[tcb] Re: DC questions
- From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:18:46 -0500
Ouch!
On Sep 19, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I know what you meant Paul. I was responding to Eric's comment.
>
> I don't see why I can't have a tilt where the height is adjustable.
>
>
>
> On Sep 19, 2012, at 7:11 PM, "nonnee1961@xxxxxxxxx" <nonnee1961@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> Is it safe to get the larger tires to make the bus lower in regard to center
>> of gravity?
>>
>> Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint!
>>
>> ----- Reply message -----
>> From: "singlecabboy" <sealingwaxred@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Wed, Sep 19, 2012 18:38
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: DC questions
>> To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>> You don't lower the bus , just the height of the tilt.
>>
>> Paul Smith
>> Transporters@The Point 9
>> October ,2012
>> Morgan's Point Resort Texas
>>
>> --- On Wed, 9/19/12, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: DC questions
>> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 5:51 PM
>>
>> I am an old lady. I don't lower my VWs. And I want quiet exhausts. It is
>> the young guys or the guys who still want to be young guys driving around
>> with lowered, loud VWs.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sep 19, 2012, at 4:57 PM, Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Nah, jus lower the DC and call it a day.
>>>
>>> On Sep 19, 2012, at 4:11 PM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Well, yes, it the fault of the garage: I had to put in an 8' door to
>>>> clear the westy rack on my SO-42. But I'm not sure that the tilt on a
>>>> stock height DC would clear an 8' door. It would be close.
>>>>
>>>> From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Wed, September 19, 2012 2:33:01 PM
>>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: DC questions
>>>>
>>>> Okey dokey. Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> As for any height issue I figure the garage is the one with the problem,
>>>> not the DC, but I don't see things logically.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sep 19, 2012, at 2:25 PM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> All the old lens are crazed and cracked. The new clear lens (which is
>>>>> the correct one, not the amber) look good. Let me know what you need.
>>>>> Or shoot a picture of what you have.
>>>>>
>>>>> From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> Sent: Wed, September 19, 2012 1:06:28 PM
>>>>> Subject: [tcb] Re: DC questions
>>>>>
>>>>> I know I have both metal housings. I think I need at least one bulb
>>>>> holder and I need 2 lens. But I will inspect this more carefully to be
>>>>> sure. I don't really know this for sure but I am thinking the new lenses
>>>>> don't look as awesome as the old ones especially on an old looking VW but
>>>>> I could be wrong.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sep 19, 2012, at 11:22 AM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Julie: Been there and done that with the "tilt." That's what the
>>>>>> canopy over the bed is called. There is a guy somewhere on the west
>>>>>> coast that is repoping the hoops (the things that hold the tilt up) and
>>>>>> there is a firm somewhere on the west coast that is repoping the tilt.
>>>>>> My memory says that the hoops are about $1,000 and the tilt is about
>>>>>> $2,000. Looked on the Samba trying to find them and couldn't. Have
>>>>>> their names around somewhere; but if you call Ronnie at Bustorations or
>>>>>> one of your friends at WW they should be able to give you the contact
>>>>>> info.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As to actually having a tilt: Well, they are not very practical if you
>>>>>> have an original type one. It's only canvas and it will fade, wear and
>>>>>> get mildew from exposure to the elements. It also sticks up about
>>>>>> 15"-18" above the roof line and makes driving into low clearances, such
>>>>>> as a garage very difficult. When I had mine I would have to take it all
>>>>>> off, including the hoops to put it in the garage and then reinstall all
>>>>>> of it to take it out for a show. Some owners have built a canopy that
>>>>>> is just at the roof height of the bus and made the material out of some
>>>>>> sort of vinyl that is weather proof. Not original at all but looks good
>>>>>> and is practical.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As to the bullet turn signals: what parts do you need? I have one
>>>>>> complete one for the drivers side and one other bulb holder. Also
>>>>>> several of the metal housings for both sides. Reproduction lens are
>>>>>> available from WW at a reasonable price. Basically I have enough for
>>>>>> two complete bullets for each side except for the lens. That of course
>>>>>> does not include the part that is actually a part of the bus nose. I'll
>>>>>> sell them to you at a fair price; but first I need to know what you need.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> Sent: Wed, September 19, 2012 9:08:28 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [tcb] DC questions
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think Sonne (my '60 Doublecab) is going to be getting some loving.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I know nothing about the hoops and canvas so if there is anybody out
>>>>>> there that has dealt with them, please can I pick your brain? Like who
>>>>>> makes the best ones out there? Are they a pain to take on and off? How
>>>>>> awkward are they to drive with? I am thinking I want one which looks
>>>>>> amazing but I also want one that can survive whatever Mother Nature can
>>>>>> throw at it while out on an extended road trip so maybe I need two - a
>>>>>> cool one and one that can survive a hurricane? It would be amazing if
>>>>>> there was one designed that could be used at different heights. I
>>>>>> imagine it is easier to drive when the canvas is the same height as the
>>>>>> roof but then way better looking and much more spacious when the canvas
>>>>>> is higher than the roof. If I have to choose one it will be higher.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And when a VW has a bad ass patina on it, is there a way to preserve it
>>>>>> so rust doesn't grow but yet not give it a shiny look?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyone have some bullet turn signals and little round tail lights for
>>>>>> sale?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for any advice
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Julie
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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