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ROOF RACK IDEAS
Historical mailing list - Buffy and Philip Simmons
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 21:03:52 -0800
...with a blade-like end that does not extend above the roofline. I believe the female end attaches to mount the cross-bar. This...
Re: Checked you fuel lines lately?
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 09:51:47 EDT
...http://thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/168642.jpg ---------- Does anyone have a good source for a full-length roof rack, like the one on...
Pop up roof
Historical mailing list - kfilc
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:53:01 -0000
...saw an old VW-Bus type weekender with the pop up roof and the fridge/sink cabinet. They where asking $600 cdn and my...
Re: Leaking luggage rack
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 29 May 2013 07:18:18 -0700
One thing that happens in areas prone to rusty vehicles is that the roof metal covered up by the luggage rack rusts through. Over...
Re: Westy roof rack for two kayaks?
Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:00:20 -0700
...Westy roof rack for two kayaks? > > Seeing that Rob brought up a similar question, I am prompted to ask for > suggestions on carrying two...
Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 14:42:01 -0700
...COM> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 11:56 AM Subject: Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima > See my other replies... I covered that. > > I...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:52:44 -0400
Keep in mind that the sunroof vanagons were not by any means simply a "hole in the roof". They seem to have reinforced the...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:54:43 -0700
...You are lifting your entire roof load when attempting to deploy the pop-up, then you have to support it somehow. Not as well...
Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:28:36 -0700
...Want to do it quick and dirty by simply installing a buckboard on the roof (and using a hinged access door which would open...
Re: Stairs to the Westy roof? (F)
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 11:47:02 -0500
...Stairs to the Westy roof? > > Hi volks, > > I believe you can free climb that sucker if you work your way up the crack > between...
roof rack for sale
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Wed, 2 Aug 2000 08:05:06 -0700
Hi all, I put the roof rack that came with my Syncro Westy (previous owner bought it in 94) up for sale. I haven...
Re: Air Conditioner Question-Larry A
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:44:29 -0600
Vanagon man wrote: > > Your roof tunnel falling is covered by a vw recall.........they added steel > plates on the roof to hold it up...
Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:18:58 EST
...It does add some weight to the roof. I was kind of surprised how much tougher it was to raise the top with the...
roof rack project
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 22:37:05 -0700
this evening I hurriedly finished my roof rack project. Its made of tubular aluminium (approx. 1.5" OD) and sits as a frame around...
Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:07:33 -0400
...I'm using the heavy duty ones with my 130w solar panel and the roof lifts easily with just a bit of help from...
Hatch Bike Mounting
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:56:47 -0600
I used a Yakima roof rack for both the fork mount and rear tire tray. Had it on my hatch for about 5 years...
Vanagon roof racks
Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 09:23:33 -0700
Hello; Through all this talk of roof racks, no one has mentioned the roof racks so common around these parts. They consist of two...
Re: roof top storage container for westy and etc
Historical mailing list
Sun, 6 May 2018 17:00:53 -0400
...roof top storage container for westy and etc Hey ed, We use an old school, almost first gen, Thule ski box on the roof...
Re: Thule Roof Racks with 3 bars
Historical mailing list - Doug
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:44:51 -0700
...Thule Roof Racks with 3 bars >I goofed and ordered a "good deal" on used gutter mounts for a Thule > roof rack from someone...
Re: Vanagon roof racks
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 25 May 1999 01:30:23 -0700
...Vanagon roof racks >Hello, I was referred here by T. Carrington. >I am looking for roof racks for my '84 vanagon. I need extra...
Re: custom camper roof - Campers
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:12:24 -0700
...custom camper roof - Campers Hi there ! Reimo has a small pop up top that covers the area over the flat floor on a Vanagon...
roof racks for wide kayaks
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:42:43 -0700
Hello ladies and gents, I am looking to purchase a roof rack for my Westy. It will be mainly used to transport two 32...
Re: Thule Roof Rack Must Go
Historical mailing list - John Rogers
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:38:10 -0500
That price includes the wife too,dosen't it? Frank LaHorgue wrote: > > Greetings Vanagon Owners: > > My domestic associate sez I gotta sell my roof...
Re: Mexican Bus??
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 1 Oct 1999 18:40:45 +0200
...bus also has this rather boxy tall roof line, easy to spot opposed to the regular roof on the 70's vans. Kinda looks...
Re: cats and campers
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 20 Jun 2003 18:06:30 -0700
Does anyone have a better way to handle this ----------------- Clip ------------------------ I think the cats will enjoy riding on the roof .............. even if you don...
Re: Vanagon Roof Weight?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:18:52 EST
...given > me pretty much permission to go ahead and cut the roof off this > Syncro and use it as a shelter for our firewood...
Re: Stairs to the Westy roof?
Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:55:47 -0700
...Stairs to the Westy roof? > > Has anyone ever designed or made a collapsible ladder or step that would > allow one to reach approximately a...
Re: Bus sighting
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sun, 20 May 2001 19:47:13 EDT
...The roof was fibreglass and was hinged from one side and had 2 opening vents in the roof. The cabinets in the back were...
Re: Roof rack suitable (low profile) gas can?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:42:23 -0600
...Roof rack suitable (low profile) gas can? > > >> We are going to take an extended camping trip in the van and I've >> been >> thinking...
Hydro-Wax
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 09:44:36 -0700
...and as usual the roof top didn't get washed very well and didn't get waxed.. too much of a pain to climb...
Re: custom camper roof - Campers
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 01:36:14 +0200
...custom camper roof - Campers > Any know where this camper top came from? > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/115980.jpg > > > I'm thinking...
Re: split window on craigslist
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 21:20:31 -0700
That would be the one! Wonder why they still don't make em? Tom-a revolving gun turret would be a nice roof option...
Re: Pop top conversion
Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:48:15 -0800
...Is this a pipe dream??? I think it may be possible, but I have never had the roof off of one of these before...
Re: Roof rack suitable (low profile) gas can?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:38:25 -0400
...Anyone > know of a one gallon fuel can (probably plastic) that is low enough > not to stick above the roof rack line? That's...
Wires through the body
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Wed, 2 Mar 2022 00:08:18 +0000
I'd like to bringsolar panel wires into the car from the roof, and wire up to the roof for aux lights, etc. Does...
Re: Buses for Sale! Buses for Sale! (HOT VWs, Aug.95)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 Jun 1995 22:01:19 -0700
...excellent condition, all original > equipment; roof hatch, tent, roof rack, water tank & pump, etc. > $6,700. Ed, San Diego, CA > (619) 967-1591 Get...
Re: Westy conversion
Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
Wed, 16 Apr 1997 15:49:16 -0700
Thats crazy! Remove the pop top off the other van, cut a hole in the roof of yours that matches the hole in the...
for sale
Historical mailing list
Sun, 2 Aug 1998 18:38:51 EDT
...fits behind long piece on sliding door $40 -man-a-fre roof rack mounting brackets 1pair of 6" brackets $25 *these clamp onto the...
Thank you! (was: Roof Racks for Westy Poptop)
Historical mailing list - Wolf Packs, LLC
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 09:33:17 -0800
I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my question about affixing roof racks on a Westy. Also, thank you to those who...
Source for Quik n Easy rooftop rack clamps?
Historical mailing list - Root, Tim
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 16:25:20 -0400
Hello List, Some time back I got some great advice from you about how to make inexpensive roof racks utilizing Quik n Easy clamps...
Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
Wed, 15 May 2002 19:53:44 -0400
...Want to paint camper roof > But as we are not in a marine environment--the aluminum will work just > ducky Alistair----- > > I have never...
roof racks vs trailer
Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:35:08 -0500
Speaking of toll fees how much is the toll in shaboygee africa
Re: Big John Flaherty Re: EuroVans have more passenger room
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 9 Mar 2002 22:26:53 +1200
He needs a high-roof Hiace.
Custom Front & Rear Sun Roof for Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:28:52 EDT
go to: http://www.streetbeatonline.com/sunconkit.html chris
Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 16 May 2008 10:55:47 -0700
...and the smooth overall shape, 0f the Adveturewagon roof is is CONSIDERABL better in terms of roof drag than a westy. The westy roof...
85 vanagon roof repair - fiberglass and the holes
Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:02:15 -0700
A few months ago I drove into the carport with the roof up. Ripped out the mounting bolts for the lift mechinism, destroyed the...
Re: roof rack vs trailer
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Fri, 9 Dec 2011 18:39:30 -0800
...15:32 Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET> > napisał(a): > > > I too had noticed the drop in gas mileage with the > roof rack on...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:24:48 -0700
...Monday, October 24, 2011 10:18:37 PM >�> Seriously!!! your worried about what drag there is on a roof rack. WOW!!! > >The difference in...
WCM Roof Seals (minus the Kool Seal)
Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
Wed, 27 Mar 1996 14:20:54 -0800
Well, last weekend we took the old rubber seals off of Lief's roof. They were still in fair conditions but we wanted to...
Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:04:00 -0700
...anyone ever worked out anything that would assist in lifting the roof? I >> have come up with a couple in my mind, but they...
Re: weight of back pack was Re: roof rack for 84 Westie
Historical mailing list - Emmet McGovern
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 15:31:38 -0400
...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: weight of back pack was Re: roof rack for 84 Westie >>Usually the back pack im wearing to the...
Re: Skylight modification question
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:41:22 -0700
...Try matching a piece of cardboard that is the exact size of the hole required to the area on the roof. That's a...
Cutting the roof off!!! Wanna help?
Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:28:22 -0800
Well, this Sunday, I am planning on cutting the roof off the blue van to prepare for transplanting the pop top off Texas. Anyone...
Re: Van insolation
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 2 Apr 2022 03:48:46 +0000
Quick Roof is the brand name of the stuff I used. It's a roll of metal foil backed with an asphalt mix about...
canvas replacement
Historical mailing list - RHS Linux User
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 12:45:23 -0400
...My Westy ('84) also had the aluminum strips holding the canvas to the poptop and roof - #2 phillips on the poptop, #1 phillips on...
Re: Best Roof Vent gasket replacement?
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 14:43:12 -0500
...Best Roof Vent gasket replacement? | >------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Unusual Accessory
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Sat, 19 May 2007 20:11:14 +0000
...It's an aluminum ladder that attaches to the rear hatch and a roof rack. I got it off a passenger van, and I...
Re: Audi ripped open by backhoe (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 18 Dec 2000 23:04:40 +1200
...The goob on the backhoe revs the diesel up and takes a >claw at the roof of the 200!!!! While the announcer is whining...
Re: replacement of fresh air fan
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:49:01 +0100
Could you be a little more specific on the rubber roofing material. What do roofers use this for Thanks Clive '88 Syncro ----- Original Message...
Re: CCC's bay area explosives extravaganza!
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 2 Jul 1996 20:29:07 -0300
...We watched in awe as it dropped > behind the roof of the houses, bright flashes lit up the rooflines, lights > came one all over...