Date:         Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:00:07 +0000
Reply-To:     J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: 2WD Beach Driving
Comments: To: Finn Runyon <finnrunyon@GMAIL.COM>
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I used to go to Corpus Christie a lot back in the 80's when my parents retired there. Wasn't it Mustang Island that was a drive on beach? Can't remember, it has been a long time. As I recall, the san d was pretty hard packed, we used to drive on it in a VW squareback, and on rare occasions in my dad's 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (yes, with the fine C orinthian leather!). Thats not to say you couldn't get stuck out there, especially if you wandered too far off the main drive. Used to see a lot of seriously rusted out cars (mainly 70's vintage)  in Corpus Christie from driving out on the beach!! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> So I am finally about ready to get to take my first road trip with
> Roo, the 89 West which I bought with a bad engine.  I rebuilt the 2.1
> from the ground up last fall and this winter... all new bearing, rods,
> pistons, cylinders, heads, wires, exhaust, cat, hoses fuel/coolant.  I
> sanded and painted all of the inside steel that fades and rusts over
> the years, and I am in the process of painting the fiberglass pop top
> with interlux marine paint and installing a new gray suede headliner,
> and a new sunbrella canvas from Pierre in Canada.  I thought I might
> take my son on spring break to Corpus Christi to get some beach time,
> and in looking at the state park there it seems that you can camp on
> the beach.  My actual question is regarding driving a 2WD Westy in
> sand if you have the Peloquins limited slip?  I would never consider
> trying beach driving in my automatic 87 Westy, but wondered if anyone
> has ventured into sand with limited slip?  I am also wondering if any
> list members have spent time in Corpus Christi?  As always, many
> thanks and a reminder that anyone here traveling through northern New
> Mexico has a place to camp in Taos!
> Best,
> Finn Runyon
> 89 Westy Roo
> 87 Westy Pooh
> 2012 VW GTI Autobahn