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  • Re: Looking for glass
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:32:36 -0400
    ...Last weekend someone desired unauthorized entry to my 87 Vanagon and accomplished entry with the employment of a fine piece of Sierra granite. He...
  • Re: fs 84 gl
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:12:00 -0700
    Anybody who's been around for a while knows where Daniel lives... :-) On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 1:28 AM, Bill Shawley <easywind1975...
  • Re: fs 84 gl
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:46:44 -0700
    ...Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. > > > > > http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM...
  • key-less entry Power door locks and remote start
    Historical mailing list - Danny C.
    Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:58:56 -0800
    So I had the desire to have Power door locks with a remote (key-less entry). I found a website selling a kit that...
  • Re: fs 84 gl
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:22:16 -0700
    ...Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. >> > >> > >> http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM...
  • Re: cylinder head drain plug
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:46:42 -0800
    ...Just one entry asking for torque specs on the plug.Looks ez in > the Bentley, but the access looks bad cause of the pushrod...
  • Re: key-less entry Power door locks and remote start
    Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
    Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:51:51 -0800
    ...wrote: > So I had the desire to have Power door locks with a remote (key-less entry). I found a website selling a kit...
  • Re: Preventing Theft
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Wed, 18 Jun 1997 17:21:48 -0400
    ...In Philly the theives are less sophisticated and gain entry through brute force (broken glass) and then force the ignition switch to turn (I...
  • Re: screen door for sliding door how about a magnetic one
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:57:37 -0400
    ...Easy no-hands entry/exit. Stephen Mobile > On Jun 26, 2018, at 4:46 PM, Edward V Barger <edvbarger@MAC.COM> wrote: > > HI > > I...
  • Re: why flue covers?
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 18:39:44 8
    ...Prevent water entry during washing the Van. > 2. Prevent dust entry that can clog up the propane jet. > 3. Prevent spider entry. The webs...
  • Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Apr 2004 23:17:46 EDT
    ...big hole > they can crawl through. > The bears have learned this easy entry method and use it often when > something smells good inside, does...
  • Re: The view from the loo...
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 5 Mar 2006 12:07:34 -0800
    ...Nice little campground, very easy access from Highway1, enjoyed a great sunset that night and awoke to a fogbank sitting about a mile off...
  • Re: Wash your back side honey!
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:43:25 -0600
    ...bag. > There is a large "D" style zippered door, which provides easy entry. The > privacy shelter is lightweight and self- supporting. The stake out...
  • Re: fs 84 gl
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:41:03 -0700
    ...http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008=
  • Re: secure storage?
    Historical mailing list - B
    Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:26:19 -0800
    Our idea is that the sight of a lock will make them think it's not easy enough for a quick entry and getaway...
  • Re: DM 2000 (Rant)
    Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
    Tue, 18 Jan 2000 17:21:16 -0800
    ...Simple, utilitarian cars and vans that were easy and inexpensive to maintain. I never remember the VW's as being particularly cheap to purchase...
  • Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry and EASY GAS CAP FIX
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:19:09 -0700
    ...GAS CAPS!!!! EASY FIX I got a used gas cap with out a key, I took off the locking ring off the end, stuck...
  • Re: fs 84 gl
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:57:31 -0700
    ...Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. > http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM...
  • Re: Another good deal on tools
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 25 Nov 1999 21:17:02 -0800
    ...I have used them for years (1/2" Entry Level Craftsman, 3/8" Entry Level Canadian Tire), but once you use a *good* ratchet...
  • Best CAR ALARM for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:54:28 -0700
    ...of simple alarm without all the bells and whistles?(no keyless entry, no remote starter, no...remote doorlocks) It WOULD be nice to have...
  • Got a GPS?? Then try this....
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 19 May 2002 21:43:51 -0400
    ...not as easy as it looks) you take something from the cache, leave something in the cache and make an entry in the log...
  • Karst farm VW fest
    Historical mailing list - racinbugs
    Sun, 27 Jul 2003 18:59:32 -0700
    ...contact Millie @ invwnutz@a... , hope to see you all there!! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http...
  • Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:49:39 -0700
    ...So very nice to be able to spend $60.00 to make this "dangerous ride adjustment." ;-) Very easy to install and easy to remove...
  • Re: remote/keyless entry
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:34:06 -0700
    ...The actuator was easy to mount, and the door mechanism only had to have one hole drilled in it to attach the linkage (requiring...
  • Re: Wash your back side honey!
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:22:37 -0600
    ...There is a large "D" style zippered door, which provides easy entry. The privacy shelter is lightweight and self- supporting. The stake out rings...
  • Re: new guy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sat, 27 Aug 2016 17:18:20 +0000
    ...If you don't care about Air Con the 84-85 passenger van can still be picked up pretty cheaply as an entry into...
  • Pa. VW Show This Sun - See Ya There!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 8 Oct 1997 20:42:51 -0400
    ...coming from the entry gate. You'll have to walk right past me to get anywhere so I should be easy to spot. I...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jul 2005 to 4 Jul 2005 - Special issue (#2005-531)
    Historical mailing list - samc
    Tue, 5 Jul 2005 22:27:08 -0400
    ...ICOM makes a dash mounted SSB transceiver that fits fine, but you will need an amateur radio license (very easy to obtain these days...
  • Re: Maple Grove
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 10 Jun 2000 10:13:14 -0400
    ...centrally located and easy to spot. When you walk in through the gate and proceed to the end of the entry way isle, you...
  • Re: EXTREME DANGER
    Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
    Mon, 9 Oct 1995 09:34:32 -0700 (PDT)
    ...And it isn't really all that > easy to ignite. > > -- > Harmon Seaver > hseaver@csd.uwm.edu > hseaver@nyx.cs.du.edu > seaverh@vaxa.cis...
  • Re: My first post to VanagonWiki
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:43:15 -0700
    ...It's easy to take pot shots. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
  • Re: Maple Grove - UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 10 Jun 2000 16:30:29 -0400
    ...centrally > located and easy to spot. When you walk in through the gate and > proceed to the end of the entry way isle, you...
  • Friday crossword!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 Jan 95 20:20:15 -0700
    ...Each entry is five letters; there aren't any "black squares". It is sort of in the spirit of Ted Shane. I recommend a...
  • Re: Wash your back side honey!
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:41:09 -0700
    ...bag. > There is a large "D" style zippered door, which provides easy entry. The > privacy shelter is lightweight and self- supporting. The stake out...
  • Re: Maple Grove (VF)
    Historical mailing list - t
    Sat, 10 Jun 2000 11:42:01 -0700
    ...centrally located and easy to spot. > When you walk in through the gate and proceed to the end of the entry way > isle, you...
  • Re: GPS
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:00:24 -0600
    ...Light, mobile, and easy to use. Ryan '82 camper van 'Beethoven' -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Some aerodynamic ideas..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:38:19 -0700
    ...Smooth wheel covers would be an easy improvement..Like those old Moon hubcaps..Mirrors that didn't stick way out would help some also...
  • VW camping at the 10th annual Syracuse VW show this weekend sat 8-10 & sun 8-11
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:38:37 +0000
    A long time subscriber here passing along to anyone within easy driving distance of the greater upstate NY area. pre-show camping is free...
  • Re: Bears in the camper...
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:11:49 -0700
    ...BUT the vanagon and type-2 doors fit into a door jamb, inhibiting any easy entry. they did go through windows too, but was...
  • Re: Friday crossword!(Answer?)
    Historical mailing list - Richard
    Fri, 06 Jan 95 10:27:30 EST
    ...Each entry is five letters; there aren't > any "black squares". It is sort of in the spirit of Ted Shane. I > recommend a...
  • MI "Munk Junk" VW parts run
    Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
    Wed, 17 Jul 1996 13:56:05 -0400 (EDT)
    ...It should be an easy hour's drive to Munk's. Don't forget that the 2 following weekends are also "action-packed." Short...
  • Re: Not on ours??? was: Thetford Potties
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:17:26 -0700
    ...It is easy to see when it is full or about too. The holding tank doesn't hold that much (same as fresh water...
  • Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:00:21 -0700
    ...Smooth wheel covers would be an easy improvement..Like those old Moon hubcaps..Mirrors that didn't stick way out would help some also...
  • Re: brush-on canvas waterproofer?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:24:05 -0600
    ...It works nicely & is easy to use, doesn't smell like the mineral spirits based treating I use now, but doesn't work as...
  • Re: secure storage?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:50:20 -0800
    ...a lock will make them think it's not easy enough for a quick entry and getaway, and will act as a deterrent. Sort...
  • Re: remote/keyless entry
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:28:32 -0700
    ...The sliding door can be retrofitted with the stock or an aftermarket contact set, so that's relatively easy to do. I consider powerlocks...
  • Re: sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
    Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:03:04 +0000
    ...Nice thing is 1) cheap, 2) easy entry and exit, just push through it 3) goes up in a jiffy and 4) it doesn...
  • Re: Westies at Watkins COMPETITION!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 13 Sep 2003 07:56:08 -0700
    ...I just got an entry form for a 2001 Rialta coming to join us..... I guess that is a VW van of sorts. Get...
  • Re: Air scoops
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:41:59 -0400
    ...The dryer venting tubing works fine under most conditions and is easy to get locally when I need it. On 2013-04-16, at...
  • Re: Bears in the camper...
    Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:05:04 -0600
    ...BUT the vanagon and type-2 > doors fit into a door jamb, inhibiting any easy entry. > > > they did go through windows too, but was...
  • Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:55:45 -0800
    ...So very nice to be able > to > spend $60.00 to make this "dangerous ride adjustment." ;-) Very easy to > install and easy to remove...
  • Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 15 Apr 2004 16:27:59 -0700
    ...The bears have learned this easy entry method and use it often when something smells good inside, does not seem to matter if you...
  • Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock-----Rocky Mountain Bug In
    Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:52:34 -0600
    ...1-866-BUS-DEPOT > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software > http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
  • Re: Cross Country trip - update
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:25:04 -0700
    ...Personal access codes entered into electronic keypads at each of its shower doors permit safe, easy entry into immaculate, private shower rooms with deadbolt...
  • Re: sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
    Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:33:59 -0700
    Here's my idea for screening for the sliding door and the rear hatch - adhesive Velcro! No gaps, no snaps, easy-peasy. I want...
  • Success for some small projects!
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:28:37 -0700
    ...The swap was SO easy. I am so happy that this project went as it should have. No broken bolts, or stripped screws, or...
  • Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:03:28 -0500
    ...So very nice to be able to spend $60.00 to make this "dangerous ride adjustment." ;-) Very easy to install and easy to remove...
  • Re: Sequoia, CA camping suggestions NVC
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:53:18 -0800
    ...Relatively easy to get, this late, I suspect. Walk-in, day-of-entry. But a pain, nonetheless. Have they reversed themselves? Date sent: Wed...
  • Re: known Vanagon problems
    Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:40:45 -0700
    ...wouldn't make any money on it!) :-) doable, but not that easy to use... and it definiltely doesnt have the front page list of...
  • Re: sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:29:40 -0700
    ...I want my screens to be easy to attach and absolutely impenetrable to all bugs - right down to no see'ums. You get your...