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  • Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
    Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
    Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:58:28 -0400
    ...For those who requested pics, I can try to take some tomorrow and post them on the Samba. I don't have another hosting...
  • Re: here's who's what: 1952-1967 buses
    Historical mailing list
    1 Dec 94 24:29
    ...And it's the only Split Devon camper conversion as well!! Oh it's just to good to be true. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Lee. '64 Devon Samba
  • Re[2]: Matchbox (Lesney) Cars
    Historical mailing list
    12 Jul 95 11:00
    ...Lee. '64 samba
  • Re: '86 Doublecab on samba
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 17:50:19 -0700
    On 9/25/05, David Marshall wrote: > Mine's a better deal at $5000 - a Syncro at that too - > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
  • Re: odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"????
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:26:25 -0600
    On 6/27/05 1:03 PM, "Don Spence" <dkspence@TELUS.NET> wrote: > Another odd thing. the international nation code on the sticker on...
  • Re: pop top struts
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:03:06 +0000
    Looks like I posted a note about them on the samba back in July: Mark Goddard is "the man" for these pop top shocks...
  • Re: NVC really..but is there a way to search all of craigslist?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:25:21 -0800
    ...a westy (vanagon content)...so i have been looking >on craigslist, samba etc. > >when your doing a craigslist search - is there a way you...
  • Re: Shift rod bushing
    Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
    Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:42:58 -0700
    ...know what that sound slike I swear) I few people on Samba have been looking for a fix (me included) could make a few...
  • Re: Samba ad response
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:02:28 -0500
    ...This is becoming very common place with Samba ads. I have gotten about one of these types of emails and even phone calls per...
  • Re: rare '86 "Hobie Cat" edition vanagon on samba..
    Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
    Fri, 2 Apr 2004 07:15:28 -0800
    ...rare '86 "Hobie Cat" edition vanagon on samba.. In a message dated 4/2/04 3:57:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL...
  • Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:41:23 -0300
    ...Some on the Samba forums say to run your motor for a few minutes, then shut it down for a while so it disperses...
  • Re: Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 16 Apr 2016 08:45:48 -0700
    ...Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba In a message dated 4/15/2016 5:24:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM...
  • Re: '86 Doublecab on samba
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:09:02 -0700
    ...the one on The Samba has a > tonne of rust and rust holes too - click on the "big pictures" and you can > clearly see...
  • Re: Middle seat for westy? Is there room?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
    Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:14:51 -0800
    ...I did see how to install one through The samba. I am a mechanic, and will have no problems. I think the family will...
  • Re: Picture request
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:04:08 -0700
    ...Have you seen Jack Seuferer's madness? http://tinyurl.com/5tvenk7 More on the Samba: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t...
  • Re: For Sale On The Samba
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:30:09 -0800
    On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote: > This looks very interesting at this price : > http://www...
  • Re: cheap vanagon doublecab on samba...
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:33:10 -0500
    That still seems a small price to pay for living there. JFF On Jan 20, 2005, at 8:55 PM, jbange wrote: At 12...
  • Re: syncro single cab 4sale
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:33:07 -0700
    ...Check out this samba thread before further consideration... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=452963&postdays=0&postorder =asc&start=0...
  • Re: $42K Synchro on the Samba?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:24:55 -0700
    wait till you visit the GoWesty.com vehicle sales website...they've sold some Westies for $70-$80k !! > However, thinking "new" cars or campmobiles...
  • Re: Vanagon Auction
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:05:41 +0000
    ...On 4/29/2021 7:18 PM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: >  Samba discussion on the topic ... Got a link?  I can't find it.
  • Re: Do you use TheSamba? My Thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
    Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:34:42 -0700
    I’m a big fan of the samba forum (username “slimvest”)! Wish it had more traffic but the owners that use it often are...
  • Re: Long block air cooled for vanagon 2.0 L
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Fri, 3 May 2013 14:19:46 -0600
    ...http://www.suburbanengine.com/index.htm Also in New Mexico, Chris Corkin (tencentlife-Samba), here: http://www.vanistan.com/Vanistan/vanistan_home_.html Bob
  • 1972 Bettle
    Historical mailing list - ac butler
    Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:12:41 -0500
    ...Can someone help me find the same in with vw lists or forums, besides the samba, and Parts suppliers, High performance parts as well...
  • Re: FS On The Samba (interesting visual experience)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Feb 2010 02:45:00 EST
    In a message dated 2/4/2010 9:29:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bfeddish@NETREACH.NET writes: The grills are interchangeable, lots...
  • Re: cheap '87 doka on samba
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:15:34 EST
    In a message dated 1/22/2010 2:46:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, refisher@MCHSI.COM writes: A rusted old truck with...
  • Re: "A Team" Westy
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:44:49 -0700
    ...of this. > > Saw this earlier on CL and found it again posted on the Samba forum: > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/849159854.html
  • Re: VolksWorld Show
    Historical mailing list
    12 Mar 96 13:38
    ...Lee. '64 samba '60 single cab
  • Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:14:45 -0500
    I remember someone on Samba or here making a rear cover like that for a Westy. It attaches between the rear hatch and back...
  • Re: cheap tach/digi clock instrument cluster on samba
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 3 Mar 2006 17:29:44 -0800
    On 3/3/06, Dave Vickery <davevickery@hotmail.com> wrote: > > With ribbons looking like that, how could you expect it to work. I'd...
  • Strange & Neat instrument on Samba
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:27:13 -0400
    Would someone be able to clarify a gauge for me. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=529764 It's the upside...
  • Re: Classified Ad Sources for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:43:12 -0800
    ...searched Craigslist in all the surrounding areas, auto > trader.com and samba. I found Craigslist to be the best even though > there where a...
  • FS: Vanagon alloys (5 w/tires, caps & hw) in Portland, OR
    Historical mailing list - David J
    Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:31:15 -0800
    ...Four tires have matched Wildcat LT tiress with basically brand-new tread, the spare is a standard radial. $400 Pics up on The Samba...
  • Fwd: Phone number of Vanagon Syncro for sale not mine Cheap
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:13:45 -0500
    ...thanks Jonce BTW pics will follow on the samba tomarrow since i stayed up to late playing with the heads on my 1.9L...
  • Re: New carpets and curtains anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Jon VO
    Mon, 11 May 2015 21:29:59 -0600
    ...I've been getting all the for > sale ads from the Samba, but no brown carpets yet. > > > > Stuart > > > > From: JordanVw@aol.com [mailto:JordanVw...
  • Re: Custom Curtians
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:44:22 -0500
    ...We used a pattern that I found I think on the Samba. I do believe there is on for Vanagons, too. I didn't...
  • vanagons are only stolen on the west coast.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Dec 2013 12:53:53 -0500
    ...Based on what is being reported on The Samba there has apparently been many more that the four or five Vanagon thefts around Seattle...
  • Re: New Vanagon Support
    Historical mailing list - Joe T
    Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:31:37 -0600
    ...They don't get skewered like they do on Samba. Also, lots of good pictures. However, to echo a point made earlier, too many...
  • Re: FS Westy- Turbo Diesel Joker on Samba
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:33:56 -0800
    ...More details in the Samba > ad. > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=562461 > > Mark > -- roger w There are two kinds of...
  • Re: Vanagon Alert
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 2 Sep 2017 16:55:50 -0400
    One guy on Samba sold his hardtop to be used on a new fall show (the one starring the guy from Bones) and previews...
  • Re: Can you find a particular photo (custom cabinet)?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:08:26 -0800
    I think Ben had pictures on Samba of a similar�cabinet in his red Westy that was of a natural wood finish and had...
  • Re: Not for the squeamish..
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:57:07 -0500
    ...funny thing is, i bet the producers bought it off the Samba!
  • Re: Question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:11:25 -0700
    ...Question > Please respond off-list. > > Anyone know of a site like The SAMBA but for BMW's? I've got BMW issues. > > Thanks. > > -- > John...
  • Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:21:05 -0700
    ...I know that tencentlife on the Samba has developed such a throttle switch. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=514460 alistair...
  • Power Window Motor etc Rebuild
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:56:28 -0700
    ...how-to with pics on motor etc rebuild is here (The Samba): http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=406728&highlight=window...
  • Re: Introduction and some questions
    Historical mailing list
    16 May 95 24:23
    ...Lee. '64 samba '78 FIAT l.s.griffiths@physics.salford.ac.uk http://146.87.136.48
  • Best place to sale Westy?
    Historical mailing list - James Benthall
    Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:58:40 EDT
    ...Was wondering what kind of success people may have had w/ various sites--Samba, Ebay, Westfalia Owners Website, etc? I would appreciate any advice...
  • Re: fs: syncro for 1100 on th samba.....
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:08:05 +0000
    i did not mean to complain about the approach. and you bet if i would be nearby and in posession of a trailer i...
  • Re: is this samba add for real? if so you bettery jump on it...
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:36:47 -0700
    Try to keep up with the class, Feller! :-) Check the thread just ahead of your post for details. Jake On 6/6/06, shawn...
  • Re: Large price spread on The Samba?
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:02:03 -0400
    >Also a good point about looking often. I'm sure that the more you frequent >the list the better deals you will run accross...
  • Re: FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 16 May 2007 12:26:20 -0700
    Ooooooooooooooooooh......... On 5/16/07, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > > That's quite a beautiful Westy! I never heard of that model, before, but...
  • Re: Strange & Neat instrument on Samba
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:08:56 -0500
    A miles per gallon gauge is a common instrument in BMWs. It is hooked to the ECU and the speedometer, and reads the size...
  • Auto Transport for non-running vehicles
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:27:23 -0700
    ...With any luck they will be picking up my $600, 91GL(see samba) for its "last ride" Chris C 90MV 91GL
  • Jalousie (louvered) windows in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:22:21 -0500
    ...how I added jalousie windows to my '87 Westy over on Samba at: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2874253#2874253...
  • Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:57:37 -0700
    ...who sells good german chrome new bumpers??? I posted three good chrome front bumpers on the Samba. $65 each + shipping. dylan
  • Re: South America & Mexico
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:08:37 -0800
    ...and then you can join the wildly varied (and some highly opinionated) conversations about it on the Samba thread.� You think WE get bent...
  • Re: Large price spread on The Samba?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:35:44 -0500
    I have made similar observations about the Samba in the past - and it is a peeve of mine as well. The prices asked are...
  • Re: Blue Book pricing reliable?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:47:28 -0500
    ...Seeing asking prices on the > > samba, my favorite vw site, tends to distort what we think vehicles > > are worth, as volks have nothing to...
  • clutch fork shaft bushing question
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
    Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:29:13 -0400
    ...I saw on Samba that someone used a tap to remove the blind side bushing in the bell housing (passenger side) is there a...
  • Re: Friday: Subaru forum recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Aug 2017 12:11:34 -0400
    ...Are there any > other Subaru owners on here that know of a forum as good as Gerry or the > samba? > > Thanks, Steve > > PS I...
  • Wanted rear shoulder belt bracket PN# 119114190
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:42:39 -0400
    ...https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTivh7fNICzcHyXN0pZ9XEJhnQjxz4s3EoCKWs5lLSZalQekLws I tried various folks in the samba, craigslist and the interwebz with no luck. Having...