What did you do WITH your bus today?

pyrOman · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:55 am Post subject:

Drove it to work today because..... WHY NOT???? Razz

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Don66bus · Samba Member Joined: January 11, 2006 Posts: 411

Last weekend I moved a ton of bricks. I chickened out and took it in two loads. The bus drove differently even with a 1000 pounds on. I was a little cautious because there is a steep hill between my house and the brick destination. I could just envision losing my braking and hitting someone "like a ton of bricks", and I really didn't want to end up a cliche.

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zundapp · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

In the morning we were camping at paradise point, and in the afternoon BBQing on the sand. Great weekend! Woodburn was cool, but not as much fun as actually using the bus for its intended purpose.

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Da TOW'D · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:20 am Post subject:

We hauled 5 loads of Alder and Maple from a logging site after hours of course.

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Ian · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:59 am Post subject:

I unloaded my Bus today.

I drove from Denver to Houston in the past 2 days. slow going at 55 but definitely solid.
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nohabusguy · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:42 pm Post subject:

For my 67 Deluxe Bus -- Changed the oil and cleaned filter, topped up the tranny fluid, replaced the oil sending unit (still did not fix the non-appearance of the light on the speedo), and installed the long awaited chrome molding trim on my interior panels (a PIA because all interior panels had to be removed to install the chrome trim and clips). Tomorrow I am going to replace the shocks that have been there for 20+ years.
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azenlunatic · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:59 pm Post subject:

Gave it a bath, got 2 more tires for it and had them installed at a non-chain tire store in town. 4 properly rated tires! Drove it all over Boone, NC on Freshman Orientation Day Shocked

--I definitely would have taken the Honda if I knew how bad traffic was gonna be...

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royDHPNM · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:15 pm Post subject:

I guess I could post here, I was using my 67 everyday for the past year or so for work, holds all my carpenters tools and then some.
replacing the tranny right now along with some body work and other things so I have been using my bay lately, I miss my bus

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Tahlequah · Samba Member Joined: July 14, 2007 Posts: 379

Woke up early and drove my kombi out to pick up the kiddo from summer camp, my wife didn't even gripe about having to ride in the bus b/c she knows how much junk we can fit in it. The bus easily swallowed my girls luggage in the rear hatch with lots of room to spare.

Now it's almost 100 degrees outside and I'm drinkin cheap beer and half ass working on my panel. Sat the booty fab roof rack on and a mystery junk yard seat. Damn its hot outside, summer is here. Happy fathers day

TeamSpatula · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:30 am Post subject:

Saturday I filled the crew cab with trash & recycling for my every 2 or 3 month trip to the dump. I was unloading stuff there and a guy came up and asked what year the truck was, then mentioned that he had a 71 bus. He then noticed my Samba sticker, and mentioned he was on here too. Not only that, it turns out he and I had emailed back when I was first moving up here! Small world for sure, and amazing how far the Samba reaches out into the countryside.
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And of course always cool to meet more Samba folks in person...
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The.Walrus · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject:

My Bus is the only ride I have, so pretty much everything I do is with her.

Saturday her cover was stolen...(seriously, who steals a ratty cover that smells like dog pee? Jerks, that's who...yeah, I now get a new cover, but that means that I worked yesterday just for a new cover...)...then took the girlfriend clothes shopping.

Sunday drove out to the Mission to record voice over for some dude's project and then completely failed to come home with burritos (I picked up some dude's torta and taco instead...).

Later today, packing her full of my stuff and starting to move back out of the loft we've been house sitting.
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Box on Wheels · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:02 pm Post subject:

Thought about driving it, but then again it's too slow!
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bent metal · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:53 am Post subject:

I sat in the drivers seat, smoked, offered words of encouragement to the turn signal switch and pretended I was rolling down the road. Even a unfinished bus needs attention Very Happy

Dewayne · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject:

My Truck and I went to the bus station to pick up the HWE rack we bought off The Samba... Thanks Justin!

I was a little skeptical that I could clear the garage door with it on.. thank goodness for the 3" suspension drop! Very Happy

By the way... if sending large items like racks by Greyhound, don't be in a hurry... took 2 weeks from West Virginia to Tulsa, OK.... Shocked

The rack on it's perch:

The rack in it's packaging on it's arrival home:

The 'new' appearance:

and:

Close call on the door clearance:

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crofty · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject:

Used my Westy to deliver 4 cases of wine!
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onebadoval56 · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:01 pm Post subject:

mattcuddy · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:20 pm Post subject:

Picked up two 15' rolls of carpet. That fold down rear seat comes in handy....

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EverettB · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject:

onebadoval56 · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:45 pm Post subject:

thats what im guessing, i sent him the tracking number a week or so ago

i was a little bit worried about it to be honest but i insured it for 400 so it really didnt matter i guess
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Dewayne · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject:

When I talked to Greyhound in St Louis and Ohio they both were shocked that it hadn't made it too... That's when they told me to wait until Monday, today, and then file paperwork for a lost item.... One guy tried explaining that luggage takes precedence over shipping cargo... Confused

When I showed up at the station, there it was.. just unloaded from a bus! Talk about timing! My truck and I sang 'The wheels on the bus go round and round' all the way home.... Very Happy

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