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• Re: HOW TO GROUND STARTER MOTOR?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 20:09:10 EDT
  ...Do I need to drill into anything for this? > >BTW, I am parked on a mountainside about 40 miles northeast of >Asheville NC. >(Father...
• Re: heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:21:33 -0700
  By pulling the ashtray and the radio out�I could get sufficient access to the back of the old switch to get it out...
• Re: Major Bud Vase Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 06:56:23 -0800
  ...To dis > purpose, I > figure a major flower vase upgrade to fit the > dashboard > ashtray is nessecary. Wherez can da ordinary Joe > pick up...
• Re: 1980 Aircooled Automatic loses power on hills
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 23:30:47 -0500
  ...Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-Cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ www.type2.com/rescue ----- Original Message ----- From: David Cooper To...
• Videos are in the mail
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 11:29:51 -0500
  ...Mike Korsak (mdk166@psu.edu) Andrew Fox (afox@usgs.gov) Walt Spak (wnsopc3@3rdm.net) Zoltan Kuthy (zol@foxinternet.net) Ed Shultz (ashultz@genuity...
• looking for mechanic recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Wylie f
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 01:47:33 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>hello, i recently moved to the asheville/hendersonville, north carolina area and i would like recomendations for...
• Re: 1980 Camper for sale, not mine
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:59:51 -0400
  ...It is located > > near Asheville, NC. It is one of the more deluxe models available in 1980 > > and has the gasoline Eberspacher heater. > > Edward...
• Re: STOLEN Bus Alert!!!-----SF area!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:48:32 -0700
  ...bob > Last seen 3/22 on Oak at Ashbury. There are only 2 or 3 vans that > look like this in the city, so...
• Re: 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 21:38:36 -0500
  ...I removed the ashtray to access the clips that hold in the radio. I pressed the clips inward, then slid the radio out about...
• Re: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:25:17 -0800
  ...I recently tried >> my hand at welding stainless with a new TIG unit, and was deeply ashamed >> with the mediocre results. I welded up...
• Re: an attempt at an iPad mount for the van
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:50:34 -0400
  So, that's very cool! Not having the skills to do metalwork I did something similar (in that I used the ash try area...
• Re: Lubricating the seats
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:23:03 -0700
  ...even westy cabinet latches, ash tray lid pivot points , seat belt latches .. everything that moves and touches anything else needs lubrication, with a few...
• Re: Benny Boy Re: Need some assistance ...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:48:02 -0400
  ...I can't go get the boat in Asheville NC, it would need to be towed to the border. Jonathan Poole (list member and...
• Re: gauges for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 17:28:06 -0400 (EDT)
  ...dash, over the speaker grille so I can still use my ashtray (I don't smoke but it makes a handy change holder). How...
• reasonable offers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:45:00 -0500
  ...Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 Fax: (828...
• Re: Bargains !
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 14:42:15 -0700
  ...Anyone got any advice? Thanks to this list for all the knowledge of the workings of the Vanagon! Rodney Asheville, NC '84 Wolfie ----- Original...
• Re: Registry of Vanagon Nicknames
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:24:00 -0500
  ...Visket has already done all the work. > > http://home.earthlink.net/~visket/Type2/BusNames.htm > > > Tom and Dana Cates > Asheville, NC > 83 Air-Cooled...
• Re: Fw: ISO round headlight buckets & other things
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 22:24:43 -0700
  ...rear steel bumper impact strip >> -brown front dash ashtray >> -one or two brown rear side ashtrays >> -rear side marker socket (have the lens, but...
• Re: Has any heard from Scott Daniel Foss lately?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:06:42 -0400
  ...be heading North Oregon, Washington, Vancouver > Island... > > we will driving thru Ashland/Medford and I will check him out... > > the last time I hear...
• Re: Water tank filler cap key?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:24:33 -0600
  ...http://www.steveslockshop.com bob ;-) On Sep 16, 2013, at 4:14 PM, David Klein <david@ASHTEC.CA> wrote: Hi all, My steel key...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 15:15:55 EDT
  ...knowing about the gas cap key that is kept in the ash tray. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on...
• Re: Anybody - '88 In Dash Stereos with CD Players?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 23:00:14 -0700
  ...jeff, what if you put a small fan at the backof the radio and attach it to the space above the ash tray where...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 08:59:01 -0700
  ...Buyer BEWARE ; bought an ashtray - broken, cigarette burn across the top - $5 garbage ; bought a door pocket - EVERY screw receiver broken - $10 worst case...
• Re: A Mug holder any mother could love
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:54:04 -0600
  ...DM&FS, I trimmed the bottom of mine to match the dash contour and Velcroed it just to the right of the ashtray. (Or...
• westy lists to port
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 14:50:29 -0500
  ...Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 Fax: (828...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 10:16:43 -0700
  ...The problem is I figure I have room for up to three > gauges (pod mounted to between the VW instrument pod and the ash...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 16:47:10 -0500
  ...2001, kate mclaughlin wrote: > Hey all, > I just moved out to Ashland, OR with my 86 Vanagon, Stella. Yesterday we > attempted to pass the...
• Aux Oil temp gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 17:17:51 -0600
  ...Putting them on the dash over the ash tray hole. I've got everything ready to go but after routing one of the wires...
• Re: Disaster avoided - public service message.
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 10:05:20 -0400
  ...use the ashtray. like this guy said, you'll get used to the smell of burnt nicotene in your car. Hell it's been...
• Re: interesting gl for sale ... not mine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:08:04 -0700
  ...com/ebaymotors/1990-VW-Volkswagen-Vanagon-GL-Clean-Camper- |No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ280448262568QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?h |ash=item414c04e1a8) | | | | | | |that's a Multivan, not a GL.
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 17:21:02 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Klein" <david@ASHTEC.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 5:00...
• Re: Antenna source and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:05:44 -0700
  ...I took the instrument cluster and ash tray out to get the new one in. Not difficult. Rob becida@comcast.net '91 VW Jetta...
• Finally, my '52 barndoor parts want list
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 19:24:55 -0500
  ...interior (front kick panels w/ash tray) -black horn button (flat style) -speedometer glass -t-handel heater knob and choke knob -4 16" wheels...
• temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 17:48:11 -0500
  ...My old temp 2 sensor in the cold cab ashtray, before I started my van this AM, reads the correct 9k. The new temp...
• Re: While on the subject of accessories...
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 23 May 2002 20:57:14 -0400
  ...an accessory tray on the dash that mounted right over the ash tray. It had 2 drinking holders and a little place to throw...
• Re: Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:33:01 -0800
  Porsche should be ashamed. On 12/21/06 7:44 PM, "Karl Ploessl" <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > funny that you mention Porsche, the...
• Engine Bay Zip Ties
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 03:18:36 +0000
  ...Thanks Ryan Asheville, NC
• Re: Remove AC
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:15:42 -0700
  ...Miguel On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM, David Klein <david@ashtec.ca> wrote: > Hi All, > > I know some of you might...
• Eurovan Door gasket falling apart @#!&*!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 17:07:22 GMT
  ...better idea (other than removing the entire door gasket!) Dave Thomas '93 Eurovan Asheville NC Looking for a 61-68 Cabrio in excellent condition
• Re: VDO Gauge Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 May 2001 09:41:28 -0700
  ...I mounted them on the dash next to the ash tray. Expensive, but looks good, and you could squeeze three in there. I can...
• Re: whats the most stuff you've ever fit in your vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 09:52:13 -0800
  ...Last year in May I drove to from Asheville to Mt. Mitchell with some friends of mine and our children, again, in the '85...
• Re: Van-be-gone
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:37:01 -0700
  ...I'll make sure to send my agent to deposit $15,000 in your ash tray in the form of a Nigerian Certified Cashier...
• Re: Jim & Moderating Lists
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:17:16 -0500
  ...but if there is a need, perhas something better will emerge from the ashes. Good luck Jim and thank you for all you have...
• Re: [Syncro] rocky mountian motorworks show/cup holder
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 14:00:11 -0700
  ...He had a cup > holder on his dash that appeared to fit into the ash tray hole. It was not > the one on eurocampers...
• Re: Convert Auto to Manual!?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:31:01 -0600
  ...Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 9:54 PM, David Klein <david@ashtec.ca> wrote: > Hi All, > > I am looking at converting a 1987 Westy...
• Re: putting in new antenna
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 19:22:26 -0400
  ...and the ashtray on the top of the dash too! Good luck. Barry. Sudbury Ontario. > From: Dale Hartman <zeldah@PRAIRIE.LAKES.COM> > Reply-To...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 06:13:33 -0400
  ...Darrel Combs German Air Products 3263 Doris acres st Asheboro nc 27203
• Re: Heater Stuck on Hot
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:34:47 -0500
  ...your battery) and you can see the fault down through the ash tray hole. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in...
• Re: Radio replies
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 18:33:50 EST
  ...I'm > gathering i will have to take it out through the ash tray. Any more advice > on that?? > > thanks > (and thanks to those...
• Re: extra gauge install options
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:08:42 +0000
  ...I put oil p/t gauges in it and mounted it in the ash tray hole prior to me current set up. (WRX 3...
• Re: Cigaarette Lighter removal secret
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 09:53:58 -0800
  ...Felt around with my hand from the glove box and ashtray entries but no luck. On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 9:22 AM...
• Re: Outside Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:09:15 -0800
  ...It is a wired unit, so I run the external temp probe lead down through the ashtray, continuing down to the base of steering...
• Re: Volkswaffle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 18:40:38 -0700
  ...I'm ashamed to admit I found out about a couple of places through stories in the New Yorker too. -- Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon...
• Re: ps Re: Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:25:09 -0800
  ...I ran that up and out the ashtray. The MP3 player plugs right in. It took me longer to figure out how to configure...
• Re: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:44:28 -0500
  ...supposed to be backlit? >> Yes, take your ashtray out, it will be to the left. Very easy to replace and trouble shoot if you...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:12:49 -0800
  ...Medford/Ashland. www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Dearing" <VWBrain@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11...
• Parting out a 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:49:43 -0400
  ...ECU, instrument cluster, maybe I'll really dive into it and pull the ashtray :) Any thoughts on what is valuable? After this it is...
• Need to add a switch to shut off my accessories while parked
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:14:59 +0000
  ...In the rear, I removed the rear seat ashtray and created a brown blanking plate out of painted aluminum that precisely fits where the...
• Re: Front heater fan resistor option
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:44:00 -0500
  ...The resistor is nestled just to the right of my >stereo/ashtray. This area seems pretty devoid of other wires etc. >which is important...
• Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:44:37 -0500
  ...Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 Fax: (828...