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  • Abandoned van (?)
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Tue, 4 Sep 2001 18:44:30 -0400
    ...No license plates. There was a large red decal on the center of the tailgate with the text, "Semper Fi." Anyone have details? John...
  • expansion tank question - redux
    Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 21:08:00 -0700
    Oh I meant the overflow BEHIND the license plate. thanks Steve-V '87 westy santa cruz > I looked at my exp. tank, when the...
  • Re: NVC Friday eye candy.
    Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:12:48 -0700
    I wonder if there's a hidden message in the license plate... : ) Cya, Robert On 10/19/07, Andrew Martin <campahvan@earthlink.net> wrote...
  • Re: Earthquake in Seattle-We're OK
    Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
    Thu, 1 Mar 2001 01:27:11 -0800
    ...You have to file a > license before you can > > have > > one. Send me $50 for any magnitude greater than > 6.0. Anything below that...
  • Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:48:45 -0800
    ...Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? Canadian's with thier "PAL" gun licenses can actually carry (well TRANSPORT) guns in their vehicles...
  • Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:11:40 -0700
    ...I talked to my mechanic who > told me to simply add distilled water to the license plate tank and keep an > eye on it...
  • Re: Mechanics
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 17:48:21 -0500
    ...4880 tollfree "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera . . . fax mentis incendium gloria...
  • Re: Importing
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 7 Jan 2002 18:17:35 -0600
    ...ago, someone on the list posted a URL from a DOT > licensed importer. It was straightforward on the actual prices to > get a vehicle...
  • More Diesel Coolant questions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:45:36 -0800
    ...I checked my owners manual and sure enough it says that the level tank is located behind the license plate next to the dipstick...
  • Re: random questions
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:01:16 -0500
    ...Couple of Random questions <<<Again, I look to the list for suggestions . . . <<<Has anyone placed a front license plate on a Westy with Chrome...
  • Re: "Blue light" incidents..NVC..
    Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:45:03 -0500
    ...the right--blah blah blah!.. > Wanted our drivers licenses...Huh? To ride a bike? Drivers license?..Speed > limit?---we played it dumb---Then Marie...
  • Re: Unfixable 86 Washers, again - figured out
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:49:45 -0700
    ...btw....the Owner's manual for an 86, page 84, says fuse 20 is for license lights and washers ....ain't so. fuse 20...
  • Newbie Tip
    Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:38:56 -0700
    ...Ever notice how hard it is to add oil to your van when the oil tube is so low behind the license plate? Well...
  • Re: Engine Swap Options
    Historical mailing list - John Andersen
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 23:34:25 -0700
    ...owns the single cab in San Pedro Ca with the VOLKSCAFE license plate frame. Also I've seen a good looking dual cab at...
  • Re: I want this license plate!
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 17:45:24 -0700
    BIG uproar on this one. We're hearing the echoes here in California. I personally am for it but only if it glows in...
  • different expansion tank question
    Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
    Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:20:52 -0800
    ...I looked under the license plate and saw that the expansion tank was completely full. As in over the top of the cap full...
  • Re: coolant
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:49:35 -0700
    ...like an inch in the license plate bottle every few weeks. Ifind many of those bottles empty. Check the gasket on the cap ..on...
  • Oil on crank/water pump/alternator belt
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 9 Oct 2016 13:12:40 -0700
    ...Getting oil from the bottle into the filler, through the license plate door is awkward.. I have no problem with quarts, but missed with...
  • Classic Status-DOT
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:43:01 -0500
    Fellow VWer told me he pays $50 for 3 years license fees and no safety inspection(no smog required for anyone in TX as...
  • Re: CA emissions
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Apr 95 10:05:18 PDT
    ...If you were stopped by a cop just say you are visiting with proof of out of state driver license. I did not register...
  • German license plates
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Layton
    Fri, 14 Feb 1997 21:10:33 -0800
    I have been wanting for some time to put a German plate on the front on my camper(in Florida we only have to...
  • List Reserves
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 15:43:24 -0800
    ...Ron, perhaps you would get a better response if you would provide a mail address where people can send donations, license fees, whatever...
  • Re: Re. Beer Survey (F) is for friday, tha's good enough for me.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Jul 1998 15:32:09 EDT
    ...Maybe we can do a group purchase or get a list discount ;^) >> Maybe with the right license, Ron could carry it as an "accessory...
  • Re: R12 - Freon
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:57:18 -0700
    ...I am licensed to buy R-12 and I paid $17 a can (14 OZ?) in June here in Phoenix. Expensive compared to the...
  • Re: Temperature Sensor Light/Difficulty Starting
    Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
    Sun, 12 Dec 1999 11:48:57 PST
    ...cover off to see) is low -- not the reservoir (behind the license plate). As far as I know, the only other reasons it will...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:08:04 -0500
    ...Mount behind the license plate, or somewhere underneath the van, and you wouldn't even need to have an extension cord with you--just...
  • Re: Canadian US Certification...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 12 Apr 95 09:02:55 CDT
    ...it might be on the oil filler license plate flap (can't recall zactly where). if you find that one, and you should, then...
  • Re: Just when you think you have seen it all....
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:41:36 EDT
    ...From the license plate I'm thinking coffee, but why a triple sink? you are right..mobile coffee vending van..
  • German license plates
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Layton
    Fri, 14 Feb 1997 21:10:16 -0800
    I have been wanting for some time to put a German plate on the front on my VW Camper(in Florida we only have...
  • Re: (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:00:09 -0700
    i got personalized plates that say SYNCRO1...and now i think they are tacky and don't like them. Everything else i wanted was...
  • mystery ground wire
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Thu, 23 Dec 1999 08:14:33 -0500
    Dear List, The other day I finally managed to install the license plate lights kindly supplied by Bob Keezer. After I figured out that...
  • Re: Auto Trans dilemma
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Sat, 20 Sep 2003 17:14:44 -0700
    Hi Edward, Check the price on the "rebuild kit" by having a known good local person with a resale license price one from the...
  • Re: rear access hatch adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:17:50 -0500
    ...Yes the license plate will be a bit below the edge of the bumper. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: License Plates in online pictures - a risk or not?
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:00:42 -0400
    I take lots of photos (guessing most of you know that by now :-) and seldom concern myself about a license plate. I find faces...
  • Re: engine cooling fans
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:46:57 +0100
    ...I was thinking of > building a little wooden "device" to "plug in" to the space between the > hinged license plate and the rear of...
  • Re: Interesting Comment from 14 yr old son
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:46:22 -0700
    ...Now that she's almost 15 and a drivers > license is on the horizon, it's fantastic leverage when she gets an > attitude (which...
  • Re: is anyone going to roast a turkey in the van?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:34:16 -0700
    ...BZ-licensed pros in closed site, do not try in your vanagon or bus. On Nov 25, 2009, at 6:18 PM, Melissa Mourkas...
  • high speeds
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Jul 94 10:31:57 -0400
    ...Now I have to go out and lose my license proving that a six-cylinder Vanagon is faster than a four. Low eighties is...
  • Re: AMC Bare Head Purchase: message from MARNAL...(Ron, Bob or others)
    Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 14:51:01 -0700
    ...Have you thought of just buying a business license to get around their 'don't sell to the public' clause? Keep us posted; I...
  • Re: License plate moutings
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Sat, 5 Jul 2003 15:14:26 -0700
    --- VWNut Hawk <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM> wrote: > I want to avoid drilling more holes if I can help > it. My Spanish front plate is held...
  • Re: Who's got a West Virginia SYNCRO in Maui?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:01:58 -0700
    ...My friend Deek spotted a Titian Red tintop Syncro with the license plate 'SYNCRO' at a beach in Maui, HI. Is it anyone here...
  • Re: Air Cooled Search & Rescue Team
    Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
    Sun, 22 Sep 1996 15:37:54 -0700
    ...even though the vehicles were still currently licensed. If you go on the property w/o the owner's permission, it's tresspassing. Check...
  • Re: Tip needed on accessing license plate bulb
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:24:19 -0700
    ...I tried to remove the plastic cover over one of the license plate bulbs and found myself stuck again. I took off two screws...
  • Re: $33,000 westy
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:01:42 -0600
    interesting license plate. bob > Ah, no sale - the ice cube trays are missing. Too bad, I was about to > pull the trigger... ...JMM > > > Justin...
  • Re: Speaking of vanity plates (and eatin' possum)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 08 Nov 95 12:45:36 CST
    On Wed, 8 Nov 1995 12:38:11 -0600 Mark McCulley said: >I used to have an Eat More Possum license plate on the...
  • Re: Administrator Soliciation for Replacement.
    Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
    Thu, 8 May 1997 15:01:24 -0400 (EDT)
    ...of $3 apiece for a > host machine and the LISTSERV software license, I'll run the list. Cetin Seren Service Provider Switching phone: 412...
  • Re: Expansion Coolant Tank
    Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
    Wed, 1 Oct 1997 10:53:55 -0400
    There a two tanks; 1- Expansion Tank (It has the coolant level sensor) 2- Overflow tank (The one exposed through the license plate cover...
  • Re: Towing with a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Wed, 10 Mar 1999 12:24:54 +0100
    There is a table with approved towing loads wich are approved by German TUV and allowed by VW for vehicles licensed in Germay. I...
  • What is a tippet?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 9 May 2000 11:46:50 -0400
    ...1278 tollfree "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera . . . fax mentis incendium gloria...
  • Re: Winnebago or Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:43:22 -0600
    ...FWIW, the Eurovan Westfalia had Canadian > license plates. I had thought all Eurovan campers were converted by > Winnebago. What's the deal? > TIA, > Greg...
  • LVC: carfax "unlimited reports"
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 18 May 2012 10:12:52 -0400
    ...One has unlimited searches with license numbers. So be aware. I think that changed as I seem to remember that years ago I could...
  • Wow! Vanagon diesel in the lot at work!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:39:44 -0700
    ...a few dents and scrapes (and no bumpers), but it's licensed and inspected and apparently got here under its own power. You just...
  • Re: Vehicle Names
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 2 Oct 2008 08:06:13 -0500
    ...My bus is named Grover (because he is blue and loveable) but I have to admit that my license plate is MGIKBUS. Something I...
  • Re: Warning about VW "Factory Microfiche" CD-ROM
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:20:28 -0800
    ...The license activation > server has already been shut down, so when you install this on your > computer you will not be able to activate...
  • AC Update
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 6 Jul 2001 21:08:19 -0500
    ...Oh, God, what next? So my advise to all of you, who are not licensed AC guys to load up, while the going is...
  • Canadian US Certification...
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Wed, 12 Apr 1995 06:46:03 +0000
    ...I have a '90 Syncro, and the grey factory tag on the license plate door says this; "this vehicle conforms to US EPA regulations...
  • Re: Nominations for 10 Best cars
    Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
    Mon, 8 Jul 1996 14:20:56 -0400
    ...I seem to recall that they were used by the Australian Research Station and had "license plates" on the like "Australia 1" etc. Sorry...
  • window vent/louvers for 85's?
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 13:01:43 -0500
    ...Williamsburg, VA "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera . . . fax mentis incendium gloria...
  • Stuff For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Mon, 12 Feb 2001 10:48:30 -0600
    Just a note to the list--- The headlamps, license plate, and the hubcaps are all sold. Thanks to all who responded. However, I did...
  • Re: Friday NVC: Bad writing: carbs & bosoms
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 29 Jul 2005 07:27:46 -0700
    ...I won a couple of Autocross's with it and took it through drivers training school to get my novice racing license.