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  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 00:12:02 -0800
    ...Maybe low flung water tanks somewhere under the rear. The real problem isn't the cost of wood. It's the lack of experience...
  • Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:27:53 -0500
    ...I watched the lower area behind the lights and after several rainy days and trips noted no water gathering there. I put fat mat...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 23:30:39 -0800
    ...By using two Primus lantern mantles re-jetted for the low 1 psi pressure of the regulated westy tank I am able to generate...
  • Re: Instructions for fridge removal
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 08:26:57 -0700
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  • Re: Hatchback struts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:09:22 -0700
    ...and hinge conformation was enough to make it work. >> >> The original placement of the tire mount on the rack was made as low as...
  • Re: Power window replacement details-------very true
    Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
    Sat, 14 Jan 2006 13:31:21 -0800
    ...Next comes the vent in the lower rear corner of the panel. There are two screws facing you when you look at the panel...
  • Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:10:19 +0000
    ...There are two options. >If you have a Westfalia style bed setup (not weekender style) you can use >the Reimo bed hinges that we...
  • Re: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:09:18 -0700
    ...Since the autoignition temperature of HFC-134a is lower than that of hydrocarbon refrigerants such as HC-12a� and DURACOOL 12a�, doesn't that...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:15:50 -0800
    ...I have a Westy kitchen drawer that I plan to tweak a bit in >>>>>> order >>>>>>> to have it reside on the lower left front...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:31:19 -0800
    ...I have a Westy kitchen drawer that I plan to tweak a bit in > order > >> > to have it reside on the lower left front...
  • Re: Suburu/Golf debate
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 21:46:22 -0800
    ...The Subaru engine will result in a 4 to 5" loss in ground clearance due to the low-slung oil pan and exhaust system...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:08:58 -0600
    ...I have a Westy kitchen drawer that I plan to tweak a bit in > >>>>>> order > >>>>>>> to have it reside on the lower left front...
  • Re: battery compartment
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:56:57 -0700
    ...under the >> battery cover. >> ( the L shapped one is for a hinged non-westy battery cover ) >> >> the kind for a Westy screw-down batt...
  • Re: 85 Westy fridge removal
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 30 May 1997 13:58:48 -0400
    ...Simply open it, and then lift up, it will come off the hinges. Do the same with the under-sink cabinet door. Then remove...
  • Re: ... richly blessed ... amazing wife ... everything else nice too ... update on Pastel Van TOAST and other emails on van crash
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:03:14 -0800
    ...leading to pieces missing > > stern hatch door broke at hinges ... struts on both side broke off at > connecting point to hatch > > most glass broken...
  • Re: Viscous Coupling Test
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:55:32 -0800
    ...I run lower tire pressure in my front tires as specified in the manufacturer's chart near the driver's door hinge. Hmmmm..... What...
  • Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:36:47 -0500
    ...in this regard i'm glad they dont really make a "low end" mac thats sold with the idea of having more performance than...
  • (f)Long 2000 Vanagon Westfalia Project cancelled by VW
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:57:40 -0500
    ...signature design, and functioned so well." The new design eliminates the hinged, folding, and elevating mechanism for the top, fixing the original design permanently...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:52:10 -0800
    ...I have a Westy kitchen drawer that I plan to tweak a bit in >>>>>>>> order >>>>>>>>> to have it reside on the lower left front...
  • Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
    ...Especially check around sink tops and door hinges ... any swelling here or patch-jobs indicate the wood (especially if particle board) has warped. Pop...
  • Re: Heli stories NVC
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 15:06:47 -0500
    At 01:45 PM 3/1/2002, Al Knoll wrote: >HELO, Hi exit, Low opening. Used to describe airborne parachute maneuvers. > >HELI---shorthand for...
  • 1.9 to 2.3 was: looking for a project?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 7 Apr 2020 11:58:08 -0400
    ...I replaced slider hinge And sink parts and so on. But, rebuilding an engine is not something I can do alone or ask my...
  • Re: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:09:52 -0400
    ...Since the autoignition temperature of HFC-134a is lower than > that of > hydrocarbon refrigerants such as HC-12a� and DURACOOL 12a�, doesn't > that...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:02:29 -0500
    ...I made a hinged cover to hide the light from the lamps. 4 inch 107 cfm 12vt box fan draws 1/2 an amp...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:21:48 -0800
    ...wanted. > > > >By using two Primus lantern mantles re-jetted for > the low 1 psi pressure > of the regulated westy tank I am able to...
  • Re: 1.9 to 2.3 was: looking for a project?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:07:12 +0000
    ...And even put in a replacement rear wiper motor.  I replaced slider hinge And sink parts and so on. But, rebuilding an engine is...
  • FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 17:33:24 +0000
    ...Oh and that fancy rear tailgate with the two hinges and power window. Mom working two jobs while 7 months pregnant fell asleep driving...
  • road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
    ...On the right is a conventional glove compartment with a padded, top-hinged door. An over-center hinge action holds the door open for...
  • Re: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 20:25:00 -0800
    ...Oh > and that fancy rear tailgate with the two hinges and power window. Mom > working two jobs while 7 months pregnant fell asleep driving...
  • Fridge R+R... how I spent my weekend (long)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:14:55 -0800
    ...The left hand lower one is accessible through the little storage cubbyhole to the left of the fridge, and the upper through the flat...
  • Re: Comments on plastic repair/Epoxies in General(a little long)
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:24:15 -0600
    ...would the repair >withstand being forced over the protruding hinge pins? It did. I put >a little silicon lube in the joints and on...
  • Scary Halloween VW Bus Story
    Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
    Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:19:40 -0800
    ...The door let out an eerie creak as I climbed out of my westy to inspect the engine. "Funny, I just lubricated that hinge...
  • Re: AC convert
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:27:37 -0400
    ...Since the autoignition temperature of HFC-134a is lower than that of hydrocarbon refrigerants such as HC-12aR and DURACOOL 12aR, doesn't that...
  • Re: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 10:15:03 -0800
    ...Oh > and that fancy rear tailgate with the two hinges and power window. Mom > working two jobs while 7 months pregnant fell asleep driving...
  • Re: Comments on plastic repair/Epoxies in General(a little long)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:46:02 -0600
    ...would the repair >> withstand being forced over the protruding hinge pins? It did. I put >> a little silicon lube in the joints and on...
  • Re: trip
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 10 May 2002 13:41:25 -0400
    ...Bungee to the poptop hinge, bungee sideways across luggage rack, strap forward, under windshield wiper, across to left-hand metal post behind the lower...
  • Re: From rags to westy in a week.
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:23:50 -0700
    ...I also use metric screws with locknuts on the bed hinge strap holes instead of relying on the sheet metal screws the factory used...
  • Re: From rags to westy in a week.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 06:16:02 -0400
    ...I also use metric screws with > locknuts on the bed hinge strap holes instead of relying on the sheet metal > screws the factory used...
  • Re: Hatchback struts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 4 Jun 2017 19:43:23 -0700
    ...If the struts were connected to the end of the hatch and the other end at the lower part of the hatch opening then...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    12/10/95 10:27 PM
    ...And of course, any flaws that you uncover can be used to justify that insanely low offer that you are about to make for...
  • Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 3 Jan 2020 12:29:39 -0500
    ...It is easy to cut the back of the tray and even lower the hinges but then the tire will rest on the frame...
  • Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:53:15 -0700
    ...But I was very pleased at how It was much cooler in the morning, low 40's. I left early and wandered up 395...
  • Re: From rags to westy in a week.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:42:16 -0700
    ...I also use metric screws with > > locknuts on the bed hinge strap holes instead of relying on the sheet > metal > > screws the factory used...
  • Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 19:32:45 +0000
    ...Oh and that fancy rear tailgate with the two hinges and power window. Mom working two jobs while 7 months pregnant fell asleep driving...
  • Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:01:43 -0400
    ...It is easy to cut the back of the tray and even lower the hinges but then the tire will rest on the frame...
  • Re: From rags to westy in a week.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:42:28 +0000
    ...I also use metric screws with> > > locknuts on the bed hinge strap holes instead of relying on the sheet> > metal> > > screws the factory used...
  • Re: Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:34:52 -0700
    ...But I was very pleased at how > > It was much cooler in the morning, low 40's. I left early and wandered > up 395...
  • Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 10 Mar 1999 17:27:26 -0800
    ...10.5 volts is about the lower limit for many appliances. Then when I left camp I would switch the fridge over to 12...
  • auxiliary battery madness... long
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:01:28 -0700
    ...10.5 volts is about the lower limit for many appliances. Then when I left camp I would switch the fridge over to 12...
  • auxiliary battery research, long....
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:08:46 -0700
    ...10.5 volts is about the lower limit for many appliances. Then when I left camp I would switch the fridge over to 12...
  • repost: Auxiliary Battery Madness... long
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:56:41 -0700
    ...10.5 volts is about the lower limit for many appliances. Then when I left camp I would switch the fridge over to 12...
  • Fw: Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 3 Apr 1999 18:13:15 -0800
    ...10.5 volts is about the lower limit for many >appliances. Then when I left camp I would switch the fridge over to 12...
  • Re: Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:58:39 -0700
    ...But I was very pleased at how >> >> It was much cooler in the morning, low 40's. I left early and wandered >> up 395...
  • Broken belt to Water pump
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:23:56 +0000
    ...Oh and that fancy rear tailgate with the two hinges and power window. Mom working two jobs while 7 months pregnant fell asleep driving...
  • Re: Installing 2nd battery
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:10:29 -0800
    ...10.5 volts is about the lower limit for many appliances. Then when I left camp I would switch the fridge over to 12...
  • Re: Long Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:18:33 -0700
    ...But I was very pleased at how > >> > >> It was much cooler in the morning, low 40's. I left early and wandered > >> up 395...
  • Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:33:18 EDT
    ...A traditional low volumetric efficiency undercooled American V8 had drastically reduced lifetime when run at 4000 rpm and above for extended periods. In the...
  • solar panel article
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
    ...Siemens and Solarex have recently introduced new crystalline-technology models that offer slightly lower cost per amp than their predecessors (8-15 percent less...
  • Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Since there's no timing adjustment you can only throttle back on the fuel to accomodate the lower oxygen density at higher altitudes. If...
  • BA6 Heater Information - long
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
    ...Since there's no timing adjustment you can only >throttle back on the fuel to accomodate the lower oxygen density at >higher altitudes. If...