Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 14+: 60 results shown for sand.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: gas :(
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 May 2012 00:50:49 -0400
  ...Just ask Julian and his friend Sandy. :) d
• Re: Westy FS in Austin-But Ouch! Pricey.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:41:53 -0800
  On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3:33 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1468858872.html > Top money...
• WANTED-A/C fan switch for 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:44:01 -0600
  ...Thanks Steve Sandlin www.steveslockshop.com '79 Transporter '84 Wolfsburg Westy '00 New Beetle [text/html]
• A/C compressors rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 18:14:12 -0400
  Noisy A/C seems inherent with the Sanden compressors used on the Vanagons. I put a new compressor on 2 years ago and it...
• keys and locks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:23:12 -0700
  Don't forget Steve Sandlin (Steve's Lock Shoppe: www.steveslockshop.com) for van related key and lock issues. I don't know Steve...
• 1984 VW Vanagon Camper - $5250 - Pgh Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 5 May 2007 07:30:17 -0400
  ...2007-05-02, 8:06PM EDT Sandy http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/323231768.html
• Re: Sweet 71 Panel FS
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:14:09 -0600
  ...Edison >> >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Michael Sullivan >> <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/BluetoothExchangeFolder?feat=directlink...
• Re: FS 1987 SYNCRO $1500
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:12:10 -0800
  ...He charges $5000.00 Danny C. '84 Westy (Vanny) � � --- On Thu, 3/4/10, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead...
• Re: painting my Vanagon , need advise
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:06:35 +0200
  ...Before you think of painting, do the job that has to be done before painting; sanding, priming, sanding, etc. But most of the guys...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:49:40 -0700
  At 7/8/2010 06:20 AM, Mark Dearing wrote: >hello Rob Take the hubcap and find a solf place, sand works best. take...
• Re: Oil Cooler Adapter
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:02:43 -0700
  ...Race-Trim Oil Cooler Systems as well as Oil Filter "Sandwich" Adaptors. Thanks, Chris P.S. I'm thinking of doing this myself... let...
• Start of a trailing arm rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:43:02 -0800
  ...I got them back from the sandblaster today and did some work. Lots more to do. https://shufti.blog/2022/03/10/vanagon-start...
• Oil preasure 1990 westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Dahl
  Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:48:14 -0700
  Hi just installed an oil pressure and temp gauge in a sandwich between cooler and oil filter . How accurate is this placement compared to...
• vanagon door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 2 May 2011 20:02:57 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe 84 Subie Westy 79 Bus 74 412 00 New Beetle
• Anyone tried this San Diego shop from Craigslist?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:53:07 -0800
  ...saying all the right things...wondering if anybody has used them:� http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/1587529962.htm Rich 85 Vanagon San Diego
• Re: vanagon in sand dunes wallpaper for win9x/nt
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 May 2000 12:36:12 EDT
  The picture should have a title like, "Have you changed your head gaskets lately?" :) Happy Friday! Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John...
• Re: Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:24:03 -0400
  > Work with Steve Sandlin. He's da man. You'd be hard pressed to find I used Steve for my '73 Bus keys. Read...
• Snow chains
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:10:15 -0700
  Past experience with the 87 Westy in snow or sand hasn't been too good. Heading to Telluride over the holidays but don't...
• VW Slot machine-Fryday NVC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:47:10 -0600
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/VWSlots?feat=directlink -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo'
• Re: 2WD Beach Driving
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:40:08 -0600
  As others have mentioned, driving on Texas beaches isn't a problem as long as you stay out of soft sand. I drove and...
• Re: Seem Rust
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:49:13 -0700
  ...www.porstore.com P.S Most topcoat paints wont stick to POR-15 paint unless you sand the POR15 with 220 grit sandpaper 1st...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:17:56 -0800
  ...On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 11:01 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Sorry...forgot the link. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead...
• Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 13:01:53 -0800
  ...I carry three 60lb tubes of sand and a 40lb bag of rock salt in the back in winter and notice a HUGE difference...
• Re: Spitfres and Joe Lucas
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:19:32 -0500
  ...Jim On Oct 29, 2011, at 7:21 AM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Ahhh...the prince of darkness. I got out of...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:17:29 +0300
  ...And I have a vesicle in my thumb because of sanding rusted door handles. Got them primed, but it hurts already and the epoxy...
• Re: Rust Rot
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 09:53:00 -0700
  ...A stop gap at best, but if too hard to get at with the sandpaper/wire brush etc., this may work. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson...
• Re: Lenten Fridays vs. vegetarians
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:28:50 -0800
  ...Stephen --- Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Do vegetarians have to eat meat on Fridays during > Lent? :-)))) > > -- > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo...
• Camping Trip: march 22-24. Potholes State Park, WA (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:53:54 -0800
  ...wetwesties@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WetWesties] Sandhill Crane Festival 23-24 March is the fifth annual Sandhill Crane Festival in Othello, Wa. I found out...
• Re: Carbon-Fiber Shifter Console w/ VDO Gauges
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 07:14:56 -0700
  ...of foam...skinned with > >Bondo...sanded to Hell and back...refined...sanded > to > >Hell again...Primer-ed...sanded...primer-ed... > >Good thing I did...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:02:10 -0500
  ...I've also driven in sand, at Pismo Beach. I did get stuck there once, but it was easy to rock it out. Deflating...
• Re: Those ramps
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 10:24:08 -0500
  ...And if you can weld (metal >> and/or >> plastic) they're pretty easy to make on your own. >> >> http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-sandladders...
• Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 113, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:25:01 -0800
  ...There are lots of types of "sand" and some are nearly impassible for full size vehicles. The most common reason I see is that...
• Re: 86 GL Manual FS San Antonio
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:43:20 -0600
  ...Edison On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/86ForSaleSanAntonio5K?authkey=Gv1sRgCICZktmEloK3Ug...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:29:28 -0700
  ...Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA birdworks@gmail.com On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:16 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > BTW...
• Re: Carfax request apology and thanks
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:03:02 -0700
  On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 8:30 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 10:29 AM...
• Re: Ignition lock removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 09:30:35 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin wrote: > To pull the lock out, you will have to drill a small access hole in the > housing to depress the spring...
• Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:29:56 -0600
  ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> > >> Check these out! Something to think about in your pop-top. >> http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/BearAttack?authkey=qGobsHitGWo...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:40:18 -0700
  ...I wouldn't sand a Vanagon 5 times for $2000! Just what I think, Jake On 4/25/06, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com...
• painting my Vanagon , need advise
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:37:09 -0700
  ...So far , I removed the clear coat, I did not sand to the metal because the base coat is good for most part. I...
• Re: Seams
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 13:32:00 -0500
  ...When you say "sandblasting" I trust that you were careful not to get the metal too hot whilst in the process. This is often...
• Re: Roof Rack ?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:11:31 -0700
  ...Doug E. '84 Van-Go '67 vw convertible Vert-i-go ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Pop Top Finish
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 06:14:42 -0500
  ...I would suggest sanding the whole lid down with no less than 180, and no more than 240, with an air powered DA orbital...
• Re: low power, no throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:32:40 -0400
  ...Any ideas? > Steve Sandlin > '84 Wolfsburg Westy > '79 transporter > '00 New Beetle > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: > http://messenger.msn.com > ________________________________________________________________ GET...
• Re: Missing key for water hookup
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:28:35 -0600
  ...Has anyone brought these two guys to justic yet? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Sandlin" <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
• Re: New to the Forum
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:15:21 -0800
  welcome michael On Jan 6, 2008 11:51 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@yahoo.com> wrote: > I know that I'm new here...Michael(Sandwichhead...
• Re: Silicone in oil analysis
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:01:32 -0400
  ...why does poor air filtration result in higher levels > of silicone in your oil? Where's this silicone coming from? Dust (sand). And it...
• Steve's Lock Shoppe closed for a week
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 21:21:57 -0600
  ...Keep the Vanagons going, guys! Steve Sandlin _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
• Re: Genuine VW Sound Deadening Mats - Now $199
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:25:17 EST
  Hey Ron, what are these things made of? Is this the mysterious sand-bag insulation I have heard mention of, or is it really...
• Re: Lightening the load
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:26:31 -0400
  Instead of messing w/ fiberglass why not use a product like DuraKore? It's a sandwhich of balsa wood with a veneer of hardwood...
• Re: gummed up locks
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:03:08 -0500
  ...We first solvent clean then ultrasonic clean them to free them up. > Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith > Steve's Lock Shoppe > http://www.steveslockshop.com >
• BRU near Sandy Eggo for repairs.
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:40:58 -0800
  A small shop with lots of vanagon knowledge and experience. Reasonably priced. Owner is Jack Seuferer cseuferer@yahoo.com Ph +1 619-287-9716...
• Screwed at Sandusky Motors
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Sat, 22 May 1999 00:33:05 -0400
  ...Rented a Uhaul Tow dolly since my drive shaft is out and headed for Sandusky, a 530 mile trip ONE WAY!!! The dolly liked...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 03:35:41 -0400
  ...pane of glass works in a pinch) and wet sanded with ~ 220 grit sandpaper. I quit when all that was left was the epoxy...
• Re: Vanagon Seams;
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:31:55 EST
  ...After scraping & sand blasting & Rust Converter, I sprayed Zinc Chromate primer into the seam, letting it soak in & dry. Then I took a small...
• Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:02:46 -0700
  ...or refrigerator, but does have two terra-cotta flower pots, some sand, >>some water, and a towel. A fairly unlikely scenario, sure, but hey...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:21:33 -0500
  ...I have changed the shaft seal on the 5xx series sanden compressor with no special tools. I have tried to change the seal on...
• Re: Molassas To Fix Rust -- New Scientist Article & Vegemite??
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 23:36:04 +1000
  Hi, For those wondering about Vegemite, it is a yeast extract spread you put on Sandwiches. It goes well with cheese and is the...
• Re: Tires - Yokohama Y370 195R14 - Progress Report
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:27:47 -0600
  ...unless you're actually getting into very loose sand, and road/dirt conditions that are deep and loose. Just my $0.02 bob who...
• Re: Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 18:42:00 -0500
  ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 5:26 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com...
• Re: Subaru conversion problems
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:58:41 -0700
  ...http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ Good luck! On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com>wrote: > I'm...