I turned down such a bus, to be given to me by a friend, a year ago. The floors were rusted through where those many windows leaked. The doors--all of them except the one taken off the hinges with a drill and angle grinder—were rusted shut. It ended up in the hands of a local aircooled club. I am sure they will do a beautiful job or restoring it. It they make any money off of, whatever they sell it for, (if they sell it) they will have earned every penny of it. On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 2:48 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>wrote: > Oh, but I'm sure *that* gasket came from one of my ol' busses :-) > > On 11/30/12, Stacy Schneider<vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote: > > No need t be nostalgic. They are the same valve covers and gaskets > used on a a Waterboxer . > > > > On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 8:59 AM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>wrote: > >> First vehicle totally bought by me, as opposed to dual owned 64 bug with >> Dad, was a 66 panel bus. Very tired engine when I started and didn't even >> know it. I remember hitch hikers jumping out the side doors to lighten the >> load, and push if necessary, up steep hills. Learned alot about air cooled >> on that one. Had a lot to do with my continuing relationship with the >> beasts (said lovingly). It was certainly easier to work on, but those >> valve adjustments weren't the only "regular" adjustment that had to be >> made. Funny thing, I was cleaning out the basement getting ready to move >> yseterday, and I ran across an old valve cover gasket. Got me all >> nostalgic. >> Even with all their foibles, I miss them also. But I am pretty sure, >> especially at my stage of the game, that I wouldn't trade my Vanagon Westy. >> >> Dave B. >> > > |
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