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Subject:Re: It Lives
From:Peter T. Owsianowski
Date:Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:50:29 -0500

Jeff!  Congrats!

Can't wait to see big blue rolling into the Grand Rogue in May.

Dave would be Dave Strohschein, the inventor of the world famous 1:00 am
campground "quesydilla".

--
Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "Joe's Van"
'02 Audi A6 Avant
WWW. Busesbythebeach.com

On 3/5/07, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I know I said I was going to be a lurker but I just couldn't do it any
> longer.
>
> I am happy to say that after two weekends and a multitude of set backs my
> Blue 90' is running! Running roughly but running nonetheless.
>
> When we started the engine was out of the bay and sitting behind the
> slider
> door. So it was a pretty major surgery. However, many hours, a temporary
> pieced together accelerator cable, new fuel lines, several fabricated
> pieces, and a new starter later I was able to drive it the 200 miles back
> home. I even have a part from Joy's Matilda in my van now.
>
> A big thank you to list members Brien Dews, Billy Hirt, Dave (sorry Dave I
> don't know your last name). Your generosity, Knowledge, patience, and
> guidance is much appreciated.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!)
> 86' (We call this one Parts)
> 85' GL (Sidelined and feeling neglected)
>