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  • FS: vanagon westy INTERIOR and POPTOP section...etc.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:38:22 EDT
    ...make your hardtop van into a camper! plus many other westy/vanagon parts from the other 10 vanagons/westys im parting out.. big stuff...
  • Taller or shorter tire?
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:22:38 -0500
    ...I discovered this when they were on my brother's 1976 loaf Westy and they work well on my 85 westy. Dana 85 Westy...
  • AC Unit - WTB Westy rear overhead AC unit.
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:24:14 -0400
    Parting a Westy with AC...or taking out the evaporator unit for more storage? Posting for a friend who is looking to buy a...
  • Re: bizarre vanagon westy on ebay.....
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 13:09:46 -0800
    Hell, it sort of looks like the van I'll probably wind up with, roof parts of an 80 Westy, a late model tan...
  • Re: Installing a Westy bed: Help!!
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 15:54:09 -0400
    ...Go look at Vanagon Westy ceiling and then go to the junk yard and look at a regular van ceiling. I had my westy...
  • Re: where to find a good rear swaybar for 85' Westy?
    Historical mailing list - John Langowski
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:03:08 -0600
    ...http://www.p-s-t.com/swaytv.html#Notes John 84 Westy PM Subject: where to find a good rear swaybar for 85' Westy...
  • Re: I'm looking for wheel covers for '87 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 04:02:22 -0700
    ...Happy Trails, Tim '87 Syncro Westy "Trigger" '87 Syncro Westy "Anyone know what Dale Evan's horse's name was?" '79 Superbeetle Convertible [text...
  • Re: OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:20:25 EST
    In a message dated 11/11/02 4:58:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, rambler64@SHAW.CA writes: > Anyone know if a 66 westy...
  • Re: ISO North Westy Stainless Steel Bracket for ARB awning
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:58:00 -0600
    I already have two of the north westy brackets which by the way do not require drilling into the westy body metal. The two...
  • Re: Westy height?
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:27:29 -0400
    I just measured our Westy, and it's 6' 9" or 6'10 to the top of the skylight. Its springs are pretty good...
  • Re: Got a new 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Fri, 31 May 2002 11:39:33 -0400
    ...Got a new 81 Westy Greetings. Just brought home my new 81 Westy yesterday. It is in great shape, lots of new stuff on...
  • Re: Drip tray to fit over stove - 91 Westy
    Historical mailing list - The Westy man
    Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:43:50 -0700
    ...Drip tray to fit over stove - 91 Westy > Steve, > > maybe I understood you wrong, but isnt exactly that standard on all > westy's? > it...
  • Converting a Wolfsburg to a Full Camper
    Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
    Sat, 16 Sep 2006 12:31:06 +0200
    There is an '86 Westy Wolfsburg Camper (pop-top, rear closet, plastic side panels, fold-out table, & corduroy seats, but no appliances) that I...
  • 3 generations of buses
    Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
    Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:34:20 EST
    ...my daily driver the 63 dove blue singlecab my stepdaughters daily driver 70 red poptop Westy my new fave 87 Westy The 87 Westy...
  • Re: covers for extra seat rails in westy
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 25 Mar 2016 22:53:37 -0300
    ...westys and '85 westys, and > some '86 westys. that's it.. > > > In a message dated 3/24/2016 9:25:33 P.M. Eastern...
  • Re: Westy Burgundy Paint Shades
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:40:12 -0400
    ...my '89 westy is titian red, which is the last year for that color. '90-'91 darker maroon westys were Bordeaux.
  • Re: Westy screw caps
    Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
    Wed, 14 May 2003 17:01:35 -0400
    ...Mayrand 1980 Westy "SuperVan" On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 08:02 PM, Mike Collum wrote: > Are the brown and the white caps for...
  • Re: Pennsylvania Vanagon Get together SAT OCT 14TH does this work for everyone?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:43:07 EDT
    ...westy_cruisin@yahoo.com - 83 westy Kim Brennan : kimbrennan@mac.com - he'll prolly drive his SVX Syncro Westy Joy Hecht : jhecht@alum.mit...
  • FS: westy overhead rear air conditioning unit
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:23:03 -0400
    i have a factory overhead rear a/c unit from a '86 westy. this is the entire rear overhead cabinet with a/c evaporator...
  • FS: westy overhead rear air conditioning unit
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:21:02 -0500
    i have a factory overhead rear a/c unit from a '86 westy. this is the entire rear overhead cabinet with a/c evaporator...
  • Re: Storing Westy for 8 months
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:07:49 -0800
    ...I stored a Westy for many years in the winter (New England) - if you read the previous posts and add this little piece of...
  • 1966 Westy Campmobile for $99K
    Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
    Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:11:46 -0400
    At last Westy owners are redeemed!!! keep "investing on your vehicles folks ;-) http://autos.msn.com/as/minishow/article.aspx?contentID=4023347&s=Pebble2005...
  • WESTY?!!?!
    Historical mailing list - Jason & Laura Cornfeld
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 21:17:29 -0800
    ...I am in dire need and want of a westy... do you know of any near the Utah area? I have an almost mint...
  • WTB: Dometic Fridge gas valve knob & Westy table screw
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Tue, 16 May 2000 21:39:08 -0700
    If anyone has a parts fridge from a westy with a gas valve knob they want to sell, let me know. Mine was cracked...
  • Westy Tables for sale.
    Historical mailing list - puzerewski
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 08:22:49 -0500
    Listees, I have both tables in gray that are perfect from a late model vanagon westy. Both the larger and smaller tables. Email offer...
  • '82 Westy saved!
    Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:33:16 EST
    ...The 12 point 8mm did the trick on the CV joint head bolts and the '82 Westy remains in salt free hibernation. Jeff, Cleveland...
  • where to find a good rear swaybar for 85' Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 20:59:12 -0600
    ...should a Westy have? 2) What about upgrading the front? Same question which make and model and dia. of bar Thanks, Malibu Tony......... 85...
  • Campout in Mystic
    Historical mailing list - GreenWesty
    Sat, 5 Apr 2003 07:31:24 -0500
    ...Bill M Mystic,CT 78 Westy 83.5 Westy
  • Dent pulling in rear corners?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 27 Feb 2005 10:25:42 -0800
    My new '82 Westy has dents in both rear corners. Are these areas accessible from inside for pounding out? Or should I just leave...
  • Re: Who bought syncro westy in PA?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:08:51 -0700
    ...Synco Westy in PA That still doesn't beat the '87 Syncro Westy w/107,000 miles on it, clean body, ran great, mismatched...
  • Looking for Westy rear seat latch
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 9 Sep 2006 10:42:22 -0700
    My '88 Westy is missing the rear seat latch (grey) - I have only the metal catch attached to the bottom of the bench, but...
  • Westy Sink Drain Bowl Broken - Now Fixed
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:44:57 +0000
    ...It's not identical to the original Westy bowl, but it all fits very well. David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle TN
  • Fwd: Re: Westy For Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 2 Sep 1995 13:53:24 -0400
    --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: Re: Westy For Sale
  • Re: Subie powered Westy FS
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:14:02 -0800
    ...On 2/15/2013 6:00 AM, Bill M wrote: > Well fully is a word and I think that putting his Westy up for...
  • Re: Vanagon Westy replacement
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:41:40 -0800
    ...Of course, he's still jealous of my rust-free California '87 Westy with much better camper interior, walk-through cab, high ground clearance...
  • Re: using vanagon bench seat in a Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 19 Jul 1997 11:41:40 -0400
    ...anyone know if it will fit with the Westy stove, etc? Regards, >> does your 85 westy have the floor rails? The 2 person middle...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
    Historical mailing list - T.J. Sheffield
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:57:22 PDT
    ...non-westy Vehicle Weight But I can't wait for springs for use this summer, so I'm gonna go and buy stock Westy...
  • Re: MSNBC RV Article - many Vanagons!
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:29:22 -0500
    ...Harold _ Harold Teer 1991 Westy Harrisonburg, VA On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Pete O <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote: > Very cool...
  • FS: '91 Westy MV -AND- '90 Westy -AND- '87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:16:40 -0700
    None of these are mine, but I'd like to help the owners find new homes for them: '91 Westy MV located in Bridgeport...
  • Re: Thanksgiving cooking a la Westy
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 07:57:49 -0800
    ...Does anyone have tasty recipes suitable for the Westy >kitchen? We use a pressure cooker in our Westy. It is faster, requires less heat...
  • Jumpseats for sale...put one in your westy!!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 19 Jun 2004 11:23:27 EDT
    ...these are a easy way to carry more people in your westy..or passenger van. mount behind front pass seat in westys, or behind...
  • FS: vanagon westy tables and arms, curtains, etc.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Dec 2004 13:49:01 EST
    ...rear westy table and arm. fits 80-84. will fit 85-91 if you use both table and arm. $100 for the rear table...
  • Re: Electrical Upgrades in the Bay Area
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 5 May 2015 06:25:20 -0700
    ...Let me know how I can help! https://sbw.org/westybattery/ https://sbw.org/westylaptop/
  • Re: beauty spotted
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:03:26 -0800
    ...my silver > > 91 westy > > has silver power mirrors.. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
  • Who carshed an All-State Syncro Westy???
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:44:12 -0800
    ...If you are that person, or know who has recently crashed (totaled) a syncro westy, please contact me, as they might try and 'low...
  • Re: Country Homes Top onto a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 9 Apr 2011 22:33:13 -0700
    ...I was thinking the CH sat inboard rather > than on the edge of the hole like the Westy. I might be able to move...
  • Re: 1985 Westy Auto Window Sticker and photo
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:02:18 -0700
    My '87 GL Westy came with the original sticker; $22,330 including destination charges.� The OO got a better deal at year's end...
  • Re: The ultimate Westy Gathering?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:51:27 -0600
    ...we own the world Guinness > event > for a westy get together: > http://westfalia.qc.ca/images/guinness.gif > > If a small province like mine...
  • Re: Westy sighting on abc
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:58:45 -0500
    ...On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 7:29 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote: > Just seen bosly driving a painted up westy in...
  • 1985 Westy for Sale in South Bend, Indiana
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:09:24 -0400
    ...Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.org <http://WWW.Busesbythebeach.com>
  • 78 Westy: Green plaid seat fabric
    Historical mailing list - David Brooks
    Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:01:36 -0600
    ...Dave Brooks - 78 Westy, 82 Vanagon
  • 91 Westy Canadian Middle Seat
    Historical mailing list - Gateway 2000
    Fri, 18 Apr 1997 22:45:56 -0700
    I have a 91 Canadian Westy. How do I get a middle seat? I have the tracks, I think It calls for a single...
  • Westy pop-top conversion
    Historical mailing list - Sean R Meiborg
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 18:10:59 -0500
    ...to a non-westy body? I have an '89 GL and the complete steel and fiberglass roof from an '85 Westy that I'd...
  • The Vanagon Wave (was Vanagonitis Cured!)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 15:23:12 -0400
    We always wave in the Westy & usually receive a wave-back. My wife is always disconcerted when she waves & no one returns it - until...
  • 1986 WESTY RUNNING TOO RICH
    Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:20:53 -0500
    I ran into a similar problem with my 1986 syncro westy. Turns out the that the outer layer shielding on the Ox sensor cable...
  • Re: What about EV 15" Wheels & Tires on a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 19:50:50 +0000
    Hey Joel, You mind passing those "wimpy 14" stock mag wheels" on to me, I can use them on my 85 Westy. ; ) Tyrone Big...
  • FS: 82 Westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
    Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:41:09 -0500
    Hello all, I am selling my Westy for $3500. I have just put up a site with a few pictures and details about the...
  • Best replacement battery for my Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 19:49:34 EDT
    The battery in my Westy has hit the skids. What is the best replacement battery with the most oomph? I want a battery that...
  • Living in your Westy
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Fri, 29 Oct 2004 02:54:59 -0500
    I may be forced to reside/live in my Westy....when I return from my road trip....I'm need some tips/tricks and...
  • 80 or 81 westy for parts in Champaign IL
    Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:25:01 -0600
    Anyone out there interested in a parts westy van? I have a friend who has one and she tired of it just sitting there...