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Clara  Samba Member

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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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Da TOW'D wrote: |
finster wrote: |
old school roll on, roll off ferry...bet his exhaust was blowing during that
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his heart a pumping and hand on E/brake handle
cool picture |
Ever driven a split bus in San Francisco? If so, that's no big deal.
Yes, you learn to use the e-brake when starting from a start facing uphill.
and have good brakes, too.
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obus Samba Member

Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 9695 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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finster Samba Member

Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 2874 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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Clara wrote: |
Ever driven a split bus in San Francisco? If so, that's no big deal.
Yes, you learn to use the e-brake when starting from a start facing uphill.
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the gradient isn't the problem - it's the fact he's on some boards balanced on a couple of poles, one end of which is on a boat (hopefully moored), over water...
incidentally in the uk hill starts are part of the driving test _________________ we are only given a little spark of madness - so you mustn't lose it!
a kubelwagen is on my bucket-car list |
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Da TOW'D Samba Member

Joined: December 25, 2005 Posts: 1190 Location: Bella Coma Canada
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Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:57 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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I'd have waited until the tide was higher
that is a pretty good angle to start off on slippery boards _________________ '56 deluxe microbus w/sunroof Elvis
'57 type 1 Blackberry
'58 SC Ruf
'62 type 3 Notch
'92 Eurovan Willy DD
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Bruce Amacker Samba Member

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mdege Samba Member

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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 65005 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Clara  Samba Member

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Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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obus wrote: |
friggen storage unit i keep the bus in has the gate on a hill where i have to master the art of gas, brake, ebrake all at once especially if there is a vehicle behind me and up my arse |
add in the mix that I disabled the choke on my bus, since the screws wallered out and it would fall out sometimes. That adds to the fun till it warms up.
finster wrote: |
Clara wrote: |
Ever driven a split bus in San Francisco? If so, that's no big deal.
Yes, you learn to use the e-brake when starting from a start facing uphill.
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the gradient isn't the problem - it's the fact he's on some boards balanced on a couple of poles, one end of which is on a boat (hopefully moored), over water...
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Ah, but the boards are dry, and the water is calm. Don't worry!
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incidentally in the uk hill starts are part of the driving test |
Most drivers here would fail!
The bus still has hubcaps and a rear bumper. It looks really straight too. I wonder when that picture was taken. |
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MrPolak Samba Member

Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1136 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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Slight rework for color and distortion:
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EverettB  Administrator

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notchboy Samba Member

Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 21014 Location: Escondido CA
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mandraks Samba Member

Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 6044 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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Hofmeister Brot in Landau is still in existence. Over 100 years of family ownership. _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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notchboy Samba Member

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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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mandraks wrote: |
Hofmeister Brot in Landau is still in existence. Over 100 years of family ownership. |
Mmmmmm Hofmeister.
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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thom Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2000 Posts: 5934 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
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thom Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
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thom Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
1965 E-Type |
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thom Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
1965 E-Type |
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thom Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
1965 E-Type |
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thom Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
1965 E-Type |
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thom Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
1965 E-Type |
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