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  • Re: Stealth Vanagon Camping
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:06:36 -0600
    ...Then I come back later the next day and luxuraite in my sunburn and try to get the sand out of all my orrifices...
  • Re: Bike Rack Rec
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:34:06 -0800
    ...Stephen --- On Mon, 12/28/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Bike Rack Rec To: vanagon...
  • Re: Anyone spot the Vanagon on LOST?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:49 -0700
    Man, you're even worse off than I am. � Stephen --- On Thu, 5/14/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Michael Sullivan...
  • Re: rear hatch llock cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:12:51 -0600
    ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe
  • water/fridge annunciator panel
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 20:35:43 -0600
    ...Steve Sandlin '84Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
  • Re: was starting issues...now mechanic questions
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Wed, 4 Feb 2004 15:46:22 -0600
    ...I took off the grounding little crown things behind the fuse panel and sanded the corrosion off. The lights haven't failed yet. Bad...
  • Got GAS?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:45:12 -0600
    http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/Gas121208SanAntonio# -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Kit
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:29:28 +0000
    ...Condelli sells a kit which is not a sandwich adaptor. > It takes the pressure between the pushrod tubes and TEE's it: > -to the...
  • Re: 1.9 flywheel needed
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:01:28 -0500
    ...Anyone have one laying around? > Thanks, > Steve Sandlin > Steve's Lock Shoppe > '84 Wolfsburg Westy > '79 Station Wagon > '00 New Beetle >
  • Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:08:59 EST
    ...sometimes when i get a vehicle and dont have time to do the rust repair immediately, i sand down the rust spots with a...
  • Re: false ads on Craigslist?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 11 May 2008 15:12:24 -0500
    ...http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/car/674983739.html Yep, see them from time to time. On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 3:20 PM...
  • A/C compressors Sanden 508 vs 510
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Aug 1997 02:58:46 -0400 (EDT)
    Hey, all...Today I got a a/c compressor (Sanden 508) off a '86 Golf, for 20 bucks at a local junkyard...spun it...
  • Re: Wanted Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plate for Air cooled 82
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Tue, 19 May 1998 18:07:44 -0500
    ...Wanted Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plate for Air cooled 82 > Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 10:20 AM > > Howdy all, > Last week I posted regarding...
  • Re: Parts Needed Dome Lights
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:41:25 -0600
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Parts Needed Dome Lights > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 1:12 PM > > > Hey...
  • Re: Free Stuff-see pics
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:43:57 -0600
    ...heallamp and extra rim On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 12:55 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Picked this up from a...
  • source for westy springs
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 20:46:11 -0600
    ...Anybody got a lead on some place that's reasonable? Thanks Steve Sandlin '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
  • Propane tank and valves for sale.
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Sun, 4 Jun 2000 17:28:31 -0400
    ...It works, and I will sandblast it before shipping it to you. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy
  • Re: how'd burning man become so cool?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 14 Aug 2003 18:12:03 -0700
    ...Don't want to scare the people, the desert animals and plants or the sand. Mike On 8/14/03 4:27 PM, "Gnarlodious...
  • Vanagon alloys for sale - $400 - San Diego
    Historical mailing list - Michael Moon
    Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:14:43 -0700
    ...http://sandiego.craigslist.org/pts/100548758.html __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
  • Re: Steve Sandlin's lock co.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:18:29 EDT
    In a message dated 9/15/06 9:42:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, WHalsey@SYA.ORG writes: > Can anyone tell me what time...
  • 12V fan for fridge
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 8 May 2008 20:31:27 -0500
    ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe
  • Re: Seem Rust
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 29 Jul 2001 13:27:02 -0500
    ...Take a razor knife and cut out the caulking, sand or sand blast ( I use a concentrated tip, hand held sandblaster) and get as...
  • Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:58:25 -0600
    ...Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling Since I've never been happy with the way my oil temps climb above 220degF when...
  • Re: tools needed to: (?) fix the rust, or find a new body?
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:11:16 -0400
    ...For fixing rust though I use a wire brush, a wire brush for the drill, a Dremel grinder, chisels, hammer, belt sander, orbital sander...
  • Re: FS Westy Austin-Cheap
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 14 May 2009 20:59:56 -0400
    ...Why hasn't is sold? http://sanmarcos.craigslist.org/cto/1139031207.html --- On Thu, 5/14/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From...
  • Re: Pop top sanding?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:29:25 -0500
    Javier, I highly recommend, staying away from the Scotch Brite pad, or sandpaper, unless of course your ready to refinish the top, in your...
  • Re: sandwhich plate for use to add external oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:16:57 -0600
    I've never seen a sandwich plate for a Waser Boxer but that is the basic part required. As much money as that guy...
  • Re: BuriningVan ??
    Historical mailing list - mike .
    Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:47:53 -0700
    ...What�s a matter with you? Don�t you think sea gulls and sand fleas count? You�re sure not politically correct even if...
  • Re: Pics of Brake Shoes-Another Saga?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:16:55 -0700
    ...thanks alot for everyone's help. > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/NewBrakeShoes?feat=directlink > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > -- Jake...
  • Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 117, long
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:00:00 -0700
    The biggest improvement for sand is in tires. I have 215/75/15 tires and I deflate them when I get off pavement and...
  • Re: Westy FS in Austin-But Ouch! Pricey.
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:12:17 -0700
    ...Miguel On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 5:10 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > That means that Miguel knows about it.  Heck...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:20:07 +0200
    ...27 82 410 3030 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa PO Box 785700, Sandton, 2146, South Africa www.investec.com -----Original Message...
  • Re: Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:57:40 -0600
    ...Either are > > solveable. > > Steve Sandlin > > Registered Locksmith -- David McNeely
  • [Fwd: Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine]
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Tue, 17 Dec 1996 15:41:23 -0800
    ...Bradshaw wrote: > > > Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the heads using plastic > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top...
  • Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Mon, 19 May 2008 14:09:24 -0400
    Yesterday, I found a link to the service manual (html and pdf file) for the Sanden compressor. http://www.sanden.com/support/servicemanual/ It...
  • Re: 84 Westy Over Priced on Clist in San Antonio
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Feb 2011 14:44:02 EST
    ...Eastern Standard Time, sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM writes: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/2179992117.html someone flagged it for removal
  • Re: Another Burning Van!
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 07:47:10 -0400
    ...http://www.benplace.com/pascal_stock/pascal14.JPG After sand blast: http://www.benplace.com/pascal_stock/pascal15.JPG Ben http://www.benplace.com/
  • Re: Creative Westy Ad on CL
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:40:35 -0600
    ...Don't need the infant seat, though. :-) 2009/2/20 Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> > > > -- > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > -- Michael in...
  • Camping/Stuff: Net Addresses
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Aug 1996 11:47:24 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Also found a site for VW/Sand racing. bye, tim
  • Re: Traction
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:26:26 -0400
    sand and mud... not that i would know or anything Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6 desa4622@kettering...
  • Re: Need input on radiator problem
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:51:12 -0500
    ...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding...Sanding... I'm finish now with sanding, it's cleaning time, priming time tomorrow...
  • RE: In search of '86 Vanagon Air Cond. compressor.
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 05 Jun 1996 09:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...It is made by Sanden and is >a SD510. Problem is the local VW dealer quoted me $603 (!!) and another >$150 (!) for the new...
  • Re: Vanagon Seams
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:14:16 -0800
    ...Vanagon Seams > > Sand blast them clean with a spot sand blaster, and fill the seams with > body panel adhesive. > Never show rust in that...
  • Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:56:36 -0500
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Bear Attacks Camper NVC Check these out! Something to think about in your pop-top. http://picasaweb.google...
  • Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 20 Mar 2004 20:08:01 -0600
    ...Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher? In any situation it will be work. Use a terry towel and apply glaze (I like Production Products...
  • Re: Final Drive Allen Size
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:48:56 -0400
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:36:19 -0500 >Can anyone tell...
  • Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:24:45 -0600
    ...She likes me on fishnet too. > > > BenT > Sent from my mobile device > > On Oct 7, 2009, at 6:42 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail...
  • Re: slider handle
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sun, 3 Feb 2002 00:03:37 -0800
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Steve Sandlin Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 7:19 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: sliding door handles
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:31:44 -0700
    ...William ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Sandlin" <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com> To: <developtrust@COX.NET> Cc: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 5...
  • Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:39:05 -0800
    ...Now you should here > that engine scream :-) Finally, i love that color, but it show every little > mistake (close to black) wile sanding it...
  • '82 westy FS .. one dollar
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:17:07 -0400
    ...a victim of sandy. (ie, flooded in saltwater) would be a good parts car though!! the camper interior and poptop are all worth it...
  • Grinders and sanders
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 11 Apr 1994 21:25:37 -0500 (CDT)
    Forwarded to the list. The list thought it was a duplicate. I'll work on that. -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@lenti.med.umn.edu...
  • ref head gasket (fix?)
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Sat, 4 Apr 1998 20:48:19 -0800
    ...surface - teflon filled hard anodize (Tuffram), electroless nickel, or...??? Or, maybe sand blast the surface (to roughen) & apply a thin film of epoxy? Austin
  • SD7H15 AC compressor replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:02:22 -0500
    ...wondered if one of these would work in place of SD709 for vanagon? http://www.sanden.com/products/piston7.html Thanks, Paul '89 Westfalia
  • camping
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:52:37 -0600
    Next week I will be driving from OK to PA to visit Dave and Sandy Milo. I'm thinking of camping between Terre Haute...
  • Finally repainting bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Fri, 12 May 2006 00:09:59 EDT
    ...After some repair, cleaning and light sanding, does one need a primer coat or straight to the Krilon? Best, Jeff 83.5 Westy LA...
  • Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 117, long
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:13:09 -0400
    ...mods even more so." What few mods are you referring to? Can you describe your Baja soft-sand technique for not getting stuck. Warren
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
    ...27 82 410 3030 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa PO Box 785700, Sandton, 2146, South Africa www.investec.com -----Original Message...
  • Re: (NVC) BusDepot.Com Beta Test
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:02:50 -0700
    ...I tried the sandbox routine back in about 1975 with a new Toyota Land Cruiser (The made for battle version). I never got stuck...
  • Re: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:09:39 -0700
    ...http://www.eugenecarsey.com/camp/eastfortrock/sand.htm Any place called "Sand Springs" is likely to have a quantity of sand. -- Mike "Rocket J...