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TheGreatFox
Joined: 13 Feb 2013 Posts: 2 Location: Athens Georgia
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:36 pm Post subject: Almost There... |
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So I believe that I have found the bus I've been looking for (I'll have to drive up to VA to be sure) but one of the last things I am required to do by my parents is to actually drive a Westy in order to fully round off my decision.
I humbly ask that someone here would be so kind to let me drive theirs around the block with them.
You have all been more than generous with your time and advice!
Thank you,
-Sam _________________ Solo Vero |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Driving one is a very good idea. They don't drive like a regular car. I love the way they drive and steer; sitting over the wheels that steer gives you a different perspective.
Not do be the downer guy, but as this is to be your daily driver, I want to be sure that you have considered a couple of bus realities.
1. They are not fast. You learn to slow down and enjoy the ride.
2. Heat is weak to fair at best.
3. No AC and you live in GA.
4. If you get a late bay, not a lot of people know how to work on a type 4.
Again, I'm not trying to talk you out of a bus, I just want you to have your eyes wide open going in.
That being said, can you post a link to the bus in VA? _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
73 Bug
69 Squareback
70 Fastback
63 Bug
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Greg
Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: Jefferson, GA
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:31 am Post subject: |
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X2 what jon said. Plus they need more maintenance than a new car. Valves and brakes need adjusting every couple thousand miles.
but....with all that being said.....I still wouldn't take twice what I paid for mine. They do give another perspective. The bus forces you to slow down and enjoy the journey. _________________ 1969 Beetle
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Almost There... |
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TheGreatFox wrote: |
I humbly ask that someone here would be so kind to let me drive theirs around the block with them.
You have all been more than generous with your time and advice!
Thank you,
-Sam |
Greg, could Sam give your bus a test drive?
I hope to have mine back on the road by the end of the weekend and if I do, mine will be available. _________________ 73 Typ481
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mackay
Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 73 Location: North High Shoals, GA
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:29 am Post subject: |
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You can drive my 74. 706.286.4572 JM |
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mackay
Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 73 Location: North High Shoals, GA
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Sam, my phone was off so it didn't log your number. Try me again or send me your number. JM 706.286.4572 |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:25 am Post subject: |
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Sam, have you seen this ad ?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1342273
I forgot about this one until tonight. I talked to Chadd (the seller) about it a while ago and it sounds like it may be what you are looking for. You might even get Chadd to put it back to stock height as part of a deal.
The best part is that it is only an hour from here. _________________ 73 Typ481
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
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Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Sam, any updates on the search? _________________ 73 Typ481
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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Jon wrote: | Hey Sam, any updates on the search? |
Did you ever find a bus???????? Inquiring minds want to know. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
73 Bug
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70 Fastback
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