Near disaster and questions on finds

From: Jim Strickland <jim_at_calico.litterbox.com>
Date: Sat Aug 1 03:23:17 1998

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_at_bbtel.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_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>
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>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_at_calico.litterbox.com
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