Will probably take the T4 for self contained camping …not all trips go as planned
The T4 had a motor mount failure and Caitlin had to comretrieve me from DE in Shagg. More pictures to come.
Fenders delivered, cylinder head delivered, transmission delivered, seats picked up , door picked up, New friends m acquired, internet to IRL transition, smooth.
Upcoming epic road trip…NY PA MD DE VA and back
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Upcoming epic road trip…NY PA MD DE VA and back
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"…(N)ot all trips go as planned"...
Must be your British heritage influencing your restrained understatement.
Must be your British heritage influencing your restrained understatement.
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
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62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
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1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
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The foggy of Travel in a Vw…well starting in a VW and finishing in a Volvo..


State line photos …
State line photos …
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Interesting cars, license plates, memorabilia…met another T4 on the way!
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The worlds best TravelHusky, still hanging after 16 years…
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Landmarks and wierd buildings
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T4 safely back home. Had to flat bed her back due to loss of brakes and a possible bearing/wheel
Loaded up Jane Bond, and the metal vultures took her to car heaven
Off to ferry, driving 60 instead of 65, gas stop, food stop....missed the 0700...caught the 0800

Loaded up Jane Bond, and the metal vultures took her to car heaven
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