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• Re: My first Subi ride
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 3 May 2007 11:35:15 -0700
  And here I was getting a secret thrill from sanding and priming rust spots on my Westy with Tremclad. "ooh yahh.... Tremclad" ;^) Neil. On...
• My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
  ...Upper control Arms Sandblast and paint Front & installed 4 Lemforder OEM Bushings LEM=3652201 . New Radial Arm Bushings - PowerFlex Polyurethane, sand blasted and enameled...
• Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:56:10 -0700
  ...or refrigerator, but does have two terra-cotta flower pots, some sand, some water, and a towel." I guess I should-a wrote, "Assuming...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:21:35 -0700
  ...27 82 410 3030 > 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa > PO Box 785700, Sandton, 2146, South Africa > www.investec.com > > -----Original Message...
• Re: door handle finish
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:58:05 -0700
  ...I've had pretty good luck painting with semi-flat black then 3 coats of clearcoat, lightly sanded to reduce the gloss. Steve Sandlin...
• Re: can I paint chrome bumpers?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 14:41:40 -0500
  ...job------ Start with 180 grit on an electric or air obital sander first. If that doesn't cut the surface of the chrome start...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:17:15 -0400
  ...Thanks for taking the time to > > forward that ebay link for the Subaue sandwitch plate.I contacted that > OK wath is Subaue sandwitch plate...
• story: crossing the Sahara - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 05 Feb 95 17:41:27 CST
  ...In the blowing sand we could barely see 50-feet. Suddenly a soldier appeared in the headlights. I had to swerve hard to the...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:34:38 -0800
  ...Then >> I spray-glued 100 grit sandpaper to 3/4 inch smooth plywood, mounted >> the sanding surface on a table, and sanded the head...
• Re: Minimum tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:50:59 -0400
  ...If going in sandy areas is part of your routine besides really needing a Syncro you should at least re-evaluate your tire and...
• Re: WTB: Stove face
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 06:59:24 EST
  ...Before masking I sanded smooth the plate with #220 sandpaper and cleaned it well with paint prep. After all was masked, I spray painted...
• Re: winter westy showers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:58:19 -0600
  ...Stan On Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:25:08 -0600 Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > What about one of the inflatable kiddie wading...
• California Connected "The predator next door"
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 29 Sep 2006 19:58:14 -0700
  ...John lives in San Diego Sandy Eggo county in his Westy at WalMart. I'll leave the rest to the viewer's discretion. www...
• Death to step rust!! AKA that problem with the footwells
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 16:54:51 -0500
  ...On my 90 Vanagon GL I have has to sand it down and use cold galvanizing primer before repainting to stop it from spreading...
• Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 21:11:36 -0700
  ...A Dremel Moto-Tool is a variable speed electric hobby tool with a million different bits and things including grinders, sanders, drill bits, etc...
• Re: A Vanagon of a Different Color
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:52:38 -0400
  ...Car > is in the paint > booth for a very short time. > A good paint job involves sanding between every coat, not just before the...
• Re: oil pressure wire
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:36:16 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• Subject: Re: 2-Ton Axle stands - Good enough for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:06:35 EDT
  ...Still plenty for a Vanagon, unless you fill it with sand. Erik Valeur 83 diesel Vanagon 87 Vanagon 83 GTi 98 Beetle
• Re: WTB slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:55:55 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe Huntsville, TX '84 Wolfsburg Westy (engine fire victim) '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail...
• Locking Gas CAp Needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:10:50 -0600
  ...Anyone selling one, with or without keys? Thanks, Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Add photos...
• Re: 84 Wolfsburg Westfalia owner
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:09:47 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Bus '00 New Beetle
• A/C rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 6 May 1995 15:38:54 +0000
  ...My van is a '90, and has a Sanden compressor. It took 2.5 weeks to get this done. The a/c place (who...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:36:10 -0700
  ...I can really tell the difference in > sand. I have been into Canyon de Chelly and on the Medano > Pass Road in Great Sand...
• Re: Axxess plastic key
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:13:39 -0700
  ...Just my two centavos, BenT Sent from my mobile device On Oct 29, 2009, at 6:52 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Buried My Dog Friend-NVC I don't care
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 03:06:26 -0800
  ...Stephen --- On Tue, 3/3/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Buried My Dog Friend-NVC...
• Re: Looking for support...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 20:58:01 -0500
  ...Then I had a barndoor and a sandblaster. Now I have a sandblaster and a...nub! I have a question. The more prosaic barndoors...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 22 May 2011 08:38:34 -0700
  ...This plastic piece acts like a sump and collects sands and grits sucked into the intake. I can provide a photo if you would...
• Re: Tune Up or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:50:54 -0500
  ...But that > could just be me. > > Stephen > > --- On *Sun, 9/14/08, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>* wrote: > > From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: vanagon in sand dunes wallpaper for win9x/nt
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 29 May 2000 02:24:59 +0200
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Subject: [VANAGON] vanagon in sand dunes wallpaper for win9x/nt > >Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:08:26 -0500 > > > >i...
• Re: Bucko update - electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:23:14 -0800
  ...Someone recently stated that he "sanded" his contacts and I shuddered. Most contact systems will have *some* sort of coating over the copper, tin...
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 18:36:01 -0800
  ...We get sandstorms with little chips and flakes of rock in the mix for good measure. I've seen the leading (into the wind...
• POR-15 Products
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 02:31:11 -0500
  ...After sanding, coat manifold with the heat-resistant paint of your choice, either Factory Manifold Gray, POR-20 Brilliant Aluminum, or Satin Black (Black...
• Re: Compromised Email-Possibly
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 14 May 2011 13:19:42 -0500
  ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com...
• Re: Best color to paint my GL - Group Results
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:01:06 -0600
  On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Good pint, Don > you guys had a pint and...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:18:27 -0600
  ...Miguel On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 6:08 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Mystery solved.  Bad spark plug wires.  Running sweetly...
• Sanden 508 A/C Compressor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 16:40:12 EDT
  Volks; What is a good source for these? New or rebuilt. Thanks Temporarily Internetless Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC> _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy...
• Re: Wanted...vanagon part (door handle)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 08:30:10 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
• digitool with digijet on '84
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 19:58:26 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Bus '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer...
• locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:41:04 -0600
  ...Slip? Install some paddle tires and off you go across the sand......Right? What do you guys think? Malibu Tony......85' Westy.......1.9L...
• 85 Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:19:32 -0500
  ...Runs Great! $2500. (412) 741-9409" Good Luck, Sandy
• Re: NVC AC compressor seal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:03:38 -0500
  ...NVC AC compressor seal > Can anyone recommend a source for a shaft seal kit for a Sanden 508 AC > compressor? > Thanks, > Larry A.
• Re: FS in Austin TX-Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:09:16 -0400
  HOLY COW! This makes the '85 I sold for $2500 look like a bargain! 2008/9/17 Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> > Sorry, Works...
• Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:49:15 -0500
  ...Yes, I felt > pretty certain about the sanding and filling, figured that a reasonable > person might have a shot at preping the area with...
• That krylon espresso brown paint
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:53:53 -0700
  ...So some years ago I sanded and painted them with the only paint I had in hand, satin black. Sure it had a rat...
• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:43:10 -0400
  ...Larry A. '91 GL/Carat Vinnie On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Can someone take...
• Re: FS Westy Austin-Cheap
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 14 May 2009 20:11:34 -0500
  ...Why hasn't is sold? > http://sanmarcos.craigslist.org/cto/1139031207.html > > --- On Thu, 5/14/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > From...
• Re: Syncro on the Dunes?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 08:23:07 -0700 (MST)
  On Mon, 25 Nov 1996 20:46:07 -0600 Paul Anderson <ghostwriter@earthlink.net> wrote: > How well does a Syncro Westy fare on sand...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 28 May 2020 13:25:14 -0500
  ...I presume you need a > > sandwich adaptor to supply the cooler and I would use an inline > thermostat > > and not one in the sandwich...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 22:31:53 -0800
  ...Now you should here > that engine scream :-) Finally, i love that color, but it show every little > mistake (close to black) wile sanding it...
• Everybus 2007 (Our First Time)
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:08:35 -0400
  ...Thanks to everyone (and you know who you are) for all the friendship, conversation and camaraderie that you provided to Sandy and me, and...
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:53:25 -0400
  17mm : ) On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 12:36 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Can anyone tell me the size of the...
• Re: Mud Flap Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:23:06 EDT
  In a message dated 98-09-09 14:08:19 EDT, keepsake@PANGEA.CA writes: << I thought of sandwiching the damaged area between two...
• BBQ
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 12:59:17 -0400
  ...Pyromid camp cooking system (Friday) Actually, my specialties are slow smoked BBQ beef brisket, Southern style pulled pork sandwiches... Oh, now there's a...
• repairing seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Sat, 19 May 2001 18:52:57 -0400
  is there anywhere on the web that outlines how to repair seam rust on Vanagons??? I was thinking of sandblasting the rust off and...
• Re: changing lock security
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 23:52:40 -0500
  Steve Sandlin wrote: > There are many other ways to increase security on our vans before touching > the locks. ... There are just other areas in...
• Re: New guy needs help
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 20:54:09 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN...
• good video showing South African Vanagons and Syncros on surf mov ie " Endless Summer ll"
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 22:40:08 -0500
  Hey guys check out " Endless Summer ll"......it's got some good shots of the SA Vanagon crossing some sand dunes and also some...
• heading south to Sandy Eggo
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 06:10:12 -0700
  on short notice and too soon after holidays, but friend and myself are driving my van from Victoria to San Diego (flume delivery). Leaving...
• WTB: 2.1 Heads in Soutern Ontario
  Historical mailing list - JayVWGuy
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 23:29:24 -0400
  ...filled 'em with crap and sanded them down. Jay
• Re: sliding door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 07:54:22 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle