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Old 04-26-2008, 05:26 PM
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Re: Sabula Iowa Swim In June 7th 2008

Bed and Breakfast places on Sabula. The Castle is almost on the river itself. Boat ramp is very close too. As of today rooms are available, starting at 60.00 a night. Ph 563 687 2861.

Bounded By Water a very nice place but rates start at 129.00 815 541 4919

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We are going to have a blast. Looks like Kamakazi is going to try to fly in.
California, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania?, Michigan? States so far being represented. Later Dave the Wave


        
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Hey dave, looks like I can borrow a car from Wayne!! Much more fun than riding Shotgun!! Tom n Cindy, "Finzilla"


        
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Re: Sabula Iowa Swim In June 7th 2008

I'm confirmed, e-ticket in hand!!!
Arrive Thurs 6/5/08 afternoon, rental car Chrysler Sebring (wo/bilge pump)
Depart Sunday 6/8/08 evening.

Dave, please bring extra duct tape for my Sebring in case it leaks water!

Whooo Hooo! Amphipoda WILL BE AT SABULA!!!


        
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Re: Sabula Iowa Swim In June 7th 2008

Quote: "Dave, please bring extra duct tape for my Sebring in case it leaks water!"

They probably wouldn't mine if you liquid nail the doors and stuff shut to make it water worthy.


        
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With only days left to get ready, BW4 is looking good. Phone has been ringing all week end with people pumped about Fabula Sabula. Finally the longest Winter is over. Every one is getting excited. Hopefully today I can get car started. Later Dave The Really Getting Excited Wave Viva Sabula !!!


        
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Re: Sabula Iowa Swim In June 7th 2008

Lookin good

Take the phone off the hook
Put fuel in tank, fill it up
1/4 inch plywood over of the trunk area, about 6 sheetmetal screws with duct tape over all edges
3/8 plywood over door area, few screws--duct tape edges
Duct tape over signal light holes
Seats if you got um, but a couple lawn chairs work or maybe large ice cooler for front seat would be worth having
Leave the engine cover off and run straight exhaust up

Keep it simple--just a few ideas to speed you on your merry way

Oh, do a little experiment---on the front hubs----get a new metal bearing cap from those nice California folks and then get C-man to lend you one of the rubber ear cover/shot glasses and see which bearings go first

Inquiring minds and that Chinese guy want to know


        
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Re: Sabula Iowa Swim In June 7th 2008

Dave,

I took a look at BW4 and am a tad bit concerned about
water worthyness... err the possible lack there of. Now
I do know how to swim, but should I bring my bright yellow
water-wing inflatable donuts just in case?

No doubt you'll have that car in ship shape by swim time
and I know you always carry a caulk gun for those little
leaks and duct tape for the big holes and lots of bailing
buckets. No worries... Right?

Less than a week of waiting to go - viva Sabula!


        
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Fabula Sabula. !!! Its gonna be friggin rockin!!!!!! BW4 is not done. But it does have the cool guy multi band Blaupunkt and cool guy banjo steering wheel, and cool guy canoe shifter! Oh yea and oh baby the blue seats are sAweet. No I dont have a door yet!! But I do have plates and insurance! Maybe will have tires and wheels Monday. 30 sleepless nights. April 21 I started. One more all nighter....... Viva Sabula and 79 degree days!! Later Dave the almost gonna float Wave.


        
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Re: Sabula Iowa Swim In June 7th 2008

No I dont have a door yet!!

Door----you don't need no stinkin door---plywood, 2x4 across door jam on inside with large washers and lag bolts from the outside ----duct tape to keep the air in

Or better yet-------------plexiglass

Don't forget beer cooler for front seat


        
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Re: Sabula Iowa Swim In June 7th 2008

Roger Sallee is coming to Sabula. He has two rebuilt engines, one a stock 1147 and one 1500 with bigger cam. Call him if You want him to bring them up. He also is cleaning up his basement and has some new and nos parts for sale. Later Dave the Wave


        
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