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Re: Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:07:07 +0000
...Great ride. It is at the french > mechanic's place who did the engine. I have receipts and he can talk > to you about...
Re: 12v programmable timer
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 21:17:44 -0800
...a MIT device.� Where the instructions are MIT (mangled in translation).� "Do not taunt happy fun ball"� comes to mind Enjoy the ride Pensionerd.
Vanagons and Drywall
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 01:00:53 -0700
...15 sheets of drywall and 15 sheets of OSB didn't appear move the ride height. Pickup was a pick slow though. Very handy...
Re: they "hooked" my van in the wrong spot
Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:50:49 -0400
When Vinnie was intrigued with riding flat beds regularly, I was always allowed to ride up the ramp with the van. That way, if...
Re: [Syncro] suspension, wheels, ride quality and stability
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:51:17 -1000
> Ditto here on the OME's.< It just struck me... OME... Old Man Emu, right? Duh!!! I've been on the list almost a...
Re: Thumbin' to Orlando(Need hitch a ride from Bradenton to Orlando)
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 20:19:21 EST
Phil, If you can wait until the end of April, I'll take ya. ;-) I don't move to Bradenton until then. PS: Who...
front seats
Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
Thu, 2 May 2002 11:32:22 -0500
...I have an 82 westy and I would like a little nicer ride on the old rear end. My seats aren't the most...
Please change my Vanagon List Address
Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 09:31:51 -0700
...Show Pride in Your Ride with a yourname@vwmail.net address from http://www.vwmail.net
syncro in Tacoma?
Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 01:16:14 -0700
...Whosever it is...nice ride! D. Kahler dkahler@ups.edu '85 Westy Campmobile
Re: Friday fun - VW Bus Ball sculpture
Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
Fri, 7 May 2004 15:05:18 -0500
...Well, have a good weekend in your own ride! > > > > on 7/5/04 4:44 am, Julia Schrenkler wrote: > >> You may want one of...
Re: Glimpse of westy - Westy Sightings
Historical mailing list - chris jackson
Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:40:32 -0700
I just got back from a short bike ride. I was passed by three, tow 86 + 7 passenger & one cream westy. Within 2 blocks...
Re: AT Fluid type ?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:51:21 -0800
...auto trans fluid (ATF) for a 1886 Vanagon? > Thanks, > > Route 66 Rider! > Ramon Hill > Live Long and Be Free > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:50:37 -0700
...It's just the ride that suffered. BenT
Re: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride seems to be finished...
Historical mailing list - The Legacy Farm
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 06:26:56 -0600
...To > say the least it was a jerky ride at best. Over the last month driving > the Vanagon anywhere was a challenge and reminiscent...
Re: Last Vanagon Ride
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:31:57 -0800
...Here's a Eurovan I found and an old loaf hearse for those of you who need a ride. Googling "transporter hearse" & "volkswagen hearse...
Re: Friday ride
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:10:44 -0400
...Friday ride ::: :::Yea, feels good, when you put your "blood" (and yes, real blood) in a :::project like i did, it's nice after...
Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:11:15 -0600
Understand about the ride, I have WRC Nokian 215/65/16" on 16x7 rims. Those tires will accept 70psi, I usually run around 48...
Re: 14 inch year-round tires with very good winter performance??
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:40:53 -0600
...fits my factory steel wheels and has the load rating necessary for a very stable ride. Is my only option to run Hakka C...
Re: Better than a syncro? (prolly should be friday post)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:11:36 -0800
...http://www.saabhistory.com/2008/04/17/the-one-and-only-finnish-swedish-saunaab/ David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http...
Michelin MXT?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sat, 21 Jun 1997 16:21:28 -0700
...with 35psi front and 45 psi rear, these Michelins provide a stable ride with good cornering performance. I'll explore the envelope over time...
Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:43:47 -0500
...Does it offer a > > more stable ride? Will I notice the difference? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Paul The primary reason for larger rims is the ability to...
Re: Share your ride/websites
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:46:02 -0700
...Share your ride/websites >Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 23:10:02 -0600 > >Entity J. Harvey spoke thus: > > &gt...
Re: Friday: Here's a challenge for us all
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 20 Oct 2017 08:21:46 -0700
...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Think you've got a cool ride? You're probably not even keeping up. > > Jim > > < > http://www.cnn...
Re: Bus depot discount code?
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sun, 15 Nov 2015 04:37:16 -0800
...It's almost (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) | impossible to ride a rock and roll (http://www.dugbert.com) | motorbike and stay on for three...
Syncro Westy on E-Bay
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 10:22:41 -0400
...with a little work, and a lot of free time, it could be a nice ride for someone! The seam rust is as bad...
Re: My New Ride
Historical mailing list - Roland
Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:32:56 -0700
I think as penance Loren should be required to submit her story to the list of classic car barn finds :) http://www.motortrend.com...
fast forward lift kit
Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
Sat, 26 Jun 1999 17:13:57 +0100
...The only concerns ive got is that the ride may become too harsh anybody got any experience of these kits Cheers Stewart Signol 86...
nein, nein, nein, nein
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 07:38:59 -0400
...Hold onto your emails Gerry and ride the wave. Larry
clutch shudder
Historical mailing list - James T.
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 15:12:44 +0000
...and it feels like you are on some sort of amusement ride. Clutch is about 10K old . . . . Anybody got any ideas? --------------------------------------------- This message was...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday (f)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 12:05:41 -0800
...mwmiller@CWNET.COM writes: > > >> 1 Stan to keep you company >> > > > he can ride in the Westy luggage rack with all them feral Texas cats :<) >
Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:23:04 EST
I have had several bikes in the past. Parked in behind the Westy. List is as follows: Present '65 BMW R27 Past '81 BMW...
91 Vanagon Blinking Temp Light?
Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
Sun, 28 Mar 2004 15:08:53 -0500
...I have a 91 Vanagon that I just took for a ride after it sat in storage all winter.. When it first starts the...
Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 08:12:11 -0700
stab you? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET> > So if you take your ride to Mr. XYZ shop and he doesn't...
I don't usually do this, but I thought it was important~ <<friday content>> I'm doing a charity ride from SF to LA in June.
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:42:13 -0500
ah sorry sir, always forget about the mod[right] on the list. :D The link for my page is: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto...
Re: I don't usually do this, but I thought it was important~ <<friday content>> I'm doing a charity ride from SF to LA in June.
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:02:29 -0800
On Feb 4, 2011, at 3:12 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > > Arr...still some red if you look, but it pretty...
Broken-down bay window on GA 400
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:15:24 -0700
...Is it yours? Do you need help? Chris S. --------------------------------- Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a reality with Yahoo...
Re: GMC Motorhomes - Friday - NVC
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:35:31 -0700
...If you get a chance, ride in one. Very impressive. A greener and rarer alternative is the Turbodiesel Vixen. Google Vixen Motor Home for...
Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:02:41 -0500
...Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN? A cool ride... yes. But God help you if you ever get into an accident. The police will run...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 12:21:35 +0200
...Schwenk wrote: > Sure it will ride higher...but it will also ride stiffer. Sorry, either -- or! Either you suppose it to ride higher, meaning...
Re: I don't usually do this, but I thought it was important~ <<friday content>> I'm doing a charity ride from SF to LA in June.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:16:59 -0500
...If the ride were two days from now and you just found out, then it would be good to ask us, but I'm...
Tire pressures
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:26:37 -0700
...Now has very firm ride without body sway in turns." I just purchased a set of Altimax 205 R70 14 XLs and the tire...
Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:51:58 -0600
...I don't know why a kid can't ride up front when they're big enough. > > Or. You could just secure them to...
Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 17:57:13 +0000
...be safe and enjoy the ride. Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: Dan Haydon [mailto:DanHaydon@CORNERSTONESOFTWARE.COM] > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 05:40 PM...
Re: H&R springs
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:53:38 -0800
I'm with Ben on the ride, seems the HR springs are tight and feel most bumps, if the road is nice your in...
Re: Shock Advice Sought
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:20:51 -0600
...Bus Depot said that there was no warranty, so I did what I had to and replaced them with NOS Gabriel Red Riders that...
Re: Share your ride/websites
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:14:15 -0600
...Share a picture of your ride > This is a great thread, fun to see everyones' pride and joy Vanagons! I'm > stuck away from...
Re: Wilder's Law
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 12 Mar 2005 10:15:16 -0600
...The price sure doesn't dictate the quality of the ride. What it does do is show how the seller fluffed and buffed , caved...
Re: 12 inch vanagon-compatible charcoal grills cheap
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 14:38:40 -0500
...I have used >> one identical to these two for several years because it rides >> vertically under the westy seat (between your bulky stuff and...
Re: 14" Alloy and 195R14
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 7 Jan 2013 10:28:50 -0800
It is a fairly small difference but I have found it to be an improvement in ride. The 195R14 has a higher load rating...
Re: Tires (please read)
Historical mailing list - Mark Hornor
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 09:42:57 -0700
Is there a big difference between the MXTs and e.g., a good quality 6ply light truck tire? I suspect the ride with the...
appalachian trail hiking (no vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
Wed, 22 Dec 1999 12:30:46 -0600
...Smokies, and need a place for my Westy and maybe a ride to and from the trail? Thanks, Happy Holidays Hermann the German 87...
Re: new tires for 82 w/stock 14"s
Historical mailing list - byard
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:21:16 -0800
...They've done well...good ride, good handling, and good wear, in all kinds of weather. Don't know if these are still made...
Re: What does your VANITY PLATE say?
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:51:43 -0400
"SAGWAGN" A sag wagon is a vehicle which follows bicycle tours or races and picks up riders who have had a physical or mechanical...
Re: Shocking Thread
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 11 May 2004 02:09:58 EDT
...4 - KYB, if you don't mind a harsh ride, spooky handling and changing them in about a month. 5 - ALKO makes trailer suspension...
Re: My first Subi ride
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 3 May 2007 13:37:45 -0400
Ok, here another one to get my boiling point in the 300F Ha no, i know, it's a joke... me stupid! ha ha...
Re: Frig will not stay lit
Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:02:58 -0700
...If you like to ride bicycles and you live within >> driving distance of N. GA you gotta come do this one. Its put on...
pulling a G in a Westy-----or how to make your van handle her bes t
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Fri, 2 Aug 2002 01:07:33 -0500
...1) Ask yourself what level of ride comfort you want......I myself have stock springs with Bilsteins and they're great handling is good...
Re: question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 22 May 2006 14:21:20 -0700
...pass vans? same ride height, part number and all? they look to > be the > same, but from the discussions about ride height year to...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 08:42:31 -0600
...I bet the Safari would be the better ride during a long > day on the highway or bashing through the back country in Baja...
Re: 91 Carat: 15 inch rims vs 16 inch rims
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:38:43 -0400
...215/65 16 continental contact 4x4 - 102 load rating and a fantastic ride. Tread life a bit short. 225/60 16 Michelin energy MXV4...