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• Retrofitting Cruise Control to a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 18:03:13 EST
  ...I am planning another junkyard safari for this Friday and it would be good to know which vehicle to concentrate on as far as...
• Re: spring break trip
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:48:46 -0500
  ...and go to Calloway Gardens and than visit the Wild life Safari. ( My Westy wants to pretend it's driving on the savannah with...
• Dictionary ... part II
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 95 15:14:13 PDT
  ...Here is what I've been told so far: - Safari Bus Mike Wright: Dave Schwarze has a Safare, which has a permanently raised fiberglass...
• Re: Friday- Internet Explorer 9 help
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:56:19 -0800
  ...net> wrote: > > > Thanks for reminding moi why I use Firefox or Safari! > > > > YMMV, > > > > Mr. BZ-Mac thread not intended > > > > > > > > On Nov 11, 2011, at...
• Re: Advice/ opinions/possible sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:27:38 -0500
  ...as I'm on the > winter road in my cheapy GM Safari AWD, and it works fine... I guess it > might be time to...
• next CCC's camping trip
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 09:44:32 -0700
  ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? Subscribe to the New VW Thing () () mailing list by sending mail...
• Africa and the vw bus
  Historical mailing list - Guntram Von Kiparsky
  Tue, 17 May 1994 20:50:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...vw busses in Africa ? It would be neat to find some old vintage safaris rolling around down there. thanks for info in advance. guntram
• Re: Back in service, a real pleasure, the Vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 15 May 2016 23:34:00 -0400
  ...I've recently > been using a GM Safari AWD van for almost everything... I picked the > Safari AWD automatic up as my winter-time...
• next CCC's trip
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 19:44:45 -0700
  ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? Subscribe to the New VW Thing () () mailing list by sending mail...
• Mac and frapple--can someone test this?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:27:16 -0500
  ...I'm on a powerbook with Safari and system 10.3.9. Has anyone tried it with explorer? Jim On Oct 26, 2005, at...
• Re: Tires again..specifically Michelin
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:46:45 -0700
  ...This time it is an AWD GM Safari I've got for work and off season driving. This van has a similar drive line...
• Re: LVC tip for Luggage bag and seat organizers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 May 2015 06:59:07 -0700
  ...I began using one about a year ago and switch it between my Vanagon and my Worker-van, an AWD Safari from GM... The...
• April HMN adds.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 17:52:28 -0500
  ...2600 (314)524-6000 MO '64 deluxe, sunroof, 1776cc, 12V, lowered, safaris, $6500 (704)324-4167, (704)324-0189, (800)849-3360 x 3453...
• Re: VANAGON WITH AUDI ENGINES
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:20:40 -0700
  ...if I wanted a Chevy-powered vehicle, I'd buy a Safari AWD (no, thanks). If I wanted a Suburu-powered vehicle, I'd...
• Re: List Membership Count
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:27:26 -0800
  ...knowledge.� �When I joined there was lots of talk of a safari to�the Artic circle / Inuit with the vans to be followed with...
• the silver socket
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 14:46:36 -0700
  ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? Subscribe to the VW Thing mailing () () list by sending mail to...
• Re: Tires one more time.
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 17:08:10 -0700
  ...Think harder! ;-) As I wrote after the Baja Syncro Safari, if you are blasting along Highway 1 at 60+ mph and you have a...
• Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 11:26:43 -0700
  Porsche and several other brands still sell rear and mid-engined vehicles in the US market. Crumple zones will work with or without a...
• Re: Bus Depot site acting weird to you?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:04:24 -0500
  Now have the same problem on iOS, Chrome on Intel, Firefox on Intel, Safari on PPC. Five minutes to load and then I'm...
• Re: Bus Depot site acting weird to you?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:09:47 -0700
  ...Bus Depot site acting weird to you? > Now have the same problem on iOS, Chrome on Intel, Firefox on Intel, Safari on > PPC. Five...
• Re: State Your Ages!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:18:15 -0700
  ...birthday ---clip--- > Jeff > 1985 Westfalia GL > 1969 Type III notchback > 1973 Safari ("Bread") now with a caring neighbour So I enjoy reading my list...
• Re: Testing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jan 2021 14:13:00 +0000
  ...which use OSX are no good.  Right...Firefox (which I use), Safari, Chrome....oh my.  Complicated. Well beyond my pay grade, that is for...
• Re: Eberspacher BA6 gas heaters on canadian waterboxer vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 10:43:00 -0600
  ...However my 73 Safari had heat coming out under the rear bench seat. Not very helpful. What i don't recall is how the...
• Re: Poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:10:03 -0700
  ...On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote: > There were people selling Safari-type roofs...
• Go Form brand for Vanagon (was rao8 or something)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 May 2016 15:31:36 -0700
  ...I also looked at my GM Safari AWD van's Go Form tires, some I bought this fall, again as an emergency cheapo 'get...
• my trip report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 17:56:19 -0800
  ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? Subscribe to the VW Thing mailing () () list by sending mail to...
• Re: Rear Wiper Question
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Fri, 4 May 2001 21:22:47 +1000
  ...Cheers Jack Newton Sydney Australia 1989 Transporter Safari Campervan Christopher T. Berchin" says: > >Ok, I've read the owner's manual and I've...
• Re: Westrailia update
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:48:10 -0700
  ...I am currently reworking that same Wells Cargo to tow again with the new (to me) GM Safari AWD van I just got... I...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 02:37:55 -0400
  ...GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado > Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma > GMC Safari/Savanna > Chevrolet Astro/Express >
• Syncro-RMSF '07-Colorado 9/20-9/23
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:21:39 +0000
  ...Where were you when SDM got started? RMSF is in its second year and the plan this year is a safari style Rocky Mountain...
• next ccc's camping date
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 02:26:12 -0800
  ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? If so, subscribe to the New VW Thing () () mailing list by...
• Re: What will you all be driving 15 years from now
  Historical mailing list - Michael Stieber
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 21:06:54 -0800
  ...didnt GMC can the safari/astro > too? that was the only > >competition the EV had.. > >anyway.. i digress.. maybe the daimler-chrysler > Sprinters will...
• Re: Pictures - Trip to Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:31:53 -0700
  ...or, at least, not from Macs using Safari >>> which is the >>> default Mac browser. Soooo, I tried it on my Linux box and got...
• Re: Unusual Accessory
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 19 May 2007 14:59:24 -0700
  The roof of the pax van must have a decent weight bearing capacity....you can see the tent platforms mounted on the "safari" vanagons...
• Re: Dashboard lights
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:37:06 -0800
  ...On a side note...I do love the simplicity of the vanagon I have....Just this evening I went to use my "new" Safari...
• Re: Pictures - Trip to Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:54:21 -0400
  ...or, at least, not from Macs using Safari > > which is the > > default Mac browser. Soooo, I tried it on my Linux box and got...
• Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 15:50:20 -0700
  craigs list should have OBD2 readers. Possibly even GM specific readers. eBay for sure. A basic reader shouldn't be that much $ If I...
• Re: '83 Adventurewagen highroof 5spd diesel camper FS cheap...$2 grand
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:27:35 -0700
  ...The top > in this ad looks like a Safari conversion or maybe even a Canadian > Getaway Camper. I don't see any Koa wood...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 19:09:55 -0500
  ...GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado > Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma > GMC Safari/Savanna > Chevrolet Astro/Express > > >
• Re: Pictures - Trip to Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:40:29 -0600
  ...or, at least, not from Macs using Safari >> which is the >> default Mac browser. Soooo, I tried it on my Linux box and got...
• Brakes (Again!)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 20 Aug 1994 20:46:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I mean this baby STOPPED! (good thing I didn't put safaris in yet, or I would have run myself over!) I was just...
• For Sale Sacramento Area
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 08:13:02 -0700
  ...922-6960 CAMPER '66 w/Safari: 1/4 rack, canopy, frig & extra parts, orig., super sweet! 3rd owner--must see. $4200. 448-6502 ! ! ! ! ! ! The...
• New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 09:33:08 -0800
  ...us the Ford "Westy" (www.gtrv.com), now have a GMC Safari conversion available on either a 2WD or AWD van base. I've...
• Re: Deep Cell Auxillary Battery...Will ANYTHING fit?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:41:20 -0800
  ...get my >westy ready for my Endless Summer Atlantic Coast Surf >Safari that will extend from Fort Pierce Florida on up >to Nova Scotia...
• Wish to trade Land Rover for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 07:45:18 -0600
  ...The truck was prepared for safari work. I will list a few things I have added to the unit. 1. Custom built aluminium roof...
• Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Wed, 26 May 2004 06:29:13 -0500
  ...the bill is the Astro Van or a variant of it > .......Safari, etc. I have no knowledge of any of them, and just > wondered...
• Re: K&N air filters
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:20:30 -0800
  ...Is Jim Davis here? I recall a point in Death Valley Syncro Safari > where he was experiencing running problems and had the air intake...
• Re: Mac and frapple--can someone test this?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:33:10 -0400
  ...Can anyone > check? It's in north Alabama. > > I'm on a powerbook with Safari and system 10.3.9. > > Has anyone tried it...
• Off topic request for advice..time sensitive so friday .
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 7 May 2014 07:21:58 -0700
  ...Can anyone give me tips on what to look for in the GM small AWD vans before I go buying one? Astro and Safari...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:18:50 -0700
  ...I saw his version (very nice job) at Syncro Safari at Molas Lake, above Silverton a few months back. Almost exactly as you describe...
• Re: Bus Depot site acting weird to you?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:48:57 -0600
  ...Bus Depot site acting weird to you? > > >> Now have the same problem on iOS, Chrome on Intel, Firefox on Intel, > Safari on >> PPC. Five...
• Re: Hankook RA08s
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 12:01:41 -0400
  ...I'm into my 4th set, 2 on the Vanagon and two sets > in 15"on my GM safari awd. They perform just like...
• Cool VW Spotted
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 18:43:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...A nice, Peru Green (?) bus with safaris, whose paint was faded but the body and bumpers were perfect! Thom -- > The gene pool could use...
• Pelican Inn outing 10/12
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 18:33:03 -0700
  ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? Subscribe to the new VW Thing () () mailing list by sending mail...
• Re: Need Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 8:57:35 PDT
  Tom Pettit writes: > > I don't have any Vanagon experience, but I just bought some Kelly > Safari all terrain 850x27r14 tires for my '78...
• Re: Tires again..specifically Michelin
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:13:35 -1000
  ...mostly on Vanagon rims. > > This time it is an AWD GM Safari I've got for work and off season > driving. This van has...
• Re: [WetWesties] i went to alaska and for got my bus - no not really - but somebody did
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 23:09:22 -0800
  ...of my posting of that BAT advert for the 21 window safari is not at all what came next ... What wonderfully interesting times we...
• 1974 Thing for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 10 Aug 1996 21:30:38 -0300
  ...1974 Type-181 [Thing/Safari] Mileage: ~38 000 [original] Notes: This car is all original [curtains, top, even rear brake shoes, exhaust, heat exchanges...
• Re: Honest question for the group
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:07:17 -0700
  ...Chevy/GMC Astro/Safari for one. Spend your money on one of them. Just my $0.02 worth. Stuart, former '97 EVC owner who...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:40:59 -0700
  ...my eye...but for now I can > > only afford a GM Safari, in many ways less fun, but cheap and easy with > > AWD.. > > So...