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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6116 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 5:45 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Last week heading to Cape Cod for a fellow Bus Brothers wedding, the Single WAS running great, stopped for gas, it died just after getting back on the highway. I decided to get ot towed home, even with tools & fuel pump in hand. Had a Great wedding weekend, monday I tried the other fuel pump, no go..... I swapped out the pump rod, BINGO, it is running better than before !!!
Congrats to Dan. D. & Emily!!! _________________ Tom
My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
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landkholdings Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2008 Posts: 250 Location: N. GA
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 4:01 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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I replaced the battery and took the misses to a wakeboarding competition.
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perello Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2005 Posts: 829 Location: where social security comes for free
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 11:40 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Learned to setup the tent
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bobrk Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 288 Location: Beautiful Downtown San Jose
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Well, my bus has been sitting in the garage for 12 years and I decided to pull it out this weekend. My kids are grown enough and excited enough about it to want to help me fix it up. This was a runner 15 years ago, and just needs some TLC to get going again. Brakes, fuel system, upholstery, tires, battery...
I would like to pull the lettering back out of the paint job...
Heh, then I spent the afternoon reading threads on what size of tire to get. _________________ 1959 Single Cab “Otto”
1500 single port | 1963 small nut/big brake transaxle | CSP Disc Brakes | dual circuit m/c | Deutsch Polster seats |
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perello Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2005 Posts: 829 Location: where social security comes for free
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 6:31 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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After some quantum mechanics, rocket science and uncertainity theorem the redtip actually glows
[/img] _________________ Aug '58 pressed bumper SO23
1974 German Thing
1978 Bug 1200 |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14269 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:20 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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perello wrote: |
After some quantum mechanics, rocket science and uncertainity theorem the redtip actually glows |
Whrighteous. |
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VWAdam Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2002 Posts: 3331 Location: Birmingham, Alabama
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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I drove mine to work for the first time in at least 6 months. I think I've finally got everything worked out with the IRS swap.
_________________ All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.
'59 Euro Beetle ragtop
'63 Standard Microbus
Come to my show! www.volksjam.com
Looking for badge/sticker/frame from Western Motors in Great Falls, Montana |
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EZ Westy Samba Member
Joined: July 12, 2004 Posts: 22 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:45 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Diagnosed and replaced a broken rear brake spring.
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69824 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Found this insane original taillight bucket recently:
I found another one that was pretty nice out of my stash and upgraded my taillights and added ground wires.
Night time test, they are bright now, this is still 6-volt:
A couple years ago I scratched my left side lens when I removed the rear bumper and it hit the lens. Upgraded that lens with a nicer "61" logo one too.
The "61" lenses were used 62-64 I think? It's more common to see the "66" lenses. _________________ How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14269 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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EverettB wrote: |
Night time test, they are bright now, this is still 6-volt:[/img] |
Yay for 6 volt working full on. High-five for 6 volt. |
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VWAdam Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2002 Posts: 3331 Location: Birmingham, Alabama
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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My dad had a '63 Panel that was still 6 volt and you had to have his and my Bus (12 volt) beside one another to tell the difference in the head and tail lights.
Of course, I think I push started his Bus more times than all the times I've pushed started all of my Buses. _________________ All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road.
'59 Euro Beetle ragtop
'63 Standard Microbus
Come to my show! www.volksjam.com
Looking for badge/sticker/frame from Western Motors in Great Falls, Montana |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14269 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:01 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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EverettB wrote: |
A couple years ago I scratched my left side lens when I removed the rear bumper and it hit the lens. |
That'll buff out. |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69824 Location: Phoenix Metro
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khalimadeath Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 768 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:12 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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bobrk wrote: |
Well, my bus has been sitting in the garage for 12 years and I decided to pull it out this weekend. My kids are grown enough and excited enough about it to want to help me fix it up. This was a runner 15 years ago, and just needs some TLC to get going again. Brakes, fuel system, upholstery, tires, battery...
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I would like to pull the lettering back out of the paint job...
Heh, then I spent the afternoon reading threads on what size of tire to get. |
That lettering looks like it will be fun to recover. _________________ The United States Constitution
(c) 1787. All Rights Reserved
1970 Bus Westfalia
1964 Kombi |
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amishman Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2004 Posts: 3219 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Just getting my new Harbor Freight 4 Drawer cart setup for becoming my Cleaning Cart. Will have my new Bike Master Parts Washer on top along with compressor below for airing up tires, and basic cleaning tools and supplies for keeping our VWs clean. Been cleaning lots of parts lately so decided to get a nice parts washer so this was my multi-solution in 1 cart.
All assembled and ready to rock!
TJ
_________________ tj (the Amishman)
Come visit my web site!
http://www.vwhippie.com |
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DadaCheese Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2008 Posts: 837 Location: Richmond, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Had taken part in a marketing focus group and received what I am calling; "mad money".
So I bought the Bus Depot Ezy Awning Plus that I have been considering for awhile.
http://www.busdepot.com/ezyplus
I doubt it will reach me before the "Camp-n-Shine" show in Lakeport, CA...
(Father's Day Weekend, Saturday June 16th. Camping on Friday & Saturday)
...but I'm hoping it does, and that "The Toaster" likes it. _________________ ----------------------------------------------------------
Dada as in dadaism.
Cheese as in the stuff I love to eat. |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14269 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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How does it attach to the bus? |
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DadaCheese Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2008 Posts: 837 Location: Richmond, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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BarryL wrote: |
How does it attach to the bus? |
Three (or maybe 4 with the larger one) clamps that grab the pole in the gutter. Piece of rubber on both sides of the clamp.
...here's a youtube of the set-up on a Vanagon...
Link
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Dada as in dadaism.
Cheese as in the stuff I love to eat. |
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DadaCheese Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2008 Posts: 837 Location: Richmond, CA
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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The awning arrived in time!
Ordered it last Friday, FedEx originally predicted tomorrow (Friday), but here it is mid-day on Thursday. Less than a week from across the country.
FedEx's weight on it says 17 pounds.
I put the scissors and the instructions in the picture to give an idea of size.
The is the "large" version, but I imagine the pole bag (left with the scissors on it) would be the same size for all versions.
If I can set it up for the Camp & Shine show Saturday morning (Lakeport, CA), I will, otherwise afterwards back at the campsite where I'll be making fondue for everyone who drops over.
This VW camping/show/meet is great for pot-luck camping in the evening).
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Dada as in dadaism.
Cheese as in the stuff I love to eat. |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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DadaCheese wrote: |
BarryL wrote: |
How does it attach to the bus? |
Three (or maybe 4 with the larger one) clamps that grab the pole in the gutter. Piece of rubber on both sides of the clamp.
...here's a youtube of the set-up on a Vanagon...
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ezy must not mean what i thought it did. _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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