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• Re: Rear hatch ... inside openers?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Jul 1995 13:25:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...trigger" and then out thru a little hole in the panel. BTW...one of the nice features of the EV is that it has...
• Re: Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 18:03:26 -0500
  ...I got a picture of this conversion BTW that 6 cly cast aluminum intake plenum looks REAL COOL. John
• removing radiator
  Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 20:56:22 -0700
  Here I am, another list junkie waiting to ask a question. BTW, thanks guys for all the hard work on the list. Has anyone...
• Re: parts near D.C.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 07:43:25 -0400
  ...could cc: me on that posting, I'd be much obliged. BTW: do you think there's a newsgroup for folks who own AMC...
• Re: Jesus and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 22:59:11 -0330
  ...apple green that vw used on the later type 2's. BTW the only other time I've heard reference to chartreuse is in...
• Re: Friday musings to get you thinking (some Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:17:12 -0700
  ...It'll be a great way to reduce traffic congestion! BTW, how come there wasn't a vanagon in any of the mad max...
• Canoe Carrying on a westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 07:42:06 -0800
  ...Thanks for sharing your inventions, Frank! BTW, the best time to buy a canoe is winter time. I got a great deal on a...
• Re: customer service opinion needed about list vendor
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 18:02:59 -0800
  ...Now, what's this about reliability? .....Oh, BTW, she now has over 107,000 on the original engine. Phil in Bakersfield Tom and Dana...
• Re: KYB Shocks That Dont Fit
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:54:00 -0700
  ...is more likely on the van and/or with previous install.... BTW, if you are in the Pacific NW area, the KYB shocks that...
• alternator blue wire
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 29 May 2002 10:54:54 -0500
  ...This is on an 87, btw. When I replaced my alternator, there wasn't the same connection for the blue wire as was on...
• Re: Suburban heater verses Plat Cat?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 23:14:37 -0500
  ...Sure am glad I got a Propex furnace years ago! (Which, BTW, are available once again for around $500) Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987...
• Re: This is the real deal-----US Government surplus auction---NVC
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 17:40:31 -0700
  ...and submarines. Never bid on those, couldn't afford the fuel.... BTW, never saw a Vanagon or Westy on one of those auctions. And...
• Re: WINNING NOTIFICATION!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 17:43:23 -0500
  ...Congratulations!" How many of these do you get in a day? BTW, lots of scams out there asking you to apply for home loans...
• Re: 91Gl Fiberglass Bumper Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:46:30 -0500
  ...Don't have it on hand rite now. > > Thanks. > > > BTW- only need to peal the DS about 20 inches to make the repair to...
• Re: Pro Tip - Vanagon Seat Belt Inertia Reel
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:19:44 -0700
  ...Where were you last night? :) BTW, before I reinserted the belt I wound the inertia reel a couple of turns tighter than it was...
• Fuel Sender gasket
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:11:24 -0700
  ...Should i just put it back together and hope all is good? oh and BTW i don't recommend doing this indoors in the...
• Re: Fryeday topic: Would you do this for your vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:36:33 -0500
  Hmmm, Ferris Bueller just came to mind. BTW, the house is/was for sale <http://tinyurl.com/kws2lq> Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD...
• NVC - collision damage on non-Vanagon -- some off-list advice needed
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:36:46 -0400
  ...Any thoughts on how to deal with the issue? Thank you, John BTW, the Suburban drove away with some scratches on its rear bumper
• Re: the supreme silliness - a fryedayean idea for a vanagon pyramid scheme ... :)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:25:24 -0600
  ...Is it my imagination? Miguel BTW I'll be driving to Baja in a couple of months, so your way into my heart will...
• valve stem seals...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 09:38:41 EST
  ...do need them are they included in the standard engine gasket kit? BTW, this is a 1600 DP I'm werkin on... TIA, christian
• EV and other Distributors
  Historical mailing list - hal
  Sun, 18 May 97 10:38:23 EDT
  ...Anyhow, does this distributor loss impoly anything about our van and its future? BTW our mileage is 42.5k Thanks in advance... Hal Roth
• Re: Brighter(tail) lights
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 11:54:48 -0500
  <snip> BTW the Bug Out was cancelled(first time ever.. I think) due to weather. The show is becoming a bore. The spring show...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:11:44 -0600
  ...Are you perhaps thinking of the 16V four that was available in earlier Passats? BTW, if you're thinking of engine conversions, look at...
• Re: Plastic "chrome" trim @ windshield gasket
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 19:55:36 EST
  ...You'd have blacked-out rubber. That may actually look cool. BTW your qestion was not too clear. I'm assuming that you're...
• Re: Washing your Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:52:32 -0700
  ...Am I stuck? How could I resurrect the smooth fiberglass underneath? Or am I doomed? BTW-- what kind of paint are you using (just...
• Re: Nice Rubber Floor Mats
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 22:40:52 EDT
  In a message dated 10/8/03 10:31:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Jkpvw@AOL.COM writes: > BTW I picked them up at...
• Re: GPS Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 18:17:35 -0700
  ...the place of a = bazillion maps that I'm now carrying...BTW...budget won't allow = $600....some recommendations would be appreciated...Thanks....Chuck....
• Re: Seats wanted for 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 23:50:30 EST
  ...out of the budget. > > I'm near King of Prussia, PA BTW. > > Thanks, > Bryan > yea. me. ive got 2 pairs of tan capt chairs...
• different distributors for the 1.9 ??
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 14:12:32 -0700
  ...Are these interchangeable ???? and, when looking at the distributor where would I find these numbers anyway? btw.....anybody have one (for an 85) that...
• Re: OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 23:55:45 -0500
  ...to Grant's Pass, not Bear Creek Road (in my Tristar, btw). That was a few years ago, but US 199 even had some...
• Re: overheating 82
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 19:28:51 EDT
  ...Well I know better now, I guess!? > > BTW I'm new to this internet thing, so thanks in advance and "see" you > > later. > > The...
• turning brown to black
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:05:23 -0400
  ...I don't know how it will work under automotive conditions. BTW, I replaced my A/C condenser after the SC crash with a...
• Re: Reassembly part 2
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:57:51 -0700
  ...footwell treatment, I think that's much better than factory method. Btw, can you remind me about the paint colour/code? It looks great...
• Tire pressure '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Art Ames
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:30:59 -0500
  ...Would there be a bit less sway by reducing pressure a tad? BTW, 4,400 miles on maiden voyage( for me) so far for...
• 1985 Westy Auto Window Sticker and photo
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:36:57 -0400
  ...to the first 85 Westy/Auto owner to respond to me... BTW, rear and upper cabinet are still in the vehicle, nice condition, side...
• Re: Kitchen gutter/tray
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:58:17 EDT
  ...i have some FS, btw.. chris ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 16:38:45 -0600 (CST)
  ...the plumbling section till I found the elbows and the hose. BTW use CPVC 'cause regular PVC will deform with the heat of the...
• [f] Does anyone else have this problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Feb 95 21:54:00 EST
  ...they almost always choose the '87.... (might have something to do with the seating arrangement, though :-) BTW, we put another 800 miles on the...
• Re: Martha's roof coating (Kool Seal price/availability)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 12:17:49 -0500 (CDT)
  ...without cracking and is a lovely shade of plain ol' white. BTW, Kool Seal goes for about 14 dollars a gallon at your local...
• Re: bus for sale: in germany. :)
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Tue, 25 Apr 95 10:06:46 EDT
  This is a highroof camper, BTW... > Article: de.markt.misc.12920 > From: zxfuzzy@p-fuzzy.kbbs.org (Martin Behrendt) > Subject: VW-Bus Camper z...
• Re: free van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 11:49:00 -0700
  ...I would be there with Krylon in hand and do a thorough "roach check" before I left the lot. -ellis\ BTW: Summer travelers passing...
• Re: Viper militia and VWs (#2)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 1996 16:17:54 -0700
  ...Nope, I don't think these boys were interested in stink bombs. -ellis\ BTW: Why are many of the posts getting posted in pairs...
• dometic fridge running away
  Historical mailing list - rob hatcher
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 18:14:57 -0500
  ...What gives? BTW I removed the fuse so it won't run the battery down. Rob '87 GL Camper (tentatively for sale)
• Re: Tire thread - my mechanic disagrees
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:32:39 -0400
  ...If a tire is capable of holding 1500 lbs, some idiot will push it > to 1600 and sue when it blows. > > BTW, I think...
• Re: wanted: new 205 mxl tires
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 00:58:20 +0200
  ...PerL 87 Syncro 112i Btw, I think you are lucky owning a Tristar. I'm envious.
• Re: Free 87'Westy Propan Tank!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:26:02 EST
  ...s UPS's take on this, anyone know? i have to ship a tank, and hope they'll take it.. (BTW, its empty) chris
• Re: Recommend? Transmission Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 May 2000 11:57:04 -0700
  ...you will see why I go with specialist with good reputations. BTW, AA is just outside Seattle. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909...
• Re: FS 87 Syncro Westy w/90K miles
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 11:36:30 EDT
  ...glad to see someones trying to be phunny on phriday again.. BTW, what ever happened to the unca joel's "weekle stats"? havent seen...
• Re: Full Moon in Joon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 07:04:35 -0700
  It was "Blue Moon of Kentucky", and it was Bill Monroe. BTW, Paul McCartney did a real nice version of it on his "Unplugged...
• Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 30 May 2001 14:28:33 -0600
  BTW Issue two had an interesting article on rebuilding the 2.1 waterleaker. It was only part one though, so I have to get...
• Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 20:38:58 -0700
  ...375K, 185K, and 112K, btw. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "PSavage" <psavage@SABER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 7...
• Re: Windshield "How-To"
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 23:10:52 -0700
  Good Stuff Award- btw, I want to add my input from another quarter: <http://www.scirocco.org> Goto the Tech Procedures, Misc. section. My...
• Re: [Re: Wipers wont Park when turned off??]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 15:14:57 MDT
  ...In a message dated 7/23/01 1:52:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << BTW - Aristotle Sagan is NOT...
• Re: third vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 9 May 2003 21:16:18 -0700
  ...really interested in these new vans if they were being imported. BTW, I noticed on the spec page that the 4wd seems to be...
• Re: New Member
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:34:46 -0500
  ...found you sleeping in your Westy in front of my house. BTW, Tim Fong's looking for Burning Van. Are you up for it...
• Need 2 pair of adjustable armreats - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:38:19 -0500
  ...posts,,,no one has gotten back to me....PLEASE!....Thanks....Chuck.... BTW: We're leaving for Oregon Fri 8/3...from CA... 99 NB...
• The red or the blue
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:38:59 -0700
  ...What say you O' oracles of all Vanagon knowledge! BTW, the H&R's are great... no more clearance issue getting into my garage...
• front seats
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 13:20:45 -0800
  ...lying about? Will seats from other years/models fit my van? BTW, these do have the captain's swivels. Thanks for any help, Skip...
• Re: Thieves - Again
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:57:21 -0500
  ...Then they'll go for everything else! > BTW with metal prices way up right now expect more of it.
• R-134 AVAILABLE IN WISCONSIN FOR 140 DAYS to public
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:33:43 -0700
  ...public. They also have retrofit kits. No FREEZE-12 though...whaaaaaa. BTW, if you are not from Wisconsin you may not know that buying...