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obus Samba Member
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finster Samba Member
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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're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
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Da TOW'D Samba Member
Joined: December 25, 2005 Posts: 1321 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 _________________ '57 type 1 Blackberry
'58 SC Ruf
'62 type 3 Notch
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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: 69829 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12401
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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.
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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...
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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: 1337 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
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 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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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22463 Location: Escondido CA
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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. |
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thom Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2000 Posts: 5943 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
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1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
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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
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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
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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
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1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
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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
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1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
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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
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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 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
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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 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Splitty Photos |
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_________________ -Thom
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1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
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