My 67 was bought in the midst of being made into a camper. It has the pop-top, and nothing else. I would like to finish. The local VW man at the junkyard would...
Brad Bigrow
bradb6@...
Feb 1, 1999 9:04 am
6760
Jeff, Do you have the tele. number? Thanks Jerry In a message dated 1/29/99 9:55:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, Woody4@... writes: << Try West coast...
GDasson@...
Feb 1, 1999 1:56 pm
6761
I think thieves in general need more of an incentive not to commit crimes, they have no fear of punishment about stealing other peoples hard earned property,...
PrintDesign, Inc
pdesign@...
Feb 1, 1999 3:23 pm
6762
... How early? A 5-digit Gmund? Thom -- Thom Fitzpatrick thom@... - http://www.vintagebus.com...
Thom Fitzpatrick
thom@...
Feb 1, 1999 3:24 pm
6763
My local ISP had e-mail server problems since about 2 pm yesterday. Any e-mail sent to my PERSONAL e-mail address, ron@... , since yesterday...
The Bus Depot
ron@...
Feb 1, 1999 3:39 pm
6764
hmmmm now im concerned. my bus, (60 standard) has two bug pack mufflers in a system that leaves the rear of my bus uncut - i figured i would just continue on...
john dillon
coldil@...
Feb 1, 1999 4:40 pm
6765
Since a few of you said to post my numbers for quick information on my bus, so here goes.... 426 025 114 531 UF 2213 431380 1230909 Any information you guys...
Tesch, Veronnica
vtesch@...
Feb 1, 1999 5:01 pm
6766
... If you have those type of mufflers, you probably have fresh air heating. Look for a long tube for the exhaust, just below the valve covers. It will be...
Thom Fitzpatrick
thom@...
Feb 1, 1999 5:10 pm
6767
I read with great interest Eric& Barbs last post dealing with all the aspects of going down the road a bit faster. Thanks for all the good information on this...
Patty & Paul
gemini@...
Feb 1, 1999 5:11 pm
6768
I now have an mcode-decoder on my web site; the only thing that doesn't work right yet is the date-decoder, and I have questions about some of the chassis...
Thom Fitzpatrick
thom@...
Feb 1, 1999 5:18 pm
6769
Put a used starter in my 66 this weekend and it has seemed to have solved my starting problem. Drove to the gym in the daylight and returned in the dark. All...
pat flynn
pflynn06@...
Feb 1, 1999 5:19 pm
6770
Paul..ect.. I find it strange how you can run a 2,000 lb bus with a 50-60 hp motor at 3,000 rpm and do 65??? According to all VW stock literature, shop ...
Todd S. and Carrie W.
todds@...
Feb 1, 1999 5:50 pm
6771
Trying to keep revs under 3000 RPM is ridiculous. The key to driving any VW is to keep the revs up, about 3500 RPM is optimum. In 4th gear at 3000 Rpm ,you are...
Thomas Butterfly
volksworks@...
Feb 1, 1999 6:02 pm
6772
Does anyone know if this is the same seal used on the steering box of earlier busses. Mine is a '59, and leaks all over the place. Thanks, Aaron...
Aaron
aaron@...
Feb 1, 1999 6:12 pm
6773
Paul,youre right 3500 RPM is cruising RPM. The worst thing you can do is lug the motor....
Thomas Butterfly
volksworks@...
Feb 1, 1999 6:19 pm
6774
I was reading an article in one of the porsche mags about a vintage 1700cc porsche motor (very similar to our VW motors) with a roller crank. You have the...
Thom Fitzpatrick
thom@...
Feb 1, 1999 6:26 pm
6775
todds@... writes: << I find it strange how you can run a 2,000 lb bus with a 50-60 hp motor at 3,000 rpm and do 65??? >> Its all how the...
Jwilli941@...
Feb 1, 1999 6:57 pm
6776
I need/would like to have a list of all the good people that are subscribed here. How do I go about that? Thanks later...
Steven Howell
showell@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:04 pm
6777
Brad wrote: My 67 was bought in the midst of being made into a camper. It has the pop-top, and nothing else. I would like to finish. The local VW man at the ...
Claralw@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:08 pm
6778
... That's absolutely frowned upon, as the only reason to have a list of email addreses would be to send them all something en-masse, otherwise known as SPAM. ...
Thom Fitzpatrick
thom@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:22 pm
6779
Paul wrote: I read with great interest Eric& Barbs last post dealing with all the aspects of going down the road a bit faster. Thanks for all the good ...
Claralw@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:26 pm
6780
volksworks@... writes: << Paul,youre right 3500 RPM is cruising RPM. The worst thing you can do is lug the motor. >> I agree! But do not fall...
Jwilli941@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:30 pm
6781
Hmmmm... I guess all of those VW engineers had it all wrong over the years then?! Just remember you are arguing against 'Volkswagens' own specifications and...
Todd S. and Carrie W.
todds@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:37 pm
6782
was writ: Paul..ect.. I find it strange how you can run a 2,000 lb bus with a 50-60 hp motor at 3,000 rpm and do 65??? According to all VW stock literature,...
Claralw@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:39 pm
6783
Hi, Aaron, The seals will fit your 59.We also installed them in my friends '57 and no leaks!! take care , Jeff Woodall....
Woody4@...
Feb 1, 1999 7:40 pm
6784
I need some advice from those of you who have had the chance to compare quality of workmanship and quality of material of those vendors who sell westy...
Rick Taylor
taylorr@...
Feb 2, 1999 12:43 am
6785
Paul ,in 4th gear going uphill at 3000 rpm ,you are lugging the motor. Better to be in 3rd . Maybe I wasnt clear....
Thomas Butterfly
volksworks@...
Feb 2, 1999 12:43 am
6786
Id love to find an SPG roller crank ,HP is increased exponentially with RPM. I just dropped a counterweighted crank in my VW thing and used 88 mm liners...
Thomas Butterfly
volksworks@...
Feb 2, 1999 12:43 am
6787
Todd, you nailed it .I am too lazy to do the math but being a 20 year VW tech,I know that wasnt right. Thanks for the stats....
Thomas Butterfly
volksworks@...
Feb 2, 1999 12:44 am
6788
okay okay, thanks everyone for the assistance with finding the paint codes, but has anyone actually seen swatches of these colours on the net, or can give me...
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