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  • Re: Awnings
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Wed, 21 May 1997 08:15:17 -0400
    ...They have a special bracket for the Vanagon & Westy which stands the roller up of the roof at an angle. This also makes it...
  • Product recommendation
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Thu, 27 Aug 1998 10:25:21 -0700
    ...Not only that, but I can even open the hatch at a 45 degree angle and it will stay there! If you're having...
  • Re: Q Pop-Top Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
    Sat, 29 Apr 2000 08:12:22 EDT
    ...I have also thought about cutting some us army foam sleeping mats to the angle of the pop top so that I could put...
  • Re: Diesel auto trans
    Historical mailing list - Radish150
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 16:40:26 -0800
    ...will allow you to install the inline 4 at the proper angle (stock deck height) utilizing the AT. For some reason you will have...
  • Re: Yakima rack on westy
    Historical mailing list - Chris Arnold
    Mon, 30 Jul 2001 08:16:35 -0500
    ...the > ones I have cause the angle of the uprights to not be at the proper > angle. Is there a differrent one for use...
  • Re: Carying 4x8' sheets of plywood
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 16:59:19 -0600
    ...The 96 in pieces are in the shape of an angle and the 49 in pieces are just used to hold the long pieces...
  • Re: A Westy awning
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:18:11 -0800
    ...With no warning a sudden gust came directly at it. > Lifted it up at a 45 degree angle, and then it was basically a...
  • Re: Will a full size mattress fit in a westy?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 24 Dec 2013 07:35:42 -0500
    ...On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 8:30 PM, Nick Maiorsky <nickma@gmail.com> wrote: > May be at some weird angle ? I have moved...
  • Re: One FS in Seminole, FL
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:11:15 -0800
    ...What drives me >> nuts is a lousy, incomplete description accompanied by a photo so poorly >> lit, badly angled or washed out that you can...
  • Volkswagen Westfalias for rent in California
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Thu, 16 Apr 1998 19:50:07 -0400
    ...See you there, Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-7030 (phone...
  • Re: Loud noise - front
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Sun, 19 May 2002 11:19:36 -0400
    ...driving in significantly high wind - seems like it depends on the angle of wind to the van. I had a similar type sound that...
  • Re: seats
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:33:48 EDT
    ...The floor is so much lower in a Vanagon that the seat bottoms > must be less angled to allow your feet to reach the...
  • Helicoils with engine in place
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:47:14 -0400
    ...Of course, I had to use a right angle drill chuck attachment. I just can't imagine trying to do a good job without...
  • 85 Intake Boot Time
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:41:29 -0700
    ...It's got visible cracks, doesn't seem to quite be at the right angle to meet the AFM, and the top plastic connector...
  • Re: O ring making kit
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:41:24 EST
    ...A sharp razor blade is used to cut through both ends at an oblique angle. The angle does not need to be exact as...
  • Re: Making a Bed--any advise?
    Historical mailing list - Dick Taylor
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 18:25:35 -0700
    ...Use carriage bolts to attach the angle brackets to the platform and also to attach them to the legs. It's a good idea...
  • Re: Gap of Sparks
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:34:50 -0500
    ...Points have a dwell angle, which is the amount of time >(in degrees) they are close enough together to arc and send spark out...
  • Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:41:35 -0700
    ...likely one of > > the biggest reasons it has significant > > vibration or > > "buzziness". > > > > Bob > > > Tiico "buzziness" is not due to the angle the > engine is...
  • Re: Rear tire angle
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 1 May 2012 08:05:03 -0400
    On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > On 5/1/2012 7:50 AM, Larry Alofs...
  • Re: Carying 4x8' sheets of plywood
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 24 Aug 1999 23:00:05 -0700
    ...seems to me they had to go in at a slight angle, like the back end is 3' 11 7/8". Karl Wolz ----- Original...
  • permanent fridge damage
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Fri, 4 Jun 2004 14:53:32 -0700
    Jason wrote: >> has anyone really damaged their fridges by running it at an angle while camping or whatever? also how much of an angle...
  • Re: Riddle me this: question about dropping a radiator
    Historical mailing list - Dieseldoofus
    Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:39:30 -0500
    ...I got the spare tire carriers out of the >> way with an angle grinder because I couldn't figure out how to get those...
  • Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:20:56 -0500
    ...Wilhite > 84' Westy > Middle TN > > > > > I'm thinking possible cv joints??? A taller height,more angle, more > > distance between transaxle flange and wheel/drive...
  • Re: Tail pipes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:55:21 -0400
    ...I am not fond of the tail pipe as it is angled incorrectly at the end of the pipe. The angle is wrong . It...
  • Re: The Thompson Coupling
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:05:17 -0700
    ...withstand an angle of about 23 degrees; and a prepped cv at a cost of about $100 can take an angle of 28 degrees...
  • Re: halfmoons and stars- fixi...
    Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
    Fri, 30 Jun 1995 16:01:41 PDT
    > Using modeling clay, build > a volcano-looking dam around the drill site, sloped according to the angle of > the glass you're working on...
  • Re: Need help, I can't get transmission back into vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 13 Dec 2000 10:07:46 -0800
    ...Apparently you got it out, but that can be easier than installing when you can't quite get the angle you need for alignment...
  • Re: back window - inside wide angle film
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 09:31:54 EST
    Here's a silly question..... Has anyone ever heard of those lenses causing a fire or damaging the interior by focusing the sun's...
  • Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:44:32 -0400
    ...Do you have initial mpg fuel consumption estimates from your prototype? Is the engine angle such that stock TDI oil pan/pump can be...
  • Re: Cheapest way to ship a transmisison
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:17:07 -0500
    ...jam and friends of mine shipped one from Atlanta GA to Angleton, TX via Greyhound. The shipping container was a Rubbermaid Roughneck storage tub...
  • Re: Flat and spare tire carrier woes
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Sat, 25 Sep 1999 12:02:35 -0700
    ...chisel. (you want to place the chisel near the edge and angle it so that as much of the energy/force of the blow...
  • Re: oooooooh kay. here's one for you to figure out! :)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:21:17 -0600
    ...A/C compressors on AC engines are barely visible at the angle that photo was taken. It could be a compressor small enough to...
  • Re: Fuel filler tube issues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:06:55 -0400
    ...The earlier tubes have an angle on the end. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: Advice on TD engine problem
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Sun, 10 May 2015 06:54:21 -0500
    ...How much of the engine did the builder assemble? Is it at stock diesel vanagon engine angle? On May 9, 2015 2:42 PM...
  • Re: "step protector" project
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:26:42 -0700
    ...53 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > a bit of angle to protect carpet corner at rear end of walkthrough between front seats...
  • Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:43:49 -0400
    ...Obvious problem, the wire from the coil to distributor was bent off at an angle with burn marks all over the place. just touched...
  • Re: Tools
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:12:48 -0500
    ...And in the case of crimp You could be surprised...the right-angle air drill I just got there has a Jacobs chuck on...
  • Re: Friday engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:14:02 +1300
    ...A V has an angle of less than 180 degrees. If it doesn't it simply isn't a V. The people who came...
  • Re: Anyone need '53? parts.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Jun 95 17:19:35 EDT
    ...Actually someone had fabbed custon oak rear bumper suspended on angle iron brackets somewhere along the way to appease a state inspection probably who...
  • Re: cv-joints. a tale of sleezy bars for cv's.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Jul 94 10:40:34 PDT
    ...at the end which doesn't make the sharpest, (most acute?) angle... inboard? An ex vw mech, (Werner), told me those two hints. I...
  • Nissan
    Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
    Fri, 26 Aug 1994 21:02:21 -0700
    ...Front seemed very Eurovan like, but my angle was bad. Anyone else seen them? Looked pretty new. -Brian
  • RE: Newbie cares for opinions
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    9 May 1995 18:40:17 -0800
    ...Any personal angles/ opinions/stories/insights/leads would also be *greatly* appreciated!! Anyway, I know of the basic historical changes in design ('49, '67...
  • Middle bench for sale, cream or gray
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:06:57 -0400
    ...Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-1558 (phone & fax) E-mail...
  • Audi gauge cluster installation
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Sat, 13 Mar 1999 19:13:35 -0800
    ...I was also hoping to use the Audi panel with the angled holes. I may still use it by trimming one slot off. On...
  • Re: defying gravity on vanagon seats
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 11:50:11 -0500
    ...Check the angle of the velour fibers. They are pointed toward the front of the seat. Any vibration will move the object in the...
  • Re: Interior LED Lights?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:33:50 -0500
    ...Just an alternate thought -- we use an 11-watt CF (compact-fluorescent) narrow-angle reflector-flood in a clip-on gooseneck lamp. Draws about...
  • Re: back window - inside wide angle film
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:05:56 +1300
    >Freznel lens -- any camping store that caters to RVs, such as Camping World. >www.campingworld.com. Fresnel. It's a thin plastic sheet with...
  • Re: back window - inside wide angle film
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:33:40 -0500
    On Sun, 16 Feb 2003, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Fresnel. Pronounced 'frey-nell', I'm told. Trivia. :) > It creates a big fat blind spot. I...
  • Re: Off topic: roll pin extraction
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Fri, 5 Jun 2020 13:48:47 -0700
    ...Your only hope trying to extract it at an "awkward angle with very little leverage" is to get a pin extraction tool like this...
  • Re: Gettysburg PA campgrounds, anyone have any insights?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:18:43 -0800
    Not sure about campgrounds but you must visit "The Angle" where the tide of the civil war was turned. GB is a national park...
  • Re: "step protector" project
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:20:49 -0500
    ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > a bit of angle to protect carpet corner at rear end of walkthrough between front seats. what a...
  • Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:35:59 -0400
    At 06:50 PM 3/26/2009, neil N wrote: >little Dremel helped out, Neil, a die grinder takes 1/4" shank bits, and...
  • Re: Rear light assitance needed
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
    Sat, 18 Jul 1998 09:26:55 -0500
    ...On top, closest to the van...a dual brown w/ red stripe When looking at the connection from this angle there should be two...
  • Re: thanks and pop-top question
    Historical mailing list - Cameron Hunziker
    Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:29:19 -0700
    ...All the factory week enders had a angled lift top. All had the rear seat/bed but most had the rear facing center seats.
  • Re: Van Sightings in Charlie's Angles Movie
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Mon, 6 Nov 2000 14:40:54 -0600
    Steve Shane wrote: <<<snip>>>PS: When I start enjoying the VWs in the movie more than the movie itself... does this mean I have...
  • Re: hoses in general
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 16:44:53 -0400
    ...jaws rotate so you can hold the clamp at a convenient angle. I think your arc-joint-plier experiment is only going to ruin...
  • Re: backwards side slider window?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:11:48 -0600
    ...I swear there's nothing he can't build or fix with 2x12's, pipe, angle iron, and a welder. -------------------------- Clip -------------------------- My goal in...
  • Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Sun, 27 May 2007 21:32:44 -0400
    ...I envisioned the reg sticking out from the tank at a 90 degree angle! So, not so bad, but still not so good. Actually...
  • Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 3 May 2017 20:37:06 +0000
    ...The one you show has two right angle hinges, for lack of a better description. I could sent you a picture of mine for...
  • Re: Riddle me this: question about dropping a radiator
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:29:13 +0000
    ...I got the spare tire carriers out of the > way with an angle grinder because I couldn't figure out how to get those...