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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: Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:56 pm Post subject: Itinerant Aircooled visit - Bus guys |
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As many of you know, last year I had Colin, the Itinerant Aircooled travelling repair guru visit my house and help me with many issues my bus had. His 2013 plans bring him to our area in August. I am planning to sign up for a day and thought I would give everyone a heads up so you can sign up too if you are interested.
If you are not familiar with what Colin does, here is the link to his website: http://www.itinerant-air-cooled.com/
If you don't want a full day, he will split the day if two people want his help and live close to each other. _________________ 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: Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:36 am Post subject: . |
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sounds interesting, maybe a couple of us could buy a 1/2 day each. _________________ 1969 Beetle
1974 Westy FI Conversion
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Hmmmmn. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
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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: Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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I felt like it was money well spent and I'll gladly do it again. Colin will help with all aspects of your bus. Wiring, fuel injection, brakes, suspension, tune up, window rubber,....you name it.
I'm going to have him help with the Single cab - brake rebuild and front end maintenance.
Your opinion may vary. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
73 Bug
69 Squareback
70 Fastback
63 Bug |
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe I should see what he thinks about the 74 Westy? It has a weird sound that isn't characteristic of a VW. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
79 VW Iltis 4X4 |
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jimbear
Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 206 Location: "We don't need no stinking lug nuts!"
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:07 pm Post subject: Good choice... |
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Hey folks. Just doing a drive by and saw this post. I have had Colin to my place twice here in RI and he is something else. I would highly recommend him to any novices for sure, but as for anyone interested in the general how to, what if, and the various and sundry relationships and workings of everything VW he is the guy. Aside from Jake I have never personally met someone so knowledgeable with ACVW's. He is an absolute philosopher on the subject and a walking database. I believe that with some discussion you might be able structure a tech weekend around his visit for several interested parties. I am trying to get him to do a pre-itinerary visit with me before he heads south. I do not think it will work, but it would be nice. Be well gentleman and happy driving... _________________ "A vision without a task is a dream - a task without a vision is drudgery- but a task with vision can change the world."
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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: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Just checked Colin's calendar and it is filling quickly; also he has changed Georgia to August. If you want some guidance from him, but aren't sure what you want to have help with, let me know asap and maybe we can get Colin to work with a group of us on general bus issues. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
73 Bug
69 Squareback
70 Fastback
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Greg
Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 490 Location: Jefferson, GA
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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I'd like to get him to help me tune the FI on my bus. Not enough for a whole day though. Anyone else want in? _________________ 1969 Beetle
1974 Westy FI Conversion |
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