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  • Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:18:47 +0200
    ...SA Vanagon in Adventure mag OK, that's right. Would it be correct to say that Ottinger for Vanagons is the same as AMG...
  • Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:01:09 -0700
    ...BZ > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW > Adventure Rider > > HasenWerk > http://www.hasenwerk.ca
  • dometic floor fridge wanted
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 16:02:44 -0400
    i'm thinking about a fridge for the adventurewagen. i have a water-damaged (wood rotted) westy sink/stove/fridge unit i'd be...
  • Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Letter of resignation
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:15:12 -0800
    ...people won't be sure you've done anything at all." David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca
  • Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:22:25 -0700
    ...Jim * '84 1.9 Adventurewagen
  • long-distance transport
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Tue, 24 Sep 1996 08:48:45 -0400
    ...thanks, matthew (81 adventurewagen)
  • Re: Heater Duct Asbestos?
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:21:02 -0600
    ...Apparently not so...another Google adventure begins. Try this : http://www.ewg.org/node/22302 Gracias, Miguel
  • Re: Westfalia = chick magnet
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 5 Mar 2009 08:33:43 -0800
    I get the feeling there is only half the story there too!� :-p David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www...
  • Re: Vanagon Carma
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Sun, 26 May 2002 10:31:47 -0700
    ...Bessie-the-Charolais-camper carries on the tradition, sporting the well travelled "4WD BNB" plate from adventures memorable to adventures yet unknown. In her...
  • Re: Tach needed, anyone able to help, and trip report
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:36:17 -0700
    ...I hope it > reaches the list. > > Hi folks, > > We just returned from a 10 day travel and camping adventure in our > 84 Westfalia. > > One...
  • Re: HasenWerk 2010 Grand Opening
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:56:12 -0800
    ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider HasenWerk http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Thu, December 31, 2009 21:31, TJ Hemrick wrote...
  • Re: Master Cylinder needed
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:24:44 -0600
    ...I purchase a Vanagon one and be done > with it? > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW > Adventure Rider > > HasenWerk > http://www.hasenwerk.ca >
  • Re: NVC- Dakar 2010 pics
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:24:24 -0800
    ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider HasenWerk http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, January 15, 2010 11:50, Mark A Kippert...
  • Re: dometic floor fridge wanted
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
    Mon, 18 Sep 1995 00:26:57 -0400 (EDT)
    On Fri, 15 Sep 1995, Matt Goike wrote: > i'm thinking about a fridge for the adventurewagen. i have a > water-damaged (wood rotted...
  • Re: FS: 1987 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Charlie Ford
    Fri, 18 Jun 2004 13:31:09 -0400
    ...3RO > http://www.3roar.com > We bring adventure sports to your neck of the woods! > cjford@altamaha.net, gary@altamaha.net > <+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_> > Three Rivers Expeditions...
  • The Greatest Car Ever Built
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Wed, 15 May 2013 12:09:58 -0400
    Of course, we already knew that! http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/camping/car-camping/The-Greatest-Car-Ever-Built.html?utm_campaign=rss...
  • Re: Fresh Water
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Wed, 5 May 1999 01:35:38 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams 1983.5 Adventurewagen GL
  • Re: Subject: Trip Report: Key West to Key West - the long way.
    Historical mailing list - Dan Scott
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 21:15:02 -0700
    I really enjoyed your adventures and thoughts on Westy ownership. At a time when I'm debating getting rid of my beloved but aging...
  • Re: Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:05:24 -0700
    Yes, the clearly fictional account was discussed on Nov 15, 2003, in maybe 20 posts. Mark Gnarlodious wrote: >Isn't this the same story...
  • Re: Dead Van in SF Update (Final!!!) ;-) trip report
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:17:02 -0800
    As promised, here are pics of the adventure: http://kenneke.com/sanfranvw/ The picture with the "snow" is what we came home to, which...
  • Re: Childish question/burning sand
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Tue, 20 Jul 1999 17:37:23 EDT
    ...Or you might do what I did when I went to show off on the beach for my first off-road adventure. The spectators...
  • Re: AW FS in Vancouver/Sunshine Coast
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:26:55 -0400
    ...Best to contact him if interested. > > > > Check the Archives under subjects: > > > > Adventurewagen Top Molds for free? or AW Molds safe and sound > > -- > > Jim Thompson...
  • Re: camping in Libby Montana and chains
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 17:17:12 -0500
    ...The first time it was an adventure; he second time craziness. I'm no Shackelton. Charles '85 Westy At 03:17 PM 10/15...
  • Re: shipping a bus- having trouble finding a shipper AZ to ID
    Historical mailing list - Dre Lengyel
    Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:48:54 -0600
    ...adventurewagen. > > JFF > > On Dec 18, 2007, at 1:46 AM, Matthew wrote: > > i am trying to ship a non running 87 syncro adventure > wagon...
  • Re: Syncro - Adventurewagon Conversion - collective feedback?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:38:03 -0400
    AW, not AV. Many folks prefer the Westy interior layout to the other but the high roof might be a plus. Stephen Mobile On...
  • Re: Vanagons are too cool?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:23:20 -0700
    ...an emotional attraction or aura belonging to an especially heroic era, adventure, or activity"
  • SYNCRO.ORG Blog
    Historical mailing list - Steve S.
    Sat, 12 May 2012 23:08:21 -0700
    ...recent posts of interest, including updates on Martin and Sarah's adventures in TigerBus. They've made it to Tibet! http://syncro.org/?page...
  • Happy New Year
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:40:19 EST
    ...westfaliatravels.com_ (http://www.westfaliatravels.com) Blog site for up-to-date information of our adventures, if your not already subscribed ! Frank, Rita & Hunter
  • Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:55:52 -0700
    ...Looks like an adventure wagon. > Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  • Re: 5cyl conversion CALIFORNIA or Not???
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 02:50:31 EST
    ...Does this conversion pass smog/emissions here or not??? Thanks, Zoe Ann Banker '87 Vanagon GL Syncro Adventurewagen
  • I know it's not Friday, but...
    Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
    Sat, 24 Jun 2000 11:24:12 -0700
    I know it's not Friday, but here's a site with some Westy pictures in it...an adventure of some sort...kind of...
  • Coyote?
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 07:00:05 -0700
    Hi all, Someone at the Phaedra Party was talking about Ron 'Coyote' Lussier's adventure to South America. He said Ron had a web...
  • Deerfield River Festival: Charlemont, MA July 31 - Aug 1
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:14:57 -0400
    ...87 Adventurewagen http://tinyurl.com/6fulo
  • Anyone using Bridgestone Revo's in 16"
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 10:31:03 -0700
    ...good road, good adventure larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html
  • Re: Vanagon Tops - Conversion Options
    Historical mailing list - SUBSCRIBE vanagon Anonymous
    Mon, 4 Jul 2005 06:03:49 -0400
    I'm putting the adventurewagen high tops back into production sometime before the end of the year. If you want a new top I...
  • Re: westy high-tops
    Historical mailing list - SUBSCRIBE vanagon Anonymous
    Mon, 4 Jul 2005 20:00:24 -0400
    Art, I'm putting the adventurewagen high tops back into production sometime before the end of the year. If you want a new top...
  • BenT's Trip Date
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:14:11 -0600
    ...Bob BenT had an AdventureWagon for sale very recently---like last week recently. He went overseas and should be back by now or soon...
  • Sealant between transmission and engine?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:42:26 -0400
    ...Is it normal to use sealant between the engine and the transaxel? Chris 86 Syncro GL AdventureWesty 87 Syncro Donor Parts Van
  • Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!? IS ANYONE GETTING THEM?
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 10:04:44 -0800
    Group, I just had a nice talk with Ed (seems like a very nice guy), and he gave me the location of the Adventurewagon...
  • Accessing the B pillar from under the van
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:42:56 -0400
    I'm in the process of adding AC to my 1987 adventurewage or more correctly getting the parts together in preperation. I've got...
  • Re: hey howdy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:12:21 -0700
    ...It's not the 'adventure' that driving old vw vans and buses is, quite.................. so they're not looking to connect with fellow adventurees...
  • Re: Sticky Accelerator pedal
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:53:42 -0800
    ...the throttle valve - lots of fun! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, December 5, 2008...
  • Re: Vanagon welding and Argon prices
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:15:23 -0800
    ...tanks or do you own them? > > David Marshall > VW > Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > > On Wed, November 12, 2008...
  • Re: What's in your library?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:41:08 -0700
    ...I do have DeLorme Map Atlas' for all western states under the passenger seat and I find many great adventures using those.... a quote...
  • Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 09:24:20 -0500
    ...Wylie has successfully used the cartridge many times in his cartoon adventures. In a recent interview with Lois Lane, Wylie said "If that other...
  • Alternator Woes
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:41:59 -0500
    ...http://www.adventures-limited.com/ Click the "Articles" link titled "Alternator and Battery Theory" John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
  • $33,000 westy
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:34:41 -0400
    ...Chris 86 Syncro GL AdventureWesty "The Six Thousand Dollar Van"
  • Looking to buy a Syncro Tranny...
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 11:19:11 -0700
    ...Thanks, David Jaffe '91 Syncro Adventurewagen "Waldorf" Portland, Oregon
  • Re: need awning! mexico bound.
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 08:37:27 -0500
    ...I'm looking for an awning. >=chris Good for you ---- smooth sailing and may the Vanagon gods smile upon your adventure. Cheers, Doug
  • Service Maintenance Schedule - 90 Westy Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:29:49 -0700
    ...what's included in the Vehicle's Manual? good road, good adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com soon to be roadhaus.org
  • What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:42:56 -0400
    ...Chris 86 Syncro AdventureWesty 87 Syncro PartsVan
  • Re: Need input - '86 needs help!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:13:14 -0800
    ...As for the '81 Adventurewagen, that will be air cooled, less power than you are used to. And may not have power steering.
  • Neat Vanagon Sighting
    Historical mailing list - Don Kane
    23 Jun 1995 12:33:07 U
    ...I walked up to take a close lookand it was an adventurewagon. I know someone on the list has an 81 adventurewagon, but this...
  • Re: A minimal tool kit?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:26:37 -0700
    ...Spare tire mounting and dismounting and a large trash bag to put the empty tire in is one likely adventure. Two extra lug bolts...
  • Re: What's wrong with my brakes?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 7 Mar 2010 17:53:01 -0500
    ...to the floor. (Engine on or off) > > What's wrong? > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW > Adventure Rider > > HasenWerk > http://www.hasenwerk.ca >
  • Re: I like Platinum Cat vs gasoline heater
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:35:06 EDT
    I put this vented catalytic heater in my 1971 Adventurewagen years ago, and it worked great. Thermostat controlled, very quiet, only about 2 inches...
  • Re: camping in Libby Montana and chains
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 15:17:00 -0600
    ...You take all the adventure out of the trip! Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
  • Re: Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:01:39 -0800
    > Isn't this the same story we discussed last year? Didn't we decide the > driver was a putz? > > -- Gnarlie Yup. The dates on...
  • Re: "Gadget Guy Goes Mobile" by Stan Wilder - Rip Off
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:11:44 -0500
    ...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: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:23:34 -0600
    ...However, I've not had many such adventures for the past 10 or so years. One reason is that as I gained interest in...