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• Re: Is is safe to just "wing it"?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:44:20 -0400
  ...From your experience, will it be necessary to make reservations > for lodging in advance, or will it be safe to "wing it" as we...
• Re: rear 3 point belts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:12:34 -0600
  ...Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> > Date: Saturday, January 27, 2007 6:53 am > Subject: rear 3 point belts > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Finally smashed into my van--New York City
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:34:50 -0500
  ...Now I need a new drivers side wing vent (anybody got one for sale?). Also, I have to find out if the sliding windows...
• Re: wing window leak
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 15:09:58 -0800
  Bill Had the same problem a while ago. Here is what I did. First Replaced the little fiber washers on the pivot points there...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 17:27:13 -0400
  I've had two break-ins now - one they broke the wing window when I first got the car. They took the empty toolbox...
• Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 23 May 2007 08:39:33 -0700
  Running the danger of bringing this thread back to it's original, boring technical nature, once access is established to that ingenious Phillips head...
• Re: Reinstalling Front Side Glass
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:44:14 -0800
  ...When you reinstall the front glass do you put the wing frames in first, and then the roll ups, or the roll ups and...
• Re: re cut ring&pinion to allow subie transaxle install
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:57:38 -0800
  ...Man, makes me want to buy a wrecked manual-trans Sube just to have it waiting in the wings. Stephen --- On Tue, 1/19...
• casting molds of plastic/rubber/fiberglass parts? anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 12:32:59 EST
  im looking to reproduce a rear wing/spoiler for a vw that is no longer being made (rear spoiler for the vw mk1 cabriolet...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 10:57:38 EST
  ...i thought the XR4Ti was a pretty cool looking car with it's dual rear wings.. chris
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:01 -0500
  ...The result is increased lift on the right wing, and reduced lift on the left wing. With more lift on the right wing and...
• Re: Larger tire front storage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 20:58:11 -0500
  ...by adding a carriage bolt through the center and a large wingnut on top. Others have used belts to hold the tire onto the...
• Re: BLINKER QUESTION 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 17:01:46 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan Winget Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 12:33 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Vanagon Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 20:47:36 -0700
  ...little legs that rest in the raingutters, and clamps that use wingnuts and clamp to the raingutters.. its the 2/3rds style and no...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:26:11 -0400
  ...I inserted the hook end thru the gasket at the vent wing near the top, pushed the wire in until I got it hooked...
• Re: Old Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:24:43 -0800
  ...VC cost > about $1000+ M > Nah, it's a rare, UNcoveted "base model"--2WD, power nothing, no wing windows, black metal bumpers, tweed upholstery...
• Re: BART: was Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 22 May 2007 18:42:17 +0000
  I think a Vanagon is faster than BART. :-) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> > On 5/22/07, rubatoguy@comcast.net <rubatoguy...
• Re: Vanagon Instrument Pod Lights Out
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 21:26:08 -0600
  ...If there's any problem in the circuits, it might be in the grounds (circuit 3, which on the "wings" that run to the...
• Re: [F] EV GT?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:25:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Kamei aero package (front spoiler, aero grille, side skirts, and rear wing) In his editorial, VWT&A editor, Dan Bedwetter, had this to say...
• Re: Vanagon in a car wash
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 12:20:57 -0500
  When I take mine through the car wash, I get soaked from the water spraying through the wind wing seals . . . =8^O Marc Perdue...
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:39:43 -0500
  ...At 12:55 PM 1/24/2006 -0500, you wrote: >Hey everyone, > >Would you recommend transplanting the rear vent wings from an 89 or...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:12:39 -0700
  ...If you >stick your pinkie or something out the wind wing you can probably guess that >temp for all reasonably practical purposes. Or you...
• Re: NVC Larry Corcoran/Project Management/OEI/Corporate/KI-Inc is out of the office.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 10:20:58 -0400
  ...changed to the new awardees name. >> > >> > Robert >> > >> > 1982 Westfalia >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > --- Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> >> > wrote: >> > >> >> oh no >> >> >> >> Larry Corcoran wrote: >> >> >> >> >I will be...
• Shaky Front End
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 02:30:45 -0500 (EST)
  ...Thanks, Kyle "Wake up, your wings have been tied too long" ---Rusted Root--- -------------------------------------------------------------------- khaskins@indiana.edu http://ezinfo.ucs.indiana.edu/~khaskins/home.html
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:26:53 -0500
  ...Stuff hanging out in the air stream -- big mirrors, luggage racks, kewl wings on the trunk -- all contributes to drag and reduces your highway...
• Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:13:23 -0700
  ...the fancy chrome trim in place. > I didn't do the wing window seals so kept that trim IIRC, but the chrome > at felt...
• Re: Sunroof for 'regular' van? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:28:57 -0700
  ...Screws that hold glass are interchangeable with the ones used on the Vanagon wing window. -- BenT
• Re: starting to wonder if
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:44:55 -0700
  ...quality footage of my VanaJetta maiden voyage should this project take wing. And I can always shoot more. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2...
• "Volkswagen: A Week at the Factory"
  Historical mailing list - John Halverson
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 20:38:33 +0000
  ...for paint, piled up on the factory floor...hundreds of beetle wings, floor pans, bus roofs.... Oh for a time machine and a big...
• carrying canoe on camper top
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 12:27:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...Once the westy gets moving the canoe becomes a sail and a wing all rolled in one -- the straps holding the racks down have...
• Blacks and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:19:45 -0800
  ...So I just had the Window Wipers powder coated, along with the Wing Window Frames, and they look great. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:02:40 -0700
  ...indeed it actually worked...The wing on the 928 rear hatch was just such a beastie...not a wing for downforce, but a spoiler...
• '87 FI problem (was high idle)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 08:17:41 -0500
  ...Expensive! Should I just wing it? If it worked with the Audi part in the past maybe it will work again. I'll know...
• RE: Pools of fuel
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  14 Jun 1995 13:50:18 -0800
  _______________________________________________________________________________ > fuel lines and tighten with a wing nut. When I emptied the tank recently to > remove it I used one of these clamps as...
• Re: lunch call
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 14:26:33 -0500
  ...silly? Could be the start of a new sport, > > 'dillo tennis. Wing'em and wack'em. > > > I've seen deer jump into the path...
• Re: Weekender Seat
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 07:09:48 -0400
  ...theirs is made of gold, so I'm think'n of wing'n it. Tromper 1982 Dieselfant II "The Manatee" "Curiosity Kills more Mice...
• Re: Kool patch in seattle area?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 15:28:23 -0500
  ...stores, or specialty roofing stores or suppliers stock them. > >Any ideas? > >Thanks! > >Tim in Seattle >87 Syncro Westy, suby motor waiting in the wings > > > >
• Re: Engine fires, urine, now Vanagon Butterfly Camping
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 22:51:28 -0500
  ...then you wake up some more and realize it's just a bunch of bugs with purty wings. :) "There are more things in heaven...
• Re: [vanagon] WTB: Used Front door molding from late vanagon
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 11:41:42 -0400
  ...My distributor lists the one above it > (parallel to the vent wing edge) but not the one on the verticle section. > I'd love...
• Am/Can over prepared
  Historical mailing list - Gary Peebles
  Wed, 1 May 2013 14:15:55 -0700
  ...The Busses that we met on the road from = the US or Can, Westys mostly were winging it with minimal additions. I = upgraded my...
• if you liked Unimog, you'll LOVE this ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sat, 08 Oct 94 00:56:54 CDT
  ...if Wishes were Wings, all us frogs could fly. :)
• Re: lunch call
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 14:32:50 -0700
  ...silly? Could be the start of a new sport, > > 'dillo tennis. Wing'em and wack'em. > > > I've seen deer jump into the path...
• Re: FS jumpseat sidepanel covers
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:43:35 -0800
  ...then upsell them to a GL based on posh amenities like power mirrors and wing windows that actually open... John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Pop-top of carbon fiber
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 20:08:15 -0400
  ...forget the obnoxious muffler, clear lens LED tallights, and tall > > > rear wing spoiler! > > > > > > Mark in AK > > > > > > P S and paint the interior door handle...
• Re: fresh air cabin filter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:43:08 -0700
  ...I was astounded to find a collection of butterfly wings inside the box. I know every van should have a hobby, but I'd...
• what i'm currently "driving" (was: Re: back on the list)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 22:49:32 -0400
  ...workin on a moveable rear wing <like f1 cars-- more dforce when braking ,etc.> non-driver: '84 vanagon is soon to be getting another...
• Re: What is this? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 19:16:32 EDT
  ...BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > > > > > > > its one of those special editions with wings.. "FlyStars" i think they > call > > > them. i believe mr. tan has one...
• Re: Sick 78 Van
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 17:50:18 -0400
  ...The 1970's busses have a low tolerance for Right Wing Propaganda. A St. Christopher Medal is okay, but an NRA sticker might be...
• Repair shop in Buffalo
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 11:18:25 -0400
  Hey About them Bills! Squish the Fish! or some ridiculous statement made by most wing-eating beer-drinking Buffalo Bills Fans..... Just in case...
• Re: Other things to do with a VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:21:39 -0400
  ...cylinders. > > http://www.betterhalfvw.com/ > > Gregg > 85 Westy (Vonya) 206k (no wings) -- Jim and Lois Henry Durham, NC www.jchgis.com (Jim) dull work...
• Re: Radiator Design
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 15:41:32 -0700
  ...force of the falling coolant will suck other coolant up the wing header (inlet pipe) kind of like a siphon. The water pump is...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:55:58 -0800
  ...that little glass triangle/wing window makes very little sound when broken and all he has to do is reach in and roll down...
• !! MUST SELL !! 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 23:34:47 -0800
  ...Straight body, glass in good condition except the passenger wing window is missing. Engine runs great, tranny in good condition, fresh tune up and...
• Re: nvc - soap box races - charity event
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:50:36 -0700
  ...one of the unfinished entries :), the one that looks like a > wing section with clear front. As it ran, it was second fastest, we...
• Re: A/C was re: What is camping anyway?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:15:32 -0700
  ...Can't open the wing windows far enough to get 'ram air cooling'. I've been told this can be corrected by tearing the...
• RE: awnings
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 10:56:34 EST
  ...Worst case has been winged-feathered friends were not considerate of what was below them "when they had to go". While I (we) could...
• Re: body shops in SF area
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:04:47 -0800
  ...Just hope you don't want the vent wing area fixed though, because they weren't happy about fixing mine! Apparently it was hard...
• CL vanagon missed connections - syncro doka in Pburg NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:19:15 EDT
  ...and BS about vanagons with me and let me bum a wing or two.. but you got your finger licking good tub of greasy...
• Re: From Seattle..(No Van Cont)
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 18:23:31 -0700
  ...that things have changed for us, whether we are left wing, right wing, > green party or corporate executive. > Powerful adversaries have suddenly attacked while...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:37:59 -0600
  ...Easy to > get to when you need it (undo the wingnut, pull the bolt out, down drops > the key), and it won't fall...