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Subject:Fw: Need help. Stuck in Yosemite
From:Budd Premack
Date:Tue, 16 Jun 1998 23:00:29 -0500

Budd Premack
86 Syncro, 84 Vanagon (for sale)
73 Super
Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky-Blue Waters)

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> From: Budd Premack <bpremack@wavetech.net>
> To: Sorin Bejenaru <CaliforniaCampers@COMPUSERVE.COM>
> Subject: Re: Need help. Stuck in Yosemite
> Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998 10:59 PM
>
> Sorin,
>
> You can call Kyle Wade at Volks Motorsports (408) 429-9424 in Santa Cruz
in
> the morning.  He will know someone nearby.
>
> There are one-size-fits-all fan belts available at almost any FLAPS.  You
> cut them to length and clip them together.  They will last long enough to
> get to a permanent repair.
>
> You might also try some nylon rope as an emergency fan belt.
>
> Of course, you could easily hitch back down into the Valley in the
morning,
> buy the proper belt in Oakdale or Modesto, and hitch back to your Van.
If
> you do this, bring the old belt with you (if you still have it) to verify
> the correct size.  The new belt should go on with an adjustable wrench.
>
> I am sure that you will never forget a spare again.  From your
misfortune,
> some other Listees will become more prepared.
>
> The best news of all is that you are stuck in one of the most scenic
spots
> in the world.  Don't let this minor problem detract from that fact.
>
> Do you find it intriguing that advice can come from 2000 miles away?
> Virtual world is a reality.
>
> Good luck.  Let the List know how you resove this.
>
>
> Budd Premack
> 86 Syncro, 84 Vanagon (for sale)
> 73 Super
> Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky-Blue Waters)