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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stuartzickefoose wrote:
Wheres the updates?


Well... life sometimes happens, I was diagnosed with cancer at Christmas. I have been forced to slow down a bit until the Chemo is done. Its not for a lack of desire just energy level. I WILL be back to the build, working on cars is my Happy time and I need it right now. So stay tuned and the channel will resume shortly
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So sorry to hear that. Keep up your spirits. Keep reading, keep dreaming. Keep us updated.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh major bummer. Really sucks to hear that man. My moms been healthy now for about ten years after having hodgekins lymphoma. You got this man, keep your spirits up! Winning attitude means winning the fight. Losing atitudes not accepted. Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kick cancers ass real quick and get back to building your bus brother. Twisted Evil

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Balls Evil or Very Mad
Godspeed brother! Looking forward to your future build. Be well.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stuartzickefoose wrote:
Oh major bummer. Really sucks to hear that man. My moms been healthy now for about ten years after having hodgekins lymphoma. You got this man, keep your spirits up! Winning attitude means winning the fight. Losing atitudes not accepted. Wink


Stuart, I have non-hodgkins lymphoma. its a 4in mass in the middle of my chest. on the up side I have a smile on my face and I am at war with it to kick its butt. I will be back to building cars, its what I love.
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Stuartzickefoose wrote:
Oh major bummer. Really sucks to hear that man. My moms been healthy now for about ten years after having hodgekins lymphoma. You got this man, keep your spirits up! Winning attitude means winning the fight. Losing atitudes not accepted. Wink


Stuart, I have non-hodgkins lymphoma. its a 4in mass in the middle of my chest. on the up side I have a smile on my face and I am at war with it to kick its butt. I will be back to building cars, its what I love.


Go kick that cancer's ass! It sucks that we go thru life with so many challenges thrown our way but it's what makes us stronger. Wishing you a speedy recovery JS.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best wishes for a full recovery.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, how goes the battle? Praying for a strong recovery man!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy I'm back. I am finishing up last week of Chemo this week. I have slowly been tinkering around with the build a little at a time. So far I did the door seals up from and spent a good amount of time on the wiring. The engine runs but still need to be dialed in. I haven't done much with the interior but that will come in due time. I also got the 70 amp alternator rebuilt and freshened up.
I cant forget about the new stainless steel exhaust system
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good.
Don't know if you have seen this.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=615013&highlight=alternator+type

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tcash wrote:
Looking good.
Don't know if you have seen this.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=615013&highlight=alternator+type

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wow, good tip. I had them freshen up my existing alt, I wonder if they used the same Bolts? The pictures show a steel backing plate were the 70 amp is an aluminum one. I wonder if that will make a difference?
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't know if you got my pm, but super glad to hear your doing good!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stuartzickefoose wrote:
Don't know if you got my pm, but super glad to hear your doing good!

I did get the PM, at the time I wasn't doing well so I didn't give you a call. I'm glad to be back.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is like saying I was hungry, but when you offered me food, I was too hungry to eat so I didn't eat it.. Laughing

Gimme a call sometime now that your better, would still like to get to know ya a bit better. Wink

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wait a second I've passed house with a similar blue and white bus in the garage Think Also let me know of the body shop you went too
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Wait a second I've passed house with a similar blue and white bus in the garage Think Also let me know of the body shop you went too


In Pinellas County? I do all the body work myself at my house.
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
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Wait a second I've passed house with a similar blue and white bus in the garage Think Also let me know of the body shop you went too


In Pinellas County? I do all the body work myself at my house.



I'm the mechanic for a armored truck company we have a branch that is down in st.pete, I took a back road and spotted it once. I usually take trips to tampa and Jacksonville and cover the branch in Orlando as well
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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2015 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I need some help. I am having an idle/ running issue. the motor starts fine but seams to idle rough. Should the timing be to the left or the rt of the 0 mark. I read that with dual carbs i should be at 10 deg beyond tdc. I set it to the rt and it ran poorly, I retarded it to 10 deg in the other way and it smoothed out. also what temps are your exhaust headers running at? I am running dual weber 40 idf's
some times I miss my acura powered bus. it was so simple.
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Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
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