What did you do today not on your truck...

[yuccales]

Well done at $200.00! When I built my Manx it was supposed to be a street buggy. First time I took it into the dirt and saw what a VW can do, it became my camping machine. 1600 sp had way more then enough power since I was running 1:26 bus boxes. Super fun little machine.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by yuccales

Well done at $200.00! When I built my Manx it was supposed to be a street buggy. First time I took it into the dirt and saw what a VW can do, it became my camping machine. 1600 sp had way more then enough power since I was running 1:26 bus boxes. Super fun little machine.

Nice Manx. My buddy has a Manx body. But he drove out of state to get it. He won't sell it.

This bug was one of those "Not for Sale' cars. My buddy with the Manx tried to buy it for years (He's a big time VW guy) I had asked about it and was told no.

Then the owner died. I knew him. He was a cool guy. But now the house is going up for sale. The family has to get all the stuff out of it. I bought it off the nephew. He just wants everything gone. I didn't even ask. He came over and told me $200 and I couldn't pass on that. He's selling everything. I'm going to buy some tools from him. He wants to get rid of this stuff and go back to Florida. He just keeps throwing me deals.

My VW buddy is going to be pissed that I snagged it.

I can't make him too mad. I'd like to have him help me get it running. He's the guru on VW's. So I can't rub it in too hard.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I went and fetched this home today. 200 bucks. It's been sitting in the desert for probably 30+ years and the hood is munched. The wind must have got it. But it's fairly complete. It's still got the 1600 single port in it which I'm sure is toast.

Another project.

The flat tire was free!

That's a neat little baja. And at 200 bucks?!? Dude

[special-K]

Originally Posted by LT7A

It looks like they sell firewood in little bundles outside of the bat factory there, in case you need to stock up...

I thought those were reject bat stock, cut too short

Originally Posted by LT7A

That's a neat little baja. And at 200 bucks?!? Dude

I dig the orange suede

[special-K]

I really like that Manx. I was a VW bug nut in the '70s. I never built a dune buggy. My now B.I.L. had a metalflake green one with Cragars in HS (& Gates Commandos). I built him a killer engine with daddy's money. I built a '66 Baja Bus

[72c20customcamper]

Sometimes ya need to go old school . Been a while since I gas welded .

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by special-K

I really like that Manx. I was a VW bug nut in the '70s. I never built a dune buggy. My now B.I.L. had a metalflake green one with Cragars in HS (& Gates Commandos). I built him a killer engine with daddy's money. I built a '66 Baja Bus

Way cool. My dad used to call them "hippie buses". He had several buses and a single cab and a double cab truck. Years later he told me "never own a car that doesn't have a radiator". Way old pic of me and my sis with the VW in the backround.

[prairewolf]

... I poured brake fluid on right rear tire to make a parking lot Power Brake with smoke easier. it worked.

[prairewolf]

... I poured brake fluid on right rear tire to make a parking lot Power Brake with smoke easier. it worked. ....... now waiting on library help.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by yuccales

Way cool. My dad used to call them "hippie buses". He had several buses and a single cab and a double cab truck. Years later he told me "never own a car that doesn't have a radiator". Way old pic of me and my sis with the VW in the backround.

Do you know what that double cab split window is worth today? It's crazy.

[Steeveedee]

Ran 1/2" pipe across the garage rafters to get compressed air to the work area. I have been running a hose over the cabinets, and that got pretty old.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Ran 1/2" pipe across the garage rafters to get compressed air to the work area. I have been running a hose over the cabinets, and that got pretty old.

That will be a huge time saver for you.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by yuccales

Way cool. My dad used to call them "hippie buses". He had several buses and a single cab and a double cab truck. Years later he told me "never own a car that doesn't have a radiator". Way old pic of me and my sis with the VW in the backround.

Those double cabs were so cool. My dad had two VW Buses, a '53 and a new '63 Kombi he put camper windows in and built like a camper. He always wanted a double cab.

I bought mine for surfing and to travel in when I was 20. I built it into a camper and went cross-country to the Eureka area. Took a trip to Baja to live up to it's name. Many stories. The paint is 68-72 Diamond Reo Meadow Green and that's an oil cooler on the roof. That bus went a lot of places on and off road

[Rich84]

Me and my wife washed my Mom and Dad's deck and house. It was a beautiful day to do it, except for the breeze blowing bleach in my eyes. He has amazing water pressure, so all we needed was a hose.

[TheChad]

We are waiting to see if we are getting our dream house we put an offer on

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by TheChad

We are waiting to see if we are getting our dream house we put an offer on

I hope you get it. Good luck. The market is crazy right now.

I just missed one. 49 acres/3300 sq. ft. And the best part was the 1600 sq. ft. garage with a bar in it.



My 6th wedding anniversary was yesterday so I went all out for my girl and made Liverwurst sandwiches on Rye, drank beer, and watched TV.

Is it any wonder why women keep leaving me?

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

My 6th wedding anniversary was yesterday so I went all out for my girl and made Liverwurst sandwiches on Rye, drank beer, and watched TV.

Is it any wonder why women keep leaving me?

Beats me, Paul.... that sounds to me like a perfect anniversary!!

[prairewolf]

...It might have been the Rye. .... a little eclectic for some. ....

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by prairewolf

...It might have been the Rye. .... a little eclectic for some. ....

Maybe I should have stuck with Wonder Bread.

[67 twins]

Originally Posted by prairewolf

...It might have been the Rye. .... a little eclectic for some. ....

The Rye is the only part that sounds good. Liver is only good to feed to animals or as fish bait, it isn't edible.

[TheChad]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I hope you get it. Good luck. The market is crazy right now.

I just missed one. 49 acres/3300 sq. ft. And the best part was the 1600 sq. ft. garage with a bar in it.

:

We ended up not getting that one which ended up being great for us because we just got accepted on one that is over half an acre with a ton of parking and ALOT of great extras!!!

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by TheChad

We ended up not getting that one which ended up being great for us because we just got accepted on one that is over half an acre with a ton of parking and ALOT of great extras!!!

Congratulations!

Sometimes things happen for a reason. We missed out on a big place and I'm so glad we did. We got the place across the street which is much smaller. Perfect for just the two of us. I see the smoke coming out of the chimney of the big place and am happy that I don't have to heat that place. And with 2 air conditioning 2 ton units to cool the place the electricity bills aren't going to be pretty. I feel like I dodged a bullet.

Same with the last place. It was expensive. I was going to put 900K down which would still give me a 400K mortgage. It was a good deal at 1.3 million, but at the end of the day it was still 1.3 million bucks. That's a big bite to take.

Careful with all that land. If you're like me it'll be full of old cars and trucks in no time. I have a 1.5 acre lot at my desert place and it's filling up fast.

[TheChad]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Congratulations!

Sometimes things happen for a reason. We missed out on a big place and I'm so glad we did. We got the place across the street which is much smaller. Perfect for just the two of us. I see the smoke coming out of the chimney of the big place and am happy that I don't have to heat that place. And with 2 air conditioning 2 ton units to cool the place the electricity bills aren't going to be pretty. I feel like I dodged a bullet.

Same with the last place. It was expensive. I was going to put 900K down which would still give me a 400K mortgage. It was a good deal at 1.3 million, but at the end of the day it was still 1.3 million bucks. That's a big bite to take.

Careful with all that land. If you're like me it'll be full of old cars and trucks in no time. I have a 1.5 acre lot at my desert place and it's filling up fast.

Sounds like it worked out perfect for yall. Yeah... we have a few toys and my gf is already planning for more projects with all out parking hahahaha. Its great because everything is setup for parking in the back behind an 8ft privacy fence so that's always a plus. older quiet neighborhood which we love.

[3757chevy]

Today was our 42nd anniversary , I took my wife for dinner at the local Steak house. We even had adult beverages with the meal.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I hope you get it. Good luck. The market is crazy right now.

I just missed one. 49 acres/3300 sq. ft. And the best part was the 1600 sq. ft. garage with a bar in it.



My 6th wedding anniversary was yesterday so I went all out for my girl and made Liverwurst sandwiches on Rye, drank beer, and watched TV.

Is it any wonder why women keep leaving me?

I'm wondering if she liked it or not. I had a gal who loved liverwurst. I'm not sure I ever had it before her. If you aren't concerned with being kosher it sure is better with bacon!

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Today was our 42nd anniversary , I took my wife for dinner at the local Steak house. We even had adult beverages with the meal.

You really have a lot to learn about making your woman happy. You need lessons from Paul.

All this talk about anniversaries makes me realize my wife left in 6/6 16 years ago. I need to celebrate. I guess I'll get a pizza. Isn't that the proper "wife left and I'm hungry" celebration meal?