Bob, I like the carpet idea. However the Rabbit is so light weight only a breeze would be enough for lift-off even without the launch ramps 
The mill provides electric supply for coolant and cab heating for free. Also I keep a broom on the bed for sweeping.
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Beautiful drive JO. We here in the south would call that a “once-in-a-lifetime” snow event. Thanks for sharing.
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Well JO, I really need some airbag levelers installed on the truck to keep it level. But for now it’s the only way I can get the truck some what level going down the road with all the bags of wood in the bed of the truck. I have been pretty careful not to jump off the ramps too many times when driving down the road, it must be working Mike. I haven’t had any bridging problems in my gasifier.
It’s just my B. S. Ways to do things.
My definition of B S ? Brilliantly Stupider
Bob
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Thanks for another vid Jo! Love watching the little Rabbit skidooing along on those snow packed roads😊. Looks like you are really moving along at a good clip despite the snow. Over here we get the salty slush, but I live in the “south”. Now they spray liquid salt on the roads, I decided to get the vehicles oiled this year. That liquid salt spray is nasty stuff perfect for getting in everywhere rotting out rockers, cab corners, and fender lips.
Your system works really well and is inspirational because of the lack of problems, no corrosion, good welding, and good design! This is just what I hope to achieve with whatever I end up with, regular daily driving without too many headaches.
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Thanks guys for your kind words!
@Strawman I’m fortunated enough to live 10 miles in each direction from salty roads but still I get sprayed with salt every day going to work.
I soaked the whole undercarridge too, with a mix of body paste and used motor oil, last spring. I’m up for inspection in January and I really hope I’m not told to patch anything up. I’d hate welding in that mess.
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Whats body paste? Does the mix work well? I was planing to get the job done professionaly, but ofcorse a cheaper diy method is favorable
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We call it tectyl, but that might be a brand name. There are lot’s of different brands, viscosities and even colours. Most of them look like tar or asfalt (tarmac) liquid. Some coagulate and some stay rather liquid. Any paste that prevents oxygene to enter the steel will do. Liquid ones penetrates better but will wear off faster. Thicker paste lasts longer but may not seal as good.
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Aha its called bitumen here! Ok thanks!
So you dilute it with motor oil?
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Yes, about 50/50. Stays sticky that way and penetrates better. Also used motor oil is free of charge
Edit: I spray the mess on with compressed air.
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Years ago I got a notice from Toyota that there was a recall on certain Toyota pickups due to frame corrosion and to bring my truck in for a free inspection. At that point in time I had 188,000 miles on my truck. The frame failed (or passed) the inspection. I was offered $8800 for my truck. I almost fell over as this was almost twice the book value. Well, not able to pass the state safety inspection meant I needed a new vehicle. That’s when I bought my new (and present) pickup, a new 1998 4 wd PU. Yeah, I used the $8800 as a down payment. Best deal I’ve had in my life.
Two days ago I got another letter from Toyota informing me of corrosion problems on the newer Toyota PUs and to bring my truck in for a free inspection. Get this, if it fails, the are offering to replace the frame! HUH!? My mechanic who just inspected my truck said some corrosion is definetly there. He knows someone who had their frame replaced and that all the brake lines come with the frame and get replaced as well. I’m not sure if there is a buy back, as I haven’t made my appointment yet. This truck has about 85,000 miles on it. I can’t wait to see what the inspection reveals. May be another windfall in my future.
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The 10like button idea is brought up often lately. But for such things its neaded. You are one lucky guy. My 2006 chevy is a rust bucket already. I guess us europeans are far to humble for such deals to happen to us…
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Pepe, that is a super deal. I actually looked at Toyota Hilux when I finally decided for the Mazda pickup. Maybe I will regret my decision.
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Toyota inspected my truck and they are going to replace the frame at no cost to me. That includes anything on the frame like brake lines etc. The vehicle warranty will also be extended for, I believe 12 months or 12,000 miles. I’ll get a loaner vehicle for the duration of repair. Interesting that the rust problem is the same as upteen years ago when I got the buyback.
The new Tacoma has changed to an extended cab 5 passenger with a much smaller box…sucks. I won’t buy one, it’s not really a pickup anymore. Be interesting to see how the sales go. I think a lot of die hard Tacoma fans are going to hate the family vehicle it has become, I do! The Tundra is a great truck, read that HUGE and expensive-out of my range. I think they’ve made a big mistake on their gamble for a “cute” kinda truck.
The salesman told me the demand for older Tacomas is big and offered a great deal on a trade in, but I don’t want their “toy” Tacoma"! Looks like I’ll be driving my present one to the 210,000+ miles like my old one! I put less than 10,000 miles a year on my vehicle so that brings me to 2028 or so and 87 years old, God willing and it doesn’t rain. We’ll see if they went back way before then.
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What years and searial numbers did this recall cover.
Hi Jim,
Toyota says it’s not a recall, it’s an enhancement to the warranty Coverage pursuant to the terms of a Court-approved Settlement agreement. I got notified by mail. The website on the letter I got is here:
www.toyotaframesettlement.com
There’s also this # to contact a Settlement Administrator at 1-800-481-7948.
You are included if you bought, owned, or leased 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, or 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles.
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Thanks pepe
I will check this out.
Hi Jo
do you use a mechanism to change the ignition advance or the D - Jetronic system itself to correct the ignition advance on your vw rabbit?
Thierry 
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Hi Thierry,
Yes, I do. I use a classic cable to turn the dist.
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10,000 DOW miles and the second annual inspection coming up Monday. This means the second total dismantle.
While at it I did a hopper cleanout. The lower funnel and gutter area was getting a bit messy. A mix of tar and debrie in the gutter and baked crust under the funnel fingers which slows the hopper circulation and condensation down.
Pic 1 below. Looks normal inside the inner hopper.
Pic 2 below. Inner hopper/funnel lifted out. Needs no attention.
Pic 3 below. Outer hopper wall needs no attention. Only the gutter area and under the funnel fingers need cleaning with a light hammer close to the firetube, a putty knife in the gutter.
Pic 4 below. Mess cleaned up. I put a piece of cardboard on top of the char not to let to much tar down there. I don’t know if that was really necessary.
Pic 5 below. Half a gallon of tar. Hard and soft.
Pic 6 below. All the equipment off. Monday the Rabbit will be fed dino fuel on the 25 mile roundtrip to inpection. I hope it will stand such an awful diet.
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It all seems wery clean!
You didnt empty the gasifier (herth)?
Man looking in that gasifier made me miss woodgas. I mean charcoal is the boss but raw wood gasificarion has its charm 
Hope the rabbit exepts its “fast food” diet for tomorow
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