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  • Fw: Re: pop-top (closing)
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:48:09 -0600
    ...I don't recommend doing this to the front canvas (with the screen window). Rolling the canvas too snugly can damage the screen. This...
  • 86 Vanagon FS (Guelph/ON/Canada)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 May 2002 19:48:47 -0400
    ...I can't really afford the gas/insurance while my wife isn't working. Here's the details 175,000 kms 7 passanger. 2...
  • Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 23 Mar 2003 07:31:09 -0500
    >Chris (JordanVw@AOL.COM) asked - > >why do the Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by >the rocker panel, and have a...
  • Re: Friday: a further word about jerry cans
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:22:54 -0600
    On 9/24/04 9:03 AM, "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote: > Another meaning for the term jerry can besides the flat 5...
  • Re: any Vanagon owners in upstate NY
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 21:52:01 -0400
    ...Canada to the north, Canada to the east, Canada to the west (we have Canadian sunrises and sunsets) and I drive both my Westy...
  • Re: 85 AC problems...pressure too high with small amount of refrigerant
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 9 Jun 2005 15:12:42 -0400
    You kept a vacume until you added freon, right?1 can of freon will bring the vacum up to about 10psi. Then start the...
  • Re: Duracool eh?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
    Wed, 25 May 2005 13:06:29 -0700
    Makes sense to me - if I wanted to put cold in a bottle, I'd do it in Canada... :P -Mike. On 5/25...
  • Re: Crappy Tire was Re: Monday Meanderings & Musings ;-)
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:32:08 -0700
    ...No self respecting Canadian has less >> than a few bucks in Canadian Tire money kicking around in a drawer >> somewhere at home. >> >> Chris >> >> > >there...
  • Re: Re. Jerry Can source
    Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 11:34:45 PDT
    ...surplus jerry cans, you can get them for $11.97 at http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ - go to the site and type "swiss can" in...
  • Re: Tin-can westy toaster
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:25:19 -0600
    Yes, as a matter of fact, most cans intended to contain liquids have a coating on the inside. years ago it was enamel. More...
  • Re: Buying tires from Canada...
    Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 09:12:45 -0400
    ...This is most likely not the case. > > In my summer travels to Canada the past few years I have often found > Canadian prices to...
  • Re: 16" Syncro Double Cab on eBay.de
    Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 22:32:41 -0700
    It's a Swedish canopy. There are metal legs that go down to the bed and bolt to it where a canvas canopy would...
  • Crossing the Canadian border...
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:48:05 -0700
    on the upcoming trip we will cross the Canadian border and visiting Vancouver Island... 1st time... there's a NO NO on fire arms...
  • question about canadian vw
    Historical mailing list - David E. Most
    Sun, 11 Jun 95 23:33:55 EDT
    Can anyone tell me what the rules are about someone purchasing a vehicle in Canada and bringing it in to the US? I assume...
  • Re: Tent Canvas Question
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Mon, 18 Nov 1996 13:23:14 -0800
    ...However, has anyone checked into an awning shop? They make canvas awnings relatively cheap usually. If the guy already has the poles, the canvas...
  • Re: UPS to Canada
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 7 Jan 2001 18:03:10 -0600
    ...The 5 > dollars is punishment for us Canucks for not buying in Canada. > Courtney Hook > " Canada - The True North, Strong and Free"
  • Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:42:22 -0400
    ...Then you screw the valve tap onto the can. Turning the valve clockwise will lower the pin into the can piercing it effortlessly. Screw...
  • Driving In Canada
    Historical mailing list - Greg
    Wed, 15 May 2002 00:04:35 -0400
    ...Upon entering Canada between the US and Canadian portions of the park, we were stopped, held for almost two hours, taken inside and questioned...
  • Re: Canadian Tire and Listees - saving money
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:02:15 -0400
    ALSO!!! on ANYTHING at Cdn Tire, one can ask if it is GOING on sale soon and I ALWAYS get the sale price if...
  • [NVC] - Canon G2 Digital Camera
    Historical mailing list - Monty
    Tue, 11 May 2004 12:44:36 -0600
    ...I have a black Canon G2 that is in very good cosmetic and functional condition for sale. The package includes all manuals, software, 32...
  • Re: Canadian taxes
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:48:48 -0800
    You're kidding, right? You're really worried about a cheque in Canadian dollars? And you're living in a country with the biggest...
  • Re[2]: EuroVan syncro TDI / sharan url
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Fri, 13 Mar 1998 10:51:42 -0500
    Incidentally, to underscore the apparent popularity of camping in Canada, on a trip to Montreal and Quebec in 1994 we happened to visit as...
  • Re: AC conversion
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:15:47 -0500
    ...HFC152a is used as a computer canned air blaster to cleanout dust. You can get it at Radio Shack, Walmart, Best Buy, or any...
  • Re: [syncro.org] GPS units
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 17 May 2005 22:18:45 -0500
    ...You can see your waypoints displayed on the map, or you can see your gps moving on it. Now the cool part... any map...
  • Re: WARNING: Canadians should **NOT** use UPS when ordering from the USA!
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Fri, 8 May 1998 08:48:22 -0500
    David Marshall wrote: > DO NOT USE UPS FOR FREIGHT BETWEEN USA AND CANADA. They are there to take > their time and do a fine...
  • Propane Tanks in Canada News
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 21 May 1998 05:30:44 -0400
    Here is what I've found out so far in my search, in Canada, for a NEW propane tank for my '87 Westy. Local...
  • Re: Can some PLEASE unsubscribe me??
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 15:20:54 EST
    ...First we can't get on, then we can't get the digest form, then we can't get off. I don't think...
  • 10 liter Jerry cans from Griot's Garage
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Sat, 26 Jun 1999 11:15:40 -0700
    ...The 10 liter cans are now $39.95 on sale. 20 liter cans are sold out. http://www.griotsgarage.com then garage sale. I...
  • Any Winnipegers wanna Camp-Out?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 18 May 2000 07:47:52 -0500
    ...She invented the long underwear that Canadians use to survive the winters! Since you cannot patent a garment, she kept the manufacturing process closely...
  • canada to us switchouts
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:04:10 -0800
    ok, i am hot on the trail of a canadian syncro westy. i understand the only things to bring it into us conformance are...
  • insuring your Westy in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:58:52 -0300
    ...This question is directed to the Canadian crowd. Have you done anything special to insure your Westy for the road? Is there a consensus...
  • Fwd: [WetWesties] waterproofing (was RE: RAISED ROOF hard tops
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:13:08 -0400
    Ah, a presistent memory of my childhood spent on camping vacations in an old canvas tent: "Don't touch the tent!" It always seemed...
  • Re: pretend it's already Friday (was RE: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:55:54 -0500
    ...As far as I know, in the US military, 5 gallon steel gas cans are still called jerry cans, at least they were when...
  • Re: Oh fudge -- canvas zipper damaged
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 20 May 2005 19:24:27 -0700
    ...Or get new canvas, which totally frosts my pumpkin because this canvas is just fine. Maybe there is some kludge that will let me...
  • BBTT cancellations
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 14 Oct 1999 21:14:54 -0400
    A few people have had to cancel their reservation at BBTT and Blue Rocks is not refunding the deposit at this late date. So...
  • Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 14:51:22 -0800
    Definitely low-tech but probably the single most useful thing I've ever added is a little 3-legged stool that I can sit...
  • michigan vintage vw show reminder
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 17 May 2004 20:41:01 -0400
    ...if anyone is coming up from toledo they can check with dawn in her vanagon to caravan (if she can make it). hope to...
  • Re: UPS Canadian brokerage fees-------- again
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 18 May 2007 05:50:35 EDT
    ...There is NO UPS brokerage fee on items valued at less than $20 Canadian.She can even give you the daily exhange rate, on...
  • Re: '89 Westy - Canadian?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:45:48 -0700
    ...i guess it must be a canadian model. >i don't think any of the american-available stuff will fit it at all ... >he...
  • Screws That Hold Down Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:30:33 -0700
    Anyone know of a source for the itty-bitty screws that go through the aluminum tracks that hold down the canvas on a 90...
  • Re: What's a Hall sender do?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 9 Apr 2013 00:49:26 -0700
    ...True, both the Keybaord and Making/Keeping vanagons happy can generate $. As it should be. > When the keyboard is working it can generate dollar...
  • Westfalia Club Quebec, Canada
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 04 Oct 1996 10:43:46 +0100
    I just found a Canadian Westy club. Here the URL: http://www.megantic.net/westfalia/club.htm All pages are in French, the English...
  • Re: FYI Traveling assistance info
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 06:04:35 -0300
    Also one can use web folders to put files on driveway.com and you can access them from any internet browses you get 25...
  • Canadian importation
    Historical mailing list - Edward Woenker
    Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:33:41 -0500
    Does anyone know the detail for importing a vanagon to the US from Canada? I am looking to buy a 91 that is located...
  • Spamish Inquisition...
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Wed, 14 Feb 2001 08:49:09 -0800
    ...Then you get the all the spam pre-digested in one can and you can just page by it and delete the entire can...
  • Re: Pop Top Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:39:05 +0000
    ...My hands hurt for days after doing the canvas. I just finished > transferring the little wood blocks over to my new canvas, and, well...
  • Re: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:45:18 -0800
    I have been following this thread but didn't reply earlier because I had no glossy pictures to post.� Now that the tin can...
  • Re: US cell phones in Canada, Canadian phones in the US
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 1 Jun 2006 08:52:41 -0400
    I still contend that at $15 a month US / $20 Canadian a wifi phone with 500 minutes of free long distance, voice mail, 3...
  • Re: Canadian mail order parts
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 13 Apr 2003 06:19:22 EDT
    In a message dated 4/13/2003 12:09:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Where can I get mail...
  • 88 girling caliper question
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Sat, 14 Mar 2015 15:20:47 -0400
    ...How can I tell which caliper goes on which side? Feel free to send me a pic privately too. Mikewelldon@icloud.com I can...
  • Importing Van from Canada
    Historical mailing list - Don Bulman
    Thu, 23 May 1996 18:07:54 -0700
    I need some help and I can't seem to find the right place to get it so I'm asking for your help...
  • Synthetic Oils
    Historical mailing list - Donald Woolard
    Tue, 14 Oct 1997 07:56:27 -0700
    ...One more question - can you mix synthetic oils. If you can, if you mix 5-50 with 10-30 in 50/50 proportions, do...
  • Canoe Portage?
    Historical mailing list - Mick Forstag
    Sun, 16 Aug 1998 21:58:22 -0400
    ...I have some concerns that the rental canoes, which are rented with foam rubber pieces to protect the tops of cars, may harm the...
  • Vredestein Tires - I can supply them
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 20:30:15 -0700
    For those who are looking for Vredestein tires, I can supply them for a few $$$ off the Canadian web site pricing. Please pmail me...
  • Fwd: Canadian taxes
    Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:41:45 -0500
    ...Canadian taxes > > Joy: > > Pretty sure that visitors to Canada can recover the taxes (both > provincial and and federal) on goods they take back home...
  • Re: seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 20:20:17 -0500
    Bought some quite nice ones at Canadian Tire in Ottawa. Name is SAGAZ (available all over Canada and I suspect in the US). Mine...
  • Re: Tin-can westy toaster
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Sat, 7 Jan 2012 21:05:14 -0600
    I used a food grade can, not a garbage can. Jeeze. Jim On Jan 7, 2012, at 8:04 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel...
  • vanagon antenna plug adapter?
    Historical mailing list - David E Most
    Tue, 20 Aug 1996 23:23:54 -0400
    ...So now that I can get the radio out, where can I get an adapter so that I can plug the VW antenna into...
  • Re: EuroVan syncro TDI / sharan url
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 13 Mar 1998 18:42:54 -0500
    Robert and fellow Listees; OWASCO's rental business is large (http://www.owasco-canada.com/index.html). Each year they sell off their used...
  • FW: cancell vanagon.com
    Historical mailing list - Kintz, Roger
    Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:15:45 -0700
    Please cancell my listserve. Your cancellation instructions are not working. Unless you have a daily digest, the volume is too great. Thanks > -----Original Message...