Forum: VW air cooled
December 5th 08, 09:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 26
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Methods to get Bondo Boy off USENET?
I don't think we're going to get rid of the SOB so long as we as a group
cannot ignore him. Sadly this lead to a slow death of this news group.
Over and out.
Tony
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 3rd 08, 08:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,098
Mario
John J wrote:
> If everyone ignored Mario, the man would go nutz and probably start flaming
> himself!
I agree but there are some that can't resist sparing with him...
Tony
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 1st 08, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
Proposal on how to better deal mario
Leopold Stotch wrote:
> Anthony W wrote:
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>> We can still talk about him but the idea is to not talk directly to
>> him. I know that he will try all sorts of things to get us to spar
>> with...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 1st 08, 07:25 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
Proposal on how to better deal mario
Leopold Stotch wrote:
> Anthony W wrote:
>> How about once a weak or so some one posts a message with all the
>> links, his full name and address and the full story. Then we shun
>> him. I mean...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 1st 08, 07:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Speaking of engineers...
dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> You want tilt capabilities huh?
> Then go for it, take plenty of pictures when you do your write-up! ;-)
It won't be anytime soon but it's creeping up the to-do list.
Tony
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 1st 08, 03:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Speaking of engineers...
dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> I did install a '72 Super Beetle column in my '67 Bradley GT too. I liked
> the U-Joints where one of them was welded to the steering box.
>
> But why a Jetta steering...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 1st 08, 03:36 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
Proposal on how to better deal mario
Joey Tribiani wrote:
> I'm no saint... I did a burnout through third gear the night before last...
> but I've never stolen anything...
If this is going to work we must all start ignoring...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 04:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
Proposal on how to better deal mario
Scott H wrote:
> John's story is he
> http://www.mariogavazzivintagewerks.com/
Cool. Now all we have to do is to put it all together with the rest of
the links. What else should we include...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Speaking of engineers...
dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> Lets not forget that the '72 has a better cancelling turn signal switch AND
> a locking steering wheel! ;-)
> Not sure I know of any aircooled Beetles with a factory tilt...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 04:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
Proposal on how to better deal mario
wrote:
> On Nov 29, 8:51 pm, Anthony W > wrote:
>> How about once a weak or so some one posts a message with all the links,
>> his full name and address and the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 06:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 02:51 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,357
Proposal on how to better deal mario
How about once a weak or so some one posts a message with all the links,
his full name and address and the full story. Then we shun him. I mean
we don't reply to his posts and ignore his replies...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 02:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 451
Speaking of dash switches...
Speedy Jim wrote:
> Suddenly, I had need of a proper tool to remove those slotted switch nuts.
> This is what happened:
> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/tool.htm
I have the Snap On tool for them. ...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Speaking of engineers...
dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> I guess when you don't own show cars, like me, you don't have to worry about
> making a "hidden" switch!
> I updated my '66 Beetle with a 1972 steering column.
What are...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 29th 08, 08:48 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,012
Gaps in the tinware
wrote:
> Is it bad karma to put anti seize lube on the exhaust studs?
I think it's bad Karma not to.
Tony
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 28th 08, 12:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 610
Ping Tony
Joey Tribiani wrote:
> "Anthony W" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Joey Tribiani wrote:
>>>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 27th 08, 07:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 382
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 27th 08, 07:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 610
Ping Tony
Joey Tribiani wrote:
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/2691/talbotvw.html
>
> here is Jan's article on the conversion....
Thanx but I think I'm going to take Jan's more current advise. ...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 27th 08, 03:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 535
trying to get a 56 running
wrote:
> I would change the plugsand points ,
Hey dumb****, try sticking the #1 HT lead up your ass and see if you can
blink in rhythm to the timing marks.
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 26th 08, 11:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 921
for all new people
Jerry - OHIO wrote:
> Hey!!!!!You just ****ed off my monkey,he just got his G E D .
> Jr
>
Your ****ed off monkey can still do better body work than mario the tweaker.
Tony
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 26th 08, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 16
Views: 845
Beware of Kafertoys! He Is a Rip Off!
wrote:
>> Hi All!
>> I posted that to warn any new ac vw enthusiasts.
>
> The posts that Kafertoys writes, where every thing seems to be so
> positive, could be an indication that...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 25th 08, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 16
Views: 847
Heat for Feet
> Hmmmmmm. About ten years ago, I replaced my stock heater boxes with
> the ceramic fins inside with Danish Dansk made stock heater boxes with
> metal fins inside.
All the old heat exchangers I've...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 24th 08, 06:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 16
Views: 847
Heat for Feet
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>> I get 140-160F at the defroster vents in my ghia(typically 30F higher at the
>> footwell)... I have all the proper cooling and heating components installed
>> and I end up...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 24th 08, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,012
Gaps in the tinware
wrote:
> I wouldn't be too concerned about those gaps.
> You have the doghouse type fan shroud with the bigger fan.
> It puts out more than enough air to allow for minor discrepencies...
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