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• parts needed - '87 Vanagon GL Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 15:50:00 PST
  ...part mfr part # ---------------- ------------------ front bumper 255807111CGRU front bumper extension 251807124A1BG end cap? liftgate shell (for wiper) 251829105T right reat tailight assy 251945112A rear bumper...
• Re: Haunted Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - sheri motsenbocker
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:11:21 -0700
  > Anyway, before I shell out a few hard earned dollars and a bag of puppy dog > tails to the local exorcist, I figured I...
• seat don't fold flat --- need an owners' manual ???
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Sun, 20 May 2001 19:51:20 -0700
  ...file or a place to order one? I suppose if I shell out the $$ for a Bentley then I'd have all the info...
• Re: Best Cleaner for a 1985 Westy Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 16:37:00 -0500
  ...1985 van, and would like to clean up > the pop > top shell, without harming it. I have heard of a bathtub cleaning > product > called...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Geordie Birch
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:43:19 -0700
  ...They added egg whites and shell to make the > grounds sink to the bottom. Back then, it tasted OK to me. I wouldn't...
• Re: Window-Driver side door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:06:22 -0700
  ...I replaced the broken zip ties that hold the harness close to the inner sheetmetal shell and problem went away. If you're window...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:21:22 -0500
  ...Has anybody seen a vanagon chopped into a trailer? I know of a good vanagon shell at a junk yard... it would then match...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here AAA Plus!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:46:54 -0500
  ...to a VW specialist, or close to home, not just the Shell station down the road. I just renewed AAA in California and they...
• Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 13 May 2013 14:06:20 -0400
  ...I like the Yakima dn Thule racks I've seen but for how often we will use it I'm not willing to shell...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:10:17 -0800
  ...and I would rather cut > through van metal than that hard shell..... > Miguel > > > He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does...
• Re: killer bee noise in my 84 wesy
  Historical mailing list - Emmett Bearden
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:51:51 -0400
  ...It looks like the current fuel line is a rigid pipe covered with a rubber outer shell. I was thinking about replacing it with...
• Re: Rebuild Question...
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 15:44:53 EST
  ...It completely sucks to have to shell out HUNDREDS MORE $$$ when you drop a seat in 10k just cause you were a cheapskate today...
• I'm looking for a 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Charles
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 08:43:37 EDT
  ...I have a buyer for my 87 and am ready to shell out up to 15K for a 91 Westy. If you have one...
• Re: Clean Westie, Junkyards
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:35:14 -0700
  ...what the critter will bring piece by piece down to a shell. The removal technicians usually don't make more than 10/hr and...
• Re: I know about oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 22:23:27 -0700
  Be happy you don't have a Ferrari Enzo [F 60] which specs a Shell oil at about $70 quart. Mike On 6/2...
• Re: FS: 1983 Westy Project for $350
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:39:41 EDT
  ...but who knows? > > Your $218 number is far closer to our prices. > > remember that $218 was basically a shell. if i had left the...
• Airbox Q & A - Completed!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:28:40 -0700
  Thanks to all for these suggestions on sealing the�shell to the structure. Sealing the shell to the body structure is the easy one...
• The worst feature of shelling out $31,000 for a used Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:55:26 -0700
  ...A person who shells out that kind of money for a used vehicle usually doesn't intend to experience the learning curve that is...
• GRAY? Was Gray a poptop color?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 18 May 2010 12:59:29 -0600
  ...My 1987 Syncro is Wolfsram Gray Metallic and the poptop was originally painted a non-metallic gray over the white fiberglass shell to compliment...
• Re: '64 Camper Project
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 13:05:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...convinces me that the cost / appearance trade-off makes it worth shelling > out more $$ (how much?) for a better job. For maybe $50 more...
• FS: 79 bus in RI ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 20 May 96 22:28:57 CDT
  ...It has a unique hard shell top that makes the bus 2.5 feet taller and gives lots of standing room inside. It comes...
• Sliding door lock info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:38:58 +1200
  ...64 (3) 479-7535 Shell collector 69 VW Kombi-Corvair 75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) 84 VW T3 Caravelle GL/SVX...
• Re: Power Window Regulators - On Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:05:20 -0800
  ...every 15 years or so, you have to shell out $150 for a new window regulator. Just put $10 in a jar every year...
• Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:12:19 -0700
  ...owners and I noticed a small stain under the front clam shell this afternoon. It looks like it is dripping from the heater control...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:54:08 -0500
  ...http://www-static.shell.com/static/can-en/downloads/products_services/lubricants/rotella/rotella_t6.pdf
• Re: Business Product Costs(was Re: Curtain Kits)
  Historical mailing list - BNGR8FUL
  Thu, 14 May 1998 06:11:11 EDT
  ...We arent trying to set up a business making camper curtains (how boring), but thought that for those who dont wanna shell out $200...
• Re: Headin' down the highway FRIDAY NVC
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:28:56 -0400
  ...anything about Airstream that is the original >clear coat on the shell with near to no flaws in the finish. >She needs a little...
• Re: speaking of gas
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 14:29:22 -0600
  ...Only difference might be like Chevron, Standard or Shell who supposedly add things to their fuel, but personally I don't think their high...
• Re: Michelin 205/70 14 Tire Needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:05:10 -0800
  ...Before I go shell out big $ for a new tire, I thought I would > ask if anybody happens to have one almost new tire...
• Re: Tire size(s) that fits into clam shell
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Mon, 4 Jul 2022 21:05:27 -0700
  ...into replacing the spare tire that is located in the clam shell. > >> What tire and tire size would you recommend? > >> The stock tire sizes...
• Re: Mog conversions
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:39:39 -0700
  ...My good friend Juergen has a Mog Ambulance which of course is the perfect camper shell. I've got pix if I can dig...
• Re: Oil Cooler Install
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:20:54 EST
  ...Had planned to put a Viton air barrier around the upper part of the transmission shell but never got around to it. Goes together...
• Alternate Fuels
  Historical mailing list - Rosebud
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 16:30:56 -0400
  ...I think I'll crawl back into my shell - - at this stage of my life I don't need to shove sh*t against...
• bleeder repair update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:45:22 -0800
  I drilled out the stuck bleeder, not full width nor depth, then hit it with heat hoping the "shell" of the drilled out bleeder...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:36:08 -0500
  ...Clam shell question Hi tony and others, My lack of knowledge about tires is becoming more clear to me as this thread continues. I...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 08:53:32 -0400
  ...After examining the original curtain retaining setup, > we speculate that one could use the exterior shell of a bicycle brake > cable with the cable...
• Re: Speedometer Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 31 May 2006 18:13:24 -0700
  ...What years > will work? Do they have the same cruise control attachment as the Vanagon? The needle is attached to a steel shell which...
• Field trip to M&M Salvage, RuckersvilleVA (short)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:25:47 -0800
  ...at the field what the deal was; thin rows of empty shells in a grassy field with no signs of recent visits by curious...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:34:08 -0500
  ...loaded shotgun shells and other ammo rattling around under the drivers seat. various fix up parts, belts, wires, plugs, rotors etc. assorted tools, hula...
• Bars leak, I was reading
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:09:46 -0800
  ...So, shell I use it or take engine out? Zoltan
• Re: Protective tubing on fuel hoses?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:39:45 -0700
  ...Just be ready to shell out some dough. check Summit Racing or JEGs dylan "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA> wrote: FYI...
• Re: [WetWesties] Arco Lies!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:24:58 -0600
  ...Of course the Pink Air patents were bought up by > > Shell and now the dealer will charge you $25 to put Nitrogen-Enriched > > Pink...
• Re: Devil's advocate, was: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 21:46:21 +1200
  ...0064 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:38:09 -0500
  ...Clam shell question Ive decided with the 205/75/15 General Grabber 2 and some minor alterations to clamshell. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ...
• Re: Vanagon Spotted in Texas Chainsaw 3D
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 22:03:03 -0700
  ...I won't shell out $9 (x 2) to find >out. any body with quicker focusing eyes ? ... or in from the samba thread ... > > >________________________________ > From...
• 14" spare on 15" syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:15:38 EDT
  ...I haven't put the spare in the clam shell yet, and am supposed to go away for the weekend. So my question is...
• Re: Legitimate Microsoft updates for no charge NVC
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 09:24:03 -0500
  On Fri, 13 Feb 2004, sam.cooks wrote: > You don't have to be a business and shell out $$$$ to keep your MS OS...
• Re: Zetec Westy Site
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:28:26 -0700
  ...The 215/75/15 required making a replacement for the spare tire clam shell. I think you need full height springs for both these...
• Re:'56 update -misc mumblings-still
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 16:09:58 -0700
  ...Rusty VanBondo (Rust never Sleeps) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop Westy (Ground...
• WTB: 1985 Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 13:59:14 EDT
  ...It just needs to be the shell. \ A tall order, some will say, but the cost of body work and paint forces me to...
• Re: Gas just went up $0.14 per liter!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:31:45 -0600
  ...I believe I already heard the President say "first we have to Mobilize, then we Exxonize, followed by Shellonization," .... and you can add in...
• Re: F.S. 1.9L engine and auto trans
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:38:09 -0500
  ...the useful parts from my son's recently crashed '85GL. >>The shell is going to the scrap yard tomorrow. I'm taking offers on...
• Re: WANTED: Hollow 2.1L WBX cat
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:51:10 -0500
  ...decent, hollow 2.1l WBX cat, or more > accurately a cat shell. > > does it matter if its hollow or not? or you just want...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Nov 94 7:56:42 PST
  ...screen, which looks like it might be from a pickup camper shell, and _screw_ it into the body. The aluminum frame around the screen...
• Re: will Porsche 914 alloys with 5 lug fit the 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 09:50:16 EST
  ...These models hvae a 914 body shell asssembled by Porsche instead of VW. They had 911T engines, brakes and 911 5-lug wheels. I...
• Re: Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 29 May 2007 12:07:20 -0600
  ...Westfalia in Auburn yesterday >> when I >> was >> getting gas at a Shell station - might have been Stefan's but I >> know he >> had >> it...
• Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Tue, 29 May 2007 09:42:02 -0700
  ...I also saw a beautiful blue Syncro Westfalia in Auburn yesterday when I was getting gas at a Shell station - might have been Stefan...
• Re: Friday - NVC - Air Cooled Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:20:21 -0700
  ...Unless the 36hp was used to propel a very small snail shell.;-)
• Re: wannigan/wanigan
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:11:41 -0800
  ...top! Wanigan in my experience is a word for a hard shelled carry-all used in a canoe. Often made of wood, the nice...
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 17:05:36 +1300
  ...with 2.5liter Audi fives have a problem with stripping 3rd & 4th gears, an RSA VW dealer (Shelley's, Port Elizabeth) told me. Andrew