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Tony356 Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2016 Posts: 2 Location: Amelia Island
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 5:36 pm Post subject: I-95 Corridor Air-cooled VW Shops |
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I'm driving my newly finished bus from Florida to Pennsylvania at the end of the month. I'd like to know shops along the I-95 Corridor that y'all use and trust. The bus is a basically all new. The motor has about 700 miles on it and so far all is well. Just in case I have an issue, it would be cool to have data on reliable shops without having to "guess" where to take it should I need a hand. Thanks for your time. |
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Jacks Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2006 Posts: 2344 Location: San Clemente, Ca.
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Tony356 Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2016 Posts: 2 Location: Amelia Island
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 9:02 am Post subject: Re: I-95 Corridor Air-cooled VW Shops |
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Thanks. I was hoping for actual user experience with shops. In addition, 505 shops is a lot to go through on the side of the road. |
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my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3780 Location: connecting the dots
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: I-95 Corridor Air-cooled VW Shops |
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There is the AIRS (aircooled intersate rescue squad) list, don't know how active it still is.
Search here, I believe there was some effort being made to rebuild it.
If the bus is in good shape, a fanbelt, basic tools, clutch and acelerator cables, some basic spares, cell phone, aaa rv plus for the 100 mile tow, cell phone and some cash can get you far. _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget. |
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rcroane Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2013 Posts: 1996 Location: Springfield, Virginia
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: I-95 Corridor Air-cooled VW Shops |
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Are you really taking I-95 for the trip? Wouldn't be my choice of routes with trucks and cars tearing past you at 80 mph.
If you find yourself on Rt. 29 heading through central and northern Virginia, Skyline Auto Restoration & Repair in Madison, VA can fix you up.
(540) 948-5511. Owner is Grant.
Good luck! _________________ '65 Sunroof Bug |
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Jacks Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2006 Posts: 2344 Location: San Clemente, Ca.
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 12:07 am Post subject: Re: I-95 Corridor Air-cooled VW Shops |
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Tony356 wrote: |
505 shops is a lot to go through on the side of the road. |
I think the better idea is to find shops that will be near your route before you leave, not while you are on the side of the road _________________ Jack Staggs
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my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3780 Location: connecting the dots
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 4:57 am Post subject: Re: I-95 Corridor Air-cooled VW Shops |
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rcroane wrote: |
Are you really taking I-95 for the trip? Wouldn't be my choice of routes with trucks and cars tearing past you at 80 mph.! |
Where in PA? How much of a hurry are you in?
I'd be considering Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive and stay west rather than 95, but that makes it a way longer drive. Or map your ride. Stay east and avoid interstates. You will get to see way more stuff than the monotony of 95. I did Topsail Island to Ct via 2 lanes and via bay bridge tunnel to eastern shore, and stopped at the Dog fish head brewery in Del. For dinner. _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget. |
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Q-Dog Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2010 Posts: 8688 Location: Sunset, Louisiana
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 6:12 am Post subject: Re: I-95 Corridor Air-cooled VW Shops |
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my59 wrote: |
rcroane wrote: |
Are you really taking I-95 for the trip? Wouldn't be my choice of routes with trucks and cars tearing past you at 80 mph.! |
Where in PA? How much of a hurry are you in?
I'd be considering Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive and stay west rather than 95, but that makes it a way longer drive. Or map your ride. Stay east and avoid interstates. You will get to see way more stuff than the monotony of 95. I did Topsail Island to Ct via 2 lanes and via bay bridge tunnel to eastern shore, and stopped at the Dog fish head brewery in Del. For dinner. |
This. Some of my most enjoyable times driving were on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and also driving the Outer Banks. _________________ Brian
'69 Dune Buggy
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle |
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