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Date: 3 Mar 2001 12:56:27 -0000
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There are 4 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

      1. Re: Two DUWK arrive in Tampa
           From: tommyintpa@aol.com
      2. AXLE BELLOWS
           From: "Gord Souter" <houseboats@encode.com>
      3. "Sappy Motoring"
           From: eznz@earthlink.net
      4. Re: My saggy top brings me down
           From: tommyintpa@aol.com


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Message: 1
   Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 20:58:26 EST
   From: tommyintpa@aol.com
Subject: Re: Two DUWK arrive in Tampa

So this is the deal, This guy shows up at our shop, he said he needed new 
tops for two DUWK that will soon be selling rides in Tampa Bay. Our secretary 
interacts with everyone from the horse trainer to the human pin cushion 
everyday so two more amphibious vehicles seemed routine. She just directed 
him through the shop saying that I was in the shipping department working on 
our amphibious vehicles. I use a 6' pallet and a forklift as an "Amphi lift," 
boy that works great. Man, his jaw hit the ground when he saw the two 
Amphicars. He says they own 4 DUWK that swim, another that will swim and one 
for parts. I guess its a small wonderful Amphi world. Tommy & Lynne in Tampa 
White '64 & Red '67


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Message: 2
   Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 22:08:48 -0500
   From: "Gord Souter" <houseboats@encode.com>
Subject: AXLE BELLOWS


I ORDERD IN EXTRA BELLOWS FOR THE REAR AXLES TRANS TO BODY.FROM VOLVO
IF ANYONE WANTS THEM.I CAN BRING THEM WITH ME TO MT DORA,FL.
I WILL BE HEADING DOWN ON THE 19TH.
GORD SOUTER
ONTARIO CANADA.
62 WHITE
64 BLUE.
AND 3 FEET OF SNOW STILL!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Message: 3
   Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 22:10:24 -0600
   From: eznz@earthlink.net
Subject: "Sappy Motoring"

In the spring 2001 edition of the magazine Forbes FYI there is an article by
Patrick Cooke, Executive Editor, "saluting the biggest design misfires in
automotive history. "  Our beloved Amphicar is the example used for the
1960's.  Among other things, the Schwimmenwagen is termed "the decade's
daffy recreational vehicle," "a primitive creature created to return to the
primordial depths," and "neither a good car nor a good boat." How about our
president responding, telling him  the number that are still running or
restored and inviting him  to view our web page and club membership? Perhaps
ask him if he has checked the present value of these "primitive creatures."
You can read the article at Forbes.com.


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Message: 4
   Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 01:50:50 EST
   From: tommyintpa@aol.com
Subject: Re: My saggy top brings me down

 Hi all, Has anyone cut a hunk out of the bar on the top frame that you bend 
to take the sag out? I was gona bend it today but that kind of remedy makes 
me feel a lot like Jed Clampett. This top sags a lot and the bend will be 
noticeable. We have great welders that can weld it oh so good. Or I had the 
idea to make an adjuster kinda like the brake adjuster bolt thing. It would 
replace the rivet/hindge at the rear of that same bar. Then you could fine 
tune the frame and remove the sag. There must be a better approach than the 
one from the Jetho Bodine school of engineering. Comments Please - Tommy in 
Tampa - White 64 "Saggy"


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