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• Re: Heads for sale on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 08:08:50 -0400
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
• 1600 motor turn-key for sale. Everybus?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:38:54 -0500
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
• AFC problem solved...now new problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 15:20:20 -0500
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• Re: Florida lemons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 07:33:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I remember hearing how "breadloaves" were not REAL VW vans in the late 60s...when the "bricks" came out....Gaaawwwwddd!!!...they, too were not...
• Re: Tires for Westy??
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:45:49 -0400
  ...the 195's were the tires that were on > my Gold Brick when I bought it a few weeks ago.) Yeah, but they're...
• Brake adjustment on 88 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 8 May 2002 08:11:27 -0400
  ...Any ideas? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988...
• Re: Anyone out there install a Busboys oil cooler on a WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:37:24 -0500
  ...my 81 and it works >great......... > >Adam P >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" >73 Transporter (STILL at...
• Re: I need good clutch hose
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 18:32:54 -0500
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
• Re: Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 07:15:07 EST
  ...vastly different from the rev/mile rolling down the boulevard at 60 mph with a load of patio bricks in the cargo bay. George
• Re: Dirty vs. clean
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:45:14 -0400
  ...I use a special chemical solution and my pressure washer, witch will take the paint off of brick. This has done damage, so be...
• Re: Some Assembly Required? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:05:25 EST
  ...appears to be somewhere in europe judging by the skinny lisc plate on the decklid and the window on the brick building.. sad, but...
• Re: Late type 4 bus engine tin needed!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:03:29 -0600
  ...out! >pmail at vgonman@msn.com > >Adam P >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" >73 Transporter (STILL at...
• Re: Curise control for Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Sun, 25 May 2003 19:18:09 -0700
  ...just put a brick on the pedal.... > > Wondering if anyone has any better solutions for cruise control on a > diesel? I have an '82...
• Leaking Head perment fix ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:10:23 -0800
  ...incenter-center gasket on head & place board on with a weight(brick etc)until cured.check seal position & place on board seal down-trace...
• Re: Air cooled mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 May 2008 13:11:51 -0700
  ...4th gear, up to 75 mph. >> All the time with the brick on the pedal. ;-) >> >> 21.9 mpg, not to brag.... >> >> Richard >> >> >> >> -- Jake 1984...
• Re: New Starter - Works, but no start
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:43:43 -0500
  ...Had to have a new starter >> installed on the Red Brick. Couldn't do it myself - recent knee surgery. >> Hired it done. Engine now...
• Re: NVC Moose vs Mailbox
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:04:56 -0500
  ...Seems to me there might have been some brick involved, for the look of the thing. I suspect he gave the town fair warning...
• Re: 15" wheels & brake fluid leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 09:46:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...The clutch system is hydraulic and shares the same brake fluid reservoir. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff...
• Re: Knobs, wheels, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 19:45:39 PDT
  ...huh? :) Well, given that the bus is already painted like a brick wall, has a fireplace (heh) painted on the back, and has smiley...
• Re: I Bought the '85 Vanagon!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 1994 10:46:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...Substantially less than the $90 list price. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg-rtp.dg.com (919...
• Heads up for 78 champagne edition bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 20:41:34 -0500
  ...The exterior is 2-tone, brown bottom and BO>brick-red top, with disco stripes painted along the sides. Interior BO>panels are red...
• Dometic Fridge on my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matt Brickell
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 19:51:11 -0500
  ...THANKS EVERYONE...eventually I will get familiar enough with this bad boy to bug you less! Matt Brickell
• Re: Clakity-Clack
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 17:21:22 -0500
  ...Hey, How bout Jeff Gordan and Chevy, winning the Brickyard 400? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)
• Re: 82 vanagon runs on when the key is off
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 18:28:22 -0700
  ...20= >=20=20=20=20=20=20=20 >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey"=20 >74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" >73 Transporter (STILL...
• Tip for anyone installing 30mm oil pump on vanagon air cooled engine.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 17:16:01 -0500
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:26:14 -0500
  ...dspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/pipexdsl/u/au > mb39/brickwerks/products/T3/brakes/braids/braids.htm > > so since i am in the...
• Re: Distributor Woes - One Lives - One Dies
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 01:10:02 -0600
  ...I was working on the Red Brick this afternoon, had to run to >> the store, started Volksiebus, began to back out the drive and...
• GIFs
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 1 Jul 1994 12:15:55 -0500 (CDT)
  I'm interested in GIFS of bricks also. I've grabbed the ambul.gif file. Whoever posted this made a slight error: " There' a...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Sat, 19 May 2001 10:08:14 EDT
  ...I can't image it would be that much better than the VW motor pushing the Vanagon with its Brick inspired aerodynamics. Blitz
• Re: Direction of OP Relieve Valve
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 14:13:53 -0400
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75...
• Heidelburg IV radio for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 9 May 2003 05:00:32 -0400
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
• New engine, but AT will not engage
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 4 May 2004 11:38:35 -0400
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• Subject: light emitting diodes
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:58:03 -0500
  ...it was formable and uses a power brick to 120v. you could likely do the electrical math and get a proper connection to 12vt...
• Re: Cardiac Event
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:46:20 -0400
  ...I drove myself in the Red Brick to the clinic at >> the >> VA hospital to see the PC. I was rushed to the ER...
• FS 64 Deluxe Sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 22:01:59 -0500
  ...Pearl white with brick red interior. Many accessories, white wall tires, parcel tray, passenger reclining seat, bee-catcher, bud vase, engine looks stock but...
• Re: 89 Westfalia newbie. ?heat xchnger; tires; ventilation; used manuals.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:48:03 -0400
  ...What are the Yokos I've heard mentioned > and where gotten? > I can't afford Bilsteins for either van or brick; are OEM Boge...
• Temp Gauge pinned on startup
  Historical mailing list - Nils Huebner Rain
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 15:49:34 -0700
  When I started the brick this morning, the temp needle rose and pinned itself to the right, triggering the flashing led temp warning light...
• Re: VDO vacuum gauge install question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 12:08:17 -0500
  ...would regular >vacuum line be sufficient to finish the job? > > >Adam P > >81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol...
• I did it.. i just bought my first (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sat, 19 May 2007 22:32:49 -0700
  ...Bretts '83 Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde" '79/81 Brown Volvo 240 "The Brick" (For Sale!)
• Re: YES:6-ply tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 1994 10:49:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the displeasure of rolling down the road. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg-rtp.dg.com (919...
• Re: Syncro Westie GVW?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 17:25:59 +0000
  > So what is the real answer for "how much does ruby-the-red-brick weigh?" > > Anyone weighed their syncro-westie w/water etc on...
• Re: Brake fade vs. automatic tranny
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:58:55 -0400
  ...Adrian Oxbrow 89>syncro<GL "red brick"
• Re: Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 08:12:55 -0400
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75...
• Re: WIN a wolfsburg vanagon for just 10 dollars!! RAFFLE!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 17:34:25 -0700
  ...We've had a bit of a discussion and no one has threatened anyone else with legal action (or a brick!) Karl Wolz -----Original...
• Re: re cut ring&pinion to allow subie transaxle install
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:55:00 -0500
  ...On Jan 19, 2010, at 5:46 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > I just saw this on the Brickyard forum > > "Welcome to the Dynamic Distributions...
• Re: nomenclature variation ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Aug 1994 20:51:33 -0600 (CDT)
  ...or Bay-Windows, ]and 1980-1991 are Vanagons or Caravelles or Bricks ... If I'm the Jerry in question, my '84 will always be...
• Re: A new thread . . .
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 07:26:32 -0800
  ...do with them? When I was young I always > wanted a brick of firecrackers, now I don't see the point. I must be...
• Re: Coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 11:20:02 -0700
  ...Be sure when you're ordering to order a gasket for the level sensor. >Colin >The Bronze Brick >211,800 miles Pete C (with...
• Re: 1988 heater lever question.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 16:33:19 -0600
  ...Is the only adjustment to get this valve to close up above the spare tire? > > Adam P > > 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) > 70 Single...
• Transmittion Rebuilders?
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 09:06:24 -0600
  ...Colin Moran 1986 Syncro "The Bronze Brick"
• Re: Help with front heater blower.........part number needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:57:15 -0500
  ...I cannot find the PN on etka............ > >Adam P >Charleston,SC Coburn, WV >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol...
• Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:04:45 -0700
  ...to carry more than half it's own weight in books, bricks, > cement, rocks, whatever. > > And it isn't classifeid as a half ton...
• Re: Inverter at Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 23:31:28 +0000
  ...The power brick says ... 120 watts ... go figure?.. my .02 worth... get a min 750watt inverter... if you're doing anything more than charging...
• Coatings for exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 09:19:38 -0500
  ...ITC 100 HT Ceramic Coating Recommended for use on all kiln interiors (electric, gas, and wood kilns), including hard brick, insulating fire brick and...
• Trailer light wires don't match up...old vs new replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 30 May 2019 18:02:34 -0500
  ...White (ground) Brown Yellow Green just like the new connector I put on the car (which has a euro conversion brick kind of thing...
• Re: vw uniqueness
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 22:20:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...too many people > > On our trip, we waved at all of the VW Bricks we saw. The number of friendly > return waves was dismally...
• new look for my '71
  Historical mailing list - sallad
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 01:14:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The rear has a sunrise picture, and the the other side has a fish, and a brick wall, and all of our handprints... It...
• 1988 Wolfsburg edition-Charleston SC for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 16:45:29 -0500
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• Re: Reintroduction
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:44:45 -0400
  ...at the moment; please write us with any questions, complaints, attaboys, brickbats etc. After the struggles you've been through and are no doubt...
• Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:39:41 -0700
  ...The instruments are sligthly obscured but make me feel like my Doka is ready for the Brickyard. BenT