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  • Re: Antenna needed
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Tue, 13 May 2003 11:32:33 -0700
    Were it mine, I'd use a clamp on, spring loaded, universal replacement mast. Available at ALL your FLchainAPS. Even Wally World. Jim
  • Re: THE "REAL" JOHN WALLACE STORY
    Historical mailing list - John Wallace
    Mon, 1 Aug 2005 23:23:18 -0700
    ...I see two other e-mails that say they are me, John Wallace. I am sorry that my account has been full and bouncing...
  • Re: BAQ6 heater with a wall mount themostat possible ??
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:33:54 -0500
    ...BAQ6 heater with a wall mount themostat possible ?? Hi 85GL 1.9 with BA6 heater as std equp. I think finally I have my...
  • Re: Wallaced?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:34:25 -0600
    ...Makes it possible to call up such wonderful detritus as "being >>> Wallaced!" in a heartbeat. >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> 88 GL Driver >>> >>> Michael Elliott wrote: >>> >>>> On...
  • Re: tube bumpers
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:03:05 -0700
    ...You need a mandrel inside the tube to keep the walls from > collasping. The bends need to be a tight radius and the wall...
  • Re: CRASH WORTHY??
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Wed, 29 Apr 1998 17:57:42 -0400
    ...Head on, I've seen an '85 hit a low wall at about 30mph and the damage was fair. But the van skipped up...
  • Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 18 Oct 2013 23:17:44 -0400
    I have the entire blue wall setup and grey table w/all brackets from an '87. Western Maryland.
  • Re: Almost Friday.............
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:25:03 -0400
    That guys dad is supposed to be a dentist, and it dinged his wallet. We dont have to reminist to know all about that.
  • Walleye Westies a Northern Ontario Bus Meet
    Historical mailing list - Linger
    Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:43:14 -0400
    Hi folks, We are having our second annual Walleye Westies bus meet July 20th to 22nd at Serpent River Campground in Spragge Ontario. We...
  • Bluestar Zbed in Richmond CA pick N pull
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:37:46 -0400
    ...The bluestar also has the special two tone dash still intact, and the subwoofer in the wall but the wall/pop table is trashed...
  • Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:27:19 -0700
    ...It popped > right in, fit tight without movement, and it has a thick inner wall. It > should be available at just about any FLAPS...
  • Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
    Fri, 14 Sep 2001 23:05:27 -0500
    ...Heavier wall than original and double ply reinforcement vs single ply. Disadvantage is it is heavier walled, which reduces some clearances which may cause...
  • Re: Mouse Proofing
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:41:37 -0500
    Stanley, In the almost 3 year's I've been on this list---there have been some really off the wall conversations-----and some...
  • Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:50:57 -0500
    ...in winter) and the bubble stuff is NOT GLUED to the wall, BAD IDEA if you live up north or in humid/salty area...
  • Re: How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:49:25 -0400
    ...How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4 Hi, A while back my tiico I4 ate it driving down the freeway. I've taken...
  • Re: Porsche's SUV
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:58:40 -0400
    David writes: "If you hit a brick wall or another Vanagon, things won't be quite so pleasant." And THAT explains why I never...
  • Re: Recommended battery booster works great
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 22 Nov 2014 05:54:46 -0500
    ...It did come with a European plug wall charger so beware. The seller says he’s sending me a NA plug wall charger. We...
  • Re: Swinging table
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:27:14 -0700
    ...I put the magnet side on the wall. I must have put on 50 of them so far to great satisfaction. Enjoy whatever you...
  • Re: Fire Wall
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 3 May 2014 08:44:55 -0400
    ...Fire Wall I am working on installing a rebuilt engine in my '85 Westy (actually, the local shop is working on it) and the...
  • Re: John Wallace Day
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:53:07 -0500
    ...06, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote: >> >> > >> > >> > Its worth celebrating John Wallace Day if only for the fact that >> > the entire >> > Vanagon List was...
  • Re: transmission problem - resolved
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:11:11 -0400
    On 9/6/2012 7:14 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: > What did the shop say was wrong? Too heavy a wallet, is my guess.
  • need interior blue velour
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 18:17:05 -1000
    Can any one sale me a Full set of the interior wall panels in blue velour, all fasteners too. 87 Vanagon no air? Dan
  • NEED H20 PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
    Historical mailing list - John Wallace
    Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:08:02 -0500
    Dear list members, Is there a website with step by step water pump replacement guidelines available??? John Wallace 88 Wolfsburg 2.1 4spd.
  • Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:10:20 -0500
    ...As most > people know the intake manifold will not fit as it will hit the drive side > wall of the van. The common solution...
  • Re: reviews of bus depot ezy awning plus
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:53:55 -0500
    ...In August I purchased the side walls for the EZ plus version. > Great investment!! Able to camp where there may be alot of insects...
  • Re: Cup holders
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
    Fri, 29 May 1998 15:28:49 -0600
    ...Of course, > probably the smart thing is to just screw or bolt the things into > the walls, but I just didn't feel like...
  • Re: commence Jordaning...Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Mudflaps..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 18 Aug 2005 10:22:10 -0700
    ...he has gone down in vanagon history. > john wallace is a list diety > now.. :<) ps robert, you must be realllllly > bored to dig up...
  • Re: Elec.Gurus! DC ground question (fridge fans off shore power)
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:22:15 -0700
    ...The test to see if you're losing anything by doing so is to measure the DC voltage between the - side of the wall...
  • Re: Hoses Age
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 16 Dec 1999 17:51:45 -0500
    ...Wally Schneider [SMTP:wallysch@HOTMAIL.COM] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 5:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Hoses Age Hi all...
  • Running a 4.5v LED on 12v
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:33:37 -0700
    ...4.5v LED Wally head lamp lights that I would like to use as porch lights on my Pop Top. *http://tinyurl.com/4b6cgcj...
  • Re: Headgasket diagnostic "trick"
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:47:35 -0700
    ...Wasn't very ($) painful to the wallet. About $70, including shipping for new gaskets and head bolts. Might cost a bit to smooth off...
  • Re: Looking For Recomendations For Shocks
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:19:59 EDT
    ...Does the van wallow through turns, or perhaps experience excessive body roll? What's the deal? >>
  • Wall Street Journal article about Japanese car camping
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 19:32:32 -0400
    ...find it on the web to send the URL, but the Wall Street Journal site requires a password. It's wsj.com, if you...
  • Re: double cab crash test
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:08:38 -0500
    ...how fast do you think this thing was moving >>> >>> >> when it hit the wall? >> >> >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RszRFAbfF04 >> >> >> >> jonathan >> >> >> >> > > >
  • It's like a different bus. (new tires)
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:26:20 -0500
    Bus Depot, Hankook 195's. Much better. No swaying in the wind. Steering, turning much easier. Very stiff side walls. John.
  • Re: Mkbokijkiuu
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:14:39 -0700
    ...Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM> >> >> The member in question is John Wallace. As far as I know, he's still out there >> -- in other forums...
  • Re: Fw: H4 E-code Headlamps
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 24 Mar 1999 07:07:06 -0500
    ...As you stated park your vehicle about 25 ft away fron a wall in a level lot. Turn your HIGH beams on. Mark the...
  • Re: Dometic insulation
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:52:19 -0600
    ...The issue is the smell > that the > insulation gives off. > > I have tried regular pink wall insulation , green fire proofed wall > insulation, westy wall...
  • Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:22:28 -0700
    ...But we had in out group the Wizzard of Walla Walla, a top VW >> (actually any European vehicle) mechanic. And he took a look...
  • Re: Wall Street Journal article about Japanese car camping
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 18:08:00 -0500
    ...COM> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 12:04 AM Subject: Re: Wall Street Journal article about Japanese car camping > "On a recent weekend, Kozuma...
  • Re: John Wallace Day
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:39:37 -0700
    Its worth celebrating John Wallace Day if only for the fact that the entire Vanagon List was united in a way not seen before...
  • BAQ6 heater with a wall mount themostat possible ??
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:27:48 -0800
    ...I was wondering if anybody that way more exerince with these things if it is possible to wall mount thermostat in the cabin so...
  • Re: 1983 (air-cool) veneer wallpaper restoration
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:03:58 +0000
    ...I am looking to a > wallpaper to replace my aging (peeling and cracking) wallpaper. > > I heard about the $$$ 3M 1357 aircraft grade contact adhesive...
  • Re: Sound dampening
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:26:55 -0500
    ...Marcel Proust lined the inside of his apartment with cork for sound deadening, but I doubt his walls had the contour of the Vanagon...
  • Re: strange cv/transaxle behavior?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:48:59 -0500
    ...One good way to check out strange noises is to get right up next to a long wall or building drive the car within...
  • Re: Replacing seats
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:19:53
    ...Also, the passenger seats for '74 and '78 are completely different; the '74 seat clips to the wall behind the seat, whereas the '78...
  • Re: Springs & Shocks
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:06:28 +0000
    ...had installed >>years >>ago. > >Then it must wallow over undulations, yaw and wallow on even small >bends... not to mention bodyroll... _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly...
  • VW Show in Auburn Maine
    Historical mailing list - deandrew
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 17:43:08 PDT
    Vacationland VW Show!! At Auburn - Lewiston Airport Sunday August 9, 1998 All types of VW's For more info call Dave Wallace (207) 784...
  • double cab crash test
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:36:10 -0500
    ...how fast do you think this thing was moving when it hit the wall? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RszRFAbfF04 jonathan
  • Update - Calendar/Screensaver/Wallpaper Photo project
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:22:44 -0700
    Volks, The Calendar has now become a Calendar/Screensaver/Wallpaper project. Four important comments: 1. I would like to see a wide diversity of...
  • Re: This Will Buff Out!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:43:58 -0400
    ...Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi all. > > Was searching for Walla Walla campout images and found this: > > > > > > > https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg...
  • Re: Buying a 1986 Vanagon - My $0.02 Worth
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:25:58 -0700
    ...like the information was incorrect anyway...) -Marty Wallace ---Mark McCulley <raven@halcyon.com> wrote: > Marty Wallace wrote: > >In 1986 VW came out with a...
  • westy interior for sale w/ full length (width) bed
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Feb 1999 04:40:31 EST
    ...the bed goes from one wall to the other, unlike the bed in the deluxe models, which stops short of the left wall. this...
  • Headlight Visors, Curb Feelers, Chain Steering Wheels--What tricks have you done?
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Fri, 22 Mar 2002 06:09:39 -0800
    ...SO...Im looking for: -those chrome headlight visors they always put on Bugs. (no louvers please) -White-wall vinyl side-wall decals for my...
  • Re: jumpseat brackets
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:14:14 -0800
    > Does anyone have a picture of the jumps seat brackets in a van? If > anyone has the time a measurement from the wall to...
  • Re: Friday: The Last Laugh (was Earliest John Wallace?)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 29 Jul 2005 23:45:02 -0700
    (my best Rod Serling impersonation) This legacy of John Wallace- how will we ever live it down? That is , if he is even real...
  • Re: '91 campmobile table rattle
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:45:18 -0500
    ...to wall where the brace is inside the wall so the screw does not pull out (if screwed into the cardboard wall covering IT...
  • carpet replacement suggestion
    Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
    Sun, 4 Apr 1999 20:09:27 -0600
    ...Now I have a scuff proof, heavy duty, wall-to-wall, plastic floormat that wipes clean and is equally functional as it is pleasing...
  • Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 07:15:43 -0800
    ...When I re-painted my van, almost 3 years ago, I stripped the interior and dealt with the initial stages of wall rust. The...
  • 88 GL z bed lower drivers side bracket
    Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:20:28 -0500
    ...Well, come to fiqure out the bracket was not even threaded into the wall/frame of the van. I don't see how it...