Re: [T3] Hello All

[type34@craig.wmis.net]

On Sat, May 12, 2007 at 08:34:12AM -0400, John Jaranson wrote:
> 
> On May 11, 2007, at 11:23 PM, type34@craig.wmis.net wrote:
> 
> >
> >Hello All
> >My name is Craig, i just got a type 34.. well, i paid ofr it today, i 
> >pick it up tomorrow.
> >Body looks to be in good shape, but the engine is not the type3 
> >engine. it is a type 1.
> >Anyone know of some place i can pickup a type3 engine in michigan?
> >A few dubbers at the pub i frequent say to just put a suby engine in 
> >there so it runs
> >as sporty as it looks. i know this would get you shot depending on the 
> >pub your at ;-).
> >anyway, just thought i would drop a line and say hello world.
> >G'night,
> >Craig
> >
> >
> 
> Hey Craig -
> 
> Welcome to the Type 3 family.
> 
> Where in MI?  If you are at all close to SE Michigan, you should plan 
> on coming to the Michigan Vintage VW Festival (www.mvvc.net) tomorrow 
> in Ypsilanti (just west of Detroit).  You will likely find many of the 
> engine tins that you need at the swap meet there.  There will also be a 
> few Type 3's there.  I will have my 66 Square and I saw at least one 
> Type 34 in the parking lot of the host hotel last night.
> 
> If you make it over tomorrow, find me.  VW Blue Squareback with ghost 
> flames, ragtop sunroof, and alloy wheels.  Will be the only one there 
> like that. <G>  I would be happy to show you the bits that you will 
> need to look for.  I also have many of the parts you might need as 
> extras at home.  Depending on what you want to do with the engine 
> (stock 6V vs 12V, etc), I can help out too.
> 
> Hope to see you there.
> 
> Later,
> John Jaranson
> '66 Square (Sophy)
> '70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
> '71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
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Nah, am over near the north end of grand rapids. The boss would be a bit irritated to
go on a long ride on such short notice, thanks for the offer though.

Next weekend there is a great car show at 5/3rd ballpark, if your interested.  

http://www.busesbythebeach.com/ 
http://www.burnsurvivorcarshow.com/

all the proceeds go to the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.