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• Re: Rusty seams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 22:45:46 +0000
  > After cleaning, reaming, scaping, filing, expropriating, What Do You Do > Next? What kind of crud do you put in there? > Add sandblasting, and etching...
• 15" Audi rims
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 19:48:40 -0400
  ...I had these rims sandblasted and painted to match my Westy. So these babies are perfect and blemish free if you are willing to...
• Re: Vanagon gas cap keys--more information
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:16:52 -0700
  ...Steve Sandlin <ssandlin@LCC.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 7:14 PM Subject: Vanagon gas cap keys--more...
• Re: Another center cap question... PAINT
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 15 May 2004 07:39:24 -0400
  I just sanded my caps with 300 grit paper to take off the sheen and rough up the surface, bought some silver metallic wheel...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 09:18:24 -0700
  ...Light sand and loose dirt not even noticeable.
• Free Small Stuff in San Antonio
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:04:19 -0500
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/FreeStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJal65Gk2JzgvQE&feat=directlink Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
• PING Al Knoll
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:39:39 -0700
  ...vintage Hewlett-Packard envelope from your neck of the woods, er, sand. There was no invoice with the meter, pls drop me a line...
• Sighting in San Antonio
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:15 -0600
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ6a_NS8mPTzQg&feat=directlink Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:51:11 -0800
  > Are you running the correct radiator cap? Yep. Changed the cap for a new one first thing after I saw the problem. Also tried...
• Re: snow whit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:54:04 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• Re: Vanagon anagram (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 14:40:09 EDT
  ...Go sweep sand out of my van or something or you'll turn into another Unca Joel >> Mike Miller = MIME KILLER
• Re: Rekeying locks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:26:40 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe 63A Summer Place Huntsville, TX 77340 84 Wolfsburg Westy (engine fire) 79 Transporter 00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Send and...
• Alternator rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 14:14:59 -0600
  Generally speaking, repacement of the bearings, polishing of the commutator with 600 grit wet/dry sand paper and putting in a new brush/diode...
• Re: Vanagon A/C compressor - Pictures of the compressors insides
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 20:35:38 -0500
  ...more than you ever thought you wanted to know) are available at www.sanden.com . Ed McLean
• Re: Cats Onboard [was: road hazards]
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 22:59:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The sandbox has a rim around it > which helps somewhat to stop flying sand (from over zealous exaction, > not from acceleration). I have considered...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:37:12 -0700
  ...Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA birdworks@gmail.com On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Well...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:57:52 -0600
  ...Took it to the dealer's paint shop that said in order to fix, the whole paint job needed to be sanded down & repainted...
• Re: NVC: A New Addiction???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:04:00 -0700
  Will you let your Landy get Sandy with my Landy? BenT sent from my electronic leash On Nov 2, 2012, at 2:30 PM...
• Re: exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:13:49 -0500
  ...On my 84 Vanagon, > the gasket is fiber that is sandwiched between two sheets of metal to keep > from blowing out the fiber material...
• Vanagon single cab pickups on TV Tonight!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 21:16:16 EST
  ...They showed a clip of a single cab Vanagon pickup hitting a pile of sand and flipping (what a waste!) and you see another...
• Re: Bucko update - electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:50:25 -0800
  ...Someone recently stated that he "sanded" his contacts and I shuddered. Most contact systems will have *some* sort of coating over the copper, tin...
• 3 weeks of beach driving/trip report short
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 19:22:21 +0000
  ...The syncro performed&nbsp;great in the sand. Lots of deep sand driving. The only challenge was the ramp onto the beach. Deep ruts...
• Re: Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 1 Dec 2021 02:25:15 +0000
  ...sand down to mostly bare metal.  Clean with > acetone.  Light spray of self-etching primer.  Bake in 250 °F kitchen > oven?  Lightly sand....then...
• Purloined Oil Drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:30:34 -0500
  ...After I finished the sandwich I picked up the paper towel I had my sandwich wrapped in and wiped the oil off of the...
• Re: lucas brake pads in 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:28:01 -0700
  ...if you just sanded on the metal part of the pad a little I doubt you removed much material. scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original...
• Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 May 2001 15:32:48 -0700
  ...Have fun! > Paul Borghese wrote: > > Does anyone know if you can wet sand acrylic enamel then use a rubbing > compound to eliminate the orange...
• Re: Any ferrys to Canada from the Sandusky Ohio area?
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 07:12:33 -0400
  ...they seem to indicate there is a ferry that leaves from from Sandusky, but the link was broken when I tried to follow it...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:10:51 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin Registered Locksmith
• Re: Frydayeism
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:52:32 +0000
  ...Gutundtight > Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:43:00 -0600 > From: sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Frydayeism > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > What is the...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:57:05 -0700
  On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 6:51 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > > But how do you use it in real-time...
• Another center cap question... PAINT
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 12 May 2004 16:20:22 -0500
  ...I've tried sanding to roughen the surface, priming, etc. to no avail. Thanks, Jim
• paging STEVE SANDLIN (aka Steve's Lock Shoppe)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 16:11:35 EDT
  does anyone know steve's email address or phone number? i need to get a hold of him..i had his info saved on...
• Re: tip on taking dents out of pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 20:49:30 -0400
  That is slick. I did it with the tube installed. Sand the dent up real good and apply good ole JB WELD over the...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 21:00:55 EST
  I built a cabinet sandblaster for about $50. I bought a siphon gun from Menards for about $20. I had a used 55 gallon...
• Re: Brushed-metal finish on aluminum stock (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 08:37:52 EST
  ...Please make sure to note that Alistair said "RANDOM orbital sander". I've seen ORBITAL sanders RUIN many a beautiful thing. George
• Re: 3 weeks of beach driving/trip report short
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 16:16:17 -0500
  ...The syncro performed great in the > sand. Lots of deep sand driving. The only challenge was the ramp onto > the beach. Deep ruts and...
• Re: Anyone spot the Vanagon on LOST?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 15 May 2009 12:46:25 -0600
  ...Denver '85 Wolfsburg Westy On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 2:46 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Yep...I feel....errrr-Lost...
• Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 08:18:01 -0500
  ...Clean the pitted area with brake cleaner and some sand paper. Fill in the pits with JB Weld and let it cure overnight. The...
• Re: scraping glue in the sun
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:07:28 -0600
  ...I've been out in the sun (here near Victoria BC) scraping and sanding off the old glue from the upper bunks plywood - oh...
• Re: Minimum tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:51:38 -0700
  ...3-4 miles of pretty soft sand. > We all (in the end) aired down to about 12 lbs. Some of us > agreed also that...
• Re: Grinders and sanders
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 9:01:00 CDT
  ...You can't beat it for removing rust, chopping out old metal, and even heavy duty sanding. I bought mine last year when I...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement ? re hose size
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:15:08 -0700
  ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Fuel Line Replacement ? re hose size To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:02...
• Re: Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:42:27 -0600
  ...story has us rolling! The sandals with socks has tears in our eyes. The SUV owners left behind playing with twine has us ROFL...
• Re: Bra Recs Please
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 6 May 2010 09:16:43 -0700
  On May 6, 2010, at 8:27 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Wish there was a pic of the > installed version but...
• Re: The story behind the horse skull, the luggage rack, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 19 May 2010 11:43:12 -0700
  On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:29 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > I'm not judging, just offering recipes. My uncle...
• Re: FS Subie Engine San Antonio $125
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:19:41 -0600
  So, if it's not yours, whose is it? :-) On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 6:31 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Bon-Ami
  Historical mailing list - ncarter
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 06:12:14 -0800
  ...It works great...takes the road grime off and seems to work well on one particular windshield that suffered from a mild sandblast at...
• Re: Added fire protection over engine cover?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 00:11:48 EDT
  In a message dated 98-09-24 16:51:49 EDT, phatcher@BIOPOP.COM writes: << I plan to sandwich a couple of layers of...
• Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kirk
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:57:13 -0700
  ...Jeff 81' Vanagon 72' Bus 78' Bus Sandrail __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im...
• purchase advise for Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:24:12 -0500
  ...Anybody have suggestions or things that they wish they had done on one? Thanks, Steve Sandlin '84 Wolfsburg Westy (engine fire victim) '79 Transporter...
• Re: Camping tips and tricks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 09:09:34 -0800
  ...Which one are you > folks using? > > Sandy (always looking for ways to be more organized...) > > - >
• Re: Re- Hand painting van
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:34:00 -0700
  ...what color is it now? Also, is it matte, semi, or gloss? I'm planning on going matte sand for my work vanagon... -- John...
• Re: Was:Replacement Intake Runner needed-Now see pics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:12:27 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance. > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/20081006FuelRunner?authkey=Tv_uXvIkfsk > # > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> > Date: Mon, Oct 6...
• Re: composite bodywork and painting questions
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:56:00 -0700
  ...anyone know if this is > compatible with whatever vw paint i dont sand off? anyone have a rec > of good brand of paint? and...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:57:15 -0600
  ...Took it to the dealer's paint shop that > said in order to fix, the whole paint job needed to be sanded down > & repainted...
• Re: Special Materials (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:51:51 -0700
  Check with a janitorial supply houe for floor sanding materials. Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: 2.1 head repair?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 05:54:22 EST
  ...After the JB Weld has dried overnight sand the surface of the head flat using a good flat block or orbital sander with 100...
• Re: nominal digitool readings with digijet
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:05:36 -0700
  ...Are my readings normal? Who > knows! It runs strong however. > > Jim Barnes > 87 syncro > 86.5 qsw > > > Steve Sandlin wrote: > > > > Does anybody have a...
• Re: Painting of steel silver OEM wheels???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:18:08 -0500
  ...Hand sanded the wheels ,mostly down to the primer and then used a wheel-specific paint and a couple coats of clear coat. i...
• Re: 110 volt A/C BTU
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:03:09 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Steve Sandlin Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 7:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...