Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 12+: 60 results shown for ash.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: GPS bilt into Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:53:57 -0600
  ...BZ-which way is north? On Apr 30, 2010, at 3:45 PM, PB wrote: > Has anyone tried removing the ashtray and installing it...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 21:21:48 -0700
  ...Discolored Dash Board (ashtray) > In a message dated 10/8/05 9:35:12 PM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: > > << Wipe the whole dash down...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:12:33 -0500
  ...The compression on #1 cylinder was 155, and that was the plug that had some ash buildup. If there's oil in there, though...
• Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:26:00 -0400
  ...And no, I don't live in the > boonies, just Asheville, NC. Does anyone know of a hardware or plumbing store > item that would...
• Re: Strangest thing you've found in a new bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 02:06:00 -0500
  ...so strange things: -$200 in 20 bills in a baggie under ashtray on top of radio (yay!) -old smelly underwear -kids toys, cards, game...
• Re: the weekender saga again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:29:28 -0500
  ...Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 Fax: (828...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:38:47 -0600
  ...Is the access thru the ash tray? Or pull off the plastic panel below the dash, in fron of the shifter? Bob Bob, Right...
• Re: K&N filter/Mt St Helens/Pinatubo
  Historical mailing list - Jason M Yasment
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 17:34:44 -0500
  ...Standard paper airfilters clogged > quickly and the fine silica ash found it's way into many engines. As Stuart > mentioned the stock VW oilbath...
• Happy New Year
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 10:50:41 -0500
  ...The address is 1648 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806. This is Route 191 just south of Bent Creek. I am outta here! (no Jo...
• NO-start, after my tweaking ('85)
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Mon, 9 Dec 1996 10:32:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...I BEG FOR HELP!!!!!!! I REALLY wanted to get more than 4K out of this last repair! Becoming desperate, David Bradshaw Asheville, NC
• Re: Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:51:53 -0400
  ...Pull out the ashtray and you should be able to see the bent wire. If you're patient and lucky you may be able...
• Smoke from dash
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 20:09:08 EST
  ...Smoke starts coming out of the dash ashtray area. Now he's got no power anywhere, and tears running down his face. Got any...
• Head Removal
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 06:50:51 -0700
  ...Is this a common thing? There was also an ashy looking substance inside the head. Is this from coolant? Just curious as I'm...
• Re: I got my frig to light -- LED change procedure:
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 5 May 2005 10:58:19 -0400
  ...WIth ash on the inside, and dust and such on the outside, it is entirely possible that the glass window is dirty enough that...
• Re: DOT3 instead of DOT4
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:35:12 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver wogdog wrote: >I'm ashamed to admit that after owning my Westy for 5 years that I have been...
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:17:34 -0700
  ...You may be able to drive to Redding or Ashland non stop. Then you can find a shop there to get your alternator checked...
• Re: Enter new list member
  Historical mailing list - Joe Ash
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 19:12:00 -0500
  Hello Listmembers, My name is Joe Ash and I also am a recently new owner of a 80' Westy that I acquired at no...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 14:03:34 -0700
  ...Aim toward Asheville, NC and pick up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Follow that weaving two-lane through the mountains all the way up through...
• Re: NVC-Fryeday Follies-G Rated Thing you might need at least 1 of?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:18:59 -0600
  ...I can't wait to see the ashtray & lighter in-service coming up. YMMV, Tom-difference in civilian vs. military spec? On Mar 26...
• Re: Vanagon cylinder order
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 26 May 2000 12:46:29 -0500
  Uh, I'm so ashamed! Sorry to everybody about that. I'll stick to seam-rust help next time! The one positive thing in...
• Re: Reviving Vanagon Grilles
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 11:03:32 -0500
  ...A detailing book I've got mentions that plastic > auto ashtrays can be revived by painting with laquer. Do you think this is > what...
• Why Westy Fridge wouldn't light & Photos
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 15:25:20 -0700
  ...A lot of loose crud/rust/ash in the combustion chamber and some soot on the heat sensor (I think that is what it...
• Re: Stereo help
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 17:38:45 -0800
  ...It would help > if you take the ashtray out and reach in from behind the radio and give it a > gentle push as you...
• Re: FS - dash mounted cup holders
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 08:30:30 -0700
  ...Mount with double-sided tape (not > included) to the top of the ashtray. Problem was, they wanted $10 to ship > one of them, so...
• Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:40:52 -0400
  ...Very > indirect. > I then fished a 12v circuit down to the rear ashtray where I mounted a > dimmer switch inside the never to be...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:25:05 -0500
  Hi Patti, Sounds like a good idea running your GPS power wire index the dash and out the ash tray. My only caution would...
• Re: Major Bud Vase Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:02:36 -0800
  ...To > dis purpose, I > figure a major flower vase upgrade to fit the > dashboard > ashtray is nessecary. Wherez can da ordinary > Joe pick up...
• Re: Blaupunkt San Jose
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 13:02:20 -0400
  ...They said it's because the bus has a really shallow cavity -- if you pull out the ashtray, you'll see that there's...
• Re: While on the subject of accessories...
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Thu, 23 May 2002 19:12:38 -0700
  ...bill >A little while ago, I saw an '86 that had an accessory tray on the dash >that mounted right over the ash tray...
• Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:01:47 -0700
  ...I can have the thumbdrive hidden in the ashtray and lead the aux in cable to the ipod (which is on a belkin stalk...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On the nature of Repair
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:08:03 -0600
  ...There is a big industry at work to make us ashamed of what we have (just watch any weekend home show) and long for...
• Re: Need help locating a supplier
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:13:26 -0400
  ...as well as other > vehicles - I was especially interested in his ashtray gauge pods.and I am > hoping someone one can resend me that...
• What's in your library?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:34:15 -0700
  ...In Mellow Yellow, I have: * Bentley's (of course) * The Ashley Book Of Knots, * Medicine for the Outdoors: The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical...
• Re: T3 Westy review
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:16:54 -0700
  ...Medford/Ashland... there could be 150 vanagons around here. Same in Portland OR ...you see them around. ..... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@Q...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 12:20:20 -0400
  ...Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 11:30 AM, David Klein <david@ashtec.ca> wrote: > HI, I hope I am posting this right. > > I am...
• Congrats WAS Re: e-Bay and beyond
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 15:42:34 MST
  ...Kaderabek, Director of Production >Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns >50 College Street >Asheville, NC 28801 >Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 >Fax: (828...
• Re: shore power vs batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Aug 2014 09:16:08 -0500
  ...who needs ashtrays... USB power... Looking for sources of > 12V->USB converters that aren't in the lighter plug format that I can shape...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:22:14 -0500
  ...I use an oak or ash handrail for the aerodynamics. :) My fake rain gutters have been permanent since '89. I routinely haul hefty Royalex...
• Re: Dash Cover recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:27:07 -0800
  ...I removed the ashtray first then reinstalled the ashtray with the edges over lapping the dash cover. The dash cover will need to be...
• Re: Radio removal and heater
  Historical mailing list - Dave Sovegjarto
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:49:41 +0100
  ...Radio removal and heaterHi thomas and all The ashtray is no more due to my temper as well no bracket. The rear of the...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:22:56 -0700
  ...I drilled into the dash just 'behind' (in front of?) the ash tray and put one outlet there...I plug a springy power lead...
• Re: A lot of hot air...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:28:42 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-20 11:15:15 EDT, mschrope@VIMS.EDU writes: << Maybe I should be a bit ashamed to admit...
• Re: Hey -- here's a deal!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:21:59 -0500
  ...Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 Fax: (828...
• Re: Heidelberg Radio Install Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:28:13 -0400
  ...I don't smoke, so if the ash tray interferes with the radio I may just take it out. I do need the harness...
• 1986 syncro for sale-Asheville NC
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 17:23:09 -0500
  Not a camper. It is a passenger van. This is the same van i posted for sale about 2 weeks ago. Bought it from...
• Re: for Mike Miller, was I'm thru
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 16:29:55 -0800
  ...I ashamed of myself though. >> >> Mike > > Mike, > Sorry to do this thru the list but in case you didn't know your isp is...
• Re: yummy
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:51:47 -0700
  ...he is, I would expect something like this direct from Haight & > Ashburyland too. > > What these seats look like is probably the remnants of BENT...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Fire In Progress (jpg)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:58:21 -0700
  ...my condolences to the owner noted to be ashley benham yours On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 1:10 PM, Jere Hawn <jghawn@earthlink...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:22:06 -0700
  ...just changing springs and shocks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Klein" <david@ASHTEC.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 10...
• Re: Westy battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:08:07 +0000
  ...Ryan Asheville, NC
• Re: Cup Holder, in captains area.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:30:02 -0700
  ...It just so happens that my particular Sirrius fits perfectly in the ash tray....but I only really listen to that on real Road...
• importing from Canada
  Historical mailing list - T and RMB
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 08:26:44 -0700
  ...Kaderabek, Director of Production >>Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns >>50 College Street >>Asheville, NC 28801 >>Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 >>Fax: (828...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 03:29:09 -0700
  ...The problem is I figure I have room for up to three >gauges (pod mounted to between the VW instrument pod and the ash...
• Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 23:59:35 -0400
  ...When I've been on the boat for awhile and come back ashore, I have to fight this awful (and perfectly natural-feeling) temptation...
• Re: Porta P and Thetford 135
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:34:20 -0800
  ...Easy to use, no detectable odor, easy to clean, will fit between the seats, under the extended bed but not in the ashtray. See...
• Re: Wanted: Westy sink / refer cabinet only
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 24 May 2002 16:23:13 -0700
  ...So any ash tray will hold it or try an alligator clip (Sorry it's Friday. Couldn't resist.) William > Hi, Volks: > > I see...
• Re: STOLEN Bus Alert!!!-----SF area!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:33:06 EST
  ...Last seen 3/22 on Oak at Ashbury. There are only 2 or 3 vans that look like this in the city, so if...
• Re: Kick Panels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 22:12:20 -0800
  ...APPLE ply is even better, Ash venier over Maple core. I LIKE the wood look, but if you are going to cover them, you...
• compression to high?
  Historical mailing list - Erick Sowder
  Thu, 16 May 1996 15:38:00 -0400
  ...ESOWDER@RFMD.COM Also looking forward to the buses on the blue ridge event in Asheville the end of May. I wish I could...
• Solar-Powered 1969 VW Van
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 00:18:56 -0400
  ...Home Power Magazine PO Box 520 Ashland, OR 97520 800-707-6585 http://www.homepower.com/ dkulha@wco.com Usual disclaimers apply... Dan Herbert...