2009 Bug Jam / Bulli / Kips Party

aircooledaddicts wrote:Well I am still coming one way or the other but Herbie is hurt Something has happened in the bottom end of the engine (I think the cam gear is coming off). I am either going to put a spare motor from work in to make the trip and rebuild mine when I get back or ride with Jason. This STINKS!

sorry to hear about that man. that sucks. but Atleast it happened here and not on the way to florida

Gary, that's a drag about Herbie, hope it's something simple and easy to fix before you guys blast out of town

Got my newish engine in last night{thanks Glenn}, fired up first crank. Only have about 12 other things to accomplish!!! See you guys Fri morning in Valdosta.

Comming down to the wire! If you've been doing work to your car, give it a thorough run to work or something to make sure no gremlins rear their ugly heads.

So what day is everyone heading back home? Sunday or Monday.

bumblebuggy wrote:Comming down to the wire! If you've been doing work to your car, give it a thorough run to work or something to make sure no gremlins rear their ugly heads.

So I guess the engine should be in the Speedster by now?? Stabbing it in tonite and running it like crazy to see if it still runs hot. If it still runs hot, there is a plan "B", but it involves still MORE thrashing. Plus I need to get the Turkis bus all dialed in, and Sandra's checked over and, and, and...
Looking forward to seeing everyone again. I'll have a fire going in the burn pit to welcome you guys Thursday evening!!

davebuckholts wrote:So I guess the engine should be in the Speedster by now?? Stabbing it in tonite and running it like crazy to see if it still runs hot. If it still runs hot, there is a plan "B", but it involves still MORE thrashing. Plus I need to get the Turkis bus all dialed in, and Sandra's checked over and, and, and...
Looking forward to seeing everyone again. I'll have a fire going in the burn pit to welcome you guys Thursday evening!!

We can always have a tech night and beat it into submission thursday evening. With twenty cars there, a fire going, and some beer flowing, I'm sure we'll have enough light and spare parts to git-er-dun.

I have a hammer and I'm not afraid to use it!

If anyone needs any spare parts or tires let us know so we can bring them with us or ship them to ya. See ya soon!

Alex

Herbie is rolling again I just put a used 1600dp engine from work in him tonight. We are ready for the trip again.

aircooledaddicts wrote:Herbie is rolling again I just put a used 1600dp engine from work in him tonight. We are ready for the trip again.

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great job Gary glad to have you back on board. What time you guys heading down to sumitt

56HAVOC wrote:

great job Gary glad to have you back on board. What time you guys heading down to sumitt

We are leaving my house at 4

aircooledaddicts wrote:Herbie is rolling again I just put a used 1600dp engine from work in him tonight. We are ready for the trip again.

Cool!! I was gonna give you a call tonite and see how it went but was out in the garage getting everything ready and didn't realize it was getting late. Did you get all the tin and the 53 pulley on the replacement engine?

aircooledaddicts wrote:

56HAVOC wrote:

great job Gary glad to have you back on board. What time you guys heading down to sumitt

We are leaving my house at 4

which way you guys riding down there? I might try and meet up with you guys

DiggerD wrote:

Cool!! I was gonna give you a call tonite and see how it went but was out in the garage getting everything ready and didn't realize it was getting late. Did you get all the tin and the 53 pulley on the replacement engine?

The only tin I used was the fan shroud and the "53" pulley. My tin is single port and this is a dual port engine. I found some dual port tins at work and just painted it all silver.

56HAVOC wrote:

aircooledaddicts wrote:

56HAVOC wrote:

great job Gary glad to have you back on board. What time you guys heading down to sumitt

We are leaving my house at 4

which way you guys riding down there? I might try and meet up with you guys

We will be taking back roads. Basically 124 the whole way.

aircooledaddicts wrote:

56HAVOC wrote:

aircooledaddicts wrote:

56HAVOC wrote:

great job Gary glad to have you back on board. What time you guys heading down to sumitt

We are leaving my house at 4

which way you guys riding down there? I might try and meet up with you guys

We will be taking back roads. Basically 124 the whole way.

that's kool your coming my way. Well I know some back roads ones you get down my side. I can meet you guys by I-20 and hwy 124 around stonecrest mall. Just give me a call on Thursday around 2:00pm

Engine back in and still running hot. No idea why. Going to thrash a used engine Lonnie said i could use in it tomorrow night and see what happens. I'm pissed and tired. Still need to get the Turkis squared away and Sandra's bus checked out. Hers is pretty much set just need to do a basic looksee.

That sucks Dave. The bus now has some new kicks on the back. Still got to change out the front wheels and change the oil. Should have that done tonight. Cant wait for Thursday. See yall there. If someone can call when you get close to Warner Robins that would be cool. I think Glenn said he still had my number but if not its 229-740-0264.

Looking to be low 40's on Thursday night. Is everyone camping out in tents, or is there floor space to crash on. Just trying to plan on what all we need to bring (or we may run to a hotel after the fire dies down!! ).

fluxcap wrote:Looking to be low 40's on Thursday night. Is everyone camping out in tents, or is there floor space to crash on. Just trying to plan on what all we need to bring (or we may run to a hotel after the fire dies down!! ).

low 40s I'm with the hotel thing. I understand it's a right off the exit. So as the fire burns out to the hotel LOL!!!!! Hope everyones ready two more days can't wait

Weather.com says low of 46 which is no where near as cold as it got last year. Perfect sleeping bag weather IMO. Dave's place is a few miles off the interstate not exactly "right off the exit". But close enough if you're not too hammered to drive back. Then again, if you're drunk, the cold probably won't bother you until you wake up anyway.

Raymond...that's the number I have. I'll call you around exit 149 if that's cool.

True, I think I have camped out in colder temps, but I'm also thinking about room in the bug. We will definitely hang out around the fire, but may still head to a hotel. Want to save a little room in the car for goodies, and the tent, two sleeping bags, and air matress are a little bulky. Maybe I need to look into a roof rack!

There is plenty of floor space if you don't want to camp. I think all of the beds are spoken for, but there are 3 couches and floor everywhere! The fire will be going and by the looks of things, I'll probably be either putting an engine in, or pulling an engine out....

Greg and Clara stopped by the college this morning so I cancelled my 9 AM class and had a nice visit with them. They have logged over 3300 mile I believe at this point.

Nice to see they made it this far with minimal problems. Did you offer Clara some grease?

Busses love grease!

I'll be happy to help you plug and unplug engines when I get there Dave.

Sounds good Dave! As long as we can grab some of that floor space I think we'll be good! Can't wait!!