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That's right ... don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.

Hello, VW-F-V\:

Your snip makes it look like I wrote something I didn't. Actually, the only part of the message I wrote was above the line that looks like =-=-=-=-=, which you snipped. The comment about the VW bug was part of the message from rec.autos.misc.

Sorry if I misled you. There was probably some other way I could have structured the message to prevent it.

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Sorry to have given the impression of misquoting you. The double-arrows (>

therefore not your thought.

Jim

I just didn't want anyone to get the idea that I go around saying that VW bugs explode when, actually, as we all know, they implode.

:-)

On Fri, 11 Jul 2003 21:08:06 GMT, 67_bus , who was sitting in a corner eating his Xmas pie stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum and began to run off at the mouth like so:

Thanks for clearing that up for us! :-)

-- Travis (Shaggie) '63 VW Camo Baja...

I've had the bug for a little over 2 months now. I have been able to get numerous parts to implode but not the whole car at once. Shaggie, from the posts I've read it sounds like you may have had a few bugs implode while you were in them, can you offer me any sagely advice??

I just want to have the entire ACVW experience. Thanks. ; )

On 12 Jul 2003 09:44:15 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@aol.comnospam (1974 Std Sunbug), who was sitting in a corner eating his Xmas pie stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum and began to run off at the mouth like so:

Here's some stuff I've come to believe over the years. Take it for what it's worth... :-)

• If you don't take the last cookie from the jar then someone else will.
• There is no reasoning with some people.
• Attitude can affect blood pressure at least as much as your diet.
• Making other people feel good really can make you feel good.
• There really is "one in every crowd." Sometimes two.
• Soap and water are _not_ that expensive. Use lots of both.
• Make new memories every day instead of trying to relive old ones every day.
• If the people in your life like to be around you but the rest of the world thinks you're an idiot, then don't sweat it.
• Lighten up. Why *not* lighten up?

Obligatory VW advice:

• VW Bugs float, but not for long. Especially if you've drilled holes in the pan.

I hope that helps! :-)

-- Travis (Shaggie) '63 VW Camo Baja...

If you want that portion of the ACVW experience, just take care to never replace your fuel lines. The "exploding bug" comment must reference the flaming bug phenomena. Many people have found that when one allows one's fuel line to crack with age, they drip fuel over hot engine parts. The fuel then combusts in the engine compartment, causing the rest of the fuel in the engine compartment to combust. This causes various problems with the operation of the vehicle.

Very sagely advice, I thank you. Just for clarification.... do the holes have to be drilled or can they just be from rust through?