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  • Re: Hella Halogen H1 & H4 Headlamps
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 26 May 1998 20:54:52 -0700
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- NEW! - VDO...
  • Re: very likely people have already seen this vanagon for sale .. his is my first real sitdown time with email since wednesday of last week so i hope you can forgive my tardy post
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:55:09 -0800
    ...88 740Volvo turbo sedan,'Inga' . might never sell this car. 1970 Mercedes Benz 250 sedan - gas inline carb six -tows vanagons thousands of miles...
  • Re: engine compartment perimeter coolant rail
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:29:11 -1000
    ...repair like that on a metal heater pipe on a Mercedes sedan ..right on the engine ...good for over a year now. ) the best...
  • Re: Things That Unlatch in the Night / Spare Tire Bolt Size Req'd
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 20 Jun 2003 22:17:07 EDT
    ...One of my earliest cars was a midnight blue Jaguar 3.8S sedan. I bought it from an immigrant Limey Jag mechanic who lied...
  • discovery - its giubo, not guibo
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 20:32:46 -0700
    ...Ralph DeLauretis asks "Does anyone know why Alfa when they designed the Alfa 6 sedan they re - designed the Alfetta sedan platform to accept...
  • Re: '90 Vanagon Needs Mechanic in Chicago
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Aug 1997 16:29:11 -0500
    ...Florida hanninkt@ix.netcom.com __ __ 1991 VANAGON Carat \ \ / / Pastel White \ \/ / 1975 TRANSPORTER __ \__/ __ Pastel White/ Station Wagon \ \ / \ / / Hawaiian Blue \ \/ /\ \/ / 1973 412 Sedan \__/ \__/ School Bus Yellow
  • Re: Rear axle
    Historical mailing list - Greg
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:01:00 -0500
    ...Any > > suggestions? > > > > Gary > > > > > > Gary McEachern, Reading Ma. > > '90 Westy > > '87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon > > '87 Syncro > > '91 Subaru Legacy Sedan > > '93 Subaru Legacy Wagon > > '76...
  • Re: Syncros ROCK!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 2 Mar 2007 13:31:19 -0900
    ...There is something very satisfying about > effortlessly moving past a six figure Mercedes sedan at a 45 degree > angle to traffic spinning its tires...
  • Re: Friday, update on Prius electronics rant
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:50:14 -0500
    ...http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2006/Toyota/Prius-4-Cyl/Liftback-5D/Values http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2006/Toyota/Camry-4-Cyl/Sedan...
  • Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:26:39 -0500
    ...He had worked for a rescue squad and told of the time a box of tissues on the back shelf of an old sedan...
  • Re: Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:31:24 -0400
    ...unpack the van and pack less than half of what we need into our > little Reliable Modern Japanese Sedan for "day camping". > > Cheers, > Peter > --
  • Re: Stocking and Preparing your Westy - This is not spam
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 14:47:09 -0700
    ...The sedantary can gain weight probably on >> just one. >> ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info...
  • Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 17 Sep 1998 20:37:32 -0700
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
  • misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:44:04 -0400
    ...But a Jaguar X-Type (small 4 wheel drive sedan). I got it as I wanted a winter vehicle OTHER than my Vanagons, and...
  • Re: Friday: So, where's the Westfalia version of this thing, komrade?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 13 May 2016 17:52:17 +0000
    ...not, > >> lots of people haul loose cargo in people space in sedans. Many people > >> probably haul things in Vanagons (or other vans) without securing...
  • vanagon Carat for sale...Re: Carat question
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 31 May 2003 01:25:26 EDT
    ...As I am about > to retire I evaluated a number of 'luxury sedans' for my old man retirement > car. Didn't like any of...
  • Re: Buffalo to EveryBus vis US219 / East Coast Highway preferences
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 15:20:01 -0400
    ...I passed three or four boiled-over pickups and sedans on the way up; THAT was very satisfying. Happy trails, Greg Potts Toronto, Ontario...
  • Re: Paint questions
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 9 Mar 2014 01:27:08 +0000
    ...My former (and late) father-in-law bought a new white four door Ford sedan every 10 years. Always white, no carpeting, no frills...
  • Re: SA Quad Grill Kit
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:27:48 -0500
    ...Chris On 11/16/05, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > Golf/Jetta Sedan 88-92 = 1HM 853 601, Color Code TE1 (Chrome...
  • Re: Anyone using a VintageAir Mk IV AC unit? - Some Comments
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:02:37 EDT
    ...well as temperature control has been the equivalent of any traditional sedan. The air flow to the rear has been excellent keeping adults sleeping...
  • 91 Vanagon Auto Trans Repair Part 1
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 26 May 1997 09:50:52 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Florida hanninkt@ix.netcom.com __ __ 1991 VANAGON Carat \ \ / / Pastel White \ \/ / 1975 TRANSPORTER __ \__/ __ Pastel White/ Station Wagon \ \ / \ / / Hawaiian Blue \ \/ /\ \/ / 1973 412 Sedan \__/ \__/ School Bus Yellow
  • Re: MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Sat, 25 May 2002 18:50:03 -0500
    ...In Winnipeg, almost all the taxicabs (large modern American sedans) are run on propane. I think they can operate on dual-fuel, too. They...
  • Re: IPike Tires
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:34:30 -0700
    ...think. > The set of Blizzacks I used on my turbo volvo sedan were just awesome > when new, on packed show and ice. > > Thesetires still...
  • Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:12:02 -0800
    ...a box of tissues on >>> the back shelf of an old sedan had flown forward and cut the neck of >>> a passenger such that...
  • Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:32:02 -0700
    ...heights coupled with the comfort, safety, maneuverability and drivability of a sedan. Which makes the Sprinter passenger van the ideal shuttle vehicle for every...
  • Re: New Tiico engine Overheating HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:55:58 -0700
    ...might be > the problem: > > "chances are very > > good you have a sedan thermostat in there and not a > > T3 thermostat with the > > little tiny...
  • Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:30:09 -0700
    ...Perhaps it is as Scott said, "I have had an electronic adjustable voltage regulator wear out brushes in my personal turbo Volvo sedan in...
  • re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Jul 1996 09:27:59 -0700
    ...You see a '70s sedan of indeterminate color, sagging at one rear corner. We're pretty lucky in the USA- In Japan and the...
  • Gas Mileage Experience
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Fri, 19 May 2000 12:20:47 -0600
    ...I realize that the wagon has more side surface area than the sedans, but I was still surprised that the winds were that severe...
  • Re: Vanagon land speed record
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:43:48 -0800
    ...little Westy right along with the big SUVs and big imported sedans. I was happily cruising at about 75 and noticed that I was...
  • Re: Vehicle Names
    Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
    Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:32:36 -0400
    ...I had an 88 Fox Wagon Foxxy, 72 Super Beetle Neptuno (my alter ego), 66 sedan "the old guy", 86 Vanagon Party Wagon, 81...
  • Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:50:33 -0700
    ...messes > with the great clearance under the camper compared to a sedan. But I > can make a mess anywhere, any time. Thanks, mcneely Yeah...
  • Re: On the road..
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:14:24 -0700
    ...got one of those big 40' rigs and tow a smaller sedan to use once > they get "camped". Be fun to do both Glacier...
  • Newspaper article on the end of Combi production in Mexico
    Historical mailing list - David Richoux
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 11:31:48 -0800
    ...new technology and space that current customers demand.'' The famous Volkswagen sedan -- the original Beetle, or ``Bug'' -- will continue to be produced at VW...
  • Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Mon, 29 Apr 1996 12:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...But I would guess that the main reason for buses getting lower gas mileage than a same-weight sedan, and especially that little round...
  • Re: Re-Visiting Electric Vehicle talk - event on Sunday.
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:34:49 -0700
    ...possible brand new Tesla Model S (7-seater, 4-door luxury sedan), a >Tesla Roadster, Toyota RAV4EV, among other electrics and >electric-hybrids. a...
  • Re: Trans ID?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:49:32 -0700
    ...Hope this helps Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:16:28 -0700
    ...BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American built sedans and pickups to have a battery box under the floor of the...
  • Re: discovery - its giubo, not guibo
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 20:56:09 -0700
    ...why Alfa when they designed > the Alfa 6 > sedan they re - designed the Alfetta sedan platform to accept a front > mounted > tranny? Did they...
  • Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:36:06 -0700
    ...Odessey runs just as fast as an Audi, BMW or a VW sedan. I was in my V6 Passat to Las Vegas on I...
  • Re: ALL AMERICAN MOVIE!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 8 Apr 1999 01:06:44 +0200
    ...1st, many drive around in family sedans, mostly late 80s. These are the kind of kids that live in their cars, and can be...
  • Re: Trim for door underside?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:18:47 -0700
    ...But if it had been a shiny new expensive luxury sedan I > might have > been in doo-doo. > > The bottom edge of the door...
  • Re: Vanagon a/c
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 25 May 2011 23:31:57 -0500
    ...It was not as cool in the van as in my air conditioned > > sedans of various makes, but it was sufficiently cool for mine...
  • Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 16:57:09 -0600
    ...Vanagon Drag Coefficient? I believe the new Mercedes sedans have golf ball "technology" on their undercarriage. Seems like an easy and cheap way to...
  • Re: snow tires
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:45:19 -0800
    ...I didn't put my new Blizzacks on a Vanagon , but on a 2WD rear wheel drive turbo volvo sedan.. instant magic. Loved 'em...
  • Re: Door vents
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Sat, 30 Aug 1997 04:56:49 EDT
    ...http://www.c-zone.net/jim96003/oldvolks.htm oldvolkshome1@juno.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon
  • Re: A/C Relay
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 28 Sep 1998 13:34:16 -0700
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
  • Re: Gas Mileage
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:32:12 -0800
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
  • Re: Passat W8
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:00:34 -0400
    ...Both 2003, both pale metallic > green, > both 4Motion, both manumatic, one a wagon with matching green > leather and > the other a sedan with tan...
  • Re: G60 in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 04 Jun 1996 14:33:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I used to own a '77 Datsun 810-- a 4-seat sedan with a fuel-injected 240Z engine. That engine had zero torque off...
  • Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:13:15 -0800
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
  • Re: Heads up re: repair shop in CA or Anywhere Else
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:19:36 EST
    ...He caved-and-paved a Jag sedan until it looked like a thing of beauty to a young sucker like myself. I soon came...
  • Re: Baie Comeau to Labrador to Newfoundland-Seabreeze
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 23:05:13 -0500
    ...out of the wood. ::: :::Also, the comparison with a recent 2WD sedan does not stand! ::: :::Anyway, I did want to star a debate just...
  • Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN???
    Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 14:28:32 -0500
    ...look right in a > parking lot full of macked out import sedans and big arse SUV's. So I just > made "University is fun...
  • Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:43:57 EST
    ...When I'm driving my sedan, whether the fog lights are behind me or coming at me, they are either obsructing vision or at...
  • Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:48:10 +1300
    ...the offending vehicle has passed by. >When I'm driving my sedan, whether the fog lights are behind me or coming at >me, they...
  • Re: New Tiico engine Overheating HELP!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 09:21:09 -0800
    ...might be the problem: "chances are very > good you have a sedan thermostat in there and not a > T3 thermostat with the > little tiny...
  • FW: Car talk bias - a little off topic
    Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
    Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:41:57 -0700
    ...The same was true for my 1964 VW sedan. Chuck Anderson '86 GL -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Toyota?? the toyota myth drivel
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:45:56 -0800
    ...Wanna compare any 1991 VW Vanagon's maintenance record against it? Wanna compare any VW sedan's maitenance record against it? You bought a...
  • Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
    Historical mailing list - Andree
    Tue, 3 May 2011 09:11:34 -0700
    ...On the other hand, my older brother has had a half dozen or so break-ins of various vehicles, including mostly vans but sedans...