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• Re: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:40:42 -0700
  ...the swap, which I probably will, this car is up for grabs in San Francisco for $600. Pmail for details. Re: the car, not...
• Re: 83 VW pickup
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:18:59 EST
  ...Should I grab it or avoid it? >> its prolly a rabbit pickup. ive owned rabbits, and they're good cars. less maintenance than vw...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:58:22 -0600
  ...I was a little surprised to see this, and it cured my urge to grab that emergency brake on ice or snow. Larry A...
• I update my website! (New pictures)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:02:08 -0800
  ...I have two items in the Up-For-Grabs section that I want to sell. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. -Blake Heinlein http...
• Parts Campers in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 16:23:56 -0600
  ...Normally I'd be willing to go grab parts for folks, but I have no more time with Syncro Safari coming up. Maybe someone...
• FS: tan westy windshield curtain & side curtains, hatch screen, skylite hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 13:28:52 EDT
  up for grabs: tan/brown westy front windshield curtain (snaps in, covers windshield and front door windows, can be used in either pass van...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:17:32 -0800
  ...com so the next time you out in the FLAPS boneyard grab a few from any golf/jetta 85-90 I assume its the...
• Re: REAR WHEEL WOBBLE
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 16:13:13 -0700
  ...Into the shop a second time before we caught it, obvious after putting the van on the rack and grabbing the wheel. If the...
• 82 auto cv/differential help
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:53:39 EDT
  ...I then grabbed the cv axle in the middle and rocked it side to side. The drivers side rocked about an inch or two...
• Re: vanagon heaven in trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 10:50:15 -0800
  ...Mac has "Grab". It takes screen shots. ("pictures" of what's showing on your computers screen) You can also select part of the screen...
• Re: Steering wheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:06:38 +0000
  Grab the top "lip" of the long horn bar and pull toward you and it will pop off. It's held in place by...
• Re: Saddest day of my car-owning life :-(
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 13:41:37 -0500
  ...It sounds to me like it's time to take a deep breath, grab a beer, and reflect. You obviously love NuBus to much...
• Re: Removing Shelves in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 21:30:43 -0800
  ...then get the shelves out? chewy is the clue - reach in, grab one with your teeth & pull... ;) Seriously, I pulled one out with pliers...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 23:10:59 -0400
  ...I looked up the > relelvant info in Bentley and Haynes, grabbed my socket set, and rolled > under the van, ready for action. > > Well, I...
• FS: and speaking of Adventurewagens (PA area)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:01:27 -0600
  this ad showed up on www.thesamba.com somebody really ought to grab this one, if it's still available ... http://www.thesamba.com...
• Re: Replacing inside mirror
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:52:30 -0600
  Just grab that baby by the neck and give it a twist, believe it or not it just unscrews at 1/2 turn. Stan...
• Re: Westfalia Acres
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 May 2004 16:51:38 -0500
  ...http://westfalia_acres.tripod.com/ It's because of this general grab and reroute that I've held Tripod in contempt for over five...
• Re: What shade of White is your van? Which shade of white is most common?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:07:51 -0400
  ...Which shade > of white is more common? > > I figure if I ever grab parts (doors etc.) from a donor vehicle if I > pick the...
• Re: a trick to share... window..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:13:09 -0500
  ...zip tie down till you can grab the vertical felt at the bottom with your hand - grab it and pull it down till the...
• Re: acceleration flat spot(F)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 12 May 1995 12:04:22 -0700 (PDT)
  Rusty VanBondo writes: > > Joel was talking about how i've done it ever since some idiot brotherless > source telling him, "just grab hold of...
• Re: WTB: BFG A/T KO 14" tires
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:10:58 -0600
  ...Now my only question is, do I move the good rear BFG's to the front and put the Grabbers on the rear, or...
• Re: OK now on to the tires wheels ASAP ANY folks with 14 inch tires they are really happy with ???????
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:13:16 -0800
  hi Ed, I use BFG All Terrain A/T KO2 and then switch to General Grabber when BFG stops making them in 14" size...
• Rescue tape: Amazing stuff.!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 May 2016 08:01:17 -0700
  ...The hose took the full weight of the head, it was hanging there while I schooched-out from under and grabbed a big block...
• Re: brakes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 6 Jun 2015 15:29:00 -0700
  ...for a while, any rust on rotors will make the brake grab on first few stops. On 6/6/15, ed donnen <spliced.surprise...
• Re: can't register my Vanagon, Calif madness, LVC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:39:50 -0700
  ...Their decision is hanging on a "hope" ? And it's a blatant cash grab? How desperate is the state of CA? Well nothings perfect...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:22:37 -0400
  ...On 4/12/09, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > It's an '85 so I guess that I'll just grab the springs...
• Re: Vanagon engine swaps(long)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 13:05:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The point is whether their management are assertive listeners and can grab these info and use it, especially its free and assummingly untainted from...
• Re: Why do I have to pump my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 30 May 1998 00:17:23 -0700
  ...requires me to pump my brake pedal once so it >will grab a little better. If I push the pedal down on the first...
• Re: AC and window tint comments
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 00:33:06 EDT
  ...by the way they do make... - good for > detering smash and grab - and in general tints would make illegal entry into > your vanagon via...
• Re: SF Van-O-rama update... 2.6 & 1.9 tdd conversions, SA parts etc..
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:43:55 EDT
  ...Karl M, it sounds like Karl W is challenging you to grab his Long Distance crown. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8...
• G11 Blue Coolant No Longer Produced???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 15:11:25 +0100
  Hi all, Rumor grabbed from the German VW Bus Forum: G11 coolant is no longer being produced by VW. Neither is G12.. both are...
• Westy Table
  Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:03:20 -0500
  ...in the bracket and it make a great paper towel holder, close enough to grab a wipe while driving. Love these endangered species! Mary
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:32:17 -0700
  ...that huge hole saw-broke my hand when a 2" hole saw grabbed my drill & wrapped my hand around it. YMMV, Mr. BZ > > > Mike
• Re: Please look-FS in San Antonio-Has anyone seen this?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:07:16 -0800
  you better grab that van up Michael and add it to your collection. Doesn't say the total miles on it that I noticed...
• Re: Decent grab loop?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:02:37 -0700
  ...11:15 AM, Vanagon <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: >> The OEM grab loop inside my '84's sliding door finally came apart last year...
• Re: bug o' rama report
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 18:48:48 -0400
  ...finds oneself in neeed of grabbing >it :) thanks- now i get it. ( I think of them as dash grab handles. ) >i believe these handles...
• Re: VW Van Profiling
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:00:30 -0700
  ...VW Van Profiling | |Funny, I just grabbed a burger and a coke at McDonalds, went back to |Peregrine, pulled out the rear table, and...
• RE: '73 Toyo-Westy (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 13 May 96 15:48:59 EDT
  > Grab it! > > Toyota engines are the most reliable you can get. Best thing that ever > happened to the Chevrolet Chevette, is when GM started...
• Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 22:31:01 -0800
  ...posts are spam and evil, > It may need such list upheaval. > Just stay calm and hold your seat, > grab your mouse and hit delete. >
• Re: Use Quantum A/C compressor in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 21:29:13 EDT
  ...VW's had the Sanden 508 in them? I can always grab one at the Pick 'n Pull... >> Diesel Rabbits, Jettas, Golfs, of all...
• Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 20:48:26 -0800
  Hi, When we go on a trip with the Westfalia, I grab a bunch of tools put it all in an old sock and...
• Re: Flue Cap?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:52:10 -0400
  ...fridge (when run on propane) and stove vent out of and > grab > > outside air through... > > No, that's the flue; not the flue cap...
• Coil Confusion
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 13:02:43 -0700
  ...The wire has a fiting that grabs onto the post. The new coil does not have the post. Instead, it has a female copper...
• Re: German Brake Drums $39! - part # corrrection
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:28:19 -0500
  ...at a > very good price of $39.95 each (plus shipping). Grab a pair at > this price; > you'll need them sooner or later...
• Sticking Starter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:03:11 EST
  ...I have perfected the routine of grabbing a board and running around to the wheel well and poking the starter, which works, but I...
• Driver's side grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:37:10 -0500
  Hey everyone. I have a friend who would like to install agrab handle on the driver's side to help assist her in getting...
• Help! Horrible Knocking from the left rear!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Tucci
  Fri, 17 May 1996 20:41:11 -0600
  ...After having a local garage put it up on a rack, I thought "Good time to = grab the driveshafts 'tween the joints and see...
• Fryday Follyes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 22:35:19 -0500
  ...He was a satisfied cusomer of many visits so when he was told his van was ready, he paid his bill, grabbed his keys...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 16:23:05 +1100
  ...But I too wanted a grab handle for the driver's side just like the passenger's side ( I like symmetry ;) but in my...
• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:07:14 -0800
  ...A pliers like thing with V jaws that pushes hoses off, since they grab tighter when you pull on them. Be sure to keep...
• Re: Engine cover, History
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 07:05:20 -0400
  ...the bed cushion, you should at least have enough time to grab the fire extinguisher and hope for the best." Didn't VW outfit...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:59:05 -0400
  ...More of an attention grabber than the gauge too. Warped the head in my first VW, 76 Scirocco, when I was a teen. Driving...
• Re: [WetWesties] How not to unstick a frozen slider.
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:19:19 -0800
  ...t get into my Westy and drove the Ranger to work. Grabbing some "I'm not one of the everybodies that knew to do...
• Re: WANTED 1984 Vanagon sliding door, outside door handle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:24:04 -0700
  ...Anyone who plans on keeping their 84 or earlier vanagon for a long time oughta grab one of those. Spendy a bit, but well...
• Re: '91 GL on Craigslist in Sacramento
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 18 May 2008 05:45:56 -0700
  ...CA van, right ? >zero rust , right ? >And who can complain about that price ! >I said someone should grab it 3,000 a week ago.
• Re: Oil Pressure relief
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 07:18:43 -0400
  ...steel washer and grind it as required to fit the slot. Grab the washer with a vise grip and/or stick a steel rod...
• Re: Paulchen Rack System For Sale
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 12:13:56 -0800
  OH MY GOD! This is the deal of the year! If someone hasn't grabbed this yet, I might, even though I already have...
• Re: Battery removal & seat tracks (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 23:53:11 EST
  ...lifting jams the posts in the holes, grabbing so's you can lift. >> heck, that rubber strap thing is for wussies...use a nice...
• FS-turbo diesel parts
  Historical mailing list - greg rich
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:19:42 MDT
  Hi I just replaced the motor in a 1992 Jetta turbo diesel and all parts are up for grabs. It a had a 1...
• Re: S-H-U-D-D-E-R....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:21:49 +1200
  ...Worse if i let it out slowly, doesn't happen if >i let it out fast. > >Doesn't slip on hills, good grab. I...