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  • VENTWINGS WANTED
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Dec 95 10:54:23 +0100
    ...To complete my car i need L&R ventwings in *immaculate* condition, meaning that the frame has no rust on it, no dents, and...
  • Latest on SA Quad Grills
    Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
    Thu, 30 Apr 1998 14:02:48 -0400
    ...1 x 252 853 652K Grille 1 x 255 941 045A Frame 1 x 255 941 046A Frame 1 x 256 941 106 Headlight...
  • Re: Thermostats
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 13:51:58 -0700
    ...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
  • plastic trim
    Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 13:08:33 -0500
    I am missing some plastic (?), chrome-colored trim along the rain gutter that runs down the front of each door frame (along the side...
  • Re: South African Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:01:15 -0700
    ...http://www.vw.co.za/range/bus/safety/frameset_safety.html ...where it's easy to see the SA Vanagons must be right-hand...
  • Re; 1.9, Where are the grounds?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 08:46:09 -0500
    ...ground wire from the bottom starter bolt to the frame. Can eliminate a lot of ground problems down the road. Terry 85 GL ==================================
  • Re: Screen glue
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 12:28:57 EDT
    ...Anyone know of an adhesive that will fix a broken plastic screen frame? > Nothing wants to stick! > Cory > Devcon plastic welder epoxy.. [text/html]
  • Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:14:48 -0700
    ...Saw transmission rotate L/R as it should but noticed that > transmission bracket is close to clutch hydraulic flex hose bracket on > frame. I...
  • Re: 84 CA Vanagon Smog questions
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 12 Apr 1998 11:57:15 -0700
    ...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
  • Re: Sliding door mechanism
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 22 Mar 2015 17:51:55 -0700
    ...It hits > the corner of the door frame when the door has opened just an inch or two > and after that there's plenty...
  • Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan Resistor Available at Van-Again
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 9 Aug 2011 15:12:30 -0700
    ...Don't know if VC still has > any of these in their stock? Should I frame it and hang it in the van? ;-) Nice...
  • Re: How to Remove Front Door Glass? (Bentley is not Helpful)
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:02:50 -0700
    ...That's not working, as > the door frame is in the way. I removed the rubber channels on both > sides and above the glass...
  • Belly Pans for MPG>>
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 19 May 2008 07:24:01 -0700
    ...We got a set of thin 0.0625 inch Al shee= t stock and enclosed (frame rail to frame rail) and basically covered the...
  • Re: Towing package
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:34:31 -0700
    ...I guess the weak link would be the VW bolts that attach the bumper assy to the frame. Anyone out there ever had a...
  • Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 9 Jun 2013 15:56:37 -0700
    ...frame VIN did not have ZZZ in it. >>> We got it with no dash, so it didn't have any dash VIN. >>> the frame...
  • Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:55:08 -0700
    ...lot of work I know, but unless you can 'get this one last issue' .....contact with the body/frame thing handled ( IF that is...
  • Re: Looking for Diesel mount brackets
    Historical mailing list - Owen
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:28:23 -0500
    ...There appears to be a small plate that mounts between or on the other side of the frame for this set up. Somewhat like...
  • Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 17 May 2005 06:23:35 EDT
    ...to the frame and the rubber is also adventageous to sealing as the rubber stays pliable and prevents rusting of the frame. Also makes...
  • My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:43:12 -0800
    ...My main concern is that if someone hits me now, It will rip out the frame from underneath the van. David Wilhite 84' Vanagon...
  • My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:45:52 +0000
    ...My main concern is that if someone hits me now, It will rip out the frame from underneath the van. David Wilhite 84' Vanagon...
  • Re: Westfalia Waste Water Tank?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:00:21 -0800
    ...1 They used to have a warning that it wouldn't work with Air Conditioning because of the hoses up between the frame rails.
  • Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Fri, 9 Jul 2010 19:44:38 -0700
    ...than infinity. -- Rocky J Squirrel Tom Hargrave wrote: > I also have no frame problems. My secret is to never fold up my glasses. > > Tom
  • Windshield leaking/gasket replacement(long)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Wed, 6 Jan 1999 23:00:45 EST
    ...With the top part of the seal pulled back from the frame, I was able to pull the windshield out with the suction cups...
  • Re: Vanagon camper windows...with screens that are NLA....for cheap!!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:59:53 -0500
    ...We use industrial grade aluminum screen frames and black aluminum screening. The screens are easily replaceable if ever needed. We have been making these...
  • nightime visability
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Aug 1994 17:45:13 +0800
    ...neon under body lighting neon lighting around your license plate frames moving X-mas tree-type lights around your license plate frames, which can...
  • Re: Hitch for vanagon's with zetec conversions
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:41:44 -0700
    ...brackets? The brackets bolted to the VW frame? The bolts attaching the brackets to the frame? The bolts attaching the hitch to the loops...
  • Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:05:25 +1200
    ...like the caddy :-) >>> >>> >>>http://www.vw-nutzfahrzeuge.de/deu/home/frameset.html?/indexseiten/frameset_1194.php >>> >> >>Yeesh! Well, there's something just right for...
  • Re: Bus passes up a Porsche GT3
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:50:04 -0800
    ...What's even more > exiting - besides the new enginge from a Porsche - is that the frame > is actually from a T2 cab and the...
  • Re: EGR light
    Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
    Sun, 11 Jun 2000 17:27:42 -0400
    ...look at the big frame member >that runs from front to back. now look along the frame member until >you find a little black...
  • Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 09:54:16 -0600
    ...So you could say that everything > on the car is "negative" that is connected to the frame by even a > fastener. If you take...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:39:09 -0500
    ...Use Krown > Rust proofing oil or similar on the seal and on the frame, goes in very > easy and the Krown keeps the rubber...
  • Re: out of sight
    Historical mailing list - Alexander Vitakis
    Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:30:11 -0700
    ...It's no >protection if the car is broken into but, "Out of sight, out of mind." We >built a square cover frame and...
  • Re: Not for the squeamish..
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:12:40 -0800
    ...our survivors are > appreciating frame by frame ! =(:D) mike > > > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels. Oldest son is an Eagle...
  • Eurovan Fridge Update
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Fri, 26 Sep 1997 11:20:26 -0400
    ...door (kept coming adrift, then moving sideways in its frame and fouling the door frame), and the sliding cupboard door latch was upgraded to...
  • Subject: Re: The Coming 450 HP VW Colorado
    Historical mailing list - John Gladu
    Fri, 26 May 2000 12:23:12 -0500
    ...http://www.volkswagen-offroad.de/english/framer.html They have a PDF spec sheet that you can download... bcnu - Grungy '60 dddPanel '69 Bug...
  • Current source for Westy skylight
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Howard
    Tue, 15 Aug 2000 01:09:22 -0400
    Hi, My skylight is leaking, I think around the frame but the plastic is cracked so it could be there as well. Can anyone...
  • Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 3
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 13:13:18 -0600
    ...Engine bolted to steel frame on casters. http://www.williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/enginestand.htm Stan ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today...
  • Re: whistling vent window fix?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:45:00 -0500
    Black electrical tape will fix it, and disguise the fix till summertime.Tape the perimeter of the triangular frame on the outside.I have...
  • Re: FyeDaY all day ~ 4 quik Sail ~
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sat, 15 Apr 2006 08:55:18 -0600
    What did this van hit (or what hit it)? Look how straight the frame seems at the bumper level compared to the damage above...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - Jim at work
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 15:40:27 -0800
    ...http://www.evcl.com/vw/Others/Frame.html Jim > On Nov 8, 2006, at 1:32 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: >> I have a...
  • Re: No need to jump on breaker bars
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:11:04 -0800
    That was tough...<http://www.800luvbugg.com/shop?frame=2.30.6515> Next question? ;o) Jim (Happy New Year!) On Dec 31, 2006, at...
  • Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:37:02 -0700
    ...you can get away with only 3 of those 4 bolts going into the frame, if you just want to be running quietly again...
  • Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 12 Jul 94 23:21:46 CDT
    ...the brackets slide into the frame and are held in place by big bolts going in through the sides of the frame. in other...
  • Re: Jalousie BUS window tip
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 10:13:56 -0400
    my friend craig glass bed blasted hsi window frames on his 66' westy. the frames look like new. he also replaced all the glass...
  • dying wires
    Historical mailing list - Richard Lynn
    Fri, 5 Dec 1997 05:28:36 -0800
    My wife tried to jump start our 85 Westy and probably shorted between the battery post and the frame---the cables heated and the...
  • Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 18 Sep 2005 19:22:36 -0500
    ...Can't pull that shroud without taking the whole rear seat > front frame loose from the body frame. Shroud won't clear the heater...
  • Re: auxilary fuel tanks.
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 1 Sep 2004 14:59:27 -0400
    I think I'd feel safer with a diesel tank under the frame of the syncro (behind the bumper mechanism and between the frame...
  • Re: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Mon, 8 Sep 2014 21:42:49 -1000
    ...You can see where this circuit board trace arced > to the multi pin connector frame; it's likely that electricity jumped > the 1/4...
  • Re: Installed Long Coolant Pipes Wrong? (Pic)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:32:16 -0800
    ...The filler pipe is centered much better on hole in frame and lip of tank is NOT seated flush to the frame. I recall...
  • Re: Frame mount receiver hitch
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 31 Aug 2017 09:55:57 -0700
    the tow loop are for towing meaning to pull on the horizontal axis... they may bend down if too much wight on it - 300...
  • Rear pop-outs
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Jul 95 17:50:09 BST
    Dear All, I wonder if anybody can help!!! I need some frames for the rear pop-outs on my 62 camper. The ones i...
  • Re: Vanagon and Spellcheckers
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 14:48:35 -0400
    ...ouch. > For a laugh, I tried this in Adobe Framemaker Desktop Publisher. The top choice was VAUNTING, then FLANAGAN, then FANDANGO Also listed were...
  • Re: Third Brake Light
    Historical mailing list - David Hicks
    Sun, 29 Nov 1998 19:11:08 EST
    ...I'm trying the lighted license plate frame in red hooked up to the brake light myself. David Hicks 91 Multi in Walnut Creek
  • Re: Language Protocols
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 18:31:24 -0800
    ...I think even lynx handles frames well enough to work with babelfish if you use vt100 terminals... dave
  • Broken Armrest
    Historical mailing list - Kirk Swezey
    Tue, 26 Jan 1904 12:14:22 -0800
    Can anyone describe the fix for a broken (floppy) armrest? The bracket attachment at seat frame is fine, however the armrest spins on its...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list - Doug F
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:13:19 -0800
    ...Since you are cutting the top and bottom frame to make the conversion the frame will contour to the opening and the glass will...
  • Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:53:45 -0700
    ...The holes on the frame, > where the radius rods land are not perfectly round. They appear to have > worn at the base of the...
  • Re: Place to mount shackles?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 25 May 2011 15:52:48 -0700
    ...It is the same material of which the frame is >>made >>- about 3-4 mm thick, and firmly welded to the frame. > > 4 mm...
  • Re: Help Needed in BC, Westy With Running Problems in Prince George
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:42:24 +1200
    ...I would suggest an A-frame; this is a hinged frame with a trailer-coupling on one end; the other ends of the 2...
  • Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 10:32:49 -0700
    ...The frame is metal is cool to the touch, so air being drawn > > against it should get cooled down. > > I dunno about that -- the...