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• Another cup holder
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 11:27:59 -0400
  ...window-track style does, and it doesn't reduce access to the ash tray/change box. -Dan '87 Vanagon GL 5 cupholders and couniting
• Re: Gauge placement 86 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 1997 19:52:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I cut the hole between the ashtray and the instrument cluster. Worked just fine. ______________________ Gregg Carlen 85 Westy (149k) 76 Goldwing 51 Plymouth 75...
• Blower Seized, Freeing Advice Needed for 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 14:11:10 EST
  ...The big question is how the heck do you access the darn thing? I pulled the ashtray, radio, tube from the aux diesel fuel...
• Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 15:16:55 -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...
• (No Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:49:30 -0400
  ...Rodney Kindlund Asheville, NC '84 Wolfsburg Weekender, aka 'Ol Blue
• Re: Oktoberbus?
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 17:34:26 -0400
  ...http://pages.preferred.com/~docric Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-Cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' http://www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ "Home of the World...
• Servicing heater/defroster controls - 1984 GL
  Historical mailing list - "Vanderzanden Michael (BetP/ESE1)"
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:36:28 -0600
  ...So far, I have only tried working on it through the ash tray hole, the radio hole and I've also removed the heater...
• Re: Vanagon heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 20:10:33 -0800
  ...To get the switch out I first removed the dash ashtray (I don't remember why except that you can see the switch with...
• Defrost lever/wire Hack fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Nov 2017 11:55:04 -0700
  ...right out by prying....Now the wire is straight and goes into the housing properly...Gotta take out the ashtray and stereo to see
• Re: Vans for sale in Alabama
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 11 May 2013 09:05:07 -0400
  Its a bit outside your area but there is a really nice 84 full Westy in Brevard NC (check Asheville Craigslist). It looks as...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:31:47 -0400
  ...Bill On Oct 17, 2012, at 11:45 PM, David Klein <david@ASHTEC.CA> wrote: > Hi All, > > Someone told me recently there is some...
• Re: Asheville NC area camping suggestions please
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:08:16 -0400
  Thanks George. And thanks to everyone who responded... I'm excited and looking forward to heading down. As for Busfusion, I definitely plan on...
• Re: [Fwd: Radio Removal]
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jun 97 08:50:21 CDT
  ...a rear strap on the OEM radios, but check through the ashtray hole first. watch out for the sharp edges of the hole. :( then...
• Re: [Fwd: Indash CD in Vanagon?]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 17:23:34 -0600
  ...I did >not see any major alteration when I removed the ashtray to see. It was a >detachable face model and on the one...
• Re: another stupid question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 15:56:16 -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...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 10:15:39 -0700
  ...The problem is I figure I have room for up to three > gauges (pod mounted to between the VW instrument pod and the ash...
• Re: Wal-Mart parking
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 17 May 2001 17:08:38 EDT
  ...I'm ashamed to say I forgot her name already. BenT
• Re: Trip got interesting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:58:40 EDT
  ...My poor little ash tree started leaning from the gale and one of the wires came off. I ran outside and grabbed the tree...
• speaker mounting
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 01:24:28 EST
  ...I also thought about putting speakers in where the ash trays are, but that limits me to a pretty small speaker. Any suggestions on...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:28:12 -0500
  ...If you have only plug that is loading with ash, then you have one cylinder that is getting to much oil and possibly isn...
• Re: 87 Vanagon, GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Fri, 02 May 1997 23:27:47 -0500
  ...i live > in asheville nc. thanks > > ---------- > > From: k Winter <cen13504@centuryinter.net> > > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > > Subject: FS...
• Re: 196,000
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:26:34 -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...
• Re: odd gauges
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 19:45:02 -0600
  Seems that the creative individual has taken an extra instrument pod cover and extended it out over the ash tray / front speaker portion of...
• Re: Satellite image of fire (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:10:26 -0700
  ...Which brings those clouds of smoke and ash right back to us. You wanna talk secondhand smoke? Dandruff on everything. SoCal snow. Just in...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphone
  Historical mailing list - Gary Freshley
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:34:39 -0700
  ...vent, low on the dash so that it sets between the ash tray and the instrument cowl.� This alignment lets see the display easily...
• Headlight Adjusters and Parts CD
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 19:59:57 -0400
  ...Does anybody know these three part numbers? Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' http://www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ A.I...
• Re: antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:09:05 -0500
  ...I found it helpful to remove the (d)ashtray, the glovebox and the radio. If you have the stock radio, I found that using...
• Re: The latest in snake oil. Medical uses too.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:14:48 -0400
  ...I'm curious if it's only as useless as an ashtray on a motorbike > or indeed as useless as tits on a bull...
• vanagon stuff FS (seats, interior bits, wheelcovers, bumpers etc)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 01:05:52 EST
  ...pass van middle seat w/ floor tracks and seatbelts, grey -vanagon ashtrays -e-brake handle covers -headrests -1.9L wbx engine -auto tranny -85...
• Re: Kill switch location/wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 15:58:25 -0700
  ...I'll talked to GoWesty....Lucas recommended running off the tac (engine will turn but not start).....mount switch under the ashtray....local shop...
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:58:57 EDT
  Yeah, I was going to say I had some luck with brown shoe polish on my padded brown dash cover that was faded. A...
• Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:33:30 +0000
  ...these boots as well so wanted to see if there are any ideas on where or what to do? Thanks Ryan in Asheville, NC
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:39:40 -0700
  ...Joe On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 9:07 AM, David Klein <david@ashtec.ca> wrote: > I have a stock 1986 Syncro and I...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 11:54:22 -0700
  ...The problem is I figure I have room for up to three > gauges (pod mounted to between the VW instrument pod and the ash...
• Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:59:11 +0000
  ...Are they dealer only? Local dealer in Asheville NC said $109 for one $159 for other / spc order. Seems like if it is not...
• Re: Recent experience with vehicle delivery services
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 19:35:46 -0500
  ...I'm in western NC, Asheville. The company ended up sending the van to Charlotte because Asheville wasn't on their way to anywhere...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 15:37:59 -0600
  ...prosportgauges.com/52mm_digital_series_gauges.aspx > Dual gauge pod for ash tray > http://www.t3technique.com/electrical/dual-gauge-pod.html ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - jforero
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:18:06 -0500
  ...cheers Jaime ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Klein" <david@ASHTEC.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 2:07 PM Subject...
• Road sign interpretations - (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 95 16:19:41 PDT
  ...BURNING PERMITS REQUIRED We pulled over and burned all our permits, poured water on the ashes and proceeded southbound. Another one read: LITTER REMOVAL...
• What is this Vanagon with TiiCo engine worth ?
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Tue, 27 May 2003 15:57:05 -0700
  ...I will be selling the van in the Asheville/Charlotte/Greenville area of North/South Carolina. Thanks in advance for any and all responses...
• Re: cup holders in my vanagon needed
  Historical mailing list - KEN FRY
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 19:00:02 -0700
  ...i picked up at a vw swap meet a slick item that if you take out your ash tray/ change holder and slip in...
• Re: Buses in movies - Movies about busses
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 15:14:12 -0500
  ...a set of directions from the deceased Grandfather to take his >ashes to various places to sprinkle. > >An "Arty" type film, but the VW...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 08:00:11 -0400
  ...is awesome! I'm buying everyone's beers this weekend! Ryan Asheville, NC On Oct 17, 2014 6:08 PM, "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey...
• Re: Vanagon Parts Giveaway
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 4 Feb 2023 17:02:13 -0500
  ...The most important to me was a replacement ashtray as mine had a chunk out of it. A member sent one to me and...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:01:05 -0600
  ...might ye be talking about ? > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Klein" <david@ASHTEC.CA> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 12...
• Re: ancillary gagues
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 15:04:39 -0500
  ...Louis Regional representative I put my triple gauges in an on dash cluster over the ash tray (after removing it, the wires go down...
• New A/C for Vanagons Available in Mexico?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:14:27 -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...
• Re: Van/squid connection...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 19 May 2001 02:42:45 -0400
  ...Confined spaces Tinkering to make it run at its best Camaraderie Self-sufficiency Beautiful sunsets/sunrises No phones (at sea) Great times ashore A...
• Re: Ipod installation in your van
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 4 May 2006 21:49:19 -0400
  Here is a very slick ashtray setup: http://www.251.org/83VgoniPod.html Chris On 5/4/06, Alistair Bell <albell@uvic.ca> wrote...
• Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:21:32 -0800
  ...My ashtray just gets cluttered with schtuff. Sounds like a much better use of that hole. Neil. On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 10...
• A radical idea
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 11:57:30 -0500
  ...Cut an "access panel" right in the top of the aluminum surface of the dash board, basically right where the ash tray and factory...
• Re: Off topic...fires in So Cal
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:16:28 -0400
  ...My cars are :::covered with ash. They sent us home from work today. All schools are :::closed :::and they told us to stay home...
• Re: Water tank filler cap key?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:58:54 -0700
  ...On Sep 16, 2013, at 4:14 PM, David Klein <david@ASHTEC.CA> wrote: > > Hi all, > > My steel key which unlocks the tank filler...
• Re: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:46:06 -0700
  ...Kinda like the volcanic ash from Mt. St. Helens when it erupted back in 1980. This past Winter was the first year for the...
• Re: New Engine / Insurance (off subject/ happy ending)
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 18:08:56 -0400
  ...Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-Cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' Member: http://www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ "Home of the World Famous Breakfast Burritos" http...
• Re: For those of you awaiting your #@$%$ watertank fill outlets.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 21:48:19 -0700
  ...It has the small plastic key (which lives in my ashtray) and whilst not the most robust of designs seems to work as advertised...
• RnR Sliding Door Panel
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 6 Oct 2017 21:21:58 +0000
  ...Thank you Ryan Perry Asheville North Carolina
• Re: Alternative windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Sat, 7 Jan 2017 14:43:00 +0000
  ...windshield! These big ol' windows hold a lot of dirt! Ryan Asheville, NC On Sat, Jan 7, 2017, 8:54 AM Harry Hoffman <hhoffman...
• secrets for staying awake
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:08:26 -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...
• Deepest sympathy
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 11:51:35 +1000
  ...I know I speak for all list members here in Australia and know that your great country will rise from the ashes and go...