[tcb] Re: NEED HEL!P Dan and Kat report
- From: Will Wood <evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:00:43 -0400 (EDT)
Since the 71 up bus uses the same drums, you could always just try and get a
kit for a 72. I'd also comb thesamba
and look for threads on the subject. Sans that, Terry can always go out and
fight the mosquitos in his back 40
and take a few pics... ;-)
-----Original Message-----
>From: Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxx>
>Sent: Sep 30, 2008 3:36 PM
>To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [tcb] Re: NEED HEL!P Dan and Kat report
>
>Some call me witty, some have used other words to describe me.
>I think Denis called me cranky in this same thread.
>I am sure the 8 truck centerpoint crew having lunch at the Jack in the
>Box around the corner will replace my transformer as soon as they get
>thru eating (only been parked, blocking the street for 2.5 hours) and
>find my address.
>
>Thanks for noticing!
>
>On Sep 30, 2008, at 1:49 PM, a1992cabbygirl@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> Did you mean the pun at the end of your post? I hate that y'all are
>> still out at home. My co-worker just got her's back on yesterday
>> morning.
>> Her heart goes out to you.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx>
>> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 1:37 pm
>> Subject: [tcb] Re: NEED HEL!P Dan and Kat report
>>
>> Bus boys web site says:
>> 211-698-003F Drum Hardware Kit, Rear Bus/Pickup 71-79 NLA
>> (I think the 79 should read 72 or should be 71 only )
>> Wolfsburg West shows:
>> http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211698003a
>> I have a "A" kit with springs like in the picture, I have a 71
>> spring (broken) and they are different.
>> Bus Depots shows this:
>> http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=17178R
>> I don't see a spring like I need in the picture.
>>
>> I asked Denis to call Way Out because I thought Derick might have
>> some or know the part number for a generic brake return spring.
>> And be willing to tell Denis what the number was, I think they are
>> buddies.
>> I went to a local car repair shop with a brake hardware supply
>> cabinet, there was a picture of a spring like the one I need, but
>> none in his drawer. He did not act like he wanted to order them for
>> me.
>>
>> Have you done this conversion to 72 and up brakes?
>> I have access to some later models, what all do I need?
>> Backing plates, cylinders, shoes, hardware. Do I need hard lines and
>> e brake cables?
>>
>> Terry can just go out in the back yard and tell me the
>> difference.............
>>
>> We will do all in our power to make T@P.
>>
>> On Sep 30, 2008, at 12:27 PM, Will Wood wrote:
>>
>> > Bus Boys, Wolfsburg West
>> >
>> > It's tough for a 71. Best thing to do is upgrade to 72-up bay
>> rears > to avoid the problem.
>> >
>> > VW was famous for "one year" or " six month only" stuff
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Denis Dodson
>> > Sent: Sep 30, 2008 12:57 PM
>> > To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [tcb] NEED HEL!P Dan and Kat report
>> >
>> > Dan and Kat STILL don't have power at home and got power at his
>> work > just today. They are still living with a generator. He is
>> cranky. I > think that he is driving around following and yelling at
>> electric > company trucks.
>> >
>> > They may not make T@P.
>> >
>> > Besides all the other problems, he needs 1971 ONLY brake shoe >
>> springs for their Bay bus.. I will call Wayout Salvage, but I think,
>> > maybe some of us might have them.
>> >
>> > Help if you can. I certainly will miss them if they don't make it.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> Dan Martin
>> 1971 VW Bus
>> H.B.B.
>> T.C.B.
>>
>>
>>
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>
>Dan Martin
>1971 VW Bus
>H.B.B.
>T.C.B.
>
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