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101. RE: Erik Carlsson Article (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2007 23:45:36 -0400; You are quite right, and I agree with everything you said. My point was not to make what we agree is a very good publication look bad. My point is that we shouldn't accept everything they write as g; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00401.html (8,870 bytes)
102. Toronto area information sought (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:20:17 -0400; Planning a trip to Toronto, in May, to watch our youngest son play in an exhibition football game (Thiel College vs. U. of Toronto). We will be staying at the Humber Conference Center, at the Lakesho; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00563.html (8,181 bytes)
103. RE: Toronto area information sought/now driving styles (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:06:10 -0400; You bring up a very interesting topic: driving styles/habits. Having lived in and driven in many major US cities, along the Mississippi River System (which includes the Ohio River & tributaries), I f; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00648.html (9,861 bytes)
104. RE: City Ordinances (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:01:12 -0400; Many of our zoning laws are unconstitutional and unenforceable, if challenged........unfortunately, most people seem to assume that, just because a law is on the books, it can't be successfully chal; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00728.html (8,667 bytes)
105. RE: Running a Midget on LPG?? (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:08:31 -0400; About 35 years ago, I worked with an outfit that sold & serviced pumps (Homelite) powered by Briggs & Stratton engines. One of our customers had us convert all of their B&S engines to LP gas. There w; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00836.html (7,927 bytes)
106. RE: Inexpensive Blasting Cabinet (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:31:45 -0400; A blast cabinet eats up a LOT of compressed air. I find that my two-stage, 5 HP Quincy compressor (on an 80 gal. tank) stays somewhat busy, when I do a lot of blasting. You really do need a 2 stage c; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01034.html (7,971 bytes)
107. RE: LBC vs grass cutter... (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:17:41 -0500; Every time I see new lawn/garden power equipment, featuring OHV/twin cams/cup holders and enough horsepower to run a Spridget (just to cut the frickin' GRASS!!!), I thank GOD that I still have the sa; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00540.html (10,877 bytes)
108. RE: LBC vs grass cutter... (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:20:01 -0500; While I generally respect the quality of the Japanese stuff, I refuse to use anything not made in the USA, on my property.....well, OK. My farm tractor was made in England (Ford) and I have a couple; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00553.html (10,000 bytes)
109. RE: LBC vs grass cutter... (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:48:56 -0500; I read an article, in some business/financial publication, a few years ago, on Snapper. Seems they got tired of putting up with WalMart/Home Defect/Lowes, while at the same time hurting their loyal,; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00563.html (10,261 bytes)
110. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:18:06 -0500; Not true! While the "split window buses" were really NOT recommended by the manufacturer for traveling at highway speeds, the "bay window" models featured MUCH better suspension geometry and were a; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00645.html (10,568 bytes)
111. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:18:38 -0500; I'm not at all surprised. Those Type 2s ("buses") are rated at slightly more than a 1 ton load capacity; depending on what equipment it carries (seats, camper or cargo van). They really are built sto; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00653.html (9,909 bytes)
112. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:42:43 -0500; Sorry to hear of your negative experience. However, your experience is NOT typical, or normal for the Vanagon. I mean, the Vanagon (like any other mass produced automobile) is not entirely without fa; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00660.html (11,006 bytes)
113. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:44:54 -0500; Yeah, the split-window Type 2s were never designed, nor intended for highway use. Period. They were designed to be strong, reliable, hard-working utility vehicles for delivering people and "stuff" ar; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00661.html (10,979 bytes)
114. RE: VW Busses (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:22:36 -0500; Yeah, I forgot about the dual carbs being used on the early Typ. 4 engines. But, Bosch put the same FI system out in '81 that they did in '77. You just got stuck with a bad one. In fact, most of what; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00675.html (7,849 bytes)
115. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:54:57 -0500; I wish you would have posted this question earlier today. I just came back from the VW dealer, after dropping off the new Passat loaner/rental and picking up my trusty '98 Golf (routine service at 2; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00678.html (11,943 bytes)
116. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:00:50 -0500; Something about the new CA emission laws, being "adopted" by the rest of the states. Surprisingly, VW decided they didn't sell enough of them here to make it worthwhile to adapt the TDI unit to the n; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00679.html (9,579 bytes)
117. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:16:31 -0500; That's interesting. I'd never heard of any major issues. I'll have to make some inquiries. I HAVE been disappointed in VW for doing away with the 10 year/100,000 mi power train warranty. My '98 Golf; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00681.html (10,103 bytes)
118. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:45:21 -0500; Um, actually, today's VW 1.9 TDI is a direct descendent of the Rabbit diesel. It's the same engine, really, but with 30 years of refinement/development. Gasoline or diesel, it's proven to be an outst; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00684.html (10,459 bytes)
119. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:58:29 -0500; One of the first things to do on any old car, be it VW or Midget is to replace ALL flexible fluid lines, be they brake hoses or fuel lines. The fires you hear about, involving VW "buses" are almost; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00713.html (9,648 bytes)
120. RE: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT (score: 1): Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:06:16 -0500; Beware of non-running old cars of any make. If you can't start and drive it, you will not be able to evaluate the rest of the mechanical/drivetrain components and could end up spending a small (or n; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00714.html (9,702 bytes)

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