[T3] Russ Wolfe

[John Jaranson]

I am proud to have considered Russ my friend and had the pleasure of staying at Marilyn and Russ's place on a couple of occasions.  I will miss him very much, both on the internet and at the Invasions.

Even though I had "known" Russ through the vwtype3.org list for a few years, I first met Russ and Marilyn in person when i pulled into their place in Iowa on the way to the first Invasion in Idaho.  Russ ended up riding with me all the way to Idaho and back.  I never felt more confident in a long drive in Sophy as when I had Russ in the car with me.

Sophy has rear fenders that I got from Russ and one of her carbs is still running around with a "Russ Wolfe Roadside Repair".  Seems the electromagnetic shut-off jet quit working on the way back from the first Invasion.  Russ pulled the jet out, clipped the electromagnetic shut-off button off (making it a static jet) and off we went.  I am sure we would have been on the side of the road a lot longer looking for the problem and then figuring out the solution if Russ had not been there.

Rest in peace my friend.  I will miss you.  :cry: 

2008 Invasion....Where's Russ?  Oh yeah, that's him on his knees with his head in the engine compartment...

http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2008Invasion/2008InvasionPicsDay2/2008InvasionPicsDay2-Images/15.jpg

and with his lovely bride...

http://www.carartbyjohn.com/2008Invasion/2008InvasionPicsDay2/2008InvasionPicsDay2-Images/51.jpg

At the 2010 Invasion.....

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a234/jaransonT3/2010%20Type%203%20Invasion/DSCF2893.jpg

Later,
John Jaranson
www.carartbyjohn.com


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