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  • winter storage
    Historical mailing list - J�r�me
    Fri, 20 Nov 1998 18:41:30 -0500
    Hi volks! Can somebody tell me what to do or/and what not to do when you store a west outdoor? (i live in...
  • Re: ventilators in front doors
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:44:22 -0400
    ...runs through the door, so air gets to > the > > back >Oh come on! Everybody knows this is the umbrella storage >compartment! ;-) Only on Westys.
  • Re: vanagon storage
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:40:09 -0600
    ...Vanagon Storage My thinking on starting it and letting it run would be to let it run for a good bit, like 30 minutes...
  • What I carry in my Westy - Friday
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
    ...Over the bed storage: Two pillows, two sheets, two pillow cases, hand towels, rear OEM speakers. Under the sink: Canned goods, Coffee, Coffee Filters...
  • Re: Westy luggage area weatherproof storage?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 21 Nov 2002 11:52:02 -0700
    ...I bungie the "package" into the storage bin. Very compact and sturdy. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy P.S.: I now have a Thule...
  • VW Camper dreams
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:28:55 -0700
    ...http://picasaweb.google.com/zeespring/VWCarthagoCampervan/photo#4983847218257526802 The enclosed storage above the front seats is also what I want. http://picasaweb.google.com...
  • Re: Post winter storage sticky valve noise
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 11 Apr 2015 11:33:37 -0700
    ...Post winter storage sticky valve noise The obligatory mention of Marvel Mystery Oil. Search the archives for “MMO” to find the decade long discussion...
  • Re: secure storage?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:51:46 -0500
    ...If you have the old style rear A/C, and don't use it, pulling the guts out would make for some stealthy storage...
  • Re: Seat/Bed Swap
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:19:32 -0700
    ...It has a bench > that makes into a true bed, has massive storage under it, came with > screened sliding windows, rear hatch jail bars...
  • Re: Auto transmission from ten years of storage....what should i do?
    Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
    Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:53:36 -0600
    ...Auto transmission from ten years of storage....what should i do? > Trusted VW mechanic with decades of experience tells me it is very > important...
  • Re: Auto Tranny Axles
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 24 Dec 2004 06:23:00 EST
    ...the snow melts and get to digging in my storage barrels in the storage shed. Stan, where are you in TexASS that there is...
  • Re: peanut butter storage in Campers
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jul 1995 18:29:42 -0700
    Mix it with grits and spread it on pieces of old flannel nightgowns and use it to scour the frying pan if your Westy...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:09:18 -0600
    I was storing the Thetford where the stock fridge used to be and got tired of it using up valuable storage space so I...
  • Re: Bus won't start after winter storage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:02:53 -0700
    ...the battery and tried starting my bus after a long winter storage. To my surprise... it turns over but will not start. It normally...
  • Re: Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 9 Oct 2021 16:56:44 -0700
    ...once before storage and > once > >> after storage... Car collectors do it on a strict time schedule because > of > >> the contamination factors... storage or not...
  • Re: out of sight
    Historical mailing list - Alexander Vitakis
    Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:30:11 -0700
    ...I have the rear heater so under >the seat storage is limited. > >My wife Ingrid and I just built an inexpensive, light cover. It...
  • Re: travel to libby montana
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 12 Oct 2001 03:03:48 EDT
    Instead of ethanol, remove the metal cover of the tank top fill, and then prop open the storage bin lid a couple inches to...
  • Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:32:44 -0400
    ...New storage technology is also well on it's way. Karl On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:33:39 +1200, Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff...
  • Re: Vanagon Cover?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:59:29 -0400
    ...My Westy will spend a few months in the same storage place I kept it for five months earlier this year with no mouse...
  • New Adventurewagen tops soon available
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:53:43 -0800
    ...The storage over the front was particularly useful. If anyone wants to re-create an "Adventurewagen" here is your chance: http://canadianhightops.ca/venturewagonhightops...
  • bURNINGvan 2010
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:01:27 -0800
    ...Any answers [besides Mourkas who going south] Mike, I got the Syncro out of storage yesterday and it's now parked in front of...
  • Another turn signal question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
    Fri, 15 May 2009 08:43:20 -0230
    ...After taking the van out from indoor winter storage, I have discovered my right turn signal does not work when the headlights are on...
  • 68 Volkswagon Camper $1700 obo
    Historical mailing list - Robert Farrow
    Tue, 31 Oct 1995 13:35:37 -0800
    ...Cream color, (ready to paint funky colors!) Pop top, Ice-chest, sink, table, lots of storage space, sleeps two. Runs great! Good breaks and...
  • Who needed an oil fill pipe? I got one for FREE
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:11:29 -0000
    Looking through my storage units trying to make space for more good junk. Found the oil fill pipe off my 85 wasterleaker. Somebody needed...
  • westy upper bunk matress
    Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 22:07:18 -0700
    ...much? pmail me with info please. -Erin __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
  • Re: Outside Temperature
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:37:16 -0800
    I used my van all year round -- for storage.;-) BenT sent from my electronic leash On Dec 18, 2011, at 4:59 PM, Alistair...
  • Re: Under Seat AC
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 23:47:19 -0500
    ...of >> course ben >> tan will say "i have 3 of these in my storage building" LOL. but >> ive never >> seen one.. >> >> chris >> >> > -- http://members...
  • Subwoofer/Stereo Details in '82 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:20:54 EDT
    ...I contemplated many possible locations including a fourth order bandpass install in the unused part of the Westfalia storage cabinet next to the water...
  • Re: NVC - Fryedae - 2CV parade at Tour de France
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:31:46 -0700
    ...ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. > > http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage_062009 > -- Beverley...
  • Re: Hi-Lift Jack storage - was three vanagon trip
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:54:40 -0700
    ...Not the best storage >solution but I haven't made one of those chest thumping macho exterior >mounts yet. > >I was running skinny (185...
  • Propex heater and airflow
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:43:58 -0500
    ...I didn't want to lose all the storage space under the seat but was concerned with blockage of the unit. I purchased a...
  • Re: Robert Keezer Project - Conclusion / Last Post
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 03:12:55 EST
    ...intrepid volunteers the goal has been accomplished. > > Moving supplies were purchased, storage space and a moving truck were > rented. > > Friday and Saturday 15 or...
  • Re: VW Vanagon into a trailor
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:03:07 EST
    ...storage" bin into a trailor: > > -tongue on the front > > -remove front wheels? > > -remove axles from outer wheels > > -etc. > > > > Would that work? Great storage space...
  • Orig Vanagon Ski Rack and Rear Storage Pouch Avail (Just 1 of each!)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 18:08:33 -0500
    ...When not in use, the whole thing fits into a very small area for storage. There are a couple of pics at http://busdepot...
  • Re: ADVENTUREWAGEN HIGH ROOF MOLDS
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 20:40:47 -0600
    ...If there is a market save em, but it's hard to justify storage of these things for nostagila. > > Mark Keller > 91 Carat. > > Date...
  • Extra storage (for all vanagons) WAS: Lockable Cover for the Westy...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Apr 2000 12:38:11 -0700
    Hi all, I've had an idea for extra storage for a while now, and even though I haven't built this yet, I...
  • Re: Seatback Storage Suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:19:21 -0600
    ...Seatback Storage Suggestions? > I picked up two at Wal-Mart for about 10 bucks each. They have pockets for > CDs and I use the...
  • Re: List?
    Historical mailing list - James
    Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:55:55 -0500
    ...the tires and running fuel stabiliser through the system before winter storage. I also installed a wall-mounted spare tire rack for the car...
  • Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:30:16 -0400
    120v a/c??? are you sure??? I recently acquired a 1984 Westfalia with the air conditioner n the upper rear overhead storage area. This...
  • Vanagon Storage
    Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
    Thu, 16 Oct 2003 18:25:11 EDT
    ...Which leads to my storage question: I'm putting the van in my folks barn for about 6 months and I would love to...
  • Re: Larger tire front storage was fixing the missing posts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:39:10 +0000
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  • waving
    Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
    Wed, 24 Aug 1994 14:02:50 -0500 (EST)
    ...Any body see me? I'm in a guacemole green 76 with a big black storage box bolted to the top rack - in front...
  • Re: peanut butter storage
    Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
    Fri, 7 Jul 1995 13:20:02 -0400 (EDT)
    On Fri, 7 Jul 1995, Martha Rubin wrote: > > Mix it with Dot-5, split some pitted prunes, stuff it with the mixture, > and serve...
  • Re: Still need that muffler bracket
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Jul 1998 22:23:18 EDT
    ...Just check out your local hardward superstore (Lowes, Homedepot, my dad's storage shed, etc.) Ken Wilford John 3:16
  • Re: Is there such a thing as a rear storage heater for a Double Cab?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 11 Oct 2001 04:23:59 EDT
    In a message dated 10/10/01 10:22:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << the wooden Westfalia "big box" etc...
  • Re: mp3 players in vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 11 May 2002 18:32:17 -0400
    ...Kenwood MP3/CD/CDR deck with FM Modulator attached to a Laptop computer with 100gb of storage (1200 albums) of music. Almost coast to...
  • Re: Rear heater core during summer
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 10 Jun 2005 03:42:06 -0700
    In the summer, I remove my van's rear heater core assembly as I want the storage space when traveling. M __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Stay...
  • NVC: Mountain Biking Anyone? Toy Storage
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:43:39 -0600
    Hey Steve, Jake, put those toys away! ;>) Bob http://sports.webshots.com/video/3033564990048363935MjzpmJ _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts!� Play Star Shuffle...
  • Engine Storage
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:03:26 -0600
    Looks like I may need to store a couple of 2.1s. Let's assume worst case, a year or so. Any suggestions? I...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo installation w/ storage
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:47:53 -0600
    > It looks to me to be almost the exact right size for the Bentley! :) Bob, don't you keep your Bentley always open on...
  • Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 22:30:46 -0700
    ...I've done some searches and read about storage containers like the Yakima, but then I have to climb up and down from the...
  • Secure Luggage Rack Storage
    Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 16:15:21 -0700
    While browsing at our local outdoors shop, I discovered something far less expensive that might be a usable solution for secure luggage rack storage...
  • Re: Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 23:21:53 -0500
    ...Advice for winterizing a car (for storage) > > > > My syncro will be sitting the winter, likely without it's engine and >> transmission in it. >> Any...
  • info on overhead A/C - tks!
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Mon, 22 Nov 2004 19:37:06 -0800
    ...b) More storage. I like the idea of keeping my rear storage. c) since my poptop is a straight up model, I don't...
  • Gas Saving Tips
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:25:08 -0600
    ...We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 gallons. Only buy or fill up your car or truck...
  • Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:12:18 -0400
    ...It's good storage space! I often find myself leaving these thigns up there all winter though, and at some random point in December...
  • Re: Is there such a thing as a rear storage heater for a Double Cab?
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Thu, 11 Oct 2001 22:51:28 -0700
    ...Is there such a thing as a rear storage heater for a Double Cab? > I am in the middle of restoring my 1988 Syncro...
  • Re: Gas Saving Tips
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:13:59 -0600
    ...Remember that all service stations > have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the > more dense the gasoline, when it gets...
  • Re: one van for two people?
    Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
    Thu, 20 Nov 2003 07:34:43 -0800
    This may not be as far fetched as it sounds - I use mine as temporary storage when I can't figure out what to...
  • Re: Road Trip *Yippie!*
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 09:52:25 -0700
    --- Diana Patterson <dcpmsw@AOL.COM> wrote: > I've sold my house, put my belongings in storage, and resigned from my job ......... Good for you...