Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:09:27 -0700
Reply-To: Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: FS: '58 Pickup
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So . . . .
Are you interested, or no?
:o)
On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 2:43 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> no, I figured he'd mention location in a subsequent post, and he did. It
> was
> no surprise he left it out in the first post of course.
>
> I am even seeing new adds in current issue magazines, for a turbo rebuilder
> say.........and they don't say where they are.
> Sure is weird to me.
>
> 'where things are' is the very ESSENCE of fixing things, making things
> happy............where the new part on the shelf is, to getting it on the
> van, to getting the old part into the landfill trash................. where
> the dirty old oil is, where the fresh clean oil is, where the right
> electrons at the right time are , and the fuel molecules to the right place
> at the right time ............as concerns proper running.......where the
> air
> is flowing.......it is ALL, about WHERE things are.
> Like if someone calls me with a problem on a van .........I can't even
> think
> about what it might be without knowing Where they are having this problem.
> If they are around the corner, or in another state makes all the difference
> in the world. Same for something for sale. it's so obvious.
>
> I think there is a serious decline in the 'integrity of communcation' gong
> on .........due to primarily the electronic gizmos world, and things like
> instant messaging, which is already killing people by their IM-ing while
> driving a car or a train.........and the general decline in the quality of
> education, especially around things like clear thought flow in writing,
> sentence structure, puncutation etc...........( and it will never be said
> that I am any kind of speller - I stink at spelling for sure ! )
> ..........but .........you know............heck, people can call 911 now
> and
> not be able to say WHERE they are needing rescue. Now most cell phones are
> GPS linked automatically for 911 calls. Humans get stupider as their
> technology gests more advanced.
> The end result is more disconnection, more disance between souls, hearts
> and
> beings. So unnessary too. Slightly tragic even.
>
> It IS wonderful we have this magic, near free, near instantaneous,
> world-spanning medium to communcate in ...........I SO appreciate it !
> Would like to see it used with consideration and integrity of course.
> ......and it is about *where* things are.
> Where the money is, where the storms are, where you drive in your lane,
> where the other cars are, on and on............. where the air pressure
> that
> is supposed to be in your tires is, where the air going into your lungs is,
> where the oxygen going to your brain is....................and where
> something for sale is. ( and not 'where it's at' - sheesh ! )
> You won't find a real estate ad not saying where a property for sale is.
> They get the importance of 'location' , and that 'essense' for sure !
>
> Now back to normal programming.
> I hope all your brain oxygen molecules, and your money, and the gas in your
> tank, all are WHERE they belong !
> And may the electrons jumping your spark plug gaps fire the exact correct
> fuel/air ratio at exactly the correct time.
> Diesel drivers.........I'm sorry.........compression ignition is a
> fundamental disadvantage, and very stressful on the engine.
> You will be wondering WHERE your next engine is when you need that next
> one.
>
> Speaking of .........I so need to get on this one diesel 1.6NA engine of
> mine to see if it's any good or not. I need to get the correct shims from
> the shim box to under the right cam lobes. .........the essese of
> everything, particularily around fixing and repar and modifications, is all
> about WHERE things are.
>
> So plainly obvious and 'the essense of the matter' , in my mind anyway.
> That's how I fix stuff, I just move 'stuff' from one place to another,
> that's all really. It's knowing what to move where is the trick of course,
> but it is still just moving 'things' or molecules, from one place to
> another.
>
> your tormentor, and your buddy, ( The tormenting part comes from wanting
> to
> see people and vanagons healthy and happy ! )
> I gotta get off here and go move some things to the other places they
> belong
> ! Apologies for all mis-spellings !
> Scott
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ryan" <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:54 PM
> Subject: Re: FS: '58 Pickup
>
>
> Scott's gonna get ya......
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Matt Drew" <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:55 PM
>> Subject: FS: '58 Pickup
>>
>>
>> Volks-
>>>
>>> Have an extremely rare find to pass along.
>>> '58 VW pickup.
>>> Walls of the bed are hinged and break down to a flatbed.
>>>
>>> Won't lie to you - the interior needs some TLC. Looks like a few
>>> generations
>>> of mice have made some memories in it.
>>> It could use a coat of paint, too.
>>> Engine is new and it is mechanically sound. Talked to the mechanic today
>>> that did the work on it.
>>> Rust is nearly non-existent.
>>> It's got some upgraded (very high-end) Porsche rims on it.
>>> Doesn't really fit the vehicle, but would likely sell pretty quickly.
>>>
>>> If there's any interest, I've got pics to pass along.
>>> Let me know.
>>>
>>> -Drew
>>> '90 GL "Blackbeard"
>>>
>>>
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