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  • Re: Dash Lights
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 13 Dec 2000 00:53:13 -0800
    ...You can probably see it from the ash-tray > > hole. Should have a blue-or-mostly and a brown wire going to it. > > > > david > >
  • Shipping a Doka
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 20:49:14 -0400
    ...Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-Cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' http://www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ http://www.type2.com/rescue/ http://members.home.net...
  • Re: Angst in his Pangts (Was: A brew is waring..)
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 00:39:26 -0500
    ...Joel Walker wrote: > From: "Tracey Estevez" <boatshop@INTERCOM.NET> > (who should be ashamed to sign his name to that post!) :) > > I wonder if the...
  • Re: FS: 87 Westy in Asheville, NC (not mine)
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:01:23 -0600
    Chris: My silver 87 GL came with alloy wheels, power locks and no power mirrors. I might even have the window sticker around somplace...
  • Re: Vanagon parts avilable and can be delivered to the Busvolk Festival.
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 22:33:29 -0700
    ...August 22 check in - August 25th check out Volkswagon and Van Festival being held in August at Beavermead Park Located at 2011 Ashburnham Drive...
  • Re: FW: vanagon ac upgrade *in dash unit info*
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:24:36 -0600
    ...regards to the > front mount in dash evaporator that uses the ashtray for a vent and > thought id share it with the list. > > Jonathan...
  • Re: Usb outlet and voltmeter
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:07:50 -0600
    Nice use for the ashtray. On 4/18/2016 8:57 AM, Alistair Bel wrote: > Jim, > > I forget what your final verdict and also...
  • Re: replace water supply lines, formally Water Tank
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Thu, 19 May 2011 13:47:37 -0400
    ...On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM, David Klein <david@ashtec.ca> wrote: > Hi, > > Great conversation on tank cleaing. I have never...
  • Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 00:58:57 -0500 (EST)
    ...the wall behind >sliding door to the left of the rear ashtay. > >There are two flashing lights, one green, and obviously meaning all systems...
  • [Q] 2nd battery again
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 21 May 1997 11:48:39 +0000
    ...When going ashore, we set the switch to "none" to avoid anything bleeding the system with anything we accidentally left on. Comments on this...
  • Re: Optima Batteries
    Historical mailing list - J. C.
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:58:58 -0800
    ...Kaderabek, Director of Production > Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns > 50 College Street > Asheville, NC 28801 > Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 > Fax: (828...
  • Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:10:51 +0000
    ...And no, I don't live in the boonies, just Asheville, NC. - http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23413 - http://www...
  • Re: Mexico - big problem update
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:16:02 -0700
    ...I've emailed both CNN and Fox News ashing why there has been no coverage of such an ongoing travesty. No answer from CNN...
  • Re: NVC: rustproofing my barbecue
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:45:55 -0400
    ...For preserving a steel one outdoors, I'd start by a thorough washdown, to get all traces of ash and/or salt off it...
  • FS: 85 WESTFALIA CAMPER
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Jul 1995 00:32:25 -0700
    ...wrkerb@aol.com (Larry Asher) > Newsgroups: uwash.forsale > Subject: FS: 85 WESTFALIA CAMPER > Date: 9 Jul 1995 22:37:15 GMT > Organization: Worker Bees...
  • Re: Where's the Friday Fish this week?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 15 Mar 2003 05:16:36 EST
    In a message dated 3/14/03 2:22:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET writes: << Ash Wednesday has passed, now it...
  • Re: Stereophonica
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:23:14 +0000
    ...If you pull your ashtray, you will be able to see the radio and the v-bar it abuts against. (this can be bent...
  • Re: My 2 mods
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:49:33 -0700
    Very interesting! How's the head room/ countertop sight line when you are standing at the stove/sink? Looks like either white ash or...
  • Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:17:22 +0000
    ...bob -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Jim Akiba" <syncrolist@bostig.com> > I used the ash-tray space popped out, a toggle(like used for behind > wall...
  • Re: Slow Down And Save Some Gas
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:40:04 -0800
    You should never be ashamed of driving slower as long as you are within the minimum speed limit. Certainly not because a trucker wants...
  • Re: Vanagon Stereo Upgrade Question
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:08 -0400
    ...You can get under the dash by removing the ash tray. There is a metal bracket that can be reomved for more space. The...
  • Re: Radio removal
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 11:04:35 -0400
    ...Pulling out your ashtray gives you a partial view of what's going on. Cheers, Doug Alcock '84 Westy "BlueBelle" Toronto, Canada
  • Re: Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Germain
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:45:09 -0400
    ...I removed the small cap on the drain and the tube was packed of ash or rust. I guess I will have to take...
  • Re: Happy New Year
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:00:50 -0800
    ...The address is 1648 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806. This is Route 191 just south of Bent Creek. I am outta here! (no Jo...
  • Re: Tires, 195R14 and no debate
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:43:33 -0400
    ...I got tires for my golf at the Discount tire in Asheville and was impressed with their professional service and have no complaints about...
  • Adding gauges, part 2, this time I WILL do it!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 24 May 1999 21:14:11 -0400
    ...Build a nice aluminum 6-gauge console from aluminum, tig 2 attaching bolts to the underside to bolt down through the ashtray opening, cover...
  • Road trip! (MD, WV, VA, NC, SC)
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Sun, 24 Dec 2000 11:34:49 -0500
    ...of coffee or brew and some vanagon chat, especially in the Asheville NC and Greenville SC areas. Or if anyone has a driveway that...
  • Re: Curves (no Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:17:29 -0600
    ...The term curves just brings to mind Ashley Judd right now but I'll do some research. Hyperbolic is generally a term used in...
  • Re: satellite antenna placement
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Mon, 2 Jan 2006 10:19:53 -0800
    ...My receiver is mounted on >my dash near the ash tray. >If you don't have a Westy, try the reception putting it on...
  • Re: Need help locating a supplier
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:22:34 -0700
    ...as well as other >> vehicles - I was especially interested in his ashtray gauge pods.and I am >> hoping someone one can resend me that...
  • Re: Stabilizer Link Arm Bushings
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:44:27 -0700
    ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Klein" <david@ASHTEC.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 3:11...
  • Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:25:21 -0700
    ...bezel Unplug rear heater switch wiring from rear heater switch Remove ashtray Remove radio Disconnect cigar lighter If post '84 disconnect power to light...
  • Need parts, VW shows, Front Seat Q
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Apr 1997 00:02:16 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Plastic 'latch' for the clove box (not the locking mechanism) window crank Ashtray for front dash Latch mechanism for one of the cabinets (they...
  • tranny story has a happy ending
    Historical mailing list - susan hafler
    Fri, 17 Jul 1998 07:28:13 PDT
    ...yahoo! i'm taking it easy today, just going to asheville, nc, about 5 hours away. so if anything else goes, we're not...
  • garage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
    Tue, 4 Apr 2000 09:11:18 -0700
    ...Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 Fax: (828...
  • Oil drain plug for '85
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Wed, 2 Aug 2000 13:44:11 -0400
    Howdy all, After 18 months and and a good 10k miles or so, I finally felt ashamed enough to change my Crew Cab's...
  • Re: Where's the Friday Fish this week?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 14 Mar 2003 18:17:24 -0500
    ...albell > > > > >on 14/3/03 2:12 pm, Joachim Preiss wrote: > > > Ash Wednesday has passed, now it's fish time until Good Friday. All...
  • Black metal bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
    Thu, 30 Mar 2000 08:25:51 -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...
  • dash/stereo
    Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
    Tue, 9 Mar 2004 15:36:37 -0800
    ...I can get a good look if I remove the ashtray, but cant see any way to get the unit out; must be bolted...
  • instruments /f theme songs, LIVE AT LEEDS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Feb 1995 11:11:24 -0800
    ...I'm seriously considering ways to convert the ash-tray to a cup-holder, since its NEVER going to be used for ashes again...
  • Re: looking for oil pressure gauge/kit
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 23 Dec 2013 11:08:45 -0700
    ...WRX 3-gauge pod that mounts (in my case) over the ash tray on top of the dash. I've got oil pressure, oil...
  • Re: double exhaust (photo included)
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:32:21 -0400
    ...people resort to installing a 1600cc air cooled engine, I'm ashamed to say. As long as it runs and it's an inexpensive...
  • Re: I want a Dash Console?
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Sun, 17 Dec 2000 21:10:02 -0500
    ...Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-Cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ www.type2.com/rescue
  • Re: OEM vanagon dash cup holder
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Tue, 18 Mar 2003 21:00:19 -0800
    ...It is one of the better dash mounted holders I've seen, it Velcro's to the top of the ashtray. I now have...
  • Re: Replacing the antenna
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:31:15 -0700
    ...I think you can probably do the inside part from the ash tray hole. bob soon to do the same thing. ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: Advice needed for cross-country trip
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:45:50 EDT
    ...Laptop sits on the dash over the ashtray area, using a tray I made for it. >>>>Advice needed for cross-country trip<<<< Cheers, Frank...
  • Re: wiper blades
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
    Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:50:37 +0000
    ...that helps me is keep the windshield clean and hit it with RainX every > now and then. > > Ryan > Asheville, NC > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
  • Re: Options for Faucets
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:25:28 -0500
    ...options or creative ideas? > Has anyone had the same experience with their SureFlo that perhaps it is an > easy fix? > > Thanks > Ryan > Asheville, NC
  • Re: Friday bird AKICIV (All Knowledge is Contained in Vandom)
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:29 -0800
    ...camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Are you suggesting that it drifted ashore on the back of a coconut? >>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Thanks, >> >> Jeff >> '90 Carat (Grover) >> '86...
  • Re: Benny Boy Re: Need some assistance ...
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:12:26 +0000
    ...contact in the transport business... >I can't go get the boat in Asheville NC, it would need to be towed to the >border.
  • Re: Automatic TRANSMISSION conversion options
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Sat, 30 Jun 2001 00:04:59 -0400
    ...Maybe someone out there knows more? Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-Cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' http://www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ "Home of the...
  • Re: '91 Carat radio
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sat, 2 Mar 2002 07:37:40 EST
    ...I have a penlight in the ashtray that I use when I need to know what station I am listening to, but its a...
  • Re: Weekender interior questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:48:19 EDT
    ...Real wood, like Ash or Oak or even Spruce) Standard > grey w/ blue or brownish tones? Do you play chess? maybe you want a...
  • Re: bus?
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:45:25 -0500
    ...b'but,'out of control sex, music and drugs? Count me in! Hell, I'm not ashamed to say that these are the things...
  • Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:27:24 -0400
    ...I drilled into the dash just 'behind' (in front of?) > the ash tray and put one outlet there...I plug a springy power lead...
  • Re: Westy battery charger
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:09:08 +0000
    ...so when charging on the tender. > > I am using a 65ah deep cycle under the drivers seat with gowesty set up. > > Ryan > Asheville, NC >
  • Re: Securing table
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:05:40 -0500
    ...Ryan Asheville, NC
  • Re: On demand water hook up no water?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 15 Aug 2013 16:06:56 -0500
    ...Good luck, David ---- David Klein <david@ASHTEC.CA> wrote: > Hello Listers, > > I am having a issue with my water hoop up for on demand...
  • Re: vanagon repair shops - which has the most character!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:17:07 EST
    ...hey Joy glad you enjoyed your stay pixs look great Hope the route i suggested got you to ashevagas ok later mark d
  • West Coast Westies for Sale
    Historical mailing list - William Gau
    Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:14:32 -0400 (EDT)
    To all my Birkenstock wearing, long-haired having, air-cooled bus driving, Haight-Ashbury loving West Coasters out there . . . here's some leads on...