31 Jul
1998
31 Jul
'98
8:23 p.m.
Well.... I suppose it's one form of computer you might
not think of collecting... anyone collect bosch d and l
jet-tronic fuel injector "computers"? They were used, among other places,
in 1970s VWs to improve emissions and power. Hah! how's THAT for a tie
back to topic? :)
-----Original Message-----
From: Russ Blakeman <rhblake(a)bbtel.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: Near disaster and questions on finds
Exxxactly! I guess now we can all get back to computer
topics, like how to
install
a terminal in a VW beetle or something <G>
Jim wrote:
> Okay at the risk of serious off topic... the schwimwagon was built for
service
> in World War Two by VW. It had snorkels on the
exhaust and on the air
intake
for both the
carb and the fan (air cooled engine) and a propeller shaft
off the main pully and through the bumper.
--
Jim Strickland
jim(a)calico.litterbox.com
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