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Re: wow Amphibious vehicle!
Historical mailing list - John Benditt
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 21:09:07 -0500
...Not to mention the safety cage frames.. EMZ wrote: > John, > Sorry first, but your out there a ways.... No car, (I must repeat > this...
safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
Sat, 29 May 2004 20:20:52 -0400
...In addition to having surprisingly strong frames and crashworthiness, vanagons had the LOWEST fatality rates of any passenger vans in the US during their...
Re: Installing a slider window
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:49:46 -0400
...the rubber and smear a bit on the body's window frames to lube it all up for the install. If left on too...
Re: Ground Cleaning time...any tips & tricks?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:33:03 -0700
...air" is abundant here, you notice the effect on aluminum window frames around the house.� So I figure an ounce of prevention is worth...
Re: Double T-fitting for 1.9 cooling system
Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
Thu, 16 Jan 2003 21:30:51 -0500
...this has got to be pretty similar to welding up bicycle frames, which is what I got the TIG for. Two main differences would...
Re: Eliminating mosquitoes while camping
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sat, 10 Jul 2004 15:36:43 -0400
...I lightly scrubbed the side window screens with a soft bristle brush; using super glue on the spots that had loosened from the frames...
Re: Roof Top Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:43:30 -0400
...99.999%roof tops are used on level roofs or within a few degrees, not 45 degrees! Additionally those trailers that are "A" frames...
Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:10:10 -0800
...These parts are press fit into frames that bolt to sheet metal of van behind dash. Once parts are on the bench, it's...
Re: wow Amphibious vehicle!
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Sat, 4 Dec 1999 14:12:32 +0100
...Not to mention > the safety cage frames.. > > EMZ wrote: > > > John, > > Sorry first, but your out there a ways.... No car, (I must repeat > > this...
Re: Trailer suggestion
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:30:17 -1000
...Trailers > have appliances, frames, some cabinets and a couple of wheel bearings to > look after....That stuff doesn't go bad with age if...
Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:40:32 -0700
...damn huge dust devil blew through and bent the slide out frames enough to make the thing unusable....� � :( Steven On Wed, Jun 9, 2010...
Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:55:00 -0400
...the side window frames can be prone to rust, but we all know that even on those nice clean CA vans a large precentage...
Should I buy this 66 Deluxe
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Jul 95 16:59:13 EDT
...Oddly most of the bus is solid except for the above, rear corners OK, left side amazingly good, front doors/window frames OK, not...
Re: HF Specials
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:47:53 -0500
...At the very fine (and critical) settings that are required and the fragile nature of bike frames and components, a low-cost, possibly wrongly...
Re: trailer
Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:01 -0700
...This style will take almost any kind of bike, some of the hanging style racks are difficult to use with smaller frames or step...
Re: 91 Westy - SA Grill upgrade?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:45:26 -0800
...is needed, and I think the > grill pushing on the light frames is one of the reasons the lights go out > of aim easily...
Re: Restoring Westy cabinet edge pieces
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:51:21 -0700
...as well as from the round inside corners of the cabinet > frames. > > > > I used a heat gun to soften and stretch all of these...
Diesel Vanagons FS
Historical mailing list - Southard Family
Sat, 15 Apr 2000 17:36:39 -0400
...page for '82 Orange Westy Diesel) http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/frames.html 1982 Diesel Vanagon http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?info...
Re: [vanagon] Re: How do I separate the windows from the frames?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:49:29 -0700
Hi Chris, I recently had a professional tint shop do Mellow Yellow's windows and all I did was remove the sliding windows for...
Re: Tiico and Diesel Bent Frame Rails
Historical mailing list - Sean B.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 15:43:03 -0700
...be installing a mounting > > system on flimsier US model V- > > > > > gon > > > > > frames. Just speculation. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Daniel Snow > > > > > > > > > > '82 Vanagon Diesel > > > > > '78 Puch Maxi Luxe Moped...
Re: Vanagon Customization
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 22:17:54 -0600
...Sandblasted and repainted the seat and bed frames in back. Still have some stains on the carpet and am looking for a source for...
Re: seat cover patterns?
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Fri, 8 May 2009 20:37:15 -0400
...I've got a 73 Beetle and need all new seats. Frames are ok, but old black vinyl is worn. Also would like to...
Bosch DE headlights replaces DOT rectangulars, Vangon too
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 22:22:45 +0100
...Audi 200 DOT headlight frames, H1 high beams and headlight mask should be added, too, but this parts are boring around in my warehouse...
Re: Advice needed for Lucky-Seven . . .82 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:40:03 -0500
...If you decide to recover, i'd go get a canvas puller (found at an art supply store, used for stretching canvas over frames...
Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:22:23 -0400
...A damn huge dust devil blew through and > bent the > slide out frames > enough to make the thing unusable.... :( > > Steven > > On Wed, Jun 9...
More on "Clutchless in Ca."
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
21 Dec 1995 09:05:23 -0800
...Offhand, I'd say that everything in sight inside is plastic of one type or another with the exception of the seat frames and...
Re: cibie lights
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:05:00 -0800
...Vanagon > from Aardvark International, which I thought was the only US > vendor at the moment. > > http://www.cibieusa.com/cibie_main_frameset.htm > > > > -Alex > > > > > > >
Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:56:22 -0600
...These parts are press fit into frames that bolt to sheet metal of van behind dash. Once parts are on the bench, it's...
Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:55:19 -0800
...The oil from a leaky engine keeps the frame from rusting which is why some old car frames are still around right? Phil 84...
Fire Suppression Solutions 2
Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 12:42:48 -0400
...getting it rigged together with a fuel pump cut off would probably be the optimum solution http://www.firetrace.com/frames.html Tom ---------- From...
Might be a double post...winter trip
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 5 Dec 2014 08:59:39 -0800
...are usually about $70 per pair for photo-gray blended progressive lenses with high dollar name brand frames, including the exam and it takes...
Re: Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 5 Sep 2019 02:07:00 +0000
...For me, having previously owned an old air-cooled 70 Baywindow, I made homemade screens out of wooden frames with grooves on the underside...
Re: 91 Westy - SA Grill upgrade?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:07:32 -0800
...is needed, and I think the > > grill pushing on the light frames is one of the reasons the lights go out > > of aim easily...
selling my 87 syncro GL
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 04:49:07 EST
...indentations in the roof from walking up there to load and unload kayaks and raft frames and oars (it was my paddling home). 11...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 11:12:29 -0700
...Additionally, there is another box framed horizontal strut on the inside of the vehicle that attaches to the door frames. And another yet goes...
Re: Might be a double post...winter trip
Historical mailing list - silcarr
Fri, 5 Dec 2014 18:21:05 -0800
...are usually about $70 per > pair for photo-gray blended progressive lenses with high dollar name brand > frames, including the exam and it takes...
Early Bus Door Window Frame Resto
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Sep 1995 20:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
Hody, I started the resto on the front door window frames tonight. Made out OK, only 3 wounds - 1/8" drill bit 1/4...
Re: seat cover patterns?
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Fri, 8 May 2009 21:03:29 -0500
...I've got a 73 Beetle and need all new seats. Frames are ok, but old black vinyl is worn. Also would like to...
Re: Friday...Jerk at the Border Crossing..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:48:15 -0800
...as sold in the US, > and eyeglasses are about $70, including frames and exam, delivered in > about > 3hrs, etc etc etc. The little town...
Re: Might be a double post...winter trip
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:57:43 -0800
...are usually about $70 per > pair for photo-gray blended progressive lenses with high dollar name brand > frames, including the exam and it takes...
Re: 91 Westy - SA Grill upgrade?
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:48:55 -0500
...is needed, and I think the > > grill pushing on the light frames is one of the reasons the lights go out > > of aim easily...
Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:53:28 -0700
...damn huge dust devil blew through and > bent the > slide out frames > enough to make the thing unusable....� � :( > > Steven > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010...
New Paulchen Rack (long!)
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 21:47:21 -0700
...this rack - it is definitely meant for more "standard" types of frames. Though it is infinitely adjustable in terms of position, the clamps themselves...
SOTO/Classic Weekend (Part 2~Saturday-2L)
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 19:04:56 -0700
...This bus reflected a noticable trend to avoid chrome and high polish via dull black powder coating on all bumpers, safari window frames, top...
Re: Fire Suppression Solutions 2
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:48:23 -0700
...getting it rigged > together with a > > fuel pump cut off would probably be the optimum solution > > > http://www.firetrace.com/frames.html > > > Tom > > ---------- > From...
Re: seat cover patterns?
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Fri, 8 May 2009 23:00:49 -0400
...I've got a 73 Beetle and need all new seats. Frames are ok, but old black vinyl is worn. Also would like to...
Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 22:24:01 -0500
...A damn huge dust devil blew through and >> bent the >> slide out frames >> enough to make the thing unusable.... :( >> >> Steven >> >> On Wed, Jun 9...
Re: Advice needed for Lucky-Seven . . .82 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:10:58 -0700
...If you decide to recover, i'd go get a canvas > puller (found at an art supply store, used for stretching canvas over > frames...
Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:55:59 -0500
...These parts are press fit into > frames that bolt to sheet metal of van behind dash. Once parts are on the > bench, it's...
Dometic fire alert (at least for the 182B)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 07 Jul 1997 08:16 -0600 (MDT)
...BUT IT GETS WORSE There's a 2" high portion of the wall paneling that "frames" the backside of the opening; a 3" wide...
Re: seat cover patterns?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 9 May 2009 06:13:31 -0500
...I've got a 73 Beetle and need all new seats. Frames are ok, > but old black vinyl is worn. Also would like to...
Re: Fiberglass Patch on Bumpers (Part II is long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:36:22 -0500
...The cheapie wood ones that roll screen into frames are okay for small stuff, but will quickly give lousy results especially if you have...
Re: Cabriolet Freind
Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
Thu, 20 Feb 1997 10:53:12 -0500
...These visitor were using the money to steal and buy the car frames. True or not who Knows. I am considering selling my Cab...
Re: Might be a double post...winter trip
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Fri, 5 Dec 2014 15:47:59 -0500
...are usually about $70 per > pair for photo-gray blended progressive lenses with high dollar name brand > frames, including the exam and it takes...
Re: Problem installing a baby seat - caution, long
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:50:01 -0900
...The power seatbelts attached to the door frames were a bad idea and I have only seen them on cars produced around `1989 - `91...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:29 -0700
...I never forget it the second I heard a friend make a comment about racing motorcycles will used to built, withracing custom frames even...
Re: Bus depot? (no vanagon)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:34:14 -0400
...I have learned the hard way to quote people very conservative delivery time frames. If I tell someone delivery will take "a few days...
Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Sun, 29 Nov 1998 12:21:22 -0600
...To be really confident that the number of video tape frames per second relates to seconds as we expect, I would attach one of...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:49:11 -0700
...I'll try to pull a few frames to show the key points, but its not the frothing shower it was. 5. Finally, the...
Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:41:04 -0400
...It's a big file to DL(126mb), and you need a reasonably fast CPU to view it without dropping frames... but if you...