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  • Re: Adventurewagon high top molds
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 18:05:20 -0600
    ...Help me decide exactly how much I should be drooling over these adventurewagen tops. Don't they kill your highway gas mileage? How big...
  • Re: bURNINGvAN 2008
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:06:37 -0800
    ...adventures, fireworks, flames, > and probably food [especially if Pensioner shows, um, good chili and > stuff]. > > Of course the wild unrestrained sex, madcap adventures and...
  • Re: Vanagon welding and Argon prices
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:17:56 -0800
    ...what are other prices out > there? > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW > Adventure Rider > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco...
  • Re: The final answer on the "city light" debate
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:03:57 -0800
    ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, December 12, 2008 11:29, Mike S wrote: > > At...
  • Re: Road Story to share
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:37:34 -0400
    ...it is really all about the people we encounter during our adventures and bus gatherings that matter. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus...
  • Re: Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 6 Jun 2009 16:32:44 -0500
    ...For how long, who knows.... > > Jim > > * '84 1.9 Adventurewagen >
  • Aahhh - vacation
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:51:55 -0800 (PST)
    I am taking off for a sea kayaking trip to Baha California (Bahia de Los Angeles, guiding through UCD Outdoor Adventure) and a week...
  • Will Self's last post?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Fri, 12 May 95 9:42:30 PDT
    Why no more <f> posts from Will Self? No more adventures of Willy and von Wokker? No more "altered" poetry and songs? Are we...
  • Re: Inuvik Mead request.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 14:43:02 -0800 (PST)
    So Dan Houg says: > > I think mead would be appropriate for this adventure. It is one of > the oldest drinks known to humankind and...
  • Re: westy tipping?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 01 Aug 94 22:28:02 EDT
    ...This left thing is a piece of propaganda put out by Adventurewagon in the late 1980s to support why their campers are supposed to...
  • 1984 Vanagon "Adventure Wagon" what is it?
    Historical mailing list - PRH
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 21:42:35 -0700
    I saw an ad for this in the local paper. Has anyone heard of this = particular type of conversion? If so, what type is...
  • diesel beelhousings vs gas (for swaps)
    Historical mailing list - D.Belick
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 17:16:53 -0700
    ...shaft combo will work if the shaft is shortened? By how much? Is the bolt pattern the same? thanks in advance, Dan 84 Adventurewagon
  • 6.3 TDI MOTOR
    Historical mailing list - bigw
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 12:51:25 -0400
    ...Any one have a recomendation for engine rebuilders in CAL for a 2.1? Former owner of 68 WESTIE, 73 ADVENTUREWAGEN,84 GL,85GL...
  • Re: What is "Jury-rigged"? (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Tue, 12 Jun 2001 20:35:01 -1000
    ...What is "Jury-rigged"? (NO VANAGON CONTENT) > John Gotti's first trial was jury-rigged. > > Garrett Adams - Stockton, CA > 83� Adventurewagen GL >
  • Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 21:42:20 -0800
    It's time for me to replace the pop-top canvas. Maybe I could get a price on one of these marvelous items? I...
  • Removing mudflap from behind drivers side door
    Historical mailing list - Wayne Adamson
    Tue, 30 May 2006 21:54:00 -0700
    ...Wayne " The difference between an adventure and an ordeal is attitude"(unknown) KLR650A14-1976 R60/6-1995 R100RT-1991VW Westy GL-ABC 6461 MOA...
  • New old van in town
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 30 May 2007 18:18:34 -0700
    Coming back from a popular dive tonight my brother-in-law drew my attention to an aircooled Adventurewagen. Pale yellow with a white top...
  • Re: Looking for Vanagon Rental
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:29:55 -0600
    ...bob http://www.imua-tour.com/ http://www.gb-adventures.com/ http://www.alohacampers.com/ http://www.hawaiiinfoguide.com/hawaii_carrental.htm _________________________________________________________________ Use video...
  • Re: Tach needed, anyone able to help, and trip report
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:22:11 +0000
    ...folks, > >        We just returned from a 10 day travel and camping adventure in our > 84 Westfalia. > >        One thing I learned is that Heidi and...
  • Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:06:41 -0800
    ...in the 60s - people have forgotten > about the keep it simple way of doing things. > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider > >
  • Re: Solar shower
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:24:52 -0700
    ...http://www.jps.net/gadams/aw/brochure.zip Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • T4 to T1 book
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 96 17:17:29 PST
    ...Thanks, Jeff jeff_lorentzen@adventure.com
  • Plastic seat track inserts
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Thu, 13 May 1999 21:37:59 -0700
    ...Any opinions are appreciated as to usefulness or any special installation hints? Garrett Adams 1983.5 Adventurewagen GL
  • Re: 16 inch wheel inquiry
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:48:57 -0700
    ...convertible 84 vanagon 93 fox Dar Crammond wrote: > I am looking at purchasing some 16" wheels for my Adventurewagen. > I hate to pay retail.
  • FW: Agilis Tires
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Fri, 4 May 2001 11:32:16 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams - Stockton, CA 1983.5 Adventurewagen GL
  • RE: Interesting item on eBay web site item#1600360780: VW Joker Westfalia Wohnmobil o. T�V f�r 1.-DM
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Sun, 27 May 2001 13:21:22 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams - Stockton, CA 1983.5 Adventurewagen GL
  • Re: Overheating during idling
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 14:46:06 +1200
    ...Thanks! > >Vee >87 Syncro Westy >85 Adventurewagen > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo >http://search.yahoo.com Fans not switching...
  • Need Coolant Hose in Denver today
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 4 Dec 2004 14:23:22 -0700
    ...Just srpung a leak in one of the small odd collant hoses, 87 Adventure Wagen. Any idea where he might get a new or...
  • Re: trip report and photos--Utah desert
    Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
    Thu, 17 Mar 2005 20:19:25 -0800
    Thanks for the glimpse of your adventure, Richard. That was sheer inspiration to us desert rats. It looks like some lonely country, just the...
  • Call for Camping recipes
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:08:13 -0700
    ...good road, good adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html www.roadhaus.com...
  • Re: looking for some body parts
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:09:11 -0400
    ...Where are you located? Chris Gronski 86 Syncro AdventureWesty 87 Syncro PartsVan On 6/27/06, Brian Honan <cartruckbus@gmail.com> wrote: > Looking to...
  • Re: smoked tail lights
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:44:02 -0700
    ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Sat, August 22, 2009 11:08, Raimund Feussner wrote: > Exactly...
  • Re: Old posts mirrors and other adventures
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Mon, 6 May 2002 13:24:28 -0700
    ...With a vanagon each day can be a new adventure... cheers, pensioner (who mounted an audi 8x2" windshield mount mirror and can see better...
  • Re: [Syncro] Lot of Vanagon stuff on eBay!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:38:15 -0800
    ...time - someone's gonna get hurt!� :-) David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Mon, December 29, 2008...
  • Re: Adventurewagen Hi-top camper for sale
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:06:03 -0500
    ...COM> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 12:53 PM Subject: Re: Adventurewagen Hi-top camper for sale > OK, > > I admit I throw things on...
  • Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:22:50 -0600
    ...they're still in place. >> >> What should I do >> next? >> >> David Marshall >> VW Adventure Driver and BMW >> Adventure Rider >> >> HasenWerk >> http://www.hasenwerk.ca...
  • Re: Adventurewagen
    Historical mailing list - David..M
    Tue, 27 Apr 1999 09:14:46 -0400
    Garrett Adams wrote: > > It's an Adventurewagen conversion made in Fort Bragg, CA on the Northern > California coast. They did VW camper conversions from...
  • 81 maximum battery dimensions?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Wed, 01 May 1996 14:37:31 -0400
    ...access to it, does anybody know the maximum battery dimensions for fitting under the driver's seat? any brand preferrences? thanks, matthew (81 adventurewagen)
  • Re: O2 Red Warning Light?
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Fri, 4 Jun 1999 14:15:52 -0700
    ...Madeline 15 Years of Westie Adventures '90 Syncro Westie [text/html]
  • home from Chicago
    Historical mailing list - James Ruch
    Mon, 1 May 2000 10:39:19 PDT
    Hi List We made it back from Chicago, with some adventure, as planned but I was unable to get onlist last week. 'Hope no...
  • Re: New Westy friend on first cross-country roadtrip, please read
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 3 Nov 2002 14:44:55 -0400
    > I would appreciate any dependable Vanagon connections / offers of > help as needed along those routes, should any issues arise on her > adventure west. Print...
  • Re: Adventurewagen top molds for free!? IS ANYONE GETTING THEM?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:49:58 -0800
    YOOO DA MAN! > I don't really have time for this kind of silliness this > month, but since the > molds are stored less than...
  • Re: Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
    Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:28:34 -0600
    ...Leaving this weekend for another adventure in the Westy > from St. Paul through Canada to Bay of Fundy Novia Scotia and return via > New...
  • We lost an icon last night - Boston Bob Donalds
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:22:15 -0600
    ...may the road ahead be filled with bliss and good adventure Larry & Maggie
  • Re: Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:42:43 -0700
    ...Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure > Isn't this the same story we discussed last year? Didn't we decide the > driver was a putz? > > -- Gnarlie...
  • Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:30:51 -0800
    ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Thu, December 17, 2009 02:27, David Beierl wrote: > At...
  • Re: New T3 - engine options.
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:55:50 -0800
    ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, December 5, 2008...
  • Re: Where is Mecca?
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:22:53 -0700
    ...Markus in Pismo Beach with The Girl ('87 Westy) who's going to get cleaned up this weekend for our adventure to Tucson next...
  • Re: misc. ramblings about locations
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Jul 1994 12:07:47 +0800
    ...up, I volunteer my driveway as a starting point for this adventure! And, yes you can all park your cars here. I suppose you...
  • Re: EVs, Vintage Meet
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Jul 1996 16:44:26 -0400
    ...Anyone else checked this out? The name of the company is Adventure Werks and they rent Westys in Seattle, Phoenix and Salt Lake City...
  • Re: Fixing polyethylene
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Tue, 30 May 2000 00:50:46 -0700
    ...Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
  • 1986 Adventurewagen camper for sale
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 00:55:08 -0400
    Once again...nice camper, hightop, electric fridge bigger and better than a Westy's, furnace, shower, real wood cabinetry, bigger skylight, more lights, bigger...
  • Re: Vanagon Sighting in Jersey City
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Wed, 19 Jan 2005 21:32:55 -0500
    Not me but I have my 87 syncro adventurewagen on Ogden ave in the summer months. They are rare in this area for sure...
  • Re: ADVENTUREWAGEN HIGH ROOF MOLDS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 23:08:32 EST
    In a message dated 2/4/05 9:11:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, kelphoto@SHAW.CA writes: > If there is a market save...
  • Help for Moderating and / or Admin Duties for Vanagon List
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:36:53 -0600
    ...no interest? good road, good adventure, good life larry chase roadhaus.com
  • Re: Snow, 4wd vehicles and syncros
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:27:31 -0800
    ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Sun, January 31, 2010 13:53, mcneely4@cox.net wrote...
  • Re: Baja Whale Trip....incredible
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Sun, 7 Jan 2018 14:37:31 -0600
    ...Man, it's just such a great >>>> adventure!!! >>>> >>>> >>>>
  • Re: 11th year on the list and how it has matured.
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:36:28 -0800
    ...see a few more prime numbers! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, November 28, 2008...
  • Re: Heart vs. Head
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:01 -0800
    ...bunch of other mojo stirring toys! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Thu, November 19, 2009...
  • Re: [WetWesties] (unknown)
    Historical mailing list - Danny
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:01:31 -0700
    ...Re: [WetWesties] (unknown) To: "Adventurewagen" <Adventurewagen@yahoogroups.com>, "Vanagon" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>, "westfalia Group" <westfalia@yahoogroups.com>, "Wetwesties" <wetwesties@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday...