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• Easy torque wrench calibration
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:49:20 -0700
  ...owned: '59 beetle, '57 Porsche 356A, '62 VW camper, '66 Deluxe Microbus, '70 Westy, '81 diesel Rabbit
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept - HEY, IT LOOKS BETTER THAN THE EV!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:32:45 EST
  In a message dated 1/8/01 4:28:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ari@OLTECO.COM writes: > http://forums.vwvortex.com/vwbb/Forum20...
• Re: Subject: Re: Design of a New Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 16:04:06 -0800
  Kim wrote: This is one of the bug-a-boos in many concept cars. Conforming to safety specs may require changes in the concept...
• Re: QT Video of New Microbus From Germany
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 19:45:11 -0500
  ...shows a quick time video movie which describes the new >> Vanagon/Microbus (what ever they are calling it). >> >> It visually shows all the ideas...
• In Sunny California :)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 19:13:09 -0400
  ...Well, I have to go change the gear oil in April, the 66 standard microbus, as it doesn't sound too good. It has...
• Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:35:36 -0500
  If you're interested in the new VW Microbus, check out the June "Automobile" Magazine, as they have a picture of it. Page 68...
• Re: ultimate sleeper porsche rusting van -- just for fun post, skip if you ar...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 09:44:01 EDT
  ...especially in the Microbus/splitty circuits.. lowered splittys w/ cool rims.. not always because it looks "cool", moreso because they are just too damn...
• poptop edge rubber seal
  Historical mailing list - alan sinclair
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 13:43:54 -0700
  ...replacements via this let? new to this (tho i had a microbus back in the 70's) so most probably more questions to come...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:45:38 -0500
  just wondering if people are bringing them into the US. Are there issues? It would seem with the amount of van fans in CA...
• Re: Ideas on my '67 microbus??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 22:25:51 -0600
  ...I recently bought a 1967 VW Microbus in unbelievably. I think I got the car for a good deal (about $3500) Any thoughts are...
• `66 electrical, `61 microbus dilemna...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 11 May 1995 20:53:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I know of a `61 microbus for sale. (700.00/ pretty negotiable!) This is probably the most complete bus I have ever seen! (Even...
• Re: Of course a vanagon is a bus!
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 19:22:55 -0700
  That does it! I'm going to buy the Microbus emblem. I followed the link and found the original VW of South Africa emblems...
• Re: Cars to drive before you die
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:06:21 -0700
  Dude, they're talking split window microbus there... On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM, RICHARD KOERNER <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > Just...
• RE: pictures of "Red", my 1966 microbus project
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Sep 1994 16:07:44 -0400 (EDT)
  It's nice to see some bus scans - any more out there (Lee G?) waiting for us to enjoy? Please post URL's if...
• FS: vanagon factory "jailbars" rear window trim
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:04:24 EST
  ...of your vanagons rear window - just like the '67 down deluxe microbuses... purpose is decoration, retro style, and the protect the glass from luggage...
• Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
  Oettinger Microbus CAR, June 1984 The big story is a 30 per cent increase in both power and torque. But the nicest feature is...
• Re: [vanagon] Share some vanagon video
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:34:22 -0800
  ...Microbus <microbus_chan@yahoo.com.tw> > > > > Date: Jan 26, 2008 8:57 AM > > > > Subject: [vanagon] Share some vanagon video > > > > To: vanagon@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > > > Vanagons...
• Re: Asking VW about plans for a new microbus
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 10 Jan 2015 12:26:42 -0800
  ...Asking VW about plans for a new microbus Better link... http://tinyurl.com/pe6cbzg Thanks for sharing this! Jack R. The Euro is currently...
• Re: FWD: MICRO BUS Concept at Detroit Autoshow..
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 15:43:07 -0800
  ...The short front overhang of the 1950s to '70s Microbus, which the Germans nicknamed "Bully," doesn't crash-test well. Now VW's head...
• Re: Spring Jamboree and how my bus stacked up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 96 12:54 EDT
  ...Congratulations, Matthew! It is nice to know that winners do come out of this list. =================================================== Raul Wilma (1982 Westfalia) Larsen (1956 Microbus) "I take...
• Re: New Microbus Website
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 23:50:34 -0600
  35 G's--no way! I was under the impression that the Volkswagen, was the people's car, not King Faruk's! The new...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:22:59 -0400
  ...Mention of the Possible New MicroBus >> >> ** B Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET> wrote: ** >> >>>> I did not know that. I knew that VW had "Tuned" the...
• Look What I found
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  6 Nov 1996 16:14:25 -0800
  ...A German minivan? Remember the first one, the VW microbus/transporter? What a GREAT minivan. Seriously. For the time, it was great. Underpowered, but...
• Re: WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:35:26 -0400
  ...difference's between model years I suppose no one let the 5-cylinder South African Microbus secret spill yet. Darn. Chris.
• Mo' buses in da movies
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 11:05:23 -0400
  ...Her boyfriend was driving a 66 or 67 Microbus. BONUS ROUND: Can anyone guess how I was able to place the year of the...
• Repost: Microbus Tranny Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 12:51:01 MST
  Hello all. This is a repost. Not sure if it made it before: I was talking to an acquaintance the other day about pre...
• Re: semi-pre-mid-week stats
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 9 Nov 94 7:41:10 PST
  ...I'm one of the new unknowns and I do have the missing 65 > microbus. It's a Westphalia with the split front seats...
• f.s. PUCK,YOU betcha, it's rare!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 13:30:55 -0400
  ...poss trade sunroof deluxe microbus steve >206328 4532 or email
• Re: new microbus from VW??
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 07:08:51 -0700
  At 4:05 AM 6/12/98, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >btw, these V6's in the chrysler minivans are pure garbage....next time...
• Re: New Microbus Website
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:39:24 -0800
  Ron Lussier <rlussier@LENSCRAFT.COM> wrote: > You might be correct, but my boyfriend and I tried to buy a Smart > (http://www.smart.com...
• Re: Vanagon.com sticker - HERE'S THE LINK!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 23 May 2001 13:24:45 -0500
  ...http://www.knology.net/~vw/microbus/ Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Steve Cotsford Sent...
• Need front door lock plastic sleeve
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 11:38:26 -0800
  ...jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > < > http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2017/01/08/vw-reboots-microbus-self-driving-electric-vehicle/96323768/ >> > > Jim
• Re: VW says it (yawn) again...the bus
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 01:43:08 +0000
  ...jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > < > > http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2017/01/08/vw-reboots-microbus-self-driving-electric-vehicle/96323768/ > > > > Jim >
• Change me from a sniveling.... (was Weakly Stats ...)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Sep 1995 07:15:53 -0500
  > Vanagon Mailing List 461 people, 452 vehicles > 80 Microbus, 168 Bus, 185 Vanagon, 19 Eurovan > 12 Wanabus, 82 Unknown Sniveling Lurkers :) > Make it 81...
• VW 4sale, and 1 wanted for trade
  Historical mailing list - (Jeff P. Schneiter)
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 12:15:00 -0700
  Just cruisin' for any nibbles here...but my roommate wants a split window microbus and has a real nice '69 Impala to trade. It...
• Re: HEADRESTS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jun 1997 21:38:37 -0400 (EDT)
  ...ex 1973 Squareback ex 1985 GTi ex 1970 914 1.7 (family) ex 1972 Transporter (family) ex 1962 Microbus (family) ex 1958 Karmann Ghia
• Re: Ellis- coming out party! Attn: Coyote
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 22:34:53 EST
  ...SoCal) aka "Rusty VanBondo" a die-hard Splitty nut ('67 down microbus) who used to do a monthly cartoon in NEATO's (North East...
• Re: Knock-offs
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 7 Apr 2023 09:36:19 -0700
  There are several of these little Microbus knockoffs driving around the City where I live. The first time I saw one - I was confused...
• Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:42:37 -0800
  Ordered my TRANSPORTER and MICROBUS emblems from the local VW dealer about 6-7 years ago. BenT Sent from my Syncro Transporter On Feb...
• Re: VW's New Chattanooga Plant
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:02:55 -0400
  ...Isn't it the ultimate dose of automotive irony though? The company that actually invented the genre (1950 Microbus) is depending on the company...
• Re: WTB: '65 Bus Nose, Window Surround, Safari Kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 09:07:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...Replacement front, including window surround, for '65 Microbus > Deluxe. Must be in good condition or new. Unfortunately, Wolfsburg > West is no longer supplying this...
• Tire and Wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Hoffman
  Sat, 21 Sep 96 12:48:59 -0700
  ...Daniel (My parents had the first VW Microbus in Atascadero, CA: 1957 yellow!)
• Fwd: classified ad - Vanagon for sale. Eurovan dead!
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 19:00:14 -0400
  ...Obviously the new Microbus and Multivan are on the way.
• Re: buckling sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:21:30 -0700
  ...Nick Wilson Mendocino '82 Westy '88 Jetta Previously owned '57 Porsche 356 coupe, '59 beetle, '62 microbus camper, '66 21-window sunroof microbus camper...
• 1966 Volkswagen VW Van for sale
  Historical mailing list - The Lord of Heaven
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 21:32:38 -0700
  1966 Microbus. Replaced transmission, engine runs well, it's a 1400 I think. Body in good shape, painted primer red. Jalousy windows, step through...
• Re: Re powering `82 Diesel with 1.9 Turbo Diesel (not TDI)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 08:37:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...ex 1973 Squareback ex 1985 GTi ex 1970 914 1.7 (family) ex 1972 Transporter (family) ex 1962 Microbus (family) ex 1958 Karmann Ghia
• Re: Just called VW- Camper discontinued in U.S., Canada
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 16:10:30 -0600
  "Microbus are 75.2"w x 75"h x 185.5" L for those who are wondering about the platform." Is that about the...
• Re: A hippie remembers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:48:19 -0800
  ...pregnant wife, a snowy > Christmas Eve in 1971 and a '63 microbus. If you're not in the > area, I believe the story may...
• Re: 'Concept II MicroBust(not a typo...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 02 Mar 96 21:44:12 CST
  On Sat, 2 Mar 1996 17:11:17 -0600 Dan Houg said: >> On Sat, 2 Mar 1996 00:34:13 -0600 Austin Silvester said...
• Re: sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 05:14:11 -0500 (EST)
  ...a company out in AZ called Street Beat that makes sliding (microbus style) ragtop sunroofs in any size you want. Pricey, but they look...
• Re: Mechanical lessons?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 21:25:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...ex 1973 Squareback ex 1985 GTi ex 1970 914 1.7 (family) ex 1972 Transporter (family) ex 1962 Microbus (family) ex 1958 Karmann Ghia
• Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 09:30:45 -0500
  On Mon, 22 Dec 2003, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > If VW really wanted to bring back buyers by nostalgia, it could have > done the job...
• Re: NVC - Happy Thanksgiving
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:54:40 -0800
  ...34 AM, "Geza Polony" <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > Any of us microbus Pilgrims who have driven through Skylonda, California, > have doubtless eaten at Alice...
• Re: 25hp and 26hp Motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 02:00:01 -0500
  ...I'm looking for a 25hp for my '52 Standard Microbus. If anyone has a lead on one, please let me know. By the...
• Re: For Sale: '66 MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 15:24:18 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 13 Sep 1995 L.S.Griffiths@physics.salford.ac.uk wrote: JT> Optional Accessories: M114 - Six Hinged Side Windows JT> M430 - Dual...
• another cool URL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 09:39:20 -0700
  ...You can amuse yourselves by typing in "bus" or "van" or "microbus" and track down musical references to your favorite vehicle. http://archive.uwp...
• South African wrecker
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:24:28 +1200
  Ace Auto scrapyard in Springs, South Africa, a T3 Microbus/Caravelle specialist (but wrecks other makes as well), responded to my e-mail for...
• South African wrecker
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:24:28 +1200
  Ace Auto scrapyard in Springs, South Africa, a T3 Microbus/Caravelle specialist (but wrecks other makes as well), responded to my e-mail for...
• Re: sentimental proposal
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 14:57:54 -0700
  What about March 8th? The birthday of the VW Microbus? ..........Rodney --- developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> wrote: > My vote is February 30 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• Re: Vanagon/Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 17:49:31 -0400
  ...And in South Africa 'Microbus' and 'Kombi'. Are these the original German names - Helmut? >> And on a personal note, Helmut, which ones were and...