Hi Trish, Congrats on the new ride! Put about 10 people in the bus and you won't need to flatten the tires. Invite a pile of friends over for a pizza party...
I would think that if you were actually able to drive through, than you aren't THAT tall. Just a little too tall. Drop your tire pressure but not too far. Just...
It has been suggested that I get smaller tires for the van . . . but then I'd be afraid of bottoming out all the time . . . I think I'd rather damage the top ...
... today . . . drove it into my parking garage . . . crunched the pop top . . . I assumed it would fit << If ever the phrase: "D'OH!!!!!!" were appropriate, ...
Well . . . I got the van out of the parking garage . . . we let out half the air and had 4 "husky" people sit in the back. It doesn't look like the damage is...
Trish...glad you got it out with minimal damage. Personally I would not lower it. The last thing you need to do is rip your propane tank off on some railroad...
TRISH; sorry to hear of your 'adventure'.There are new replacement springs available that will lower the Vanagon: talk to "sixer" [racinbugs@...] who...
Thanks for all the info everyone...... It ended up working out perfectly. I found a website www.uship.com and I believe it's associated with ebay somehow....
Hey Y'all, I have got pix posted of the 68 Ghia vert I have for sale in Ohio, I have had a TON of interest already, so this car will NOT last at this price....
I have a Stewart Warner heater ready to go for a bus. Let me know. Al Northeast Heaters ... From: Rusted Volkswagon To: ohiovalleytribe@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Greg, What are the two electrical outlets on the back of your Bus for? Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?...
H Kevin, Since my bus is a "westfakia" there is no factory power connection. So I added my own. The top flap covers a GFI duplex 110V receptacle. The lower...
Hello everyone my name is James. My wife and I own a 1986 Westfalia. My friends brother directed me to this site. So thanks to him. Anyway I was looking for...
hey everybody, my names louis. i drive a 77 westy. i live in florence ky. a friend of mine told me of the group. im in the process of fixing everything. if...
Aloha Louis and welcome to OVT..!! I love rad paint, SunnyBus is my 1972 and is painted up!! If you use the link on her website, it will take you to about 180...
Aloha Tribe!! Much as Im not into recommending Mcdonalds as a food source, their happy meals have VW Buses in them!! They are a light green colour.. So herd...
I went in to my local McDonalds for lunch and found out they had the cars toys. They weren't to the busses yet ( I guess they go in order ), but I did convince...
Hi James! I don't know if they do axle work, but I have had good luck with Drew's Off Road in Fairfield. It seems like they would be fairly close to you....
Aloha Ron.. You are indeed a man on a mission. It is only rightful that all the Mcdees VW buses go to VW bus owners... Lets GETTUMMMM!!! peace and fun.. Kai ...
It may not be good for my cholesterol, but I will get more. Viva le happy meal! Ron ... From: Sunny Bus To: ohiovalleytribe@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
You know, my wife just buys the toys for $1.00 each and leaves the crappy meals on the other side of the counter. Ask your local McDees about it. Kevin Combs ...
I finally got to pulling my engine this morning (took the week off) to check on the leak. It is coming from the crankshaft seal, it's hard as a rock. Anyway...
They charge $1.82 here, so for $.50 more you can get the crappy meal. ... From: Kevin Combs To: ohiovalleytribe@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006...
I use a big socket to seat my seals. The key thing is to seat it well...if the tool is reasonable I would get it other wise use something that you might have...
Aloha .. Our Mcdonalds charges $2.12 for each toy. So we get the happy meal for $2.48, plus the box has a VW on it. If you get the 4 piece nuggets, a small...
every time ive gone to mc ds to get the bus they say they havent come yet and that they wont have them for a while. whats the deal with that? peace -louis ......
Some McDonalds hold the toys hostage and do not release them until the first batch is done. Don't let them fool you, they have all of the cars in the storage...
