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• Re: Twins!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:51:59 -0700
  raise your hand if you actively seak out vanagons, westies, loafs, splitties or at least other VW's to park next to in parking...
• Re: Comments on Splittie
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 11:00:14 -0600
  hey--I drive a splitty almost everyday--haha--call me crazy. And it happens to be a 66. ya gotta remember that these things...
• Re: A "Tandem List Mailer" (was Re: Go with the split (NOT))
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:51:23 -0400
  ...Everything clear? Anything missing? It seems to me this is the real goal of splitting the list: reduce the needed remailer resources, and at...
• Re: Split fires (Can Vanagon Use Bosch 3-Pronged Plugs?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:10:04 -0700
  ...Split fires > > >Forget the Split Fires. Buy the Bosch Supers-they are more expensive- >about >$7.95. They are the 3 pronged plugs. I...
• TGIF: The Split from '69 (song parody)
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Sarantites
  Fri, 09 May 1997 12:24:11 -0500
  ...The Split from '69 Song : Summer of '69 Original Performer : Bryan Adams Album : So Far So Good ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I got my first real Bus then...
• Re: Barndoors, Splitters, Breadloafs, etc
  Historical mailing list - Renee Norris
  Wed, 22 May 1996 15:49:51 -0500
  ...may recognize > one when I pass it in my Westy? > > Barndoor > Splitter > Breadloaf > Crew Cab > Single Cab > Dual Cab > others? > Check out the Vanagon...
• Re: ref Thom's 'family tree'
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 03 Mar 1996 08:44:48 -0800
  A family tree with no "splits" is definitly a bad sign. Like Joel - I think his family tree only has bricks! Does that make...
• Re: Captain's Chair armrest
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 19:19:21 EDT
  ...The next fun part is to split the foam on the top or bottom. I can't remember exactly. Remove foam or split open...
• Re: Hoo boy. The list doth split...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 14:43:10, -0500
  ...I'm surprised that a recognition of excess volume on this list and a split may occuring now, when I got lambasted for being...
• Re: T2/T1/0.5?
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 20:22:10 -0700
  ...The > first three years of Bay window busses had swing axle rear ends just like the > splitties. I am pretty positive that > no split...
• NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:40:45 -0500
  ...to ask if I wanted to come and get his 1967 splittie. It has been parked for 20 years. It's rusty as in...
• Re: perfect clamps for CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:11:36 -0700
  >At 10:21 AM 2/20/99 -0500, you wrote: >>Replacement split-style CV boots come with the perfect clamps. They are a >>simple...
• Re: Gingerbread splittie from Washington Post pictures
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:43:28 -0400
  Now there is a bus of which my wife would approve. On 19-Dec-2014, at 08:40, Larry Alofs wrote: > http://wapo.st...
• 67 Volks Split Window Camper Van For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Oct 1994 21:56:01 -0800
  Very cherry 67 Campervan for sale. Has extensive drive train improvements. Very collectible. Reluctant sale. E-mail mico@cico.com for full details. Thanks.
• 66 Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 20:32:35 -0500
  ...VW 66 Split Window bench seat pop-top camper. Serious inquiries only. 770-977-4982.
• Re: Real Cheap traction
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:13:36 -0400
  I saw the two hand brakes mod on a split. It was shortened, and the guy said he could make it turn on a...
• RE: old vw busarum
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 96 18:26:02
  ...David (bill payer)Eccles - SSVC, Volkswagens etc '67 Split; '72 Bug
• Does anyone have an Air Flow Meter for sale ??
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 15:21:53 -0700
  Hi, good posibility that I need one, does anyone have one for sale ....85' 1.9L... thanx, Tracy 85'GL "Ripple 65'Splitty
• 66' Westy pop top in toronto
  Historical mailing list - Help Desk 486 Work Station
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:29:24 -0400
  ...i'll keep you posted on the progress on the split. it has rocker rust on both side as well as the steering box...
• Re: aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, i don't want to sell my van!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
  ...Gee, the T1 wasn't bad either, though the hinged cargo-bay doors (sliders were not a common option in the Splits) tended to...
• Re: Condenser Compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:57:12 -0700
  ...the split condenser, while the '90 uses the larger, solid, condenser. They're compatible for size, but the fittings are completely different. Split condenser...
• Re: How to split case?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 12:15:01 -0500
  ...Is there an easy way to split the case without resorting to >> potentially destructive measures? > > David Schwarze writes: > > Are you absolutely *sure* you have...
• Re: Vanagon 5-Lug spacing distance? & T1 vs T2
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 23:33:47 +1200
  ...They were not a completely new body from the Splits...only the cab, side-window panels (in Kombi & Microbus) and roof panel were changed...
• The Rust Crusade
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 18:50:42 -0400
  ...I then started examining the body closely and found two places in the wheel wells where the coating had split slightly. When I dug...
• Re: Hippie Vans?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 15:10:30 +0000
  Groove on, man.  Saw a split bus this morning.  Surprised the heck out of me.  I was driving back city streets to take the...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:19:22 -0400
  ...Whatever stress split the pipe may still be operating and a soft-solder butt joint has very little strength. If the split is along...
• Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:07:44 -0800
  have you tried a nut splitter? I have a Snap On splitter and can get to a few of the exhaust nuts with it...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:48:01 -0700
  Here's what appears to be an IRS split boot for an Audi, for sale in my local Craigslist. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby...
• Nice splittie in new VW ad [uk]
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 14:19:53 +0100 (BST)
  ...On the left of the ad is a nice 66 ish splittie, completely flowered up, including bumpers, wheels, hub caps and roof. Behind the...
• Re: GNATT, EASTERN LEG
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 95 11:52:08 EDT
  ...Norfolk then northerners split up the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel into Maryland and any all points north, the southerners split down the Outer Banks...
• the split...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Guptill
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 23:36:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...74 Bus and a '90 Jetta), I hate to see us split, but I have to agree...anything to reduce the volume of this...
• Anyone in Orange County - Split bus look
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 10:36:56 -0700
  *sigh* Here we go again......is there anyone in/near Orange County who would enjoy checking out a split bus for me? I'm...
• Re: List is getting kinda crazy..suggested split
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 27 May 1998 15:42:13 -0700
  ...WOuld >itbe feasible to split thelist up into Westfalia type and regular non >Westfalia type? I think this would help, it would save me...
• Dead in Wash
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:45:07 -0500 (EST)
  Anyone see the shows this past weekend? Lots of sweet loafs, but a lot of splits with missing rear bumpers. Why is this? 2nd...
• Re: DC area split window bus--free!
  Historical mailing list - Information Commons
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:40:26 -0400
  PLEASE SOMEBODY RESCUE THAT BUS!!!! if i were down there i would be trying to sneak off work at be driving to get my...
• Free List Stickers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 20:56:36
  ...I like the split -- too much traffic. Warren Tuttle 65 kombi
• RESCUE ALERT: 67 bus, no motor, $500. Alabama
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 Dec 96 19:44:14 CST
  ...VW Bus '67, last of the Splittys, good body, no motor, $500. call (205) 917-4551. that's all i know.
• Paging Markus Benne Ottawa Listee
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 08:05:05 -0400
  Anyone know how to reach Markus Benne the Syncro and Splittie owner in Ottawa? I have p-mailed a few times and have not...
• Friday: Vanagon Sound System? My Splittie IS a Sound System!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 20:24:08 -0800
  The subject says it all... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3087624872&category=3283 ChrisR '90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"
• Re: front shock removal problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 17:17:52 -0500
  ...Oh, and > patience. > > bob Most of these sleeves are split. If you can burn a bit of the rubber away, you may be able...
• Re: The two kinds of Vanagon owner..
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:59:24 -0600
  ...Bays are not perceived to be as valuable as split windows even tho they are much better safety, power, stopping, wise, & you can get...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:47:22 -0700
  I did exactly this with a splitty back in the 70's. It looked surprisingly good, to my eye, though I'm sure no...
• Re: SoCal lane splitting coming to WA?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 22:02:42 -0400
  ...It was a super lane-splitting machine. Long and slender right down to the Vtwin. The narrow gauge cluster reminded me of a huey...
• Re: group (of 2) purchase;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:45:05 -0800
  ...for sale on the Samba. > > The seller doesn't want to split them > and sell them separately. > (& I really don't blame him ! :o...
• Re: Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window Looking Front Facades
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 16:58:21 -0700
  ...here. > > I recall seeing some modern Japanese vans with retro faux split / bay window > looking front facades. I'm assuming these are kits, does...
• Re: VW Ads(was about splitties)
  Historical mailing list
  5 Jan 96 19:54:00 +1800
  There are a few ads that I remember, though I cannot remember what the captions were, nor if they were splits, or bays: 1...
• Re: query: mexican vans
  Historical mailing list
  4 Jul 95 10:56
  ...this is what I've heard, Split window buses were manufactured up to about 1975 in mexico/brazil, then the hybrid Brazilian Bus was...
• Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:25:44 -0700
  I don't understand your 180 degree split inline terminology. > Are you referring to the Ferrari motor? That would just be a 180 degree...
• RE: Old / new steering boxes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 21:02:57 EDT
  Are the old worm-and-peg of the '68 - '72 bay window buses different from the steering boxes of the pre '68 split window...
• Re: F.S. Split Window Carcass
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 09:07:05 -0700
  Folks, When posting sightings like this please tell us what planet they are on!!! (State, City). Lockheed is the only clue. I figure LA...
• Personality...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 19:46:04 -0700
  Bredley Prunehead spake: >Well, they're ok, if they're air-cooled. ;) They just don't have the >personality of a splittie. Er, you...
• Alternator Bracket needed
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:21:20 -0400
  Help, alternator bracket on my 86 Vanagon GL is splitting. VW part 020 903 141 c I'll pay for overnight shipping! Hotch Philly...
• Looking for a part
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:01:00 -0400
  Hi, I’m looking for the adjustable arm rest split pin part no 200178340. Not sure if it’s the right part number. Any...
• Re: Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window Looking Front Facades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 23:50:34 -0700
  ...Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window |Looking Front Facades | |I have advised by several listmembers that referring to Canada as the...
• Re: Nut Size - Found it - Saw splitty's too
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Thu, 9 May 2013 16:54:29 -0400
  ...Nut Size - Found it - Saw splitty's too > > Gunther VW (various locations) has collections of older VWs in showrooms, > which seem closer to museum...
• Re: Vanagons in California...(Splitties)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 22:13:42 -0600
  I grew up in a 65 splitty, white over blue, 7 passenger which my folks converted to what now would be called a weekender...
• Re: Busses in the Movies
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:18:51 EST
  ...Also, there is a splitty used in Back to The Future. The bad guys shoot the doc from it. Unfortunately, they die, and so...
• Re: worst cars - van?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:07:09 +1200
  ...but they are right, the Splittie did suck >pretty badly. Remember they get their survey data from "Murky Research" A 36hp 57 Split Panel...
• Re: bearing crush
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:16:25 -0400
  ...If you case measures no wear on the split main bearing saddle the you only need to worry about the case shift. This can...
• Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 20:25:38 -0800
  I don't think so - Type 1 is the Beetle, Type 2 is the split window bus, Type 3 is the Fastback/Notchback/Squareback...