Date:         Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:09:34 -0400
Reply-To:     Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
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Ha!

Well - I stared at my Vanagon a bit while it was up on jack stands with the
rear DS wheel torn apart. While I was starring I was contemplating the joys
of this wonderful vehicle:

1. Why does every bolt have to be rusted and impossible to remove? (even
the newer ones)
2. Is the stub axle supposed to have a slight recess to the "smooth"
section where it runs through the bearing housing (make note to take a pic
and send it to the list - yes I haven't done that yet)
3. Why did that brake line have to break when I was losening it from the
wheel cylinder?
4. Why do I think I can fix everything on this bus? I usually succeed but
boy it sure takes me a long time.
5. How can I fit a new daily driver into my budget and keep Gertie (the
vanagon) just for fun? - I'm hungry....

Anyway - I think you all get the point :) What have I done for her - well
she is resting int he garage with her "foot" up. So I guess there's that  :)

Oh and I bought a sweet pair of those window wind deflector things from
Frank Condelli while we were at Buses of the Corn a while back. Those
things are great! They really do reduce the wind noise and I don't get
blasted int he side of the head by wind any more. Thanks Frank!

Contrary to the tone of this message - I love my Vanagon!


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Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus