Packing for Camping in a Vintage Volkswagen Bus

The Ultimate Packing Guide for Traveling and Camping in a Vintage Volkswagen Bus Embarking on a journey in a vintage Volkswagen bus combines the thrill of exploration with the cozy charm of camping. To ensure your adventure is both comfortable and memorable,...
Visiting Omaha’s Lithuanian Bakery

Visiting Omaha’s Lithuanian Bakery

Discovering the Heart of Tradition at the Lithuanian Bakery in Omaha The Lithuanian Bakery stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and culinary excellence in the heart of Omaha. With over 60 years of operation, this family-owned bakery has carved a niche in the...
Mechanic’s Update | Clutch Issues

Mechanic’s Update | Clutch Issues

November 28th I received a text from the mechanic with photos about clutch problems they discovered. “The deck working on your vehicle is suggesting a teardown and reseal. Your cylinder jugs are Leaking, your rear main seal is leaking, The rear main seal leak...
Mechanic’s Update | November 6th

Mechanic’s Update | November 6th

This afternoon Air Cooled Express called to let me know another VW owner was upgrading their carbs to fuel injection and the duel-carb system they had on the vehicle was the same type as what I was quoted to purchase and have installed. It’s a Dual Solex 34 T-4....
Dropping Sparky off at the Mechanic

Dropping Sparky off at the Mechanic

“Sparky” is comfortably nestled in, primed for the first phase of his rejuvenation journey. 🧡☮️ This year marks the 50th anniversary of my 1973 VW Campmobile bus. A big shoutout to my brother Paul for accompanying me to Bennington, and to my wife Jenny for...
Mechanical Restoration | Priority List

Mechanical Restoration | Priority List

It’s finally time to revive “Sparky” from its years of inactivity. Given my budget constraints and admittedly limited skills in mechanics, I’ve prioritized the necessary repairs and maintenance tasks. The list below I composed and gave to the...