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1970PAKombi Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2019 Posts: 264 Location: Denver, PA
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Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:01 am Post subject: Re: RIP Bob LaPorte aka busnutbob |
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I am really sorry to hear about his passing. I truly hope he was at peace when he transitioned. |
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Patiently Impatient Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2020 Posts: 128 Location: Tri-State
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Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: RIP Bob LaPorte aka busnutbob |
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Here’s an article that Stephanie shared on Facebook today. It was featured in Hot VWs a few years ago and Bob discusses a bit about his life and how he came to enjoy VWs.
The shop that he credits with being a reason for his VW addiction, Hodi’s VW, is still in the same corner in NJ, and still ran by Bob’s VW mentors son. I’ve spent many nights in that 2 bay and 2 man shop helping out or having a few beers after a long day. Bob’s mentor Lajos Hodi and his son Lou Hodi always had great stories to tell about Bob and the time they all spent together.
Here’s a picture from last month with Hodi. Late night at the shop putting the 36hp motor back together and into my ragtop. This was around midnight, and the next morning I hit the road at 6am and drove that thing 512 miles straight to my new home 4 states away.
The aircooled community, specifically the bus community, will always remember Bob for the great man he was! |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: RIP Bob LaPorte aka busnutbob |
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_________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:22 am Post subject: Re: RIP Bob LaPorte aka busnutbob |
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Great photo! Kinda says it all, a Man with his dog in his Bus! I never met Bob but knew of him. Rest in Peace Bob!
Bill Bowman
p.s. Hey "Patiently Impatient". Where did you relocate to? _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
Thanks for any help! |
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Patiently Impatient Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2020 Posts: 128 Location: Tri-State
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: RIP Bob LaPorte aka busnutbob |
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BulliBill wrote: |
Great photo! Kinda says it all, a Man with his dog in his Bus! I never met Bob but knew of him. Rest in Peace Bob!
Bill Bowman
p.s. Hey "Patiently Impatient". Where did you relocate to? |
I moved from New Jersey to North Carolina. 59 ragtop handled it like a champ in the December weather, I even had the ragtop open the whole way |
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