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  • Re: 2 kids and dog wont fit in Vanagon??
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Thu, 29 Dec 2005 10:09:46 -0700
    > i've owned almost 10 westfalias over the past 13 or so years.. > > and ive never, ever spent a night in one. :<) > > > chris Hey...
  • Re: Phryedaye for sale
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Sat, 5 May 2007 13:29:24 -0500
    ...fee, commission, title tax and registration fee, paperwork processing fee, market adjustment, and ten cent tip for the kid who brings the morning paper. :)
  • Unbeliever-more Friday
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:32:56 -0400
    An ugly woman walks into a shop with her two kids. The shopkeeper asks "Are they twins?" The woman says "No, he's 9...
  • Re: Heart vs. Head
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:19 -0700
    ...Me and the kids would watch movies through the rear hatch, with lots of bedding and popcorn, 140lb malamute (Zappa) included. This was in...
  • Westies in the Woods (was Re: campouts...(was: crybabies peeling monkeys))
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:31:11 -0500
    ...there are lots of families with kids, but there's always quite a few folks that don't have or bring kids. It's...
  • Re: Unbeliever-more Friday
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:47:50 -0500
    ...and ending with >>>> the same >>>> punch line. >>>> >>>> or maybe....................... 'an ugly vanagon owner walks into >>>> a shop >>>> with his or her two kids' ............etc...
  • Exploding Seat Belts!
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Mon, 7 Jun 1999 04:36:24 -0700
    ...Apparently one of the kids removed the black plastic clamshell that surrounds the seatbelt works. I knocked the white plastic cover off the spring...
  • Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:38:20 -0700
    ...Did papa proud! Want to give your kids a clue? Make their first car a Beetle. Give them a Muir Bible. Help them maintain...
  • Re: Child seat/jumpseat compatibility?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Mon, 18 Nov 2002 00:10:25 -0800
    ...It did work fine for us after the kids hit the size/age where they could be forward facing and kept the kids closer...
  • Re: Wondering about Westfalia table heights.
    Historical mailing list
    12 Mar 97 07:01:34 PST
    ...The kids can store their books, tapes, games, etc in there, and have access whilst driving. Since I don't trust the screw tightening...
  • Re: Commercial
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 14 May 2022 08:44:29 +0200
    Offended by what?! People making kids in a van? Doh! I think, not only Vanagoneers can relate to the whole story of the clip...
  • Re: Easy way to clean aluminum!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Feb 95 14:49:37 gmt
    ...Aluminum paint! > >Boy, it works great. > Rhubarb leaves!!! I'm not kidding, they polish up alloy wheels a treat. Andy E. A.C.Erskine...
  • Re: Rug runners (not kids)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:46:45 CST
    Steven Johnson said: >> Did everyones grandmother have these? ;) >> Thank you all for helping to turn my luxo-van into an old persons >> home. ;) sure...
  • Non-Bosch Distributor
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:20:53 -0400
    Another one for the kids...... The folks who sold me Ramona replaced her distributor with a Standard (name brand), and not a Bosch.....how...
  • Re: Update: No start after rain RESOLVED
    Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:06:44 -0500
    ...Thanks again... -- Chip Shaner 4 kids and 1 cookin'....... http://www.fament.com/chip/vw/vw.html - The Un-named VW page
  • Teenage Vanagon Drivers
    Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:29:43 -0400
    With my oldest daughter rapidly approaching driving age, I'm wondering how many listmembers let their kids drive their vans. I don't think...
  • Happy Halloween! (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - honemastert
    Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:30:34 -0700
    Check out the pumpkins! The kids had a great time this year and as for myself? I'll never carve a pumpkin without a...
  • Re: fuel sender repair
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Oct 94 22:38:21 EDT
    Wow Joel! That was great, now can you send the same instructions for the Vanagon? :> Just kidding.....-the trip computer seems like a better...
  • Re: Busted Shifter? Tis the Season!
    Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 16:16:30 -0500
    ...with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 Cat, 98 Kid, 00 Kid, 01 Dog 25 House
  • Mouse Proofing
    Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 13:17:02 -0400
    ...with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 Cat, 98 Kid, 00 Kid, 01 Dog 25 House
  • Re: Storing Rear table - Westy
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:28:36 -0400
    ...bit of a pain to get out for a kids lunch stop with the kids. Any ideas appreciated. Please p-mail - I lurk through...
  • Westies at Watkins
    Historical mailing list - Data Services
    Fri, 12 Sep 2003 08:55:24 -0400
    ...I'm taking off on Friday ASAP ( kid's school, etc.) heading West out I-90 from the Boston area. Describe your vehicle and...
  • Re: oil change help urgent
    Historical mailing list - Beth Young
    Wed, 5 Feb 1997 17:23:19 -0800 (PST)
    ...1) Kid employee stops me in the driveway and explains that "Volkswagens don't have oil filters, just strainers, and we don't clean...
  • Re: Careless driver wrecked my van :(
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:39:03 -0800
    ...I'm pretty sure it's totaled > but I'll find out tomorrow. :( I had my kids in the back seat too. Thank God...
  • Re: Camelback VW / Accel. cable
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Thu, 12 Oct 2000 22:08:17 -0400
    ...85GL with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid 11/00 Kid! 52 House
  • Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?
    Historical mailing list - Mark G
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 17:05:32 -0400
    ...If you don't have kids, borrow some and take them camping. Luke Seattle What Luke said about not mixing trips is solid info...
  • Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 4 Jul 2015 13:02:12 -0700
    ...I have one now & got them for my kids cars too. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com > > How about the rest of the group? Was there...
  • Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:20:58 -0700
    At 9/19/2012 01:35 PM, neil n wrote: >Exactly my point. > >Though I disagree with "it's just a car" < kidding! > But...
  • Re: 88 Westy, Best Offer
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:49:42 -0600
    ...classifieds/detail.php?id=757456 > > Coments are welcome. > > I would ask for troubleshooting tips but the snarling older men get pissy > sometimes, ha kidding.
  • Re: Child cot?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 30 Sep 1995 18:57:13 -0400
    ...if you do not have a kidlet, it is great for throwng stuff when you are camping. I updated my 70 seats to later...
  • Help! irratic adling while wet
    Historical mailing list - paul banks
    Sat, 29 May 1999 11:07:43 -0400
    ...I need to get this fixed before next weekend as I am taking some kids on the Cuberee campout. Paul Banks '89 Vanagon Westfalia...
  • so. calif camping?
    Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
    Fri, 2 Apr 1999 12:44:02 EST
    ...take 4 teenagers camping (in a tent) somewhere in southern california. kids are screaming "the desert!" and "rock climbing". any suggestions? primitive camping is...
  • Wanted arm rest
    Historical mailing list - Pierce
    Thu, 14 Oct 1999 14:26:35 -0400
    ...one figured how to get micro adjuster back together after your kid screwed it off its threads? I have taken off the fabric. Adjuster...
  • Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 07:56:44 EST
    ...steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look kid, it's NOTAJEEP! "
  • Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 13:27:56 EST
    ...steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look kid, it's NOTAJEEP! "
  • Re: Ronal Teddybear wheels....(Here's a MAN-LY choice!)
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 12 Dec 2001 15:47:37 EST
    ...COM writes: << gotta go..time for my daily estrogen dose! (just kididng) no comments Ben! ;<) chrissy i mean chris ;<) its not even fryday yet...
  • "p-mail" means "personal email"...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Aug 2002 13:51:24 EDT
    ...that was your lesson for today kids now back to your regularly scheduled BS :<) chris
  • Re: Can I borrow a backyard in Bellingham, WA?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Mar 2003 23:08:38 EST
    ...cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2407192920&cat > egory=6763 > > looks like my backyard :<) no, im just kidding.. maybe not ;<) chris
  • Re: Best winter tires for 2wd ?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 11:22:38 EDT
    In a message dated 9/23/03 10:20:54 AM, swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA writes: << the kids had a great time collecting...
  • Re: vanagon fiberglass bumper color confirmed!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:55:22 EST
    ...is your name Tim? ;<P hehehe just kidding... chris
  • Re: Turbo Your.... Anything
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 5 May 2006 22:45:42 -0500
    You have got to be kidding!!!! What will they try to sell next? ......oh, yeah, grasshopper tobacco juice injectors - guaranteed to increase mileage to...
  • Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:08:40 -0700
    ...I know you're kidding, and no, not worried, but am asking partly to possibly help others with their solar install. i.e. another...
  • Re: Rear hatch ... inside openers?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 09 Jul 95 12:02:11 CDT
    ...when some kid triggered the device and falling out on his head in the parking lot (i DON'T drive with kids in the...
  • Re: A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:15:33 +1300
    ...Fortunately to me the damage seems to be fairly minor (though that doesn't mean cheap-to-repair). >I felt bad for the kid...
  • Re: [WetWesties] FW: Internet freedom is under attack
    Historical mailing list - steve vitale
    Fri, 12 May 2006 16:40:55 -0400
    ...Kid Porno? if child porn operators can pay for the service you'll get your kiddy porn at amazingly fast speeds These are things...
  • Re: Loggerhead Tools (was Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 9 Nov 2012 21:06:44 -0600
    ...mcneely ---- The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > Their problem is that your kid and his kid and his kid find shopping at Sears...
  • Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:50:57 -0400
    ...Wifey says "look" -- kids wave to the faces watching us through the restaurant windows. It's so innocent that the faces wave back. Park...
  • Baja in October?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Jun 1995 09:44:30 -0700
    ...On the other hand, I enthusiasticly recomend the prickly pear cactus that kids sell along the street in Tijuana- an interesting spicy taste out...
  • Re: anitfreeze
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 26 Aug 94 08:56:10 CDT
    ...Alpine said "safe Sierra? that's the one around here that is 'ecologoically safe for kids and dogs' ... i.e., it's propylene glycol...
  • brake bleeding question
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Mon, 13 Aug 2001 08:28:21 -0700
    ...running late and doing it at night, or when you drop the drop light, kids have run the batteries out of the flashlight playing...
  • Rear headrests in full Westy camper? 3 point belts?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:16:26 EDT
    ...coward) friend with kids trying to make his Westfalia kid safe. Thanks, Jeff 83.5 Westy LA, CA ************************************** See what's free at http...
  • Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment"
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 11:17:14 -0500
    ...fun summer activities for kids. >http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz _________________________________________________________________ http://imagine-windowslive...
  • Re: Large parts transport from SF to SoCal to SF available
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:59:33 -0500
    ...LOL haha your kidding right?
  • Re: Camping In My Westy!
    Historical mailing list - ed donnen
    Tue, 1 May 2012 11:04:28 -0400
    When we stareted, the kids had the old 4 D battery Pac Man games. The first thing they learned was how to solder in...
  • Re: No VW content...further to holiday thought
    Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 02:24:50 EST
    ...is not a rehearsal. >> My sister in law has one that says... " MY KID BEAT UP YOUR HONOR STUDENT" Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon
  • Re: Movie Bus Sightings - Awakenings
    Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 08:04:12 EST
    ...model to BE in that time period when Forrest was a kid....well it was early in the movie and you see it looking...
  • Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCEDcrank the ...
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:24:20 EST
    ...COM writes: << It's an excellent thing to do and not that expensive. >> True! steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look kid, it's NOTAJEEP! "
  • Re: Who Supports The List
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:01:46 -0400
    ...next....Feel like we got a telethon going for "Gerry's Kids"........you like that one......need a snare drum ..baa-baaa...after that...
  • Re: [vanagon] "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:02:21 EST
    ...jrasite@eoni.com writes: > > Anyone got one? Local filling station new kid didn't know how to > operate Vanagon locking gas cap.... > > yes, i...
  • Re: New radio= dead battery?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sun, 3 Jun 2012 16:34:51 -0700
    Taylorcraft? As in BC-12D? Angus (who swapped a Pitts S1 for kids) > **We were well off, I'll have you know. �Our car...