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Here we go again . . . the Burro
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:53 am
by Scott-Drolet
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:59 pm
by CairoManx
That looks like one of the two Burros that were at Lone Pine in 2005. Were they restored by the same person?
The Burro
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:05 pm
by steve heckert
Very nice! I own a Burro also. Looking at this Burro it looks like one of the Burros that was owned by the Mesa Muffler family, the Dodsans. Do you know if it is? They owned a couple of original Burros plus they have built some Burro replicas. I have ownrd four Burros over the years. I aslo am the person that owned and restored the Volvo powered Burro that was in Hot VWs a year or so ago. As soon as I can figure how to, I will put some photos of the Burro in the members photo gallery. Can you give me some help with that? Thanks Steve Burro 8 #1949
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:50 am
by Scott-Drolet
Hey Steve, I use Photobucket to download my pictures to, then copy the link and post it using the "Insert Image" link on the toolbar menu right above this box I'm typing this text in. (I'm sure someone here can give a better explanation). This is an original Burro purchased from, whom I believe, was the second owner. He owned it for two years, having bought it from a Neigbor, Ron, who had two of them (and Ron still has the one). Ron is in his late seventies or early eighties and used to live in San Clemente before moving to Yucca Valley, which is where I purchased this car and it's where the other one still remains. Ron is out travelling in his motorhome until October, but I'll be going out to see him then to get a more complete history on this car. I did see old paperwork dating back to the early 1990's with Rons name on it, but wasn't smart enough to get his last name at the time. I've emailed Bob to see if I can find out the full name. I'll let you know when I hear back.
Burro
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:56 pm
by steve heckert
Scott Yes if you find out more information please let me know. I would like to find out Ron's last name. My father was a member of the Orange County Burro club back in the late 60s and early 70s. I have a club members list from 1969 and 1970 along with Burro club jacket, decals and other stuff. Do you mind giving me your email address? I will send you pictures of my Burro's. Thanks Scott Steve
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:12 pm
by Scott-Drolet
Hey Steve, I tried emailing you but it came back as undeliverable. My email address is
scottdrolet@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Scott
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:22 pm
by mel hubbard
Hi Scott, your new toy looks real nice,, seems a shame to get it dirty
Im sure old blue will look real cool when restored too,,, are you going for the front cover on Hot VWs mag with it again?? :rock: Best Regards, from your ol Baja Buddy :driving:
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:16 am
by Scott-Drolet
Thanks Mel! Always great to hear from you. :hello: Those days we all spent in San Felipe were the best. Hey! Plan on coming back over after I get Blue restored and you can drive the Burro on one of the runs. Scott
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:24 pm
by mel hubbard
[QUOTE="Member 47"]Thanks Mel! Always great to hear from you. :hello: Those days we all spent in San Felipe were the best. Hey! Plan on coming back over after I get Blue restored and you can drive the Burro on one of the runs. Scott[/QUOTE] Yup, good times we had in San Felipe,, hard to think almost 10 years have past since
Someday I will get back to Baja & meet up with the guys,,, the Burro sounds like a lot of fun,,, another excuse to go back :driving: