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• What type of paint is original on our Bays??
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:48:15 -0800
  Just wondering what was the original type of paint on our westies? I'm thinking it was single stage enamel? Anyone know for sure...
• Time for some Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:14:53 +0000
  I'm about to take the plunge and replace my original shocks with some Bilsteins. As always, I'm doing this myself, but I...
• Re: Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 11 May 2001 13:03:10 -0500
  ...Well, I'll be dipped in Orange Coolant! DM&FS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Keller" <kelphoto@islandnet.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:34:47 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Wyatt" <kokopellis@att.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 11:08 PM Subject...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 06:43:19 -0400
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Stan Wilder Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 8:09...
• Re: Pulsing Brake Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:08:43 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Stann" <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 2:36 PM Subject...
• Re: Westy screens
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:17:02 -0400
  ...Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2:58 PM Subject...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:01:54 -0700
  ...FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles > > >> Dave, >> >> I think the plastic covers you speak of were original. I could be wrong >> but...
• Re: Smart Car Crash
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:03:15 -0600
  Wow, it will take a pretty big burial plot to accommodate a Cadillac. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Non-original seats in our VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:31:34 +0000
  ...You can also find it at www.slowcarfasthouse.com<http://www.slowcarfasthouse.com> genevasaintamour posted: "Our 1985 VW Vanagon currently has non-original seats...
• Power Steering Hoses - Condelli
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 21:56:08 -0400
  ...I haven't checked the prices of the original VW equipment but I understand from stories I"ve heard that they are very expensive...
• Re: original '81 Vanagon tire
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:15:39 -0700
  ...your air-cooled > Vanagon? You'll need this! > > I have my original spare tire from my '81. It is > a 185SR14 Reinforced Radial Continental...
• Re: early bus compartment under seat????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sat, 2 Sep 1995 10:38:47 -700 (PDT)
  ...does anyone know what this compartment was > originally for. both of my 1960 bus's have them as well as every bus i > have...
• Re: USA Vs. Japan vs Europe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:37:23 EST
  ...Then you try and tell me again that country of engineering origin has no effect on the way a car feels. -Dave '88 GTi...
• Re: Dead Beat?
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:16:30 -0800
  ...Would the List member, who originally > posted the warning, please email me or can anyone point me to the > original posting where I can...
• stereo question 1987 syncro
  Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 16:47:21 EDT
  howdy folks, have a small question about the original stereo in my syncro, if it is the original. when i bought the van a...
• Re: WBX Mods Graph
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 10:07:00 -0800
  ...I saw the original graph on web site http://www.clubvw.org.au/wasserboxeradventure.htm. The ratio rockers in on these dyno reports are...
• Re: Carpet shopping recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:55:14 -0800
  So what would be considered the "original". BusDepot seems to be selling them for 149$ which is pretty good. Anyone tried it? Thanks! Philippe...
• Re: [vanagon] FS: vanagon/bus chrome moon style hubcaps - old school style
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Nov 2005 19:06:33 EST
  ...these are original good used GERMAN ones, not > the low > chrome quality Brazilian crap that you can buy new from some other > vendors..>> > > the...
• Re: Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 09:23:31 -0500
  ...It had a original owner that used it up to about 100,000 miles then parked it in a barn. for a few years...
• Re: REPLACE YOUR POP TOP SEAL FOR ABOUT $30 BUCKS
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 12:24:26 -0800
  ...They look virtually identical to the original >>units, but are definately heavier duty (thicker plastic, more >>"substantial"). They also have a single rather than...
• Re: Blaupunkt speaker grills
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 11:56:07 -0700
  ...Blaupunkt speaker grills > I have a Westy with the original Blaupunkt speakers that desperately need replacing. I would like to reuse the original Blaupunkt...
• Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:21:35 -0800
  hi, re "Yes, the bolt goes thru both ears on the alternator, but on the original bracket there were also front and rear ears...
• 1984 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 10:00:50 -0800
  ...S&S muffler. * Air conditioning system was converted to replacement freon (134a) and is in great shape. * I had it painted (original yellow-creame...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5000 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:05:32 -0700
  Beautiful Southern CA vehicle in wonderful condition! Originally a diesel Vanagon and still registered in California (which offers its own advantages to CA residents...
• Re: adjustable ww delay relay
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:27 +0000
  ...Dave B.  -----Original Message----- From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>; vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent...
• Re: Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 21:47:03 -0400
  ...It had a original owner that used it up to about 100,000 miles then parked it in a barn. for a few years...
• Skylight replacement
  Historical mailing list - Duane Fahey
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 07:58:21 -0400
  ...I bought it from the original owners, who actually bought it in Germany. It still have the German license plate on the front... My...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:46:25 -0800
  ...Thanks. -Dick- -----Original Message----- From: JRodgers [mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 9:50 PM To: Dick Wong Cc: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Original positive battery terminal bolt with side bolt for red wires
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:54:23 -0400
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Am on a probably quixotic quest for an original positive battery cable bolt with the little side bolt for the red...
• Re: testing
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 4 Jun 2017 13:18:03 -0400
  ...an Original "testing" EM ~ > > ORR ~ DeanB > > On 3 Jun , 2017, at 7:15 PM, Dick Wong wrote: > > > I hear ya. > > > > -Dick- > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From...
• Re: Boat On Bus
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:02:18 -0600
  ...BZ-like to only use original holes On Jul 11, 2010, at 1:25 PM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > We didn't go...
• window cranks
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:30:45 -0600
  >>Does anyone have or know where I can get at a good price the original >>window >>cranks, not the after market ones for my...
• Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 May 1995 10:57:55 -0500 (EST)
  ...BTW, why include all of the original post in your question? ;) Well, I for one missed the original post due to "delete/all" syndrome...
• FW: 2 Syncro Westfalias FOR IMMEDIATE SALE
  Historical mailing list - Jan Peters (by way of Ron Lussier )
  Sun, 11 May 1997 17:31:24 -0700
  ...98,000 original Km (approximately 61,000 miles), USD $22,000 Or Best Offer. For Immediate Sale: 1991 Syncro Westfalia, light Metallic Blue (factory...
• Re: SUV bashing link correction
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 11:00:09 GMT
  ...SUV bashing link correction: ----- Original Message ----- From: jimkim To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: September 17, 1999 8:09 PM Subject: SUV bashing link...
• Re: What's in a name?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 11:46:42 -0500
  ...Aargh-o-Naut Dave in KC 85 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net> To: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM...
• Re: Need a Tach
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:00:31 -0700
  On 25 Oct 2001 at 15:09, Damian Shaw wrote: > I have updated my 87 Vanagon's tach from the original to one from...
• Re: Aftermarket Speedomenters? Recalibrating existing speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 19:02:39 -0500
  More than likely, the larger tires corrected the original over read error all VW's have. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 08:27:24 -0500
  You can still get an OEM original VW supplied muffler from VW. Old inventory or not they still have them. Problem is nobody wants...
• Re: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:20:40 -0800
  ...http://thewavebox.com/original.htm It appears to have a 175 watt power consumption when used on it's cig lighter cord. 660 watt...
• Re: Joined the 200,000 mile club.....
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:03:26 -0700
  ...reached the 200,000 mile club last > Wednesday with my original engine with original > heads. Changed the oil and filter every 3,000 > miles...
• Re: Pre 85 dash cluster foils
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 15:52:58 +0000
  ...A galley/kitchen light.  This product uses the same housing as the original but replaces the original bulbs with LEDs that are brighter, but...
• Re: Electronic Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:03:52 -0700
  ...G'day, Mtngal ----- Original Message ----- From: Jason M. Yasment <jyasmen1@nycap.rr.com> To: HP Authorized Customer <mtngal@sierratel.com> Sent: Thursday, April 29...
• Re: Paint code needed
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:59:57 -0400
  ...Titan Red Metallic (LB3V) > > http://www.gti16v.com/vwcslb3v.htm#vwcslb3v > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: HUB Caps and Bolt Covers.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 11:47:23 -0800
  ...Best of luck, Sam "Just as original as the original=just as many ideas bogarted from VW as the first time" ---Dan Moy <danmoy...
• Re: FS: Westy camper needs a good home SOON
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 10 Jul 2000 20:27:42 -0500
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "dparce" <Don.Parce@EBay.Sun.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 8:03 PM Subject...
• Re: VIN #
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 15:40:15 -0700
  ...Bob ----Original Message Follows---- From: John Schaper <JSchaper@SCHSA.ORG> Reply-To: John Schaper <JSchaper@SCHSA.ORG> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: VIN...
• Re: adding a/c to a Doublecab...?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 09:16:45 -0500
  ...to "borrow" it more often! Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:10:22 -0500
  ...I put a Sears Diehard Marine battery (more than double the capacity of the original) in my '85 Weekender by rerouting the original cable...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:36:37 -0700
  ...M -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mark C Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:09...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant: Can original units be refilled?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:33:04 -0800
  ...What many have done is take the original unit and store it for use in future restoration and replace it with a newer unit...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:43:05 -0500
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dick Wong Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 2:46...
• Re: Blaupunkt speaker grills
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 11:41:17 -0700
  ...Blaupunkt speaker grills > I have a Westy with the original Blaupunkt speakers that desperately need replacing. I would like to reuse the original Blaupunkt...
• Re: Who has that yellow interior covering for an early 80s Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:13:06 -0700
  ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:08 PM To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com...
• Re: Another Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 23:07:05 -0800
  ...I don't know if the speedo > on the original went (that's why I think it was replaced). Is there any way > to...
• Re: White "corrosion" in distributor cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 95 15:09:26 PDT
  ...I did have a new rotor since the original one had a tiny crack on where the resister is buried in. I found that...
• Re: [Re: Vanagon List Hat]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 23 May 2001 15:04:46 MDT
  ...Whew! Good one! For some reason I'm getting Monty Python flash backs. -----Original Message----- From: Karl Wolz [mailto:wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net] Sent...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:49:09 -0700
  ...The shiny area of original paint showing around the gas tank cap indicates a gasoline soaked rag would be quicker.
• Re: Aerodynamics, REDO
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 20:28:41 -0400
  ...Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco > Original Owner > 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) > > Third Owner > > 12 Golf TDI > > Original Co-Owner > > > > > > Saw these on...