[tcb] Re: DC questions
- From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:33:22 -0500
Sammie, it shows that you are really, really bright!
And Chuck, your comment shows just how smart you are too!
Maybe nobody makes adjustable hoops but it would seem like an easy enough idea
to design and to have someone with skills build it for me. I have big ideas on
customizing the canvas too.
My DC will be out of this world!
On Sep 19, 2012, at 7:56 PM, "Chuck Blue" <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Julie should have an adjustable tilt.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: singlecabboy
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 6:38 PM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: DC questions
>
> 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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