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andk5591
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So if you think a Volksrod catagory is a great or stupid idea, post your thoughts here. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=375815
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TequilaSunSet
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Found it... I never remember where this VR thread is located....
I did a Volksrod search and found quite a few threads, it would be nice if they where consolidated into one little forum... which is one reason why there aren't has many posts, since you have to search.
If I want to read about Bay's I can find it easily and get ideas and such for my panel. I want to get ideas or learn stuff on my 67 I know where to go. If I want to know about Volksrods, I have to sift through a forum of assorted discussions on various rides, or one small thread on the "Site" forum.
A Volksrod forum will never be as big as many on here, but it will also not be the one with the least activity... maybe eliminate "Other VW Vehicles" forums since it gets so little action? Rename it Volksrods...
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TequilaSunSet
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I have found over 40 threads related to Volksrod one way or another in one forum... and sadly many times someone says go to www.volksrod.com or why would you do it.
I don't think chasing people away to other sites is in the best interest of TheSamba or the advertisers on here.
Volksrod... It's a VW that has been modified... like so many other VW's on here.
PM with links coming soon
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TequilaSunSet
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andk5591
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Lets keep this going - And I have to admit that I have referred a lot of people to Volksrods, but personally I spend most of my time on here.
I think that there has been more activity this time than when the topic was first brought up a couple years ago - and its likely because this segment of the hobby has grown. I know I have seen more at shows over the last couple years.
Come on Everett - lets do it!
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D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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vaughn bros.
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| I would love to help but what can I do? |
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HALS
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I"d like see it on here also .
volksrod.com ... has a shoot on sight order on me ... 
That's ok I like it better here anyway ! |
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| vaughn bros. wrote: |
| I would love to help but what can I do? |
Nothing... enjoy what we have so far, keep posting, and adding to the approprioate Volksrod topics, (in whatever current forum its in), and dont be scared to start new build threads or new topics.
I mentioned in the "site" Volksrods topic, I feel its the negativity from the traditional VW crowd, towards the out of the normal box/mold style (here on TheSamba) that keeps more VR topics from being started and posted.
The decision makers know... now its their decision.
So the bottom line______..The Volksrods and topics are welcome, just dont let the nah sayers and Volksrod haters scare you away.
Everett (TheSamba.com) has never turned the Volksrods and topics away that I'm aware of. Thats all that really matters IMO.
So lets all get off the podeum and get back to building, driving, and posting the fun we are having in our cars....
Spring is now here.. and I can smell the exhaust cookin'..
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TequilaSunSet
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^^^ What Ken said and then some.
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andk5591
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Maybe folks - just maybe this will happen - I look at the "other VWs" catagory and there has been a lot more activity for Volksrods over a shorter time period ....Hey what if that catagory was simply renamed "Volksrods and other VWs" - Then the existing topics could be moved there...  - Assuming this would be easy for the Admins to do?
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D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| andk5591 wrote: |
| Maybe folks - just maybe this will happen - I look at the "other VWs" catagory and there has been a lot more activity for Volksrods over a shorter time period ....Hey what if that catagory was simply renamed "Volksrods and other VWs" - Then the existing topics could be moved there... - Assuming this would be easy for the Admins to do? |
 ... why does that sound so familiar.. Oh yeah... (from the "site" topic).
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Feel free to post about it in Other VW since that is a low traffic section anyway.
There is nothing stopping you from talking about it on the site - there doesn't have to be a dedicated section to start discussing it. |
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How about adding Volksrods to the Other VW Vehicles title and move the appropriate topics into that section. It will help consolidate.......
...My guess a change will either help or hurt the post additions. Its a lightly traveled forum now as mentioned earlylier in this topic. Maybe the change could help it.. That is of those in the "other vw vehicles" forum don't freak out...
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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
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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TequilaSunSet
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It sounds familiar because I posted it 25 minutes before you did 
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| A Volksrod forum will never be as big as many on here, but it will also not be the one with the least activity... maybe eliminate "Other VW Vehicles" forums since it gets so little action? Rename it Volksrods... |
Great minds think alike! 
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| TequilaSunSet wrote: |
It sounds familiar because I posted it 25 minutes before you did
Great minds think alike! |
Damn I thought I quoted you too.... 
Smart phone my ass.....
I'm still fot it, but I'm done beating the drum... Let what happens..... happen..
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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
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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andk5591
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As Yogi Bera said - Deja Vu all over again Honestly - I hadnt caught that in either of your posts. But since all three of us came up with the same idea within a matter of hours, it must be really great or we are actually clones that are infiltrating thesamba ranks .....
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Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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TequilaSunSet
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This is one of my all time fav Volksrod shots... evaaarrrrrr.
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Mike Fisher
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For Sale in Springfield, OR next to Brook's Auto Parts.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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I dug into the archives...
Seems like I remembered a few in the older mags....
Found one so far and will continue to thumb.
 . man.... sure mis the swimsuits.... damn political correctness....
April 1995 issue of Vw Trends... " The Piranha"
A "kit" offered from Dee Engineering.. I dont see much of a kit.. I see an 80's influenced Volksrod.... I remember even thinking then... cool...
Look Mah.. no front axle extension...... but really nice headlights..
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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
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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andk5591
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Wow - nice cars.
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D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
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TequilaSunSet
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Nice roadster... not a fan of the front pan or lack of extension... but we are talking old school so it is still cool.
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1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
1969/72/63 Sunroof Bug- Gone
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