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  • Re: 2 Westies and 1 Adventurewagen for sale
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:58:55 -0400
    On Friday, June 21, 2002, at 12:55 AM, Karl M wrote: > 2) Gold Syncro (4WD) Westfalia, great drivetrain, needs body work and > all...
  • Front Cooling Fan Override Sw Instux wanted..
    Historical mailing list - UWanna Deal2
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 21:24:18 -0600
    Front Cooling Fan Override Switch Instux wanted-- Rather than look for a new adventure-any have the easy override switch install instrux for the...
  • Re: Waste holding tanks
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:03:55 -0400
    ...The PO told me it was an Adventurewagen tank.
  • Re: value of 84 adventure wagon
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:42:25 -0800
    dear new Adventure Wagoner ... good find ... well done .. if your vehicle has been sitting for a long time you may need to do a...
  • unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:05:40 -0600
    I've had my van, a 1987 Synco Westfaila since 1995 and have had many wonderful adventures. However, I've not had many such...
  • Re: Tires (a tired topic?)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 24 May 2000 11:43:21 -0700
    ...read on the list and what I bought for my '82 > Adventurewagen, I think I am supposed to be running LT, > sidewall-reinforced tires...
  • Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!? IS ANYONE GETTING THEM?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:11:37 -0800
    ...COM> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 11:38 AM Subject: Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!? IS ANYONE GETTING THEM? > Sounds like someone needs...
  • Re: AW Warning
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:44:54 -0800
    My 85 Adventurewagon, when I got it, had a leaking aluminum pressurized water tank .. a leaking sink drain line, and busted up cheap cabinetry...
  • NVC Bicycle touring
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:30 -0900
    ...I invite those with an interest in cycling, touring, and adventure to aquaint themselves with my son William and his two friends website(blog...
  • Re: *WANTED* Westfalia High roof top (joker)
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:20:18 -0700
    ...Does anyone know > of one for sale? They look like an Adventure wagon top but they were made by > Westfalia and are different if...
  • Adventure to Canada
    Historical mailing list - Jeffory Schiebel
    Fri, 5 Jul 2002 10:49:01 -0500
    Hi all, My wife and I, the rat faced poodle and our 84 Westy are going on an adventure to Canada in a couple...
  • Re: Looking for propane filler valve
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Sat, 29 May 1999 09:51:06 -0700
    We went to a propane service place (they have the BIG tank outside!!) Madeline 15 Years of Westie Adventures '90 Syncro Westie and they...
  • Re: Do people see msgs like this?
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Tue, 25 Apr 2000 16:11:47 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
  • Wolfy Goes to Ohio
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:48:44 -0500
    For what it's worth, you can check out some photos of our Ohio adventure below: http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id31.htm...
  • Re: Adventurewagen top molds
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 5 Feb 2005 21:13:26 -0500
    Not sure if this is germane to the topic, but here is a loaf with the AW top FS on thesamba... > http://www.thesamba...
  • VW Bus "Arizona Roundup - Campout" ... Details
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 5 Feb 2006 18:39:24 -0700
    ...Click Below http://www.roadhaus.com/Az_Campout.html good road, good adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com
  • Re: NY Times article about traveling in a westy
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:43:31 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams 83.5 GL Adventurewagen
  • Re: AC jack location on 1982 Adventure Wagon
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Jan 2011 21:18:06 -0500
    ...AC jack location on 1982 Adventure Wagon On Jan 3, 2011, at 12:50 PM, Larry Alofs wrote: > Is this an "outlet" like the...
  • Re: (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Sat, 24 Apr 1999 16:13:10 EDT
    ...Zoe Ann Banker '87 Vanagon GL Syncro AdventureWagen soon to be a Glaudi Synaudi PS- I think I may call it our 4X5 Syncro...
  • Salt Spots/Rust
    Historical mailing list - Jim and Melody Sperl
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 19:02:16 -0700
    ...Jim 91 Syncro Adventurewagon 99 NB TDI Fairborn OH
  • Re: Adventurewagen WANTED running or not
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 09:59:57 -0800
    ...Dan >>>> where were you a few months ago? i think a lister gave up trying to sell his adventurewagen and actually donated it to...
  • Featured VW RoadTrip
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:18:37 -0700
    ...Also these guys are looking for suggestion on how to finance their adventure. Please send ideas to: kobiskot@homeontheroam.com Or if you'd...
  • "Gadget Guy Goes Mobile" by Stan Wilder - Rip Off
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:50:47 -0600
    ...Gadget Guy > > >> goes Mobile is a tongue in cheek fantasy about a newly retired > > >> corporate executive that had a heart for adventure and being...
  • Re: H-4 Euro headlights question
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:13:21 -0800
    Cool! Think there might be a difference between 2WD and Syncro due to height differences? David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider...
  • Re: Alaska trip tips
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:39:06 -0500
    ...i don't think a reference manual reduces the adventure at all. it gives you more choices ... and adventure is all about choices. if...
  • Re: Delicate Question? Has anybody installed a ...
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Tue, 23 May 2000 00:51:55 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
  • Fw: Cairo #3: Our first outing
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:38:48 -0500
    ...You must be having quite an adventure! Roy Olynick '87 Westfalia GL (till death do us part) '91 Honda Civic SE '01 Honda Civic...
  • Re: Roadhaus - Need an Engine
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
    Wed, 5 May 2004 11:59:15 -0700
    ...Good luck; let the adventure go on, Ryan
  • Re: Neat Vanagon Sighting
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 26 Jun 1995 09:37:23 -0700 (PDT)
    Matt Goike writes: > > don writes: > > Whoever has the adventurewagon (matt?), do you have the deal > behind the back seat? how does it work.< > > unfortunately...
  • Re: [Adventurewagen] Need to sell my van : ( Another victim of bad diagnostic skills! This really bothers me
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Sun, 1 Jun 2014 13:56:41 -0400
    ...May 31, 2014 at 10:23:29 AM PDT > > To: "adventurewagen@yahoogroups.com" <adventurewagen@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: Adventurewagen@yahoogroups.com > > > > Hey everybody. Very...
  • Re: Dangers of Ebay Adventures
    Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
    Sat, 2 Jun 2007 16:06:55 -0700
    ...Dangers of Ebay Adventures I'm with Mike S. I don't really see what Ebay has to do with the outcome of the...
  • Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:36:56 -0800
    ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider HasenWerk http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Thu, February 11, 2010 08:20, Chris S wrote...
  • for sale
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:43:31 -0500
    ------------------------- Hi Volks, Adventure wagon 82 diesel 4 speed good shape. It is a high top camper and I saw a picture of it that...
  • Three for the road
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:21:01 -0600
    Volks, Lots of us are hitting the road for summer adventures. If you haven't had a chance to sign up for John Meeks...
  • '83 Adventurewagen highroof 5spd diesel camper FS cheap...$2 grand
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:20:58 EDT
    somehow this got posted in the wrong section of samba... _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=941122_ (http://www.thesamba.com...
  • Trailer Harness Wiring
    Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:30:21 -0500
    ...Going to haul small trailer on this adventure. Any help with how and where to splice in a 4 wire connector. Thanks Larry
  • Re: Driving Westy to South America!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Mar 1996 08:50:25 -0700
    Some how or another I thought of the scariest adventure. How about driving anywhere with a hormonal bi-polar third wife and crying, sick...
  • panel removal tool (re:slider lock)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Thu, 13 Jul 1995 18:01:59 -0400
    ...81 adventurewagen (mobius)
  • Re: 1984 Vanagon "Adventure Wagon" what is it?
    Historical mailing list - Lisa Smith
    Thu, 24 Jul 1997 18:36:37 -0400
    Hello All: I think I found a vanagon worth the price - the problem, its in southwest Minnesota, while I'm in upstate NY. Are...
  • Vehicle Transport Companies
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 15 May 2008 20:24:11 -0600
    ...Recommendations ???? good road, good adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com
  • Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:30:12 -0700
    ...SA Vanagon in Adventure mag Hi...jst a word of correction...we have about 5 different models ranging from the low end...1.9...
  • big 14" tire help needed
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Thu, 27 May 1999 22:37:52 EDT
    ...Our Syncro Adventurewagen is heavy and often carries a lot, and goes off road on occasion, so I want to stay with this size...
  • Re: My Recent Tire Buying Adventure
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 28 Oct 2000 19:00:30 -0700
    ...My Recent Tire Buying Adventure > Bill, > > I see that you totally missed the point of my polemic! America's Tire Co. was > the local...
  • Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
    Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:19:19 -0800
    ...I am running 225/75LT16s >>> >>> David Marshall >>> VW Adventure Driver and BMW > Adventure Rider >>> >>> http://www.hasenwerk.ca >>> >>> On Mon, December 22, 2008 08...
  • Re: value of 84 adventure wagon
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sat, 3 Jan 2009 18:31:59 -0500
    Wow, only 24 hours to decide on whether to buy an Adventurewagen or not. Hopefully Joe F. will chime in here as he is...
  • Re: Better than a syncro? (prolly should be friday post)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:03:52 -0800
    I'm sold - stopped reading at "wood stove" ! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Wed, December...
  • Re: Fuel injectors needed
    Historical mailing list - Rodrigo Bonilla
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 12:47:25 -0600
    ...David Hunt '75 Westy '74 Thing N*ss*n transportation appliance '68 Double Cab with New Air Conditioning (For Sale) '82 Vanagon AdventureWagen (For...
  • Re: Wiring diagram design software
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:47:22 +0100
    ...Linux platforms are > what I can work with. > > Thanks in advance! > > David > Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca >
  • Re: [Adventurewagen] AW on ebay -- Buy It Now $1800
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:44:04 -0600
    Bogus mpg #s & junk AW interior aside, I see 1800.00. This would make a nice camper. Still would need to see to ck...
  • Fwd: [vanagon] Buses in Bacalar
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 3 May 2009 20:29:17 -0400
    ...mailing list vanagon@yahoogroups.com > >Folks, the _BacalarBlog_ (http://poolio.net/bacalarblog/) has just been >updated with information and photos of our adventures at...
  • re:North East Camp-out/get together.
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Tue, 27 Jun 1995 09:22:23 -0400
    ...matthew goikem@state.mi.us 81 adventurewagen
  • Re: Agilis tire source?
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Thu, 6 Apr 2000 14:59:27 -0700
    ...And I bought 5 of them! Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
  • Re: Analog dash clock
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Mon, 3 Apr 2000 10:12:04 -0700
    ...be bought from Radio Shack or did you need to go to a clock repair facility? Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
  • Re: put my bentley on a diet!
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Sun, 20 Aug 2000 18:09:37 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
  • Two vans for sale
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Fri, 5 Jul 2002 00:23:54 -0400
    1986, one Syncro Westy at $6500, rusty seams but good otherwise and restorable; one Adventurewagen at $6500, 2WD, good condition, 114K miles. Located an...
  • Re: air cooled engine alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:24:21 -0500
    ...Mayrand 1980 Westy "SuperVan" when she is loaded for adventure. >When I do 75MPH in any of my Vanagons...
  • Re: Non--running vehicle shipping
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:26:18 -0800
    ...like a story here --- what vehicle are you after now Chris?? > Cheers, > Doug I have a sneaking suspicion it is a dead Adventurewagen. -- > BenT
  • Orphan replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:29:29 -0700
    Do we have a listmember in the Roseburg, OR area? There is an Adventurewagen that's caught my eye. Be really nice if there...
  • Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:45:29 +0200
    ...SA Vanagon in Adventure mag On Apr 28, 2009, at 11:03 AM, Zoltan wrote: > OK, that's right. Would it be correct to...
  • Re: [Adventurewagen] Need to sell my van : ( Another victim of bad diagnostic skills! This really bothers me
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 12:40:25 -0700
    ...May 31, 2014 at 10:23:29 AM PDT >>> To: "adventurewagen@yahoogroups.com" >>> <adventurewagen@yahoogroups.com> >>> Reply-To: Adventurewagen@yahoogroups.com >>> >>> Hey everybody. Very...