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• Dry Sump for Subie
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 10:13:27 -0500
  I got a quote for a dry sump system from Fast Times Fabrication about 6 months ago. Big money @ ~ 1500$US. http://www.fasttimesfab...
• FS: captain's chair's w/ non-adjustable armrest $100/pair
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 23:31:59 EDT
  ...these came out of his 85 Vanagon so they are the later style velour fabric. $100 f.o.b. San Francisco. Pmail me if...
• High Performance Vanagon Automatic Trans
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 13:43:33 -0500
  ...to a beefed up 85 Vanagon auto trans built by Performance Fabrication in San marcos, CA. That opens up some possibilities... _________________________________________________________________ Join the world...
• Re: My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:12:13 -0800
  Pretty sweet! Good handiwork! Back View http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dqvmg42_10fqws73f4 Right View http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dqvmg42_14hhjph8vp...
• Re: DV Exhaust Bracket/Hanger fabrication question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:58:38 -0700
  On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 4:57 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > I made "DV" type exhaust brackets for...
• Re: Awning- which one?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:09:25 -0700
  ...winds when fully secured? I notice shady boy advertises a "silver" fabric that blocks more sun, and there's mention of someone getting a...
• Re: exhaust brace how to:
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 17:25:28 -0600
  ...If you are going to go to all the >trouble to fabricate these parts, why not use the best material for the job. >It...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:11:25 -0700
  ...something like what you describe for about $600 as I recall. Fabricated out of aluminum stock. He no longer owns the shop and I...
• Re: Vanagon curtain 'snaps' plus sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 16:29:17 -0500
  ...Get the stuff at sewing and fabric supply stores. I got this tip from Stephen Grisanti and his wife when they came through Chelsea...
• Re: Windshield sunscreens
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 23:14:22 -0400
  ...A non-camper owner might fabricate a similar setup by adding some snaps in the correct places(they are standard snaps, held on by...
• Re: Fire (update)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:02:15 -0400
  ...In my case, that shielding, which is a braided fabric covering, apparently was damaged (possibly in the removal or reinstallation of the fridge), allowing...
• Re: I'm pulling the interior in my westy - what should I do next?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:49:44 -0400
  ...The material used (tweed) is available at some fabric stores, and comes in a wide variety of colors. I've got Recaros in my...
• Bus Depot side tent material?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:33:08 -0500
  ...Wondering if anybody miraculously knows that type of fabric Bus Depot uses for their tents? I’m looking for the brown waterproof nylon - not...
• Re: Vanagon Cover?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:25:40 -0400
  Putting the oil soaked cloth in film cans or small jars with holes poked in the lids will keep oil away from interior fabric...
• Is it a "guy" thing?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:49:42 EDT
  ...The damn thing is the most complicated piece of machinery I have ever dealt with all I get is tangles!....shopping at the fabric...
• Re: Cleaning Mildew from Van Ceiling
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 22:03:40 -0500
  ...is a mildew and mold remover--that you spray on the fabric, and in a couple of minutes the stains are gone--- From the...
• Rear tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 19:54:09 -0700
  ...Has anyone fabricated their own or fit one from a lesser vehicle? I'd like to hear your ideas. Thanks, Patrick Phoenix, AZ
• Fw: Condensation on pop-up '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Billy
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 13:43:55 -0800
  ...I think the fiberglass roof is condesating at night and it runs down the sides to the fabric to make them wet. Can anyone...
• Re: [Syncro] Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 15:04:35 -0800
  ...they a simple bolt-on deal, or do they require some fabrication? I'm looking at new calipers soon and might as well upgrade...
• For Sale: 82-84 westy front seats (striped fabric - green OR blue)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 17:35:04 EST
  i have a GREEN/tan/brown striped front seat from a 82-84 westy, and a BLUE/tan/brown striped front seat from a...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:21:32 -0500
  ...GL headliner replaced? Or, is there anywhere online to purchase precut fabric for this project? thanks! BTW... it's great to be on the...
• Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:37:17 -0700
  ...Regrettably, I didn't fabricate the lanyard immediately. A couple of months later my fancy stainless steel sensor shield had disappeared. Perhaps someone swiped...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:59:08 -0600
  ...Its was > the silver fabric model, didn't buy the down draught poles (I have > poles if needed), was about 280 Canadian. > > Installation requires...
• Bosch ECU connectors
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 07:39:11 -0700
  ...I would like to fabricate (vs. pay $193 from Baum Tools) a breakout connector; that is to say, a combination male and female 25...
• Re: Pokey WTB: Middle Bench Seat and Rear Cushion (Westy or non-Westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 May 2004 11:52:44 EDT
  ...Therefore as long as > the fabric matches I would take either a westy or non westy > rear cushion. > > The van is a Canadian 86...
• Re: ShadyBoy Fabric
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 23:14:15 -0400
  At 08:30 PM 5/16/2012, Pete O wrote: >are planning to mount it in the old hardware. Anyone know what size the...
• Bumpers...
  Historical mailing list - ToBeWilson
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 19:52:05 EST
  I have had a whole bunch of luck visiting my local race car fabrication shop during the winter and having them make custom tube...
• Re: 5th seat for Westy
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:58:15 -0400
  ...I'm sure a sheet metal shop could fabricate a set for you inexpensively if you can't find a set Tony 85GL Westfailure
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jan 2000 to 9 Jan 2000 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:01:56 -0800
  I also have a middle seat to offer, It's a 2 person seat with armrests in the standard blue plaid fabric/blue vinyl...
• jump seat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:31:54 -0800
  ...Decent grey fabric. This is from an 87 Wolfsburg but can be added to any Westy or passenger model Vanagon. In SoCal, $100, will...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 17:28:07 -0700
  ...I went to Port Townsend Muffler and Fabrication, Port Townsend WA. Out the door in ~ half hour at $43 Weldor was certain that putting...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:11:32 -0600
  ...I watched Burley fabricate numerous parts that he produces and markets and know first hand the quality work he does, the meticulous care he...
• Re: cleaning westy mattress covers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:06:08 -0400
  ...Mike pete or nancy owsianowski wrote: > We recently stripped off all fabric and curtains from our '79 Westy, ran > them thru the wash then...
• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 20:27:59 -0800
  Scott figures it would be child's play to fabricate a coolant distribution tower out of stainless. The welding is not the hard part...
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:07:12 -0600
  ...My weekend project. >> >> >> On Jun 7, 2009, at 7:41 PM, Mike S wrote: >>> >>> Jo-Anne Fabrics had a 50% off sale on home...
• Re: Late Bus Pop Top on Splittie, possible ?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 16:08:31 -0600
  Looks like it requires some considerable fabrication and welding skills, but it can most definitely be done. ------------------ Clip ----------- If its not a bolt on...
• Re: oil pressure switch question 1.8 bar?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 15:44:17 -0600
  insyncro fabrications wrote: > > My question concerns part #056 919 081E, 1.8 bar oil pressure switch. > My van has .3 bar and .9 bar...
• Re: Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:04:35 -0400
  ...You wrote: "I just sewed my fabric in the center, in the >actual panel, so all I had to do was sew a big...
• Re: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:48:02 -0500
  ...I also disavow brown, but I have seen that color in sunlight, & it is probably one of the coolest Westy fabric colors made, or...
• Re: tent color picture request
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:02:16 -0500
  ...I have seen some of the westy sunbrella tents being made with their furniture fabrics NOT there awning Boat cover fabrics. You can tell...
• Re: 1600 upright into aircooled vanagon? Wasserboxer case to aircooled?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 07:08:02 -0600
  ...An upright in a vanagon would drag on the ground unless you fabricated a crossover bar to hold it up, or lots of bungees...
• Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:21:47 -0500
  At 11:06 PM 11/8/2009, pdooley wrote: >Turbo guys put a raised lip on their aluminum intercooler pipes with a >fabricated vise...
• Re: Awning/tent fabric
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 08:23:11 -0700
  >Can anyone suggest where I might look for tent/awning grade canvas? Look in the yellow pages under Canvas. Here in the San Jose...
• Re: Dilemma solved!?!?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 15:13:48 -0500
  ...You might need to do >some fabricating(or have a welder) so that the cat. convert/muffler/ >and tail pipe all fit nicely. This...
• Re: weekender rear seat??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 01:11:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...that should give you some ideas as to >> what you have to fabricate.. >> >> chris > >is there a website or such where one could see...
• Westfalia Splitty on Junk Yard
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 08:54:06 +0200
  ...It's in a good shape (for this age), even the pop-top and the fabric attached. Anyone like to rescue this vehicle? Please...
• Synchro Wheels and Winch Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Pat Rabun
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 11:15:37 -0600
  ...Does anyone make a bolt-on winch bumper for the synchro, or must this be custom fabricated? 2. Can 16" rims be used on...
• Re: ECU wire harness for 2.0L aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 21:54:30 -0700
  ...As mentioned, the part can be fabricated.
• Re: 87 vanagon westy GL speaker question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 13:44:12 -0500
  ...Behind the fabric is a standard Vanagon door panel. As to price, sorry I don't recall. On Dec 29, 2006, at 6:40...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:12:21 -0500
  ...She has already purchased the fabric and is awaiting the > removal of ours in order to begin making her pattern. I will need to...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 10:45:53 -0800
  ...You can find them advertised in any of the VW-oriented magazines.<br> <br> I called them and they sent their catalog and fabric...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:35:41 -0500
  ...I thought tweed was a type of nubby wool fabric. your right mcneely. the '90-'91 non-GL vanagons had that grey tweed. the...
• Re: weekender rear seat??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Feb 1997 15:03:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...that should give you some ideas as to what you have to fabricate.. chris
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:45:09 EDT
  ...FIAT stands for "Fabrica Italia Automobile Torino" >> I always thought that meant "Fix It Again, Tony." Ben
• Re: headliner material for westy
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 22:33:34 -0500
  ...http://www.sewfineproducts.com/vanagoncat/fabriccatalog.html They have the Original Style Vinyl (bottom of the page). Best of luck, John Meeks Vanagon Rescue...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . .
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 02:32:37 EST
  ...Chris DeLong Fine Tuning >> As demonstrated by more than one resourceful Vanagon owner, all it takes is a minor bit of fabrication work. George
• Re: Pics of the Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:25:53 -0400
  ...you're anal about having a hole there, you could always fabricate a plate that swivels to cover the hole when it's not...
• Cure for those shreddy corduroy seats
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wagner
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:51:15 -0500
  ...Recovering the bench seat with some other upholstery fabric was easy, requiring little sewing and just a reliable staple gun. The front driver and...
• Re: Custom Westy Poptop Canvases?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:27:29 -0700
  ...Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > Tom, is that 46" fabric wide enough for the top canvas? Because if it > is, > > what about...
• Re: Square EGR Canisters - Repair
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:00:42 -0700
  ...just leave them empty? I assume this "muffler sealer" and "fiberglass fabric" you speak of is the common stuff found in blister packs at...