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Double D
climber
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Jun 17, 2008 - 04:01pm PT
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VW's...oh yeah touched EVERY part and re-built the engine TWICE in the Lodge parking lot with the help of Dave Hitchcock...THANKS DAVE if you're lurking out there!
Racking for Sea of Dreams
EDIT: Note Dale stirring the PB with a parking lot stick 0-;
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scuffy b
climber
watching the flytrap
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Jun 17, 2008 - 04:26pm PT
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eKat,
This looks like an opportunity for you.
Please, tell us about what Dale is doing in that picture.
Big stir stick, no?
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Jun 17, 2008 - 04:39pm PT
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getin ready for;
A) Sepeku
2) stirring hippie peanutbutter.
Gotta dive into the VW foto files...
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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Jun 17, 2008 - 05:26pm PT
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eKat, I think your hair looks cute..modified mullet, lets get married. ;-)
Hey, do you still own that purple VW?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jun 17, 2008 - 07:05pm PT
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Oh man, I'm so jealous of all you van owners. . .
I got to drive one across country from DC to the Tetons
in '74, we averaged about 30 miles per hour. A speed trip!
But never owned one. Alas, I have a picture of my first car below--it did almost as fast up to West by god Virginny. . .
and even just Cumberland Maryland. . .
It got more colors as it grew older and as my driving
worsened. . . . but I slept in it more times than I'd like to
admit. . .
Oh god, I forgot, I even had hair in that picture!!!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Jun 17, 2008 - 07:45pm PT
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I only owned three of them; all spit windows '64,5,6. Though those Were the days, there is something to be said for a more modern reliable machine; My current ride, a 19 yr old Saab, combines enough mystery and reliability and the odd bit of actual performance, to keep my toes where I want them to be!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 17, 2008 - 07:59pm PT
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510/511 I think your van is the same one I had. I know the color was the same. Could you check out the Van on some old pic's and slides Thread....it's like the 3rd pic I think...and let me know. Why are so many of us gals model and year challenged when it comes to cars? Only If you have time of course. Thanks! Lynne
Surely you guys have some more legs and feet photos with your van pics!? Mr. Fish must be ill, can't believe he hasn't contributed from his vast store of knowledge and photo library. hahaha
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Jun 17, 2008 - 08:13pm PT
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VW's--there's nothing like 'em (for better and worse).
I've shown this one before...my most recent two VW's, along with wife and son:
And then my '67 Westy during a tire meltdown on the way to Red Rocks:
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The hear and now, currently Pasadena, CA
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Jun 17, 2008 - 08:35pm PT
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Hey eKat:
What rack?
What hair?
The first thing I noticed in that photo are those wicked cool Vuarnets!
Fletch
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Forest
Trad climber
Tucson, AZ
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Jun 17, 2008 - 08:49pm PT
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Fast forward:
my friend cob and my 2004 Jetta TDI.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Jun 17, 2008 - 08:55pm PT
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Ed, what a great thread.
However, it will never be complete until we have a picture of that fabled bus that graced Camp 4 for so many years.
How do you spell...
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Jun 17, 2008 - 08:58pm PT
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Ekat...the hair cut must have been a 80's things...my wife in Telluride in 1982 with my oldest.
PS...that is a nice rack you have there.
Thanks for the birthday thread...you are a special one.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 17, 2008 - 08:59pm PT
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Forest, nice car. Jettas go faster, right. I had one VW. They were just to slow.
Question: VW owners, when you're going 50mph and you could have been home 2 hours ago, well does that bother you?
From: We like speed.
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perswig
climber
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Jun 17, 2008 - 09:03pm PT
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What goes around, comes around...
No pics, but a) parents gave up a Karmann Ghia convert. when I was born; b) learned to drive stick in a bus; and c) now we're a Passat and Golf fam.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2008 - 09:04pm PT
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Lynne, maybe Gary Carpenter will post about how fast I would drive 510OW...
the water cooled rigs moved a lot faster...
but Debbie didn't like the new bus because we didn't go slow enough up hill for her to botanize from the passengers seat.
As for "going slow" it is part of the VW Zen, learning patience, and being one with the journey. It was good to learn that sometimes, things go at their own pace.
And eKat... the thing Gary and I notice about a gal first are her cams... and you got a nice set in that picture!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 17, 2008 - 09:23pm PT
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Hi Ed,
I caught the ST flu but have recovered today after climbing, "al b et" indoors but the endorphines are there even indoors to heal and cure the flu bug.
"Patience.....Things go at their own pace". Story of my life.
Since my whole life is P&P I have a fast car and I love it! Smiles! Lord it is good to feel like Lynne again!
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Jun 17, 2008 - 09:27pm PT
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Lynne...My wife has a new bug at it is steady at over 100 mph...I still like my 67 bug. Picking it up in two week...can't wait.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 17, 2008 - 09:30pm PT
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ekat, good ...maybe it will encourage hairy monsters to post more toes, feet and legs. Ekat I don't get the Blinny, ekat thing...I'm kinda new...could you re explain it to me.
I confuse easily. On ST people have two names, then you have three or more....??? Help...Lynne
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jun 17, 2008 - 09:46pm PT
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An early model sport utility:
Beetles were great for mileage, repairs, in snow, and for clearance on logging roads. The mufflers were pretty cheap, too.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 17, 2008 - 09:55pm PT
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Mighty Hiker, thanks for the first gut laugh I've had in several weeks! Now I love my SUV even more. We actually rock climbed with one of our Suv's ...rednecks couldn't believe it!
Good report, Bob, I can deal with 100mph. Let me know how she likes it. You have a really terrific family! God Bless you all.
Lynnie
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