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• Re: VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:53:31 -0600
  ...VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show > I'm going to the Detroit Auto show. I'll take some pics and post them online > for...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:53:31 -0600
  ...VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show > I'm going to the Detroit Auto show. I'll take some pics and post them online > for...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:27:14 +1200
  ...Burn it any way you wish. >Jay > > >>Of course, as with all Microbus'es, this thing has got to be lowered 6 >>to 8...
• Re: microbus is dead NVC
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Wed, 19 May 2004 08:51:50 -0500
  ...They asked, "If the new Microbus cost $30,000 or more would you buy it?" I said, "No." I had read a statement somewhere...
• WTB: Micro Bench Seats
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Fri, 8 Sep 1995 15:17:27 -0500 (CDT)
  I am looking for two rear bench seats for a '66 MicroBus. Top dollar paid! Anyone have any idea where I can find these...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 09:26:47 -1000
  did I read this right... does this bus have 20 inch wheels?!? Mick Kalber 89 Syncro Westy "Dadeo" Tropical Visions Video, Inc. 62 Halaulani...
• Re: Picture of 2008 VW Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:27:17 -0800
  Sure puts the UGH in ugly! On 1/16/07, Dan Bates <daniel.bates@comcast.net> wrote: > > http://www.nextcar.com.au/i.vw...
• Re: Great Space Up Blue Photos
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 05:59:21 -0800
  Hey, if we can't get a rebodied Eurovan Microbus, we'll never see this thing :o( toodle pip, -- Dug Smith | Homer Simpson: (mailto...
• friday! (Will started this...)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 12:00:35 -0600 (CST)
  ...friday! (Will started this...) I'm driving my Microbus At which I must sometimes cuss. The reduction gearing Has de-stroyed my hearing, While...
• Re: Generation Span
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 09:28:58 -0500
  ...http://www.bellfamilytree.org/vw/VanagonFront.jpeg Take care, Paul in Columbus, OH (Age 50, VW owner since 1976, starting with a '69 Microbus...
• Re: Just called VW- Camper discontinued in U.S., Canada
  Historical mailing list - MyC & bL
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:52:10 EDT
  i recieved word about a month ago that there will NOT be a camper version of the new "microbus", "macrobus" or whatever...solely for...
• Re: New Microbus Website - suggestions on comments
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 13:19:32 -0500
  ...In all of our advice for VW regarding the new Microbus, let's not forget the idea of options packages. It is very unlikely...
• Re: Microbuses exceed 40! (film at eleven)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 15:59:57 MST
  --Joel Walker said:-- > the Micros made it up over 40! Oh, for a minute, I thought you meant MPH on a hill! Nevermind......... -- Todd...
• Re: For Sale: '66 MicroBus
  Historical mailing list
  13 Sep 95 10:32
  >Optional Accessories: M114 - Six Hinged Side Windows >M430 - Dual Circuit Brakes >M025 - Lap Belt Anchors Does this mean that you have a good list...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 09:22:59 -0800
  ...unladen kerb weight without driver for the 241, Microbus de luxe. -Dana- > > They > > aren't light vehicles either. > > it's all relative, andrew... they...
• Re: microbus is dead NVC
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 May 2004 16:46:46 EDT
  In a message dated 5/19/04 3:02:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes: > . I love the Vanagon's > look...
• the middle seats that are worth big bucks....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 06:48:48 EST
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4534858385& category=34206 when i had my '67 Microbus, i paid $200...
• Re: Picture of 2008 VW Microbus
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:18:07 -0600
  Dan Bates wrote: > http://www.nextcar.com.au/i.vw.LT.front.white.05jul.jpg > > > Talk about Plain Jane.......... That thing is so ugly...
• Re: C.W. McCall
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:31:11 +1300
  ...Well, one does mention a VW Microbus...
• Re: [vanagon] Share some vanagon video
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:44:41 -0800
  ...Microbus <microbus_chan@yahoo.com.tw> > > Date: Jan 26, 2008 8:57 AM > > Subject: [vanagon] Share some vanagon video > > To: vanagon@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > Vanagons...
• Re: VW's New Chattanooga Plant
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:14:06 -0400
  ...This is just my theory and I'm sticking with it. :) A TDI microbus concept van would be a great seller and I would...
• Microbus side-window modification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:38:52 +1300
  A relatively simple modification which radically alters a van's appearance. Could cost a bit to have the glass made, though... See: http://s660...
• goin' to Hattaras
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 16:26:15 EDT
  ...Keep on the lookout for us - two tone green - white (light green) '65 microbus deluxe with MA plates. Flash us down or whatever.... christian
• For Sale: '66 Adventurewagen split-window microbus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 02:31:33 EDT
  this isnt mine, but its for sale here locally in allentown pa, if anyones interested it has the fiberglass Adventurewagen highroof. motor and trans...
• got new T5 Eurovan pics!!!! they are making it!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 01:23:20 EST
  i found some pics of the new T5 Eurovan....the next body style (not the microbus concept) this is the next Eurovan.. can anyone...
• Re: vanagon song
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 12:43:05 -0600
  ...back in bus history, you'd want to include "Convoy" for the "VW microbus" mentioned in the refrain... but ONLY for that reason. Jim
• Re: 84 Vanagon heating problem/T-5 Microbus PowerPoint
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 17:25:00 -0500
  ...84 Vanagon heating problem/T-5 Microbus PowerPoint > I wanted to thank those that help me with my technical questions. I pretty > much just...
• Re: VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:59:10 -0700
  ...Sure would be nice to see a meld of Westy and a microbus of some kind. (or better a new Brick...... but then I...
• Re: Scion xB
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 18:20:28 -0800
  ...but convinced myself to hold off for a number of reasons, one of which is to see what VW does with the new microbus...
• What's a sick 1993 Microbus 2.5i worth?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:18:27 +1200
  Just wondering if there are any lurkers (eg in New Zealand) who would have an idea as to what a South African 1993 Microbus...
• AW: new Microbus ?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 7 Jun 97 10:23:46 UT
  ...new Microbus ? Really disappointing news you brought Tom, 500 requests and orders on on day and nothin happend - seems like afmiliar VW behaviour to...
• it's not a Vanagon, but it's not a droid, either
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 12 May 2015 12:24:42 -0700
  So the Vanagon content is quite low here: <http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/lzw_eihaA3A/r2-vw-a-microbus-transformed.html...
• ready-aim-fire Zippos!
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 17:14:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...Sure, the Volkswagen Microbus was space efficient, but it was also exceedingly slow and very dangerous. (the designer's) concept put the mechanicals, not...
• Re: New Vanagon Body Effects
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:40:02 -0600
  ...http://www.newdimensions.com/vw_2.html which is about wanting a "New Microbus from VW" ... somehow, to me, the drawings have a singular...
• Re: Are Vanagons more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 00:34:55 -0600
  Ford Focus? Phooey !!! Save your rubles and wait till the new microbus get's here !!! Waiting for David M. is like waiting for STP...
• Re: the new "microbus" sucks.. Re: Uh oh, new Bus a go!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:28:29 -0700
  And you think finding 195R/14 tires is tough. Pocketbook OUCH! tim in san jose > > 3.2 liter 230hp V6, 5 speed Tiptronic, 245...
• Re: How long on the list serv....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 00:34:51 EST
  ...writes: > ("65 Bus Owner's Manual --> FREE") > > now theyre going for $500 on the samba ..along with those $50,000 '65 deluxe microbuses :<) chris
• The problem with the 2009 Volkswagen Routan isn't so much what it is as what it's not
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 20:29:37 -0400
  *Interesting commments on how a MicroBus might possibly (maybe) be built in Chatanooga, TN:* ** *http://tinyurl.com/68cfxl* ** -- Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy...
• re: 57 samba or 58?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 03:35:12 -0500
  ...no seats in back, one tone paint) model 22 is the Microbus (headliner, 3 windows on sides, interior panels, rear and middle seats, two...
• Wear Index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 9 Nov 94 10:32:01 PST
  ...What I would need is similar information on Vanagons of all flavors, the EV and microbuses. On the microbus, I would also need the...
• Re: nomenclature variation ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 03 Aug 94 22:31:57 CDT
  On Wed, 3 Aug 94 20:52:33 CDT Jerry Dunham said: >]so if 1949-1967 are Microbuses (but Jerry has a 1984 Microbus...
• Re: model makers - mod. new beetle into van
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:42:45 EST
  ...way http://www.korkutvarol.com/Microbus1.html modifying a new beetle plastic model kit to make a microbus.<<<<<< Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• 10 Million Transporter Drivers Can't Be Wrong
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:31:04 -0500
  ...Thought it was Brazil? http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/11/vw-transporter-microbus-production.html -- Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "Joe's Van...
• Re: Asking VW about plans for a new microbus
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:43:20 +0000
  ...Asking VW about plans for a new microbus Hey all - My full-time job is crawling under my 1990 Westie trying to identify leaks...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:36:02 -0700
  ...Mention of the Possible New MicroBus **� B Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET> wrote: ** >> I did not know that. I knew that VW had "Tuned" the...
• Re: Ethical question on VW busses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 14:50:00 -0700
  Therefore, it seems to me a hideous crime to lock a microbus. >> Does anyone have any valuable insights? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ............................................................. Not to be rude or anything...
• is Concept bus at LA auto show?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 00:10:42 EST
  Seems some don't like the looks of the new "concept" Microbus. Did I miss something? Was I sleeping when the Vanagon became good...
• Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:45:19 -0400
  My '89 Westy sports a plain Jane Vanagon badge, but what I'd really like to have back there would be a Microbus emblem...
• CB & VW humor
  Historical mailing list - John Fox
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 07:43:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...resist.... "..and eleven long haired friends of Jesus in a chartreuse Microbus." If you don't remember, your bus is older than you are...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:57:38 EST
  In a message dated 1/8/01 2:19:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, hotlava@INTERPAC.NET writes: > did I read this right... does...
• Re: microbus is dead NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 May 2004 22:29:28 +1200
  >I never would have dreamed >of seing a (branded) Cadillac truck Ahem! Cadillac makes nothing BUT trucks. Those which aren't trucks are Opels...
• Re: Asking VW about plans for a new microbus
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 15:21:02 -0500
  ...Asking VW about plans for a new microbus > > Hey all - > > My full-time job is crawling under my 1990 Westie trying to identify leaks...
• Re: Sliding rear window
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 01:07:30 EST
  The South African Vanagon (Microbus) in production until 2002 had one side rear sliding window on the driver's side. The rear side window...
• Re: Microbus side-window modification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 17:12:33 +1300
  > Looks like a stock South African van option, are you sure it's a mod? It's a PhotoShopped image of my 93. The...
• Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 11:20:43 -0500
  Dang! That bus must have been designed by Bud Tugly! "Cause it sure is.... On Mon, February 4, 2008 7:05 am, Peter T...
• Re: Pop Culture reportLVC Terri Hatcher loves her microbus
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:58:57 -0800
  At 08:59 AM 2/28/2005, you wrote: >Nothing says "down to earth" like a microbus, no? Bah! I don't think it...
• Re: Thuh Weakly Stats ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 15:42:47 -0500 (EST)
  Add another '67 Microbus to that total! And you can add one Vermont bus to the list too. After many long months of searching...
• Regarding SA "Microbuses"
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 10:19:55 -0400
  I sent mail to 5 VW dealerships in SA to get more info. As soon as they get back to me I'll forward...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:18:47 EST
  In a message dated 1/7/05 11:10:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, Jahsurf@AOL.COM writes: > Does anyone know > if these are...
• Re: Electric Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:53:00 -0700
  ...On 9/26/06, Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@vanagonparts.com> wrote: > > http://tinyurl.com/o3clj > > Okay, it's not a Vanagon (it's a Microbus...