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• Re: Warning - Mice in van
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 15:51:36 -0500
  ...Got in his VW Split Window Bus and went to the post office. Ran into the vet and asked the vet what to do...
• Re: Split Window Bus Education Begins
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 19 May 2003 16:42:28 -0400
  Ditto for old bugs too! Same thing happened to me on my 56 Beetle! Ric At 02:49 PM 5/19/2003 -0700, Stan...
• Matchbox (Lesney) Cars
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 03:48:06 -0400 (EDT)
  ...34 in a series from 1965 I seem to recall so it's a split window (cool). The color is silver with yellow tinted...
• splitwindow earings
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 May 1997 17:25:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...She gave my wife a set consisting of a very nice pair of SPLIT WINDOW BUSSES about 3/4 or one inch long on...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 14:34:14 -0800
  ...do you think when you see a bay-window or a > split-window bus with a cut > dash to fit that new CD player...
• Re: Camping at a music festival
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 21 Jun 2015 23:50:02 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > 19 60-something...Monterey Pop Festival in a 1957 split window VW.....Yes, > we were Hippies.......My first ever VW camper... Yes...
• Farmington VW show report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 94 12:37:40 EST
  ...Actually, my friends and myself accounted for about 1/2 the split window delegation. Especially noteworthy were a friends pristine '67 deluxe, which of...
• Euro headlight.
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 22:12:19 -0800
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• T-Shirts-The New Deal
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 12:28:00 -0400
  ...I'll have about 10 of the Split Window design as well, all in the XL size. Anyway, think about if you want one...
• Re: Westfalia museum trailer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:38:42 -0700
  ...the 50's westy trailers which are highly coveted by the split window geeks. YMMV, Mr. BZ-compare to used westy bucket toilet w...
• Could this be The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 1994 09:34:21 -0800
  ...Does anyone know of bed-liners for split-window crew cabs? I guess my alternative is to make my own liner out of marine...
• Re: Street camping
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 09:45:30 EDT
  ...I have done it many times, in a rather conspicuous rainbow split-window. Most recently, this summer, while following a certain stigmatized rock band...
• Re: Splittie with wrong size wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:17:28 -0500
  ...of the current owner, as these were >sold on barndoors, also split window bugs (differnt styles) Well, it definitely wasn't a barndoor. I...
• Re: refridge flame blowout
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:17:30 -0600
  ...GTI (mostly modified) (soon to be a G60!) and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf (high performance engine B&B) 81...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 09:47:11 -0400
  ...1966 split window microbus, good condition. Overhauled engine, new tires. Best offer. Evenings, (860) 286-8628 VW CAMPER 70, no rust, stored last 7...
• Re: Rear facing seats for camper-porta-potty
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:06:29 -0400
  ...1500 if you can find one-very rare/very desireable in split window westys. YMMV, Mr. BZ-I'll take 2 On Fri, Jun...
• Re: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 14:06:57 -0300
  >I have a '65 split window, original paint, original interior (excpt >uplstry), only a little rust (under the battery), with a '71 1600 SP...
• 2nd Annual Buses By the Beach BUS BRRR Winter Campout!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:50:23 -0500
  ...the crazy refrigerated dual toboggan run (45 mph-faster than a Split Window Bus!) after setting up camp, then returned to 3 kinds of...
• Re: Anyone ever see a vanagon boat top?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 17:45:57 -0400
  ...I posted this link on the vintage bus list after someone asked about anyone repoing a boat that fit on the top of split...
• Re: VW camping season started?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 4 Mar 2019 14:53:08 +0000
  ...Today there were a 9 VW vans >> camped, all spread around in different spaces, seemingly all unrelated. >> >> 6 Vanagons >> 1 Bay window >> 1 Split...
• Re: '56 kombi - brakes (again)
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:50:29 -0700
  ...ACK!> > > What I find funny is that it seems like all split window busses have > problems with the brakes. :) I want to replace everything...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 08:27:03 CDT
  ...before they start getting rare, like the old split-window buses. :( joel
• Atlanta Area Meeting (FWD)
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 15:01:27 -0400
  ...10th Bulli Brigade (Split Window Bus show) in Tampa Nov 11th Florida Bug Jam in Dade City, Florida (not to be missed if you...
• Re: Gas Leak
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 15:58:46 -0600
  ...and see exactly where it is coming from? > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Need help to find leak...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 13:04:39 -0600
  ...Anyone ever had this or have any suggestions?? > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: hey howdy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:01:45 -0400
  ...model was such an improvement in > space and interior design plus the loss of the split window was to > lose any collector's value.
• Re: Busses in the Movies
  Historical mailing list - MF
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:48:28 -0500
  ...the kids show Veggie Tales is filled with animated beetles and split windows. I've probably seen every episode, at least 3 have VW...
• Re: generation span
  Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 09:33:23 -0800
  ...s then you wern't there."] Then I had a "61 split window camper which I traded for a '61 green vert. Oh, I...
• Re: Absolutely no vanagon content - Lionel trains
  Historical mailing list - Richard T Young Jr.
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:22:23 -0500
  ...One of the vendors I purchase from Train-Li has a VW Split window that runs on the track. I can post pictures if...
• Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 13:24:36 -0800
  ...think so - Type 1 is the Beetle, Type 2 is the split window bus, > > Type 3 is the Fastback/Notchback/Squareback... > > > > On Fri, Feb...
• Parallax T&A
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 Nov 95 16:52 CST
  ...isn't is criminal to cut up a split window bug to make a dune buggy? *Custom* people out there: isn't it a...
• Re: fatal waterpumper flaw/Subaru?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 09:51:13 -0600
  ...GTI (mostly modified) (soon to be a G60!) and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf (high performance engine B&B) 81...
• Re: So long and thanks for all the phish!
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 17 May 2000 15:46:24 +0200
  ...It > kind of looks like the big brother to a split window. > So with regrets I sign off this wonderful list which has made...
• Corvaired 61 Dbl Cab ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 11:07:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The rear engine lid has a 'pivot out' setup to allow for the extra length of the Corvair w/o screwing up the split...
• Re: the term "barndoor" bus... & Split door options
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 10 May 2002 22:30:40 +1200
  ...Two other distinguishing features of the >Barndoor is the single pod dash (except for the deluxe models) and the >unvented brow on the split...
• Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:24:48 -0400
  ...some fun videos about electric conversions of a 356 and a >> split-window >> bus <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omOUc75r39g&t=123s> by...
• Re: The spirit of the Type II lives!
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Sat, 31 May 1997 17:59:51 -0700
  ...I guess I agree with the hard-line split window purists on this one. Later, Cris. '91 Westie "Fafner" '66 Kombi '67 Deluxe (parts...
• New Westfalia Vanagon Covers FS! (and more)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 22:01:05 EDT
  ...These three knobs are in the shapes of a split window bug, a split screen bus, and a bay window bus (sorry no Vanagons...
• Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 17:35:30 -0400
  ...While being familiar with the sight of the split-window and bay-window buses for as long as I can remember, I had not...
• Re: It's getting colder!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 09:46:51 -0500
  ...Will this effect > engine or water temperature at all, and is this a good or BAD idea. > TIA > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper...
• Re: A radical idea
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 01:45:50 -0600
  ...Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..." ______________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO...
• Thank you from Buses By the Beach - Grand Rapids, MI
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:12:15 -0700
  ...We had everything from old Split Windows to new Eurovans and from as far away as Florida and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Pictures will be...
• Re: is Portland OR the promised land (contains vanagon content, I promise)
  Historical mailing list - Houston
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 09:48:09 -0700
  ...clean > vanagons I saw (in > addition to a number of loafs, split windows and > some ragged vanagons) > If one of the list members own...
• Re: swampy? cooler.....
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:00:23 -0600
  ...They don't fit on split window buses however as the duct is wider than the slider opening in the front windows, w/o...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 06:10:48 PST
  ...vans, and I would hate >to see this disapear when the split window/loaf/early brick crowd has spun >off onto another list.... > >You...
• 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 18:00:28 -0500
  ...It's not the 68 split window I've always dreamed of but I love it anyway. I have had for around 2 years...
• Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Tue, 27 May 2008 14:26:04 -0700
  ...Back in my Split window Hippy Van days, we used to make a > home brew we called "Pineapple Swipe". Took only a few days...
• Re: Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:30:52 -1000
  ...If I had enough money, I'd love to have a split-window bus from the 60's to restore, but I wouldn't...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 8 May 2004 17:54:04 -0700
  ...I bought a 66 split window as my first car back in 1976. I was a motorcyclist and bicyclist up till then but times...
• Old, pre-60 bus question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Wed, 7 Sep 1994 21:29:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the road in the bushes (blackberry, of course.) I saw a split window! It has the protruding front turn signals, the rear were the...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 19:31:37 -0800
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:15:12 -0600
  ...Hold onto all those extra seats-someday they might become like split window >bus middles seats that can sell for $1000's? > >Tom-then...
• Re: "Bus" or "Vanagon" ? (f) (was: Yahoo club for aircooled Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 04:39:42 EDT
  ...the classic type 2 rounded shaped split window Microbus was introduced in 1950, continued until '67, and then the Baywindow Bus from '68-'79...
• Re: Oil Light On!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:12:14 -0400
  ...suddenly? Thanks, John Flaherty Portland, Maine '84 GL Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Editorial opinion: VW Collectors..Probable unpopular veiw..delete now or...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 May 2007 11:42:57 EDT
  maybe you havent seen the split window buses that sell for $50 grand... oh wait.. go westy is already selling vanagons for that much...
• Transplant from bug to bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 02:50:27 -0400
  ...getting another one (his and hers - her being partial to a split window). We've even considered selling our 84 318i to fund the...
• Old splitty camper
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 13:13:21 MST
  This is for all you split window folks--I'm looking at an old splittie, and I'd kind of like to know what...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon For Sale Vancouver BC. Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:36:03 -0700
  ...was still surprised at how slow they actually are...My 36hp split window air cooled would have left it in the dust.....well....gone...
• Re: Doka Look Alike (friday reply)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:35:14 -0700
  ...I find it uh ..'interesting' ..and 'too german' that that whole assembly ..in the Split window Bus .. the trans, swing axles, and gear reduction...
• Camper Floorplans
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 22:41:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...He e-mailed me a nice ascii drawing of a European model split window camper that I was curious about, and I sent him...