehicle.. what niche does a 2wd Van fill? , gift for your son when he goes to college?
I also dont get why you would be driving from PNW, since you dont live there afaik..
but it sounds like youre flying from PNW to Georgia, to drive a van home.. Congratulations, and Post Pictures! _________________ My Soapboxes: Inflation; Handling; Gearing; Decoupling; Swepco |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member

Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10355 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Just popping this up again before I opt to start calling the airlines. Thanks!
DougM _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1993 Toyota LandCruiser, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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Bntbrl Samba Member

Joined: September 04, 2012 Posts: 436 Location: Seattle, Wa
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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You better make sure you get along before setting out on that expedition lol. _________________ 1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1.9 wbx
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kbeefy Samba Member

Joined: March 10, 2006 Posts: 600 Location: Central Oregon
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Wow Doug, that is a long stretch. I love roadtrips, have a great one!! _________________ 86 syncro CHC, NorthWesty subbie 2.5, decoupler, locker, custom interior, 225/75r16 Duratrack's on CLK's, Toyo cabin heater, ARB fridge, 300w Zamp Solar, Gowesty bumpers/skid/rails, Fiama awning
'86 Syncro Westy. Stock for now.
2000 F350 7.3 CC LB 11' Northland Cabover
2006 Subbie OBXT
2002 Tacoma DoubleCab 4x4
1969 Mustang Basket Case 351c/FMX/9
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chatski Samba Member

Joined: October 09, 2010 Posts: 61 Location: Currently Columbus, GA. Will likely change often and with limited notice.
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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PM Sent _________________ "Life's a battery. Charge it."
'86 Westfalia GL "Gertrude" (2010-present)
'86 Westfalia "Squatch" (2012-2015)
'89 Vanagon Carat "The Grizz" (2013-2015) |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member

Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10355 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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So, still looking good if anyone needs a hand moving either a Vanagon or large parts from the Pacific NW to the FloridaGeorgia border or anywhere in between. I'm leaning more toward driving someone's Vanagon down, then driving mine home though it could be quite an adventure...
DougM _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1993 Toyota LandCruiser, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member

Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10355 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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Heh - thanks for the link. Watched it twice!!
DougM _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1993 Toyota LandCruiser, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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syncromike Samba Member

Joined: November 14, 2011 Posts: 660 Location: Boise, ID
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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IdahoDoug wrote: |
Thanks for the hospitality offer! I've had a few Samba folks overnight in our driveway over the years as well - fun way to meet people.
It's an 87 Weekender Wolfsburg automatic. I'm still hemming and hawing trying to convince myself I will get more enjoyment out of a large friendly box on wheels, than this pretty cool Quattro. The Audi is REALLY fun to drive with that engine - just squirts down the road with that wild asymmetric 5 cylinder exhaust note for company.
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Welcome back to the herd (though you never really left I think). You listen to Take 5 while you're driving that Quattro?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2In5a9LDNg
Epic vintage 5 count drum solo starts around 1:50 in this cut. _________________ _____________________
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IdahoDoug Samba Member

Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10355 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the hospitality offer! I've had a few Samba folks overnight in our driveway over the years as well - fun way to meet people.
It's an 87 Weekender Wolfsburg automatic. I'm still hemming and hawing trying to convince myself I will get more enjoyment out of a large friendly box on wheels, than this pretty cool Quattro. The Audi is REALLY fun to drive with that engine - just squirts down the road with that wild asymmetric 5 cylinder exhaust note for company.
DougM _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1993 Toyota LandCruiser, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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t3 kopf Samba Member

Joined: October 22, 2012 Posts: 1125 Location: over by 'der
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:37 am Post subject: |
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if you get around jax, check out hilltop motors. they have a helluva lot of van parts. _________________ '90 Carat w/ '95 phase 1 EJ22 OBD2 conversion |
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CessnaJon Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 679 Location: Senoia,GA
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:26 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the offer. We live in west central GA if you need a quiet spot to overnight. _________________ 1973 Westy (shared birthday)
1990 Westy Multivan
2015 Passat TDI 6sp
2015 Sportwagon TDI 6sp
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:44 am Post subject: |
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It's about time. Happy for you. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
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JeffRobenolt  Samba Member

Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 1531 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Good to see your back in the game, didn't take long
What did you get??
Jeff _________________ For OEM Subaru and SixStar parts and harness modications
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IdahoDoug Samba Member

Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10355 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:41 pm Post subject: Need help getting a Vanagon from NW, USA to SE, USA? |
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Some time over the next few months, I am going to be towing an empty trailer to the FL/GA line from close to Spokane, WA. If you are on the East coast and thinking of buying a nonrunner out West, or simply want your Vanagon brought to the East coast, let me know. This might help you out.
I am going out there to pick up a Vanagon and will be bringing it back on the trailer. My schedule is flexible and it will be at least a month or so before I do it and possibly a few months.
So, if you live anywhere out in the Midwest or anywhere on a line roughly between here and there, it may work out. May give some people considering a Vanagon in Seattle/Portland, etc a cheap way to get it. Engines, transmissions a possibility as well. I could be like Santa Claus - stopping and delivering Vanagon parts eastbound across the country.
On the way back westbound, the trailer with the Vanagon might have room for some large parts as well.
DougM
PS - One other possibility would be if you have a drivable Vanagon you want eastbound, I may be able to do that instead. I'd then drive mine home from the FL/GA line. _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1993 Toyota LandCruiser, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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