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• Re: LVC: Popular Science Puts Entire Scanned Archive Online, Free
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:01:05 -0500
  ...search for "volkswagen" or "volkswagen vanagon" > and you get some nostalgic reading. > How about a comparison between a Dodge Mini Ram 250 to a...
• RE: I Feel Stupid
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 11:06:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...What does NOS stand for? New Old Stock. Like, VW doesn't make those little one-way valves for the power brake vacuum line...
• difficult task
  Historical mailing list - .
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 03:44:03
  ...Small rust in seams, noisy sink console and small dent in nose from a flying 2x4, bra covers it. It has air, stereo and...
• Re: removing smoke smell-- need help pls
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 10:48:03 -0800
  ...have had a fire... > > but if you have a really sensitive nose sometimes no matter what you do the > smell never goes away... it...
• Re: Listies in & around Boynton Beach Fl!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:37:02 -0500
  ...The noseeum's will gnaw on you all night. And they will get through the screens Florida's fun.
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:42:29 -0700
  ...Never know what Peter at VanCafe will find in the way of NOS Parts! Way to go Peter! I'm outta business already...... Link...
• Re: Single-cab hoops
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:24:15 -0700
  ...I have seen very nice and NOS canvas sell for $500- $1000. by itself. Hoops have been repopped very successfully by Derrick Greg (DG...
• Re: Baja trip, no headlights.....
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 May 2011 08:44:07 -0700
  ...We had slid to a stop, nose to nose with THE COPS! They were big and burly, wearing hard faces as well as sidearms...
• Re: '78 Bus Identity Crisis
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:51:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
• Re: Batteries (I was delusional)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 14:41:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 07:52:24 -0700
  ...source it please https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dindustrial&field-keywords=PTFE%20Tape&tag=mh0b-20&hvadid...
• Is rear hatch lock for powerlock replace non-power lock latch?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:45:04 -0800
  Hi All, Someone is buying one of my spare NOS rear hatch locks and is asking the question. His van is an 84 with...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 4 May 2010 14:24:18 -0700
  ...Mike "Ankles" Elliot. : ) > > Cya, > Robert "Ankles" Elliott, Sudhir "Fumbles" Desai, Big Nose Tony, Eddie "The Fish" Montega, Manny No-Name, "Chewbacca" Garcia . . . the options...
• (fwd) 66 Volkswagon Bus
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 18:14:33 -0700
  ...schwarze@nosc.mil '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
• Re: Puddles inside the bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 17:53:30 PST
  ...say no more... >> >>Wolf >> How about the nose you were looking for? Rusted out or smashed? Or never had one? Just trying to imagine...
• My trip to baj
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 95 09:26:15 -0700
  ...David Schwarze <schwarze@superc.nosc.mil> V> Were you perhaps not level? Those propane fridges are very sensitive to > that. Even a couple of...
• busforsale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 00:08:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...new blue and white with clean soft top, NOS pop out windows, new upholstery, beautiful. 2 liter engine by Steve Phillips. Bug tranny and...
• Re: Conversions and common sense observations
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 15:38:17 -0400
  ...2.1 won't pass anyone that fast anyway, unless the nose is pointed downhill or it suddenly becomes more aerodynamic. Unless you mean...
• Re: Wanted: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 23:06:42 +0000
  ...could move the > tracks because the screwed were "locked".. > > Bradley Flubacher > State College, PA So unlock 'em. ;-) Needle nosed Vice-Grips� would prolly work...
• Re: FS: 84 Vanagon GL SUper Sunroof PRICE ReDUCED
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 12:38:48 EST
  ...years ago > NO RUST, body perfect, minus one small dent in nose > Interior good > > someone should pick this up..the sunroof vans are getting...
• 84 vanagon DOES NOT idle up and down
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 22:51:36 -0800
  ...Until next problem, Stephen 84GL The Nosfaratu
• Re: Terry kay sucks....AMEN!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 30 May 2002 21:45:36 +1200
  ...they certainly get up MY nose. I now generally just use the delete function... Perhaps he just likes to be contrary? -- Andrew Grebneff 165...
• Re: White powder in battery box bottom
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:10:03 EST
  ...that crap gets into your eyes or nose, youll be sorry big time!! chris
• drip
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 17:02:09 -0600
  ...The driveway slopes slightly upward so the nose is higher than the tail. But this has never happened before - even in downpours. I suppose...
• FS: 21-Window in Utah $1400
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 13:28:42 MST
  ...Standard Rocker-panel rustout Minor dent at bottom of nose Canvas top in good shape Missing rear bumper Bondo patches here and there. Nothing...
• heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 09:21:25 -0600
  ...Had front nose of van repaired: totally stripped, primed and repainted. I forgot what an acne free nose on a Vanagon looks like. No...
• Re: Window Tint
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 Apr 2022 12:33:48 -0700
  ...Just need a general nose count for interest. If enough > are interested and a group purchase made a discount might be available. >
• question on where to install alarm horn on 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:22:40 EDT
  ...I didn't notice any access to the nose of the van where the radiator is located and where I thought an alarm horn...
• Re: Speaking of Bosch Platinums...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Nov 94 09:52:13 gmt
  ...It makes NOS parts for a barndoor bus look cheap. Andy E. A.C.Erskine@lut.ac.uk
• RE: YES:6-ply tires
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 5 Oct 94 22:20:24 PDT
  ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
• WTB: '65 Bus Nose, Window Surround, Safari Kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 11:01:55 GMT
  Wanted: Replacement front, including window surround, for '65 Microbus Deluxe. Must be in good condition or new. Unfortunately, Wolfsburg West is no longer supplying...
• Re: Ground Straps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 17:44:23 EDT
  ...The other on the nose of the transmission (from the transmission mount to the body. Clean the connections with scotch brite (not steel wool...
• San Diego Classifieds - FREE 1972 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Viviani
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 06:21:25 -0800
  ...all rust repaired around windshield <<no int. <<dent free body, no "nose mount" spare What a bargain! <<Perfect for ground up resto. <<FREE!!!!!!!!!Just...
• FS: 84 Vanagon GL SUper Sunroof PRICE ReDUCED
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:45:15 -0500
  ...years ago NO RUST, body perfect, minus one small dent in nose Interior good PROBLEMS - Engine running rough, probably needs a Tune-up bad...
• Re: Trannys? / Now I have THREE
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 17:41:39 EST
  ...Do I just need to change out the nose cone? >> No the shift forks are different. You can use all the gears and shafts...
• Automatic to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Bates
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:55:50 -0400
  ...of the bottom of my shoe-" If I could twitch my nose and convert my 84GL to auto I'd do it. Jon, why...
• Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 11:52:07 -0800
  ...EDU> wrote: >> If VW really wanted to bring back buyers by nostalgia, it could have >> done the job properly. The New Beetle could have...
• Re: Spanish help in Argentina needed
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 15:24:38 +1200
  ...para regular valves {nonhydraulic?} and the luz que deber�a tener) nose si es el lugar indicates/indicating para preguntar esto, (o si hay...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:53:59 -0600
  ...What they did was showed me on their systems what happens with the typical semi or other flat nosed vehicle. Basically the equations work...
• Re: long term parking on hills
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:22:47 -0500
  ...I'm wondering > if > > it matter which direction I park the van, ie, nose up/nose down? Or is > > there nothing in it? Surely...
• Re: Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 9 May 1995 13:21:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
• Re: VW Sharon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 07:54:46 -0700
  ...I've been wondering if they'd bring the name back to cash in on > the same name-nostalgia market as the Chevy Impala...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 19:19:13 -0400
  ...The Vanagon Guardian Angel(tm) has great power, but it > can't actually force your nose under the van. > > Yours, > David >
• Westfalia poptop roof for sale - MD
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:00:53 -0400
  ...much as you want or buy the whole rolling body for $450 - there are good doors, nose, glass, grille, etc. Karl www.westyventures.com
• Re: Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 8:18:26 PDT
  ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
• Mounting Spare off of USA bumper on split
  Historical mailing list - Pat Wheaton
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 19:14:14 -0700
  ...to mount on the bumper that will stick up and hold the spare on the nose. Ideas??? Thanks all... Pat Wheaton Mt. View CA
• Re: baja trip - dates?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 07:39:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...schwarze@nosc.mil '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
• Re: people types/sweetie boys
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 17:47:08 -0700
  ...I find much more fun in "extruding" humor in a manner that requires thought rather than rubbing the list members noses in the barnyard...
• Re: VW Rep visits my Eurovan....
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 02:16:13 +0200
  Richard Golen wrote: > BTW, the dealer had a 2000 EV in the lot...jokingly I asked if it was > possible to cut the nose...
• HELP!My vanagon is missing OS sensor switch and trans fill plug
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:29:08 -0700
  ...transmission,and I couldn't find a fill plug.Somebody let me know where this stuff is found!!! Stephen 84 Vanagon GL "The Nosfaratu"
• Re: What the Hell is going On?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 22:52:47 -0600
  Well, lemme-see Terry...I'm right-handed, not ambidextrous at all (except for nose-picking, of course)...guess that leaves one position for...
• T5 - why? (A little Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Rassche
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:36:31 -0500
  ...from the T4? All it looks like to me is a nose job and a new dash to keep up with the modern 'family...
• Won't Sell 91Gl
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:25:50 -0800
  ...91GL that I originally thought that I was! I guess the nostalgia of an old bus was making me lean in another direction. I...
• Re: Van on Bring a Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:26:39 -0800
  No need t be nostalgic. They are the same valve covers and gaskets used on a a Waterboxer . On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at...
• Re: Tires & Wheels for '89 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 17 May 1995 10:15:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
• FS 87GL Houston Area
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 20:53:14 -0500
  ...paint excellent no dings -whatsoever- other than the highway chips on the nose. Orig paint and apparently garaged entirely 4sp, A/C working very...
• Re: Friday bently
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 13:52:59 -0500
  ...Bentley (or whoever did the coachwork -- is that what the "derby" refers to?) knew how to do the long nose, unlike, for instance, the...
• 81 for sale
  Historical mailing list - Russell Doughty
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 08:53:57 -0700
  ...also 69 custom Ghia $3000 worth of new parts not installed, new high performance engine, 911 style nose, 75% restored, $3995.
• Re: What the HELL was THAT?!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 03 Jun 1997 23:49:36 -0600
  ...Anyone > know just what it might be?? It had a Vgon nose, a high, rather narrow > fiberglass (?) camper body, military style wheels (18'-20...
• Re: WESTY?!!?!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 11 Feb 1999 04:26:47 +0100
  ...you just kinda follow your nose through the searches. > :) Checked this one out, and found a nice little sidebar article about buses, with a...