Thanks all for the suggestions and for taking time to suss out links.

I considered shipping the kid a copy of Muir's VW book. I think I have 2 copies.

Not sure if he has any predilection towards VW's (really. Why wouldn't
he?   < grin > ) but I do agree that there's lots of applicable stuff
in Muir's book that he could use. Good news: he's an avid reader.

He'll find his desire (type of vehicle). My guess is that he's leaning
towards a motorcycle.

Thanks again people and apologies for a late follow up OT post.

Neil.

On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

> I have one; it IS a great way to learn Rabbit mechanicals.

.....

> I cherish all of my John Muir publications. �(I'm crazy like that.....)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anthony Egeln
> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:03 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss.
> Motorcycle Lists?
>
> There's another one out there by John Muir Publications that is like the
> original in format, but speaks to the 80's era VW Rabbits

_______________________________
> From: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 1:17 AM
> Subject: Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, � � � � � � �Lists for Beginner?
> Poss. Motorcycle Lists?

> http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/2535537048.html
> and
> http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step---Step/dp/1566913101/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318655606&sr=1-1
>
> Worked for me but the first bus was a '59.
> 71 was a great year with front disk brakes, rear drums you don't have
> to bust that big nut to get to and the 1600 dual port single carb
> engine. Muir's book will teach you.

-- 
Neil n

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