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71vert

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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1560 on: November 27, 2011, 04:41:17 pm »
Ruby and I had a nice cruise down to Cape May and back this weekend! 

It was all good untill we got passed by a freakin' Pinto on 55....  12blush   bawlin)0

Oh well, at least we were topless! bugey--
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1561 on: November 27, 2011, 05:33:13 pm »
 Beware, some of those Pinto's have small block Chevy's.
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1562 on: November 27, 2011, 05:37:43 pm »
Nice, Heather..  beautiful weather for Cape May cruisin.    2@@cool

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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1563 on: November 27, 2011, 06:14:40 pm »
Had a coupla of hours this weekend to play with the MugBug. Confirmed I got some air leaks coming from the carb throttle. Since MugBug was a Califormia bug, also found an air leak at the manifold where the stinkin EGR valve used to be bolted to. Have an temporary little block plate made of some tin and sealant.. I got to make a permanent one. Got idle at about 1500 RPM so I don't stall out - should be fun in a parade :) - Waiting on my new rebuilt carb to come...
Sprayed lubricant all over the front end parts because I can. Checked the brakes to make sure they weren't dragging. Moved the pedal stop back a hair to relieve pressing on push rod. didnt have a chance to test ride..
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1564 on: November 27, 2011, 06:42:31 pm »
 
Quote from: 71vert (Heather) on November 27, 2011, 04:41:17 pm

Oh well, at least we were topless! bugey--

On second thought 8*gaged
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1565 on: November 27, 2011, 07:30:03 pm »
 

                                                        Decided to give Junior a home,











                                 he's been out in the elements waay too long - keep him in better shape until I get to working on him....


       

Those black spots... well they are what you think they are - used it to seal the screws to be driven - dont' worry I have enough left over for Jack's Shawn's and Yucel's vans - no more rust for you guys! - treated lumber







Very very thick plastic preventing moisture to floor






Aimed to be a tight fit -  minimal amt of lumber to get the job done - short on space & money!!! 





OF course it rains!  VERY thick plastic is pulled up and is anchored under future walls












Back, no roof yet..........



All of the plywood has been water sealed and is water proof via Thompsons' water sealer for wood, etc..







Had some 2 MICRON Stainless Steel fabric on hand, ( Very weird stuff) for soffets   -  water & vermin proof but still breathes


Just finished up this weekend... enough for now!  no  2@cent left in my pockets, but he is all sealed and safe from the elements including thick, falling branches ( which just missed him last year)
All stainless steel screws, built to be solid but allow quick de-assembly. Not a permanent fixture, just to hold him over........
(The shed on the left is the one I rebuilt this summer - so maybe next year will paint Juniors home to match...)









 - was kinda fun to make, but a real pain with no help (esp with the plywood) but finished it!

matt











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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1566 on: November 27, 2011, 07:34:27 pm »
So THATS Das Kafer Haus!!  Matthew,  it's really nice.   I'm glad Junior will be protected from the elements...  now, to figure out something for Bob.... 

Great job!  ((thumpup
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1567 on: November 27, 2011, 07:50:34 pm »


 Thanks Karen! if it wasn't for me running out for supplies all the time, It would have gone up much faster, and with 2 people, it would have gone up 3x as fast!

Thanks Karen -

Matthew
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1568 on: November 27, 2011, 08:16:51 pm »
Wow,very nice  clap2-* Would be neat if that came in kit form.
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1569 on: November 27, 2011, 10:14:31 pm »
 Nice job Matt! 2@@cool
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1570 on: November 28, 2011, 09:00:56 am »
That is a great garage. It doen't like like it cost alot.
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1571 on: November 28, 2011, 09:09:44 am »
Nice stuff! You folks with land are so lucky! I would need about 400 bucks in town permits
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1572 on: November 28, 2011, 06:04:39 pm »
Quote from: MugMan (Rich) on November 28, 2011, 09:09:44 am
Nice stuff! You folks with land are so lucky! I would need about 400 bucks in town permits

 Thanks, it wasnt too bad cost wise, I looked at getting one of those portable hooped /aluminum pole cover-garages, but with some heavy limbs coming down  ( knowing my luck) it would go right through it - they were roughly the same cost

 Thanks Joe,

Scarecrow, I wish it came in kit form.

Rich, do you need a permit for a crate?   byeby.,


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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1573 on: November 28, 2011, 06:22:37 pm »
I have the land but no $$  to build the dream garage... 
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #1574 on: November 29, 2011, 08:18:54 am »
Drove the bus to work today.
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