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  • [Fwd: Re: March CCC's update]
    Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
    Fri, 21 Feb 1997 17:59:56 -0800
    ...This place is a an oasis in the middle > >of nowhere, and hence has phenomenal view of the stars at > >night, etc. Death Valley...
  • Mid-Atlantic Camping Trip June 21-23
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Tue, 21 May 1996 11:13:27 -0400
    ...There are lots of hiking trails, some leading to great views of the valley, streams, nearby caves to visit if we need to cool...
  • Re: what does "lol" mean?
    Historical mailing list - Debi
    Sun, 2 May 1999 09:40:26 -0700
    ...Similar to the terms the list uses like: "FLAPS"...(Friendly local area parts store) Yes, I have kids... most single women do have them...
  • Re: Brake Light Switch
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:10:02 -0700
    Remove the instrument cluster, and the brake light switches on the bottom of the master cylinder will be in clear view. the instrument cluster...
  • Re: Any Suggestions for Northern California Camping Near the Beach?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
    Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:59:42 -0700
    ...There are 2 parking areas to access the beach. One is a day use only parking lot, the other which is closest to the...
  • Re: VW Power on hills/ Enjoy the view <splat!>
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 13:59:27 -0700
    ...VW Power on hills/ Enjoy the view <splat!> I concur with Joe about the relaxing part. I keep the cruise at 65 And make...
  • Re: Stock 16" syncro steel wheel
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:04:02 -0400
    ...users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm</a><br> Note: most valuable...
  • Re: Summer trip (reply from digest)
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:35:53 -0700
    ...Many public lands still allow the > > > public > > > to use them without fees, but be sure to take care of these areas if > you > > > do...
  • Re: vanagon in commercial?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 2 May 2013 09:06:55 -0700
    ...I am working in my office with a good view of two streets that run past my house. I see two low horizontal tail...
  • Re: More light for rear interior
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:28:26 -0700
    ...I used the hot power from the existing Westy "camping" light over the closet/table area. After installation I found out that it would...
  • Re: Vanagon woes!
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:25:30 -0800
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners and ... older...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_Trip_report_=26_Pictures_=96_Newfoundland_from_Vir?= =?windows-1252?Q?ginia?=
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Wed, 2 Feb 2011 12:32:29 -0500
    ...There are absolutely stunning > views even from the lower level camping area where we stayed. The road to > the higher level campsites was badly...
  • Re: Should I replace my transmission?
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:53:56 -0800
    ...Bay Area, but I enjoy the drive down to Los Osos. > > They say they can do the swap in one day. I've got...
  • Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:25:59 -0800
    ...field of view of the instrument, of course - the > fancier ones will have a laser grid that directly shows the area > measured, and the...
  • Re: Weekly statz/ Re: Bios
    Historical mailing list - Monty Groff
    Fri, 27 Oct 2000 11:09:18 -0600
    ...database has name, addy, phone #, email, vehicle info, and > > >a comments area. Most said something along the lines of "will help any in > > >need...
  • Any Vanagons Owners in Texas?? Event coming up!
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:10:54 -0500
    Posting this here in case there are any Vanagon owners in the Texas area. We're 3 weeks away from the largest Bus/Vanagon...
  • FAQ info update
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 30 May 2002 10:00:20 -0500
    ...to the Vanagon FAQ project visit the site and present your views. The FAQ that is being planned will have content from the Vanagon...
  • Re: Declared Value Insurance?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:10:50 -0800
    ...what are the accident rates around you (i live in a W district-- lowest in BC but the specific area i live in is...
  • Re: Camping question.
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:33:39 -0600
    ...always hindered by locals who view remote public land as "their" public land. (support public lands in your area politically to ensure access easements...
  • Re: Door vapor barrier
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:41:32 -0400
    ...That said, some wraps in > this area do make reasonable vapour retarders which may actually be > preferable to a vapour barrier in this instance...
  • Rear hatch - adding inside release - For a type 2??
    Historical mailing list - courtney hook
    Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:40:05 -0800
    ...and lil guy, we > set up the crib in the cargo area, but we had to sleep with the > rear hatch cracked open a...
  • NON-DELIVERY of: Re: Red Rock or ???
    Historical mailing list - Lotus Mail Exchange
    Thu, 2 Mar 95 13:59 EST
    ...Red Rock or ??? David Garth writes: > > I've camped a lot in the highway 395 area, and I personally don't like > Red Rock...
  • PNW camping trip location
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 3 Mar 1996 22:05:57 -0700
    ...There is a lot of old fort to explore on foot or bike, (including a closed-off area which is well known to all...
  • Re: New Hampshire and Maine
    Historical mailing list - siperek
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 21:35:53 -0400
    ...Moosilauke is a great 4 > mile hike up for fantastic views of the white mountains. > > So I pitched in: > > Never been cabing but I...
  • Re: oooooooh kay. here's one for you to figure out! :)
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 23 Feb 2005 23:22:43 -0700
    ...jimt On 2/23/05 10:55 PM, "Joel Walker" <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category...
  • Re: Any Suggestions for Northern California Camping Near the Beach?
    Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
    Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:48:11 -0700
    ...There are 2 parking areas to access the beach. One is a day use only parking lot, the other which is closest to the...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:50:51 -0800
    ...Very handy for finding side roads and campsites that aren't directly in the headlights, also useful as an area light around primitive camp...
  • Re: bizarre vanagon westy on ebay.....
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 14:54:07 -0800
    Rancho Cordova is an area thick with wreaking yards. I'll bet the did a little swapping of parts to get the vehicle to...
  • Re: LogtyShelters - top load - 3 way fridge
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:50:03 -0700
    ...of view, a dedicated snorkel that draws in fresh air and exhausts entirely to the outside.. Propane fridges need the combustion area sealed from...
  • Re: new Washington State public lands fees
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 13 May 2011 12:44:23 -0500
    ...at all the State Parks parking areas, even if > only stopping for five minutes to admire the view. One particularly nasty > spot, a big...
  • Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:36:56 -0500
    ...Syncro/message/13105 To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm To view Tim Smith's incredibly...
  • Re: Baby monitors
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 4 Jul 2013 16:59:33 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://www.youtube.com/user/LastonLastof#g/u http://vimeo.com/42309497...
  • Re: Fri. Off topic.."Sent from my Dingleberry mobile device".. whatever
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 7 May 2010 15:15:07 -0700
    ...There are a few others I think, in the Bay Area ...and there was or is a debate ( SF Bay Area members would be...
  • Re: Sea to Shining Sea In a Graham Paige Mdl. 57 Blue Streak or a 365 GTB/4
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:54:24 -0400
    ...57 Blue Streak or a 365 GTB/4 >A few years ago I did a solo banzai run from Cupertino CA (SF bay area...
  • Nantahala (N.C.) Whitewater Rafting Campout!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:41:03 -0400 (EDT)
    ...NOC and great hikes to tremendous views at Cheoah Bald or Wesser Bald begin at our parking areas. Mountain Biking, Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking----------- The...
  • Re: Empire State VW camping club summer 2012 NY to Maine trip
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 3 May 2012 16:28:28 -0400
    Great! You are coming thru my area near Bar Harbor in Blue Hill, Maine-will catch you in the area. Cheers, Mr. BZ-always...
  • Re: Window Tinting for Heat Loss: Opinions Please
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 16 May 2000 22:40:05 -0700
    ...Any good shops in the Seattle area?=20 > How do you deal with the area behind the rear cabinet? I can get=20 > the...
  • Re: [WetWesties] went and looked at syncro in toledo today
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:56:27 -0500
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ > View the growing list of video work at: > http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners > and ... older...
  • Re: appropriateness
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Mon, 18 Mar 1996 08:48:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...Auto safety and pollution are areas where the Gummint has actually done some good, where individual initiative has failed. Seat belts were available as...
  • Re: Info on NH and Southern Maine
    Historical mailing list - Justin M.Mayrand
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 21:07:07 -0400
    ...gondola ride has great views Attitash/Bear Peak: Alpine slide is fun www.flyingyankee.com for info on that train. North Conway: see Wolfeboro...
  • Re: Interesting coolant leak - well it is for me.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:24:56 -0400
    ...From that area it is either the pump or the hoses to the oil cooler. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:00:42 -0800
    ...and a weird little hump under the gear shifter boot ... (is this the syncro front end area ...???) my last load on my van was...
  • Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:00:05 -0700
    ...REAR AIR CONDITIONER dear air in the rear i too recently purchased an 1984 westie with air in the rear overhead storage area ... \ Step...
  • Re: environ"mental"ism !
    Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 09:43:32 -0700
    ...We set aside areas and grow corn on them. We should leave most forests alone and grow trees like most other crops. In fact...
  • Re: [Syncro] West Virginia, Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, etc. (minimal Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:11:19 -0400
    ...WV and have a incredible view of Canaan Valley and descend down to the State run ski lift area by one of several routes...
  • Re: Alaska, Inuvik
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 15 May 2009 13:12:53 -0800
    ...Other areas have plenty to see or do, from hiking/biking trails, rafting, kayaking, climbing, wildlife viewing, flightseeing, historical sites, old mining towns, sky...
  • Fwd: Re: roadtrip
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:38:45 -0500
    ...roadtrip > >I grew up in the SF bay area and every summer backpacked with my dad >out of Yosemite "off trail" but remember the...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Safari Announcement (repeat)
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 10:32:09 -0800
    ...My proposal would be a camp area near Bridgeport, which is about 35 miles north of Mamouth, i believe. there are numerous options for...
  • About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:02:46 -0500
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/auto-insurance-madness.html To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm...
  • Re: Power Steering rack
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:51:00 -0400
    ...com> wrote: >> You can't just twist, there's a peened area on a lock ring notch that must be straightened before it will...
  • Re: Cabriolet in Denver?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:51:13 -0700
    ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4556758751&rd= 1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 All in all its a...
  • Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:23:22 -0400
    ...across the story on samba > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=159142&postdays=0&postorder > =asc&start=0 > > longer story here...
  • Re: Air Intake Beyond K&N in WBX
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:53:16 -0500
    ...kits:http://www.performancebuyers.com/catalog.html?carLineID=10&view=desc ription&partID=1846&areaID=6&subareaID=44&start=1&thumbs=0&q=&scope...
  • Re: syncro tranny
    Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 18:45:41 EST
    ...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm"> http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm</A> Note: most valuable Vanagon sites...
  • Re: Toronto or bust--LVC
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:16:23 -0600
    ...Then ten to 6 and 5 respectively Saturday and Sunday. > > > > Anyone in the area who wants to talk Vanagons (or paddling destinations in > > Alabama...
  • Re: buying a 1986-1991 westfalia camper - help
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:18:48 -0700
    ...Can someone recommned where I should look? Better to buy from a > dealer or private party? Anybody familiar with reputable sellers in Bay > Area...
  • Re: Should I replace my transmission?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:45 -0500
    ...Bay Area, but I enjoy the drive down to Los Osos. > > They say they can do the swap in one day. I've got...
  • Re: Projektzwo foglight spares.....what if you break your $300 foglites?
    Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
    Tue, 3 Sep 2002 09:04:36 -0700
    ...Heck, these vans were never even designed to last that >long! > >Other areas needing attention include the enclosed sills. Access can be >gained via...
  • Re: Do you know that your vanagon air duct may be clogged?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:19:03 -0700
    ...It's definitely valuable to inspect this area. You might be doing > yourself a big favor by looking. > > *Miguel* > > *The free soul is rare...
  • Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 06:07:27 -0700
    ...From a scientific point of view, the greater the distance from venter of hub to the brake pad contact area, the greater the leverage...